Mind Your Surroundings: Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Other Superhero Universes

tv echo · July 19, 2018

Edited July 19, 2018 by tv echo

tv echo · July 19, 2018

Ugh - what's wrong with some people?...

Chaser · July 19, 2018

That's such a sad statement.

tv echo · July 19, 2018

Coming up in about half an hour at SDCC...

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Thursday, July 19 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shattering Stereotypes: Badass Female Scientists in the Lab and on the Screen
With the success of Black Panther and television shows such as Timeless, The Flash, Arrow, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., female scientists are becoming more and more prominent in pop culture. The Fleet Science Center, local female scientists, and the creative teams behind some of the most popular movies and television shows discuss what it means to be a woman in science and how important it is to give future generations of scientists and creative minds the opportunity to see themselves represented in different roles in society. Panelists include Monica Owusu-Breen (producer, writer, Midnight Texas, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fringe, Alias), Sarah Tarkoff (writer, executive story editor, Arrow, Sinless), Nora Zuckerman (co-executive producer, writer, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Suits, Haven, Human Target, Fringe), Maria Ferrari (executive producer, writer, The Big Bang Theory), Dr. Alison Coil (professor of physics, Ingrid and Joseph W. Hibben chair, associate dean for Equity, diversity, and inclusion and faculty equity advisor, division of physical sciences, University of California San Diego), Dr. Elena Blanco-Suarez (research associate, post-doctoral researcher, neuroscience), and Shirley Deese (engineer senior engineer of systems and software in aerospace systems and chairperson, San Diego professional chapter: National Society of Black Engineers).

https://comiccon2018.sched.com/event/FQmm

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Trini · July 19, 2018

'Candice Patton, Caity Lotz, & Women of The CW’s Arrowverse Launch Shethority, a Platform for Women’s Stories'

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“Shetority is an online global collective,” in Lotz’s words. “Its whole purpose is just to create a community for women to be able to talk about and share their experiences.” Patton explained: “The idea we had when we created it was just simply female empowerment. Having the authority over your female self. We wanted to create a space, for young girls especially, to share their experience and connect with each other.”

After that first hike, Patton and Lotz shared the idea with other women of The CW’s Arrowverse while filming a multi-show crossover event, and Shethority became a super group of super women including Lotz and Patton, as well as Melissa Benoist and Chyler Leigh of Supergirl; Katie Cassidy, Juliana Harkavy, and Emily Bett Richards of Arrow; Danielle Panabaker of The Flash; and Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Tala Ashe of Legends of Tomorrow.

The group had big ideas for Shethority from the beginning, but knew they had to start small. Lotz explained, “If you wait to do something perfect, or to have it all figured out, you might never do it, which is why we started the Instagram.” The Shethority Instagram, as well as other social media platforms, allowed them to connect with fans, and more importantly, share and amplify the audience’s stories.

Starfish35 · July 19, 2018

I think the thing I’m most excited about from SDCC is seeing the new Young Justice trailer tomorrow. (Well, that and seeing what Voltron S7 spoilers come out tomorrow). I feel like going back and rewatching the show all over again right now.

Mary0360 · July 19, 2018

3 hours ago, tv echo said:

Ugh - what's wrong with some people?...

Considering the CW called Emily up due to death threats from presumably the same types of people it's not all that surprising to me. I'm glad the guys safe though.

Primal Slayer · July 19, 2018

After 2 live action adaptions in guest appearances, Stargirl is getting her time to shine in her own series that will feature the JSA.

Primal Slayer · July 20, 2018

TheCW really needs to take a page out of TheWBs playbook when it comes to these promos

Starfish35 · July 20, 2018

This is interesting:

‘Iron Man’ At 10: How One Film Set A Dominant Path For Marvel, Kevin Feige, Robert Downey Jr. & Jon Favreau

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“It’s Marvel’s universe,” one rival executive told me recently. “We just live in it.”

It is hard to imagine Marvel’s run stretches back only a decade, but it all began on May 2, 2008, when Paramount released Iron Man, launching Marvel as a real studio. Released by Paramount, it grossed $585 million worldwide. It created a fresh narrative for Robert Downey Jr, eventually making his struggle with addiction a footnote in his life as he rode the character to become one of the best paid actors in Hollywood. It established that Jon Favreau belonged in the event film sandbox, despite the failure of the Jumanji sequel Zathura. And it set Marvel’s Kevin Feige on an unparalleled run of success as gatekeeper of the Marvel Comics Universe.

“When you talk about Marvel’s rise, Iron Man set the tone of all of it,” said Joe Russo, who with brother Anthony directed this summer’s Avengers: Infinity War and the second installment that comes next summer. Downey’s Iron Man character was a key component in their Captain America: Civil War and the two Avengers sequels that were set up by that film. “I remember coming out of a midnight screening and as a comic fan feeling that visual effects had reached a point where my imagination as a comics fan could realistically be rendered on a movie screen for the first time.” Said Anthony Russo: “It was like watching The Lord of the Rings, so wonderfully done, thrilling and exhilarating that I’ll never forget the feeling of wishing we were playing in this zone as filmmakers.”

I got to spend time in 2007 with Feige, Downey and Favreau on the set in Playa Vista, CA set of Iron Man, and can share for the first time their hopes and dreams, in their own words. None could have dreamed the profound impact the film would have on their lives and careers.

Starfish35 · July 20, 2018

And in case anyone hadn’t heard, the Disney/Comcast bidding war for Fox is over:

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After months of dueling with Disney for ownership of the majority of 21st Century Fox, Comcast has pulled out of the battle, ceding the prize and ending one of the highest-stakes duels in media history.

