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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, hosts Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel talk with Casey Mericle about his innovative approach to commercial real estate investing through creative financing. Mericle shares his strategy of acquiring properties at higher prices in exchange for favorable seller financing terms, which he then leverages by moving the mortgages to other value-add properties. He explains how he structures deals to solve multiple parties' problems simultaneously, particularly in helping 1031 exchange investors find temporary parking spots for their capital. The conversation provides detailed insights into using options, navigating seller financing, and creating win-win scenarios in today's high-interest-rate environment. Sponsors: Crystal View Capital Capital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Industrialist, join Jeremy Mercer as he explores the dynamic world of real estate entrepreneurship with Casey Mericle. Casey's journey has taken him from managing entertainment for the Astros fresh out of college, to mastering the art of house flipping, and eventually making his mark in hard money lending and financing. Discover the strategies and insights of a true creative dealmaker. Follow him on X @CaseyMericle Follow Jeremy on X @jbmatcap

God's first Mericle was Light, Christ's was Wine, the Spirit's was extascy - Why do we think we have to wait for joy?

Casey Mericle is a real estate investor out of Missouri who specializes in deal structuring, negotiating, and putting people and resources together to solve real estate puzzles. He's been in real estate for about 15 years now and has done hundreds of deals. We discuss: How to find out what a seller wants Note structures Walkable debt Nontraditional negotiating Creative ways to finalize deals We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Links Casey on Twitter/X Casey's mentor: Jack Shea Topics (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:55) - Poker & real estate (00:05:02) - How do you find out what a seller wants? (00:10:24) - Installment sales (00:14:13) - Characteristics of deals Casey plays in (00:15:33) - Sourcing deals (00:19:31) - Why is now the best time for seller-financing? (00:21:07) - Note structures (00:23:26) - Walkable debt (00:27:18) - Foreclosing on yourself (00:33:32) - Nontraditional negotiating (00:42:25) - What do you know that most people in RE don't? (00:46:29) - Thoughts on the market (00:49:28) - Paying more to a seller than the asking price (00:51:14) - Creative ways to get things done (01:07:07) - Building trust with people (01:08:30) - Creating debt and making money off the debt rather than the deal Support our Sponsors Better Pitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I RE Cost Seg: https://bit.ly/3oC7JcY Fort Capital: https://bit.ly/FortCapital Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Chris on Social Media: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BYIjcH LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

From November 11, 2020: Charise Mericle Harper is the bestselling author and illustrator of many children's books, including the Just Grace series, the Fashion Kitty series, and the Next Best Junior Chef series.  She called in for a fun chat about her latest, So Embarrassing: Awkward Moments and How to Get Through Them.

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In this captivating episode of The Commercial Real Estate Playbook, Casey Mericle shares his groundbreaking techniques for negotiating creative deal structures that add immense value to middle market properties. From the power of options strategies to the game-changing benefits of a solo 401(K), Casey dives into the importance of learning from others' mistakes, the snowball effect of a Roth IRA, and why it's crucial to break away from the herd mentality. Discover the secrets to successful deal structuring, the art of effective negotiation through language, and much more in this must-listen episode!

Casey Mericle is a real estate junkie out of the Midwest. He's bought and sold single-family, multi-family, office, land, storage, industrial, and notes and from time to time is a hard money lender. Casey discusses the ins and outs of using creative financing to acquire real estate deals. From learning how to negotiate with sellers who have an inflated value of their asset to walkable financing and selling high and buying back in for cheaper.Tune in to this episode as Casey Mericle gives his advice on how to use creative financing strategies while acquiring real estate deals![00:01 - 03:53] Opening SegmentWe welcome, Casey Mericle!Casey transitioned to buying notes, mortgages, and doing creative financingHe recommends not buying anything above 60% of fair market value when buying foreclosures [03:54 - 30:59] How To Negotiate Deals In A Low-Interest EnvironmentBuying non-performing mortgagesNegotiating with the borrower can yield 20-30% or moreBuying options in real estate is a unilateral agreementHis deals are mostly found through cold callingWalkable financing is when you move a mortgage from one property to another[31:00 - 37:54] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Worked at a Fortune 500 companyWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Advanced Real Estate Option Strategies” By Jack MillerWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Learning about 1031 exchangeWhat does success mean to you?Casey Mericle says, “Have an open calendar.”Connect with Casey Mericle: Twitter: @caseymericleLEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“Every deal is different. I can hand them a sheet of paper, but it probably doesn't encompass everything that they want.” – Casey Mericle“You got to make sure your title work is ready, and that you know that other than the mortgage getting foreclosed on, that it's free and clear. And if any of you really want to do that, don't buy anything above about 60% of fair market value, because you're going to get, you're going to have problems.” –  Casey MericleSupport the show

Taking you back to last year at the Midwest Tow Show in Mason, Ohio. James Mericle talks about the ingredients in creating a successful business.A great Podcast worth a replay

