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Yes, next week looks like it will be a good one __________________ Peace!
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I agree. Next weeks episode looks very cool. __________________ |
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Why The CW Needs The Green Arrow
Written by Craig Byrne KryptonSite Webmaster Hopefully by the time you are reading this, the months-long writers' strike will have concluded with a good and fair deal to the writers, and that everyone will soon be back to work and producing more television. The writers' strike may have some further affects, however. In addition to shutting down all current production, most networks' "pilot seasons" - when new shows are being created for possible inclusion on their Fall schedules - will be short if not nonexistent. The CW, however, does have a trick arrow up their sleeves - should they choose to use it. That gimmick is Oliver Queen, better known as the emerald archer, the Green Arrow. The recent success of "Siren" should rekindle this idea. Some Background Last year, especially following the huge ratings for the episode "Justice," there had been serious talk about moving Oliver and his "nascent Justice League" into their own series. Many of the folks involved with Smallville already seemed enthusiastic about the idea, and the character of the Green Arrow had quite a following. Unfortunately, there were some stumbling blocks. Getting the individual rights to all of those characters for a team-up show seemed difficult; but also, it seemed The CW was uninterested in another super-hero show. They passed on Aquaman a year before, despite its being a top seller on iTunes. Instead, their debut season included such winners as an 11th season of 7th Heaven and a series called Runaway that lasted less than a month. In this column, I will list fifteen reasons why The CW should really reconsider the idea of giving G.A. his own show. Here they are.... 1. Season 8 will probably be Smallville's last. Now, an eighth season is not yet confirmed at this point, but you've seen the ratings for other CW shows - a Season 8 is pretty inevitable. Some actors - such as Tom Welling, Erica Durance, and John Glover - are said to be contracted for an eighth year should there be one, and it is likely that others will sign new contracts as well to continue. But after that, there is the question of how many years of a series about "a boy becoming a  man" can last.
The show seems to be very profitable, so when better than the show's final year to use it as a spring-board to something new and hopefully equally long-lasting? A Smallville/Green Arrow night might also yield very high ratings for the network, priming Green Arrow to take Smallville's slot once the series meets its end. (Supernatural fans, don't worry - I'm not forgetting you! Read on...) 2. No worries about casting. The CW clearly knows they have a star in Justin Hartley, even though they didn't pick Aquaman up. Justin was cast in a sitcom titled 8 Days A Week which may never air at this point, and The CW also had him lined up for another pilot last year. But Justin's most popular role this side of Fox Crane is that of the Green Arrow - so, right from the onset the show would have its star. Not a bad deal, eh? 3. The Green Arrow is already popular. At the Comic-Con International in San Diego last year, I overheard people saying that they only were watching Smallville in Season Six for the Green Arrow (not to dismiss the work of anyone else, mind you). It seems that most of the reviews for the Green Arrow were overwhelmingly positive, with the only complaints about the character being from fans who did not like that he seemed to be taking away from the show's main character - Clark - in Season Six. However, with his own show to explore the Green Arrow would not be stepping over someone else's series, and instead the character's rich backstory could be further explored. 4. Some of the sets are already built. Hey, CW - here's another way you can save money - Oliver Queen's penthouse already exists! Now, if the show were to move to Star City, home of the Green Arrow, surely they could just remodel the existing set a little bit. 5. Instant supporting cast. Not only could a Green Arrow series continue to explore the mythology and "world" set out by Smallville... the parent series has also introduced some people who would make great supporting characters or co-stars for his show. First and most important, of course, is Black Canary. Alaina Huffman did a great job in her debut in that role, and a Green Arrow series could focus a bit on the formation of their relationship. There's also someone else that I'd recommend for such a show, should it prove popular, and that is.... 6. Erica Durance as Lois Lane. Assuming that Clark goes off on his journey to see the world at Smallville's end.... what would Lois Lane do? It's simple... once Smallville is over, she could hop on to a Green Arrow show for its second season, and cause some waves in any possible Green Arrow/Black Canary romance. As a bonus, she and Justin Hartley have incredible chemistry; the creators have considered spinning her off before; and Oliver/Dinah/Lois would feed into the whole "love triangles" thing that the CW (and the Smallville creators) seem to love oh so much. Appearances from other Smallville characters, or crossing over, really wouldn't hurt, either. Surely Oliver wouldn't forget his perky blonde "watchtower" sidekick, now would he? The Luthors would also make for a welcome presence. There's also the matter of Smallville's newest character, Kara aka Supergirl... surely anyone who's seen the Green Arrow/Supergirl team-ups in Justice League Unlimited would agree that would make for a great live-action pairing. 