Hey there Jeff and welcome to the comment room.
Now Greg doesn't frequent the forum all that much so all questions should be submitted here: https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/ask.php

Now if you interview folks for a website or a podcast it might be a good idea to link it and maybe one of your past interviews as a sign of good faith. If this is just a one-on-one interview for yourself, I'm not sure how that'll work. You understand that folks don't always submit themselves for interviews simply because they were asked.
Matthew
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posted @ Sun, Mar 20, 2022 4:03:43 pm EDT from 64.85.245.77

I was wondering if you would be willing to do a fan-based interview, Mr. Weisman. I've been interviewing my voice-over heroes like Michael Bell (Martin Hacker), Hal Rayle, John Moschitta, Brian Cummings, Gregg Berger (Leo), Richard Newman, and Lee Tockar. You are a true hero to me and I live and breathe Gargoyles. I would love to have you on my voice-overview show. Contact me on my channel
Jeffrey Grossman - [acura_driver18 at yahoo dot com]
futurevoiceactor
posted @ Sun, Mar 20, 2022 12:52:03 pm EDT from 99.177.216.94

Thank you. And yes, he's named after Arthur's dog.
a
posted @ Sun, Mar 20, 2022 8:09:49 am EDT from 95.90.254.86

Nice drawing, far better than anything I could attempt. Really has that Qilin look down.
Matthew
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posted @ Sat, Mar 19, 2022 11:17:56 pm EDT from 64.85.245.77

I assume Cavall's name was intended as a tribute to King Arthur and his links to the London clan. (Cavall was the name of King Arthur's dog in the early Welsh stories about him; he also appeared in T. H. White's "The Sword in the Stone", though he didn't make it into the movie version.)
Todd Jensen
posted @ Sat, Mar 19, 2022 9:11:00 pm EDT from 70.176.217.135

I found this drawing of a gargbeast OC in my old livejournal. His name is Cavall, he's one of the first beasts with Xanadu ancestry hatching in Knight's Spur.
http://666kb.com/i/cmtpkogfqr1enqy7i.png
a
posted @ Sat, Mar 19, 2022 7:32:30 pm EDT from 95.90.254.5

Stereotypical in the case in just how many characters talk about either potatoes or whiskey.

That being said, the loopholes and counter-loopholes are pretty accurate to dealings with the fairies. One detail I liked was at the beginning where Darby wishes for good health before wishing for a crock of gold, because he knew that King Brian would look for a way to screw him over even when granting his requests.

Things like Banshees weren't well known here in the states before this movie came out plus, they even went all out in the impending death horror by mentioning Cóiste Bodhar (Silent Coach) and the Dullahan.
Matthew
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posted @ Sat, Mar 19, 2022 7:30:00 pm EDT from 64.85.245.77

"it's a little bit stereotypical on the Irish side"

Yes, casting the famously Irish Sean Connery suggests they weren't super-concerned about getting the details right. And the lore got a little convoluted towards the end with loopholes and counter-loopholes. All in all, though, it was a pretty fun fantasy movie.

"It's also quite good on the technical side of things, using forced perspective and some clever Matte Shots to have both actors and Leprechauns in the same shot."

Definitely. Also the Banshee was made with what looked like the same technology as in Disney's Haunted Mansion ride. It looks pretty fake by today's standards, but I think it was impressive for its time.
Jurgan - [jurgan6 at yahoo dot com']
posted @ Sat, Mar 19, 2022 5:31:33 pm EDT from 174.56.56.70

Basically it's a little bit stereotypical on the Irish side but it's quite accurate on how Irish folklore is depicted. It's also quite good on the technical side of things, using forced perspective and some clever Matte Shots to have both actors and Leprechauns in the same shot.
Matthew
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posted @ Fri, Mar 18, 2022 10:41:58 pm EDT from 64.85.245.77

I haven't seen "Darby O'Gill" all the way through, but I've seen parts of it and it struck me as very impressive. It certainly feels very appropriate viewing for St. Patrick's Day.
Todd Jensen
posted @ Fri, Mar 18, 2022 9:56:36 pm EDT from 70.176.217.135

Matthew, we’re watching that one tomorrow. Never seen it myself!
Jurgan - [jurgan6 at yahoo dot com]
posted @ Fri, Mar 18, 2022 11:50:28 am EDT from 174.205.129.55

I like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by watching Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
Matthew
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posted @ Fri, Mar 18, 2022 12:19:54 am EDT from 64.85.245.77

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone!
Todd Jensen
posted @ Thu, Mar 17, 2022 9:09:14 pm EDT from 70.176.217.135

Pretty sure their claws stay out all the time.
Jurgan - [jurgan6 at yahoo dot com']
posted @ Tue, Mar 15, 2022 7:20:55 pm EDT from 98.60.6.111

Can the Gargoyles retract their hand claws(like a cat),or do they have clawed fingertips?
Ryan Cameron - [rycameron2 at yahoo dot com]
Ryan C. Cameron
posted @ Tue, Mar 15, 2022 5:31:48 pm EDT from 47.149.48.62

My understanding is that a man in a wingsuit can achieve about 100mph going horizontally without too much trouble, while a more experienced wingsuit flier can dare as much as 200 mph.
Friendly CIA Spook
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posted @ Tue, Mar 15, 2022 12:18:44 pm EDT from 12.198.245.34

A fascinating question. Now gargoyles have a wide range in terms of mass and wingspan but considering that they need to be able to carry themselves and in some cases an adult human or grown garg-beast, I figure that the strength to carry a hang glider would better suit their purpose.

As for the second part, that's also a tricky question. You see whether a bird glides or not heavily depends on on size, physiology and nature. Smaller birds like sparrows or doves fly a lot but don't glide as often as their wings aren't made for gliding long distances. Then you have to consider the difference between gliding and soaring, which is when a bird glides on rising air currents and that lets them maintain the same altitude. This is important for hawks and vultures so they can stay aloft and keep an eye out for food.

Soaring is probably really important for gargoyles as well; but as for the glide speed of every member? Maybe someone better at mathematics can make an educated guess.
Matthew
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posted @ Tue, Mar 15, 2022 3:26:51 am EDT from 64.85.245.77

It has gotten my attention as I got older, but with the way they glide, as Goliath said, "I can't fly. I can only glide on currents of wind. There are none strong enough here to lift us up." It actually makes me wonder how strong enough of a breeze like strong enough wind to lift a kite or strong enough to have a glider glide, then the second question is how fast can they glide? For birds, it is pretty fast I read somewhere, but I can't remember. Do gargoyles have the same ability to glide that fast?
Rose
posted @ Tue, Mar 15, 2022 1:34:09 am EDT from 174.131.219.57

Would that make "Vendettas" an appropriate episode for today?
Todd Jensen
posted @ Mon, Mar 14, 2022 7:40:57 pm EDT from 70.176.217.135

Mmm...Pie....
Matthew
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posted @ Mon, Mar 14, 2022 4:18:53 pm EDT from 64.85.245.77

Be sure to check in again at 1:59 and 265 milliseconds!
Friendly CIA Spook
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posted @ Mon, Mar 14, 2022 10:56:33 am EDT from 12.198.245.34

Happy Pi Day!
Karrin Blue
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posted @ Mon, Mar 14, 2022 8:44:19 am EDT from 72.10.127.194