“Comcast does not intend to pursue further the acquisition of the Twenty-First Century Fox assets and, instead, will focus on our recommended offer for Sky,” the company said in a statement.

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The concession gives Disney, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, Fox’s film and TV studio, major properties including X-Men, Avatar and Deadpool a suite of cable networks including FX and National Geographic and a 30% stake in Hulu. Already one of Hulu’s owners, Disney will now control 60% of the burgeoning streaming service, offering it some intriguing new options.

tennisgurl · July 20, 2018

That trailer for Titans was so insanely, hilariously dark and broody, its like it was directed by Lego Batman. "DARKNESS! NO PARENTS!" Some of it looks cool, especially the stuff with Raven, but it mostly looks like its trying too hard. Like its trying to do its own spin on The Punisher or Daredevil, but with Dick Greyson, of all people.

lemotomato · July 20, 2018

4 minutes ago, jaye.elle said:

I saw this on my twitter feed but have no idea what's going on - anyone able to give context?

Some people dug up some really offensive old tweets by James Gunn from 2010. Lots of rape jokes and edgelord-type stuff. Gunn's response is that he used to post stuff for attention back then and is a very different person now.

tv echo · July 20, 2018

Three audition videos for Kate/Batwoman - same audition scenes, with minor dialogue variations (I've transcribed the first audition video and then added some of the dialogue variations in brackets from the other audition videos) - the first scene is with an unidentified villain, and the second scene is at a restaurant with a female date...

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Posted: July 19, 2018, by KC Talent

Batwoman (Kate) - Lyla Porter-Follows
Posted: July 20, 2018, by Lyla Porter-Follows

Kate Kane Audition - Brooke Lee - R
Posted: July 20, 2018 Queensland Headshots

Audition Scene 1:
Voice (off-screen): "Looks like a bat, smells like a bat, and yet, still not Batman. You get that a lot?"
CB: "Where is he?"
Voice: "Batman?"
CB: "Um-hmm."
Voice: "I thought that was the whole point of the big gaudy floodlight. Flip it on and - poof - a hero telegram."
CB: "So I'm new to this. Do all the other good guys indulge in this side of you? Because, really, who has the time?"
Voice: "Good point. [Point taken.]"
CB: "Yeah."
Voice: "Let's get down to business. First, tell me why you care. Is it because A) you're tired [terrified] of being Gotham's hero du jour or B) all of the above?"
CB: "C) He's the only one [person] who'll maybe convince me not to kill you?"
Voice: "Uh, uh, uh. Murder is a 'no-no' per the Batcode article 2, section 8."
CB: "Hmm. True. But, like you said, I'm not Batman." (Points knife at other speaker)
Voice: "No. Batman knows where the carotid is located. You're a teeny touch to the left, dear."
CB: "I'm not interested in your carotid. I'm interested in puncturing your larynx and rendering you speechless for the rest of your life. What's wrong? The idea of insanity is less fun without words? Tell me where he is, or I'll sharpen this eyeliner with your voicebox."
Voice: "Siberia."
CB: "Get specific."
Voice: "The border of Kazakhstan. That's all I know."
CB: "Anyone teach you how to properly apply eyeliner? [Anyone ever tell you the secret to applying eyeliner? You just - (makes jabbing gesture).]"

Audition Scene 2:
CB: "Sorry, when I made the reservation, I didn't realize we'd be having [I was taking us to] dinner in 1959."
Voice (off-screen): "Are you kidding? I'm loving this place."
CB: "Really?"
Voice: "Yeah. I feel like I want to smoke a cigar and objectify someone."
CB: "Preferably me. And preferably after dessert. Because they have molten lava cake."
Voice: "Oh. We'll see who lasts until dessert."
Second Voice (off-screen): "Pardon the interruption, ladies. But unfortunately, sneakers are not permitted in the dining area."
CB: "Oh, these? They're not sneakers. They're super rare Jordan Retro 1 High OGs. But, you wouldn't know that, [Not that anyone could tell,] seeing as they're hidden underneath the table."
Second Voice: "Regardless. They are a violation of our dress code."
CB: "Cool. I have a pair of boots in the car I'll just change into, [I have some boots in my car. I'll go get them,] so that everyone feels comfortable."
Second Voice: "Or perhaps, you'd enjoy our lounge outside [instead]."
CB: "Because it's dark and dead and less likely to offend people? No, thanks. I'm good right here."
Voice: "Maybe we should, uh, we should just go?"
CB: "We will. As soon as this man admits that my shoes are only offensive [the only thing offensive about my sneakers is] because I'm here dating a woman."
Second Voice: "Okay. Now I'm afraid I need to ask you to leave."
CB: You sure 'afraid' is the word that you're looking for [you want to use]? Because 'afraid' means wondering whether you're going to be treated less than every time you go out for dinner. 'Afraid' is being a woman and walking around alone anywhere. 'Afraid' is existing as [is being] anything other than a straight white man in the year 2018. So what you meant to say is that you feel privileged to ask us to leave [So I think, what you meant to say is that you have the privilege of asking us to leave], to which I am responding, she will have the fillet and I will have the branzino. And we'll have [we will be happy to accept] two glasses of your best [finest] Scotch on the house. In lieu of calling [a phone call to] the ACLU, of course."
Second Voice: "And did you want that cake?"
CB: "Oh, no. We'll just go home and have sex."

ETA: Looks like Lyla Porter-Follows has privatized her video since I originally watched it.