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lilo writes...
You said a few questions back about Megan that "She was certainly hit on by Wally, but *I don't agree that she was belittled by the boys*"... I take issue with the idea that what Wally is doing doesn't belittle her since he's basically harassing her. So far I've really like the show's take on it (especially Artemis shouting at Wally in episode 7) but I'm now a bit worried. Please tell me this doesn't mean he's going to keep getting away with it? I was really hoping for some pay off on how he has been treating her which (as someone who has been in that situation and really hated it) is quite bad.
A lot of the ineraction Megan has had has been her as "the outsider" as the "girl" of the group until Artemis showed up and like I said, while I did like the shows treatment of it I can't agree some of it wasn't belittling.
On a more positive note you were right in said question about her development over the coming episodes. She's a fantastic character!
Greg responds...
It depends what you mean by "getting away with it". I mean there will clearly be a payoff eventually, but I can't say it will satisfy you given what you've written above.
I would AGREE that some of what Wally's doing is belittling of M'gann, BUT he doesn't know that. And it's certainly NOT his intent. I think Wally actually thinks he's making progress with M'gann. That what he's doing is working. This isn't the act of a guy who knows he's not in the game but continues to harass a girl who doesn't want the attention. This is a case of a guy who VERY much thinks he's IN the game... and that in fact, any second, she's going to fall for his charms.
As for M'gann, I don't think she's as bothered by Wally's attention as you may think she is. I don't think she feels belittled by it. That's not the same as saying some of what he says and does isn't belittling, but as a literal alien to the culture, trained on Earth customs by DATED television, she's more perplexed by it than in any way upset. Some of his lame lines go right over her head. Some don't, but she finds him amusing and even sweet, considering that she isn't interested in the slightest.
I think the main problem that these two have is that M'gann thinks its so obvious that Wally's not in the running that she hasn't bothered to tell him. She assumes he knows. But he's too dense to see the obvious. I'm not blaming her or him. It's just a disconnect. And disconnects are where drama, conflict and, yes, even comedy comes from.
EndlessD writes...
I just started Young Justice and am greatly enjoying it. I really liked the Teen Titans cartoon but was disappointed by the Trigon arc (self-fullfilling prophecy much). Have you considered doing an animated Teen Titans movie using more of a Young Justice format?
Greg responds...
Uh... I'm not doing Teen Titans period. That's someone else's show. I'd love to do a Young Justice movie, but no one has asked. And, in case it's not obvious, it's not up to me.
GargWiki
We're back, baby!
That's right. The official GargWiki has been down for quite some time with server issues. But Gorebash, our host here at Station 8 has provided a new home for us. So check out: http://gargwiki.net/Main_Page
Most of what you might want to ask me (and thus needlessly crowd the queue here at ASK GREG) about Gargoyles is already easily available in this very smart-looking and user-friendly wiki.
I myself participate in keeping it honest and utilize it as a resource all the time.
Again, that's:
Worth the look.
Anonymous writes...
My sisters and I have recently had a huge Gargoyles marathon and some things I noticed made me wonder about how they sleep. So the Gargoyles turn to stone and at sunset their skin cracks and breaks off. Now I noticed that when they strike poses you can see into their mouths and even that is stone. So at sunset, when they awaken, are they chewing and spitting out Gargoyle flakes or do they slowly thaw from the inside out and crack like a hard boiled egg?
Greg responds...
From the inside out, leaving only a thin layer.
Anonymous writes...
Hey Greg! I have some questions.
1) When will Superboy adopt the Conner Kent persona?
2) Also we've seen Artemis' face but when will her identity be revealed?
3)When will we discover who the spy in Young Justice is?
4)What episode will be the first major character death on the show?
5) Why did all the cold-themed villians attack in the first episode?
6) When will the identities of the Light be revealed?
Greg responds...
1. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
2. "ASKED AND ANSWERED."
3. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
4. Episode seven.
5. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
6. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
Gothic-Cowboy writes...
Hello, Mr. Weisman. I just wanted to ask if you'd ever seen anything about this:
http://screenrant.com/batman-gotham-high-concept-art-benm-95793/
I ask because I remember reading a previous exchange here about a theoretical Justice League Babies cartoon, which reminded me of this dropped series. I'd love to see either of those, they sound like a lot of fun, if you don't take it all too seriously (and I don't).