7. The Heroes Factor. Heroes has been a big hit for NBC by giving us heroic characters with super powers but no costumes or anything like that. It's proven to be quite possible. But Green Arrow could not only be giving us costumes and super-heroic action, but it'd be populated with characters you've actually heard of! Admit it, Cyborg and Impulse are cooler than Maya and Alejandro ANY day. That wouldn't be without its challenges, however: Not only would there be rights/legal issues to sort out... there would also be the challenge of creating villains on par with Smallville's Lex or Heroes' Sylar. There is the counter-argument that a show like Birds of Prey failed. Birds failed because, frankly, the show had no consistent "vision" and a lot of it was played for camp... whereas the Green Arrow as presented on Smallville already has a rich backstory. Heroes has proven that people could really warm up to on-screen heroes, as has Smallville for years before that even premiered - and the success of films such as Spider-Man, X-Men and Batman Begins also shows that people will watch this stuff if it's well done. Also take into account that those who have driven the Smallville ship have managed to create something that has been popular for seven years.If anyone could definitely create something that could sustain its popularity for a few years, it's them, provided the network itself lasts that long. 8. He matches the color scheme. If the CW insists on keeping that ugly-ugly green logo thing, at least here's a character who wears clothing that matches that stuff. 9. Ratings. "Justice" was one of the highest-rated episodes on The CW, EVER. When "Siren" aired, it was in the middle of everyone thinking that all shows were on strike, AND there wasn't even a trailer aired after the previous Smallville episode; yet, it still improved by hundreds of thousands of viewers over the previous week. Here's what the CW had to say about the ratings for "Siren," in a press release: "SMALLVILLE (1.8/5) achieved double-digit growth over last week among Persons and Males 18-34, 18-49 and 12-34 and Households (2.7/4, +13%), including a +24% gain in M18-34 (2.1/7). Plus, the drama ranked #2 in the competitive 8pm hour and #4 (tied) for the night overall with M18-34." These are the kinds of numbers the network should crave every week. 10. A weekly action/adventure series would be a lot of fun. An action/adventure hero like the Green Arrow would be appealing to the guys watching, and then the casting of Justin Hartley would be eye candy for the ladies. It'd be a win-win situation. 11. The Smackdown factor. It has been recently announced that WWE Smackdown! and The CW will be parting ways. So what will that do to the hit-deprived CW schedule, as they'll now have yet another night to fill with programming and no real pilots in development for the Fall? 12. DVD sales. If The CW were to order even six episodes of a Green Arrow series to try it out, those would sell well on DVD, no matter how successful the show is on the air. One needs to only point to the success of Aquaman on iTunes to know there's demand for this sort of thing. 13. A loyal fanbase. If this show could keep the millions of viewers Smallville gets every week, they'd be in very good shape. Fortunately, Justin Hartley's Green Arrow should be up to the challenge. 14. It would save us from that "Green Arrow in Prison" movie. Hopefully a successful Green Arrow TV series would make cooler heads prevail at the Warner Bros. movie studio so they'll spare us from Super Max. 15. What else could they put on? A second season of Life is Wild, to see if they can top their record-breaking lows? More CW Now? Crowned II? I think this might just be what the CW needs. Source: Kryptonsite. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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I think they should have went with the Aquaman series. That would have been a huge hit. I didn't think so at first till I saw it, but it was good. Man they messed up not going with that one. Idiots, I'm telling you. __________________ |
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After watching the preview for next week, i was like a confused anime character...head cocked to the side... __________________ "Bravery is not something that you can learn." ~Phil Morris, a.k.a. J'onn J'onzz, The Martian Manhunter
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I think they should have went with the Aquaman series. That would have been a huge hit. I didn't think so at first till I saw it, but it was good. Man they messed up not going with that one. Idiots, I'm telling you. I downloaded the pilot if you're interested. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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Sweeeeet... __________________ "Bravery is not something that you can learn." ~Phil Morris, a.k.a. J'onn J'onzz, The Martian Manhunter
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SUPER sweeeet!!! __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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I cannot believe this thread is still around!!   Sure a lot of history here!! __________________ The Bible is so powerful. It's not to be left on your shelf. It's to outline even the simplest scriptures that can mean so much in building yourself up.
