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Anonymous writes...
Greg I appreciate your response to my last question. Hopefully you will find this one as thought provoking. Demona has always been my favorite character because of the complexity of her persona, and hey, you just can't help but pi ty her. However, as the show progressed from season 1 to 2, I noticed her plot lines seemed to become more formulamatic. In essence, she has a plan to either A) destroy humanity, or B) destroy the clan. Said plan is foiled by Goliath and company, and Demona is left to go away and sulk. Admittedly, you always found a new spin to put on her behavior, however, the general thrust remained the same. Had Gargoyles continued would you have gone on with her in this manner, or would we have seen some charac ter development beyond her "All humans must die" mode. I'm not asking if she was going to jump on the bandwagon of reformed villains.
She evokes the perfect blend of pathos and disgust as she is. I just want to know what general direction her chara cter development would have taken.
Greg responds...
Well, I don't really agree with your assessment of our second season episodes. Neither "Sanctuary" or even "The Reckoning" really fit your criteria all that well. I think the introduction of Angela has already had an effect on Demona's behaviour. If we ever get more episodes, Demona's character will continue to evolve, but not quickly. Demona has 1000 years of reinforced behaviour to overcome. (A) Destroying humanity and (B) altering the clan to suit her vision of what it should be like are still major goals, and I don't see that changing anymore than I see Xanatos' desire for immortality going away. Is it formulaic to see a determined villain thwarted? I suppose. But "City of Stone" doesn't strike me as a formulaic story, and although one might argue that Demona's role in "Hunter's Moon" was similar to her role in "CoS", I don't think too many people are troubled by the general similarities, when the details and attitudes are so different.
Anonymous writes...
Not the typical question (and certainly not for publication), but: Early in May, when you and your family attended a Saturday screening of "Future Tense" at the Museum of Television and Radio, you were good enough to pose for a photo w ith me, Brian "DumlaoX" Dumlao and your brother Jon. First, let me know if you'd like a print (though I somehow doubt it!). My email is fiat.lex@ix.netcom.com. Second: I mentioned prior to the shot that this was for me and Brian, not to be put on the 'net, but I could not tell if this mattered to you. If you don't give a hoot, let me know, and someone (else) may scan and webbify it. Don't sweat it either way. Thanks again.
Greg responds...
Pogo, thanks. As you know, I already got that photo from you. As I think I said at the time, you can webify it as long as my daughter is not in the shot.
Anonymous writes...
Why were there still Hunters up to present day? After all, Canmore himself killed Macbeth and Demona. He may have known that they were linked, but he also thought that they were truly dead. Why have his descendents become Hunters wh en there are no more gargoyles left? Also, weren't the Hunters more vengeful toward Macbeth than the Demon? Canmore hated Macbeth and never really regarded Demona with as much hatred. How did the Hunter's focus shift from Macbeth to Demona? Thanks for your time. Gargoyles was a wonderful show.
Greg responds...
Obviously, something else happened to Canmore, or at least one of his sons, after the events depicted in "City of Stone". That would probably explain the shift you describe as well.
Anonymous writes...
Dear Greg, I have the following questions. 1. Was MacBeth involved in Bannochburn or Killecrany (1740s, Jacobites)? 2. Did MacBeth have a part in the American Revolution?
Greg responds...
1 & 2. I don't know yet.
Anonymous writes...
(1) W.M&S.A.>>On a socialogical perspective, Mr. Weisman, what is the general nature of Gargoyles? In additon to the "Gargoyles Protect" platitude whis is tossed around so often. (2) A.K.>>Which character is most like yourself?
(3) A.K.&W.M.>>What happened with the Grimorum between the tenth century and the twentieth century? (4) Is there a possibility of the book to come back into play later in the series. (5) A.K.&S.A.>You said one point (Wes told us you wrote that...) Demon a was turned 35. How old did MacBeth age. We'd like to congratulate you on creating a great show that is, ironically, more realistic than at least three-quarters of the show on the air now.
Greg responds...
