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Anonymous writes...
Hi Greg! Ok How come in "Avalon Part 3" after the magus died in the scene where they were all saying goodbye if you look real close you can see the magus in the background?
Greg responds...
Really? Where? I'm not sure what you mean. (Man, are the questions vague today, or did I take dope pills?)
Anonymous writes...
I got five question for you. 1.In 'Future Tense ' why did Brooklyn punch Goliath ? 2. Who was that white-head man when Goliath walked over to Hudson's stone form ? 3. Why did Xanotos destroy his son ? 4. What was that thing on Broadways neck ? 5. What were those guards things that looked like Thailog ? All of them are from 'Future Tense', I haven't seen that one before.
Greg responds...
1. "He" felt Goliath had abandoned the clan. But of course "he" didn't exist. Puck was going for shock value.
2. You mean the Bronze statue of Hudson? Do you mean Matt?
3. "He" didn't need him or care for him. But of course, "he" wasn't Xanatos, he was a computer programmed by Lex. And of course none of them existed. Puck was going for shock value.
4. Armor? I'm not sure what you mean.
5. Thailog Shock Troops. Thailog clones with brain implants to insure obedience.
Anonymous writes...
Thank for a collection of wonderfully fanciful dramatic, and intelligently told stories. "Gargoyles" is a joy to watch, and a pleasure to follow.
Your comments on "Ask Greg" about directions you would have liked to have taken your characters has only whetted my appetite for more of your Gargoyles stories. I understand that there is a group of fans on the internet who have embarked on a project to write new "Gargoyle" stories following "The Journey" and ignoring the rest of the "Chronicles." They have called this the "Gargoyles Saga" and have said that the new stories will be written in the "style of Greg Weisman" with continuing character development and plot twists. (1) Tell me what you think about this endeavor, (2) Do you believe that this is appropriate (morally, legally)?, and (3) what would be your concerns about any impact on your future work if "Gargoyles" retruns to TV after the movie is released?
Greg responds...
1. I've answered this before in detail. Mostly I'm gratified, but I have mixed feelings.
2. I don't see any legal issues, since it's not-for-profit. I don't see any moral concerns either.
3. I'm not sure I understand the question. What kind of impact? It sounds like a good thing.
Anonymous writes...
All right, I've always wondered about this. The first time I saw "Awakenings" and a few times thereafter, only one gargoyle who looked like Lex appeared--Lex. In the "Movie" version, another appears, and then later on, one appears in the series. (I've noticed other things changing between airings, too.) My question is... Why are there no other gargs looking like Lex? That's it; thanx for your time.
Greg responds...
You said yourself that there are other gargs that look something like Lex.
Obviously, that cosmetic variation is rarer, but not unheard of. Just like some people have hazel eyes, but most don't. Keep in mind that you haven't seen that many total gargoyles period.
Anonymous writes...
How did Maggie Reed get to New York, and how did she end up with no money and nowhere to live?
Greg responds...
Maggie had a bus ticket and twenty-two hundred dollars when she left Ohio.
She moved to the big city and checked into a woman's hotel while she looked for an apartment and work. Work was harder to find than she thought, and a cheap apartment in Manhattan is practically an oxymoron. She spent way too much, way too fast, and before she knew it she was on the street. Or something like that. It happens all the time.
Anonymous writes...
I have a few questions. I hope you don't mind. 1.) Does Disney or Buena Vista, plan to bring out anymore Gargoyle videos or are they even planning on brining Gargoyles:The Goliath Chronicales on video? I never did get to see TGC due to my ABC didn't air it and I KNOW I'd buy them. I already have the other videos. 2.) Now Oberon, Titiania, and Oberon's Children had to be mortal for 100 years, correct? Well we all know Puck was Owen and Titiania was Fox's mother. And the Banshee was the English girl (forgot her name). And so one...But I do not remember anyone mentioning who Oberon was.
Did he even become mortal? Thank you Greg. And good work on your excellent show! :)
Greg responds...
1. I don't think there are any current plans at this time. But I don't work at Disney anymore, so anything's possible.
2. No. Not correct. They had to be out in the mortal world for 1001 years. No one said they had to pose as mortals, though many did. Oberon did a lot of different things over that time.
Anonymous writes...
You must know that there is a gigantic amount of Gargoyles fanfiction being written, even if you haven't read any. (I think that's very careful of you.
Good job.:) How do you feel about the fact that there is so much being done by amat eur authors with your characters and stories?
Greg responds...
I've addressed this (probably ad nauseum) in the comment room. I'm very ambivalent toward fanfiction. On the one hand, it's very gratifying. I've created something that has taken on a life of it's own. That people like enough to invest their time into and create anew. On the other hand, I have a territorial instinct that exhibits a kind of knee-jerk negative reaction to seeing other people controlling the destiny of my characters. (That's the main reason why Goliath Chronicles was so painful for me to watch.) For example, I know that TGS is doing their own TimeDancer spin off. That's very cool, but somebody mentioned (though I don't know if this was the final word) that they're
not naming Brooklyn's son Nashville, because they think the name is silly or because they hate country music or whatever. I can't help resenting that. (I know it's not rational, but I'm trying to be honest about my emotions here.) I haven't explained the Nashville name. I don't intend to explain it yet. Obviously, I have no intention of making Brooklyn into the next Garth Brooks, but I'm not in the mood to go into my reasons yet. But when someone else decides that GREG THE GARGOYLE MASTER made a misstep regarding the name of a character, I bristle. But going back to the first hand, I have to acknowledge that once a thing is created and sent out into the world, it no longer
belongs to the creator, but to the interpretations of those who received it. If a fan believes that Gargoyles were created by fey sorcery, then to that fan they were, no matter what I might say to the contrary in a comment room. Fanfiction is the ultimate example of fans interpretating (and extrapolating upon) what they've seen.
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.
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