"I am God's workmanship." (Ephesians 2:10) "I have been redeemed and forgiven." (Colossians 1:14) "I am the salt and the light of the earth." (Matthew 5:13-14) 
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we have to celebrate when it hits 50 pgs. __________________ |
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we have to celebrate when it hits 50 pgs. I say a party!! __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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ANYWAY!!! Some stuff.
Episode #7-14: "Traveler" March 20, 2008 Directed By: Glen Winter Guest Stars: Gina Holden (Patricia Swann), Aaron Douglas (Pierce) UPDATED 2/9/08: Did you notice the seal on the envelope Lana was looking at in Lionel's office in "Siren?" Yes, that was a "V," and what that "V" actually means will be explored in "Traveler" and "Veritas." There's a small chance it might show up in "Fracture" as well. Episode #7-15: "Veritas" March 27, 2008 Directed By: James Marshall Guest Stars: James Marsters (Brainiac) UPDATED 2/11/08: Because the Writers' Strike now seems to be over, this will NOT be the season finale after all! Let's celebrate. However, because this is not the finale, some of the previously-spoiled story elements may be subject to change. Source: Kryptonsite. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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New item.
Season 8: Who's Staying, Who's Going? POSTED 2-17-08 We've been getting a lot of e-mails lately saying "[fill in the name of the actor] has said they're leaving Smallville after Season Seven," which of course has caused some worry among the fans that their favorite characters might be on their way out, should the series be picked up for an eighth year. However, our advice: Don't worry yet. While it is true that Michael Rosenbaum (Lex), Kristin Kreuk (Lana), and Allison Mack (Chloe) are only contracted for seven seasons, it is always possible that they will negotiate for an eighth year. These negotiations could go on for a while, so it's possible we might not even know until late summer who's coming back - if there is even an eighth season (which, considering The CW's ratings in general, seems to be a no-brainer). Tom Welling and John Glover are already contracted for Season 8; it is assumed that Erica Durance, Aaron Ashmore, and Laura Vandervoort are also contracted. Until then... don't panic. While yes, it is possible that not everyone will be back next year if there is one, there are probably very few people that know exactly what will happen. Source: Kryptonsite. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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Mattro we should call your posts something like News from the Daily Planet or something. What do you think?
I hope everyone comes back for another season especially Lex Luthor. __________________ |
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I got a feeling that if there is an 8th season without those guys, it'll be more of a transfer season for clark. __________________ |
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Got something.
WIZARD: Now, the pair of you work together on “Heroes” these days, but both of you also worked on “Smallville” at different times. Did you ever work together on the teenage Man of Steel? GREEN: We were ships passing [in the night]. I was on first season only. Jeph came on for the magical, happy second season. LOEB: He got all the misery. I got all the glory. I know one thing that’s been talked about a lot in regards to that show is the idea of a Bruce Wayne cameo. Was that on both of your perpetual “off the table” wish lists for the series? GREEN: First season it was on the “on the table” wish list, and then when we tried to do it, it was on the “off the table” wish list. LOEB: We talked about it every season, and eventually it became a problem because the feature department didn’t want it to happen. But there was a lot of things we weren’t allowed to do. We weren’t allowed to bring Lois on. We weren’t allowed to show Kryptonians. We weren’t allowed to have anyone speak Kryptonian because all of that was going to be in the movie. GREEN: Actually, the funny thing about “Smallville” is that it became a show because the original concept for the pilot was young Bruce Wayne, which was pitched and possibly written… LOEB: Oh, the script exists. GREEN: Yeah, the script exists, and at some point the feature department said, “No, Bruce Wayne equals movies. But if you want the young Superman, go ahead.” And it was developed from that idea. LOEB: They literally felt like they were never going to make another Superman movie, so “Sure, you can take this property and see what you can do with it.” GREEN: And it looks like they did a lot with it. LOEB: Yeah. They’re about to go into Season Eight. GREEN: Really? LOEB: Well, they’re doing seven, and they are going into eight. GREEN: That’s awesome. Source: Devoted to Smallvile. More at Wizard Universe.com. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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Somebody get Green and Loeb back!!! __________________ The Bible is so powerful. It's not to be left on your shelf. It's to outline even the simplest scriptures that can mean so much in building yourself up.