Greg responds...
It's all about execution.
Zero writes...
1: Will the team be taking a trip to mars if the white matians were attacking and Miss Martian wanted to return home and help? (You don't have to answer if it's a big secret.)
2: Do Atremis and Green Arrow have a big protege & mentor reletionship?
3: Where does Artemis live with Green Arrow, Batman, or at the cave? (I only asked Batman because his in on her secret to.)
4: Will we be seeing more of "Chesire"? (I ask because I think I know who Artemis is.)
5: Where was Miss Martian just before Young Justice was formed living with Martian Manhunter or did he pick her up and go straight to earth?
6: The show is fantastic and you guys are doing are great job!! Keep it yup!!!
Greg responds...
1. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
2. "Big"?
3. She lives at home with her mom.
4. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
5. She briefly stayed with Martian Manhunter after arriving on Earth.
6. Thank you!
Anonymous writes...
Hey Greg I have a bunch of questions.
1) Will Superboy & Miss Martian develop further Kryptonian/Martian abilities over the course of the season?
2) What is Artemis' true name?
3) When will we learn who the spy on the team is?
4) Will we ever see any members of the Light without their faces being blurred?
5) When will Kal-el accpet Suberboy?
6) When will Superboy take on the guise of Conner Kent?
7) There were rumors that Captain Marvel will appear with the team because he's 10 years old but we haven't seen him. When will he appear?
8) Are there ever going to be new members to Young Justice? If so will one of them be Donna Troy or Cassandra Sandsmark?
9) Will any Teen Titans member appear?
Greg responds...
1. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
2. "ASKED AND ANSWERED."
3. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
4. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
5. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
6. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
7. You have seen him. Beyond that, "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
8a. Yes. 8b. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
9. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
Well, that was fun.
Spencer writes...
Greg,
I was curious how you would compare working with DC's collection of characters with Marvel's.
Thanks for your time,
Spencer
Greg responds...
I love 'em all. For a more complete answer, search the ASK GREG Archives.
Anonymous writes...
a) Who was the entity that bound the Phoenix in the Gate?
b) Why did he/she/it do it?
Greg responds...
a. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
b. "SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT."
Logan writes...
just read your response to my post about the league of assassins being called the league of shadows. you're right i should have waited to see the episode before jumping to conclusions. loved the intro of red arrow/Artemis and the inclusion of sensei.
besides im too big a fan of your work to let a minor gripe like that blow the show for me. just had to vent thou.
initially, i might have been over glorifying what i believe tv-pg v ratings get away with violence and edge wise. (and i agree with you completely, i believe that we all want to see smart storytelling with well developed characters. and being that i am not an expert i only assumed that kids want to see all that grimy stuff.)
but as far of my lack of knowledge as to how the censorship of cartoons works, Whats good with some inside info?
1. how does censorship effect you in this series.
2. when developing a series thats tv-pg v, what content do you automatically take off the table? where do you believe the line of tv-pg v stops in terms of what you can get away with?
3. what are some of the more risky themes you've brainstormed? i know how you feel about spoilers so ill take what i can get on that last one.
and as always keep up the good work.
Greg responds...
1. Almost not at all. It may be because to a certain extent that, after nearly two decades in this business, I've internalized Standards & Practices, but I don't think so. I think I have my own standards about what you will and won't see in a show I'm producing. Every once in a while we get a note from S&P, usually just a warning along the lines of "When you do that don't milk it to death," which is generally a note that I agree with and didn't need to get in the first place. Sometimes - very rarely - a double entendre gets rejected. Disney had this thing on SpecSpidey about the sound of broken glass, but didn't mind when we replaced it with the sound of broken porcelain. (It's a subtle distinction.) KidsWB didn't like the sound of gunfire. And everyone wants to beware of imitable behavior - including me (within reason). I don't want to assume our audience is unintelligent, but I'm conscious that I don't want to model dangerous behavior for impressionable little kids.
2. I don't pay any attention to these ratings. None. I do what I do.
3. Themes? I dunno. Watch the shows, and you tell me.
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