1. I'm not sure I understand the question. But "Gargoyles Protect" is much more than a platitude.
2. They've all got a little of me, or at least a little of what I aspire to. Even the villains have a bit of me in them. But I'm probably more like Vinnie than any of the others. :)
3. I'm not saying.
4. Sort of.
5. 52.
Anonymous writes...
1. Since Nokkar mistook Goliath and Angela for his rival alien race, does that mean that the evil aliens were Gargoyles, or at least similar? 2.
Would Broadway ever be blinded, as in Puck's 'prophecy' ? 3. Would Goliath and Elisa eve r find a way to have children, either through science or sorcery? 4. Out of all 66 Gargoyles episodes you have done, which are you most proud of? 5. How old would Brooklyn's children have been after he returned from his Timedancer adventures?
Greg responds...
1. NO. NO. NO. He didn't mistake them for a specific rival alien race.
He just (incorrectly) assumed that they weren't native to Earth. He then jumped to the conclusion that the Space-Spawn had finally sent alien scouts (of a race he wasn't familiar with) to the planet he had been guarding for centuries.
2. Was it a prophecy or a nightmare?
3. You're ignoring an obvious alternative.
4. I've answered this before. Check out the archives for this page.
5. Ask me this again later. I'm willing to answer it, but I don't have those notes handy right now.
Anonymous writes...
Hello Greg! I know you hear this all the time but you everyone involved in the show did an incredible job.I hope that one day you will have the opportunity to do Gargoyles again.
Here are some questions I have regarding the series. 1 . What was Oberon doing during the 1000 years away from Avalon? 2. Why were the weird sisters forbiden from leaving the barge(from Avalon part 1). Why couldn't they go to the shore? 3.What were the "other plans" of the weird sisters.
4. What year did N okkar arrive on Earth? 5. How long did it take Nokkar to get to Earth from his planet? 6.
What year ( by human terms) did the inter-galactic war break out? 7.Who were the invaders Nokkar refered to? 8. When was New Olympus founded? 9.
Were did the Ne w Olympians get their technology? Thank you for your time.
Greg responds...
1. 1000 years worth of stuff.
2. Oberon's rules made it tough, until they found a loophole.
3. I'm not telling yet.
4. I don't remember off hand. It's in my notes somewhere.
5. I don't know.
6. Long time ago.
7. The Space-Spawn.
8. Again, I'd have to dig it out of my copious notes.
9. They developed it.
Anonymous writes...
Did Thailog plan on betraying Demona from the very start of their relationship? If no, then when did he decide to "get rid of" her?? Thank you!
Greg responds...
I think he certainly was using her from the outset. He quickly learned of her link to Macbeth and figured out a way to capitalize on it that involved Demona dying. "Betrayal" isn't a strong enough word.
Anonymous writes...
I am a fan that has been able to gather the first 65 shows, and a so so I have two questions for you. 1) how can I get the last 13 they were not played in the abc (or whatever) channel in my area and i would love to have them. 2) the stories were fantastic and I hate the fact that they must end, I could kill Mikey Mouse for cancelling the show (joke), anyway will you find some way to continue the storeis, ie your own production of them, a book or commic book and not like that short l ived one that did not follow the episodes at all, and if so how could I go about getting them. I am a fan of mythology and as such the way you incorporated so many differtent tales made the show extremly enjoyable....please for us poor and desperate fans is there something that can be done.
thank you for listing
Greg responds...
1. I don't know. Ask a web-friend?
2. I've talked about this before. I'd very much like to continue telling stories, but I need to work for a living. I need a venue. Hopefully, we'll find one together. I'll keep you posted.
Anonymous writes...
here is another question I just thought of. (1) The "Cat/Bat" creations of Dr. Sevarious Talon and all they all had tails when they first started out and then as time went on they did not have their tails. does this mean that their bodie s are going back to normal. (2)also along the same lines claw in future tense did not have his wings is this also realted or just "part of the dream" . (3) P.S. why does he not talk thank you
Greg responds...
1. No. I've answered this before. Check the archives for a more complete response.
2. This was just part of the dream, but Puck's idea here was that Claw had lost his wings in some battle.
3. Trauma.
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