"I am God's workmanship." (Ephesians 2:10) "I have been redeemed and forgiven." (Colossians 1:14) "I am the salt and the light of the earth." (Matthew 5:13-14)
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Interesting conversation. __________________ |
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| Posted: 22 Feb 2008 23:02 Last Edited By: Mattro | ||
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WOW!! Check this out!!
Episode #7-14: "Traveler" March 20, 2008 Directed By: Glen Winter Guest Stars: Gina Holden (Patricia Swann), Aaron Douglas (Pierce), Terence Stamp (Voice of Jor-El) UPDATED 2/21/08: Chloe, Kara, and possibly Lana are transported to the Fortress of Solitude, and Chloe gives Jor-El an impassioned plea in order to save Clark's life. Source: Kryptonsite. And trailer that aired last night. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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woah 
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Screencaps of that trailer on Kryptonsite. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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And this stuff.
Episode #7-13: "Hero" March 13, 2008 Written By: Aaron & Todd Helbing Directed By: Michael Rohl Guest Stars: Sam Jones III (Pete Ross) The CW's Official Description (Added 2/24/0 : BILLBOARD CHART-TOPPING BAND “ONE REPUBLIC” PERFORMS AND PETE RETURNS — Kara (Laura Vandervoort) and Jimmy (Aaron Ashmore) attend a “One Republic” concert and one of the roadies turns out to be former Smallville resident Pete Ross (guest star Sam Jones III). Pete unwittingly chews some kryptonite-laced gum and develops super powers. Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe (Allison Mack) are thrilled to meet up with their old friend but warn him against using his powers in public. However, Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) discovers Pete’s powers and blackmails him into helping break into a Lionel’s (John Glover) safe by threatening to reveal Chloe is a meteor freak. Kristin Kreuk and John Glover also star.
Episode #7-14: "Traveler" March 20, 2008 Directed By: Glen Winter Guest Stars: Gina Holden (Patricia Swann), Aaron Douglas (Pierce), Terence Stamp (Voice of Jor-El) UPDATED 2/22/08: Clark's biggest fear of being locked in a cage will be explored. Source: Kryptonsite. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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If you got powers, Lex will find a way to exploit them. __________________ |
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The bastard!! __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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Quote: Someone has to right? LOL!! If you got powers, Lex will find a way to exploit them.  __________________ The Bible is so powerful. It's not to be left on your shelf. It's to outline even the simplest scriptures that can mean so much in building yourself up.
"I am God's workmanship." (Ephesians 2:10) "I have been redeemed and forgiven." (Colossians 1:14) "I am the salt and the light of the earth." (Matthew 5:13-14)
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Sweet! I get 2 watch "Traveler" on my b-day!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 __________________ "Bravery is not something that you can learn." ~Phil Morris, a.k.a. J'onn J'onzz, The Martian Manhunter
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Episode #7-16: "Descent" Tentative Air Date:
April 17, 2008 UPDATED 2/28/08: Title Posted. Please do not repost this on other websites without a link to KryptonSite.com. - At least one regular cast member may be absent from this episode. Episode #7-17: "Sleeper" Tentative Air Date: April 24, 2008 UPDATED 2/28/08: Title Posted. Please do not repost this on other websites without a link to KryptonSite.com. Source: Kryptonsite. __________________ "Here comes the (BOOM!)
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New trailer.
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Quote: Happy Early Birthday!! Sweet! I get 2 watch "Traveler" on my b-day!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  __________________ The Bible is so powerful. It's not to be left on your shelf. It's to outline even the simplest scriptures that can mean so much in building yourself up.
"I am God's workmanship." (Ephesians 2:10) "I have been redeemed and forgiven." (Colossians 1:14) "I am the salt and the light of the earth." (Matthew 5:13-14)
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