Suzanne R. Mericle, DMD, has been practicing for over 30 years on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia where she received her BS in Microbiology. She then attended dental school at the Medical College of Georgia and graduated in 1991 with honors. Dr. Mericle is a KOL /lecturer for Glidewell Dental, Den Mat, and Dental Excel and Practical Sleep Education. She is also a KOL for Smile Direct Club. She has written several articles on Dental Sleep Medicine, TMD/TMJ, Periodontal Disease, Botox and several others on dental products. She is the Lead Investigator for Abbie- Allergan for the uses of off  label use of Botox. Dr. Mericle is a well-known speaker and is frequently heard on podcasts, webinars and is very knowledgeable on a variety of Dental topics. She is a VIVOS provider and focuses on children and adults in her practice. Dr. Mericle also is a TAO provider TMJ/TMD. Dr. Mericle is a Diplomat with American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Sleep and Breathing Academy. She has her Fellowship with Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and American Academy of Facial esthetics. She maintains professional membership in the Georgia Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Sleep Group Solutions, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Medicine, and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and VIVOS. Dr. Mericle offers many services in her dental practice. Her menu of services includes TMJ/TMD, Dental Sleep medicine for children and Adults, Implants, All on Fours, Periodontal program, Frenectomies, Tongue Ties, Crown and Bridge, Veneers Conscious Sedation, Botox, Filler, Skin Care, and she offers Clear Aligners, as well.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 02:43 - What the most impactful book on Casey's real estate career has been.03:48 - Why he loves option strategies.20:06 - What's the best real estate conference to attend?28:24 - Lessons from a $1 million self-storage mistake.33:04 - How to use self-directed IRAs and Solo 401(k) retirement plans.42:06 - What advice he would give to a smart, driven college student.43:47 - Conventional real estate advice he disagrees with.And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESRobert's book The Everything Guide to House Hacking.Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.REconvene conference.REconvene YouTube videos.Introduction to Real Estate Option Strategies by Jack Miller.Building Wealth One House at a Time by John Schaub.Negotiations for Real Estate Investors by Jack Miller.Invest in Debt by Jim Napier.Related Episode: Secret Accounts of the Wealthy, That You Can Use Too w/ Bill Neville - REI081.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Real Estate 101 Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Keep up with the latest news and strategies on real estate investing with the best real estate podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Get personalized, expert advice that helps you see things clearly with ATB.Save time and money on your rental property insurance with Steadily. Get a commitment-free quote today.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Thanks to rising interest rates artificially driving down the prices of even the best assets, Fundrise expects 2023 to be one of the most opportune real estate investing environments of the last decade. Take advantage of this unique investing environment.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect with Patrick (@JPatrickDonley): TwitterConnect with Casey: Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Nick Patton chats with award-winning author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper about the picture book I Cannot Draw A Horse. For being a book about a skateboard-riding, horse-obsessed cat, this title is practically non-fiction. Plus, a discussion about what you need – to do what you think you can't. Then, you'll learn why taking away your options can open up your creativity.

Todays episode features Greg & Pattie Mericle & Trevhttps://www.instagram.com/no_more_covers_podcast/

James Mericle from Mericle Towing out of Shreveport, LA. Talks about the family of towing and what it takes to run a successful business. Treat your employees right!

Premium, sexy, beautiful. After Dark. Sign Up! You're getting an extra idiot for this one folk! Jose joins the guys and they kick it off by talking about what song they would play for their partner's dads the first then they meet them (wrong answers only). Jason brings us a Florida woman who isn't messing around. We reveal the 16 members of the Most Annoying Celebrity bracket and talk about who really is grinding the guy's gears. Chris brings us Would You Rather, Jose tells us Where We Fucked Up and you bring us Voice Nuggets! Chase brings us a rant and we dare you not to laugh during Kevin's Rapid Fire questions. Cap it with some trivia and the usual dick talk for another quality Cup to Cup episode. Cheers!   Jose's Favorite Moments 17:50-18:14 what do you have to do to get a cannabis card HIV 19:35-20:05 Indian guy born on 7/11 with no material 24:05-24:35 what you can't talk about on college campus  24:35-25:05 fake uncle with Tourette's  33:05-32:35 Kev reading off note cards when he does stand up 46:45-47:25 daddy loves Jesus but also loves drinking beer. Daughter stubs toe yells damnit. She ain't wrong 50:15-50:45 dads joke I meant to say please pass butter but said bitch you fucked up my life 56:30-57:00 frank the tank blackout but not in a good way 97:30-97:50 Chason gangs up on Kev and makes him mad 98:45-99:15 Kev gets so angry because of Chason 114:30-115:00 Jason thought he was the reason the Packers lost 116:15-117:05 wouldn't lick Mericle whip and def would lick horseradish CuptoCupLife.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube   Email the podcast if you want to be a guest or sponsor an episode!

Join guest host Matt Willis as he talks to 2019 Spartan World champion and 2019 OCRWC Short Course champion Nicole Mericle. From performance predictions to the future of OCR, as well as Mericle's determination to encourage more women into OCR this episode is a comprehensive coverage of OCR today, ahead of the 2021 OCR World Championship event.

Hustle and overwhelm is often synonymous with entrepreneurship.  But does it have to be that way?  Courtney Mericle is a human performance coach who helps her clients understand and alter their mindset and lifestyle to push through their current limitations.  Being busy isn't a badge of honor, instead she coaches business owners to work smarter not harder from a place of intention and strength.As a successful CrossFit gym owner and coach, Courtney has seen the burn out first hand and pivoted her business to offer a new kind of coaching.  Nutrition and exercise are key to a healthy lifestyle, but she reaches beyond to create a program to address "health" in a whole concept approach.  Courtney finds happiness on her snowmobile and is currently offering programs specific to powersport dealership owners.Follow Courtney Mericle at:Facebook @CourtneyMericleEmail: Courtney@thehappinessendeavor.comCrossFit SurgeDo you have a story on business development, real estate investing, or other wealth increasing tips?  Please request to be a guest on the Wealth Watchers Podcast by clicking HERETo find out more about what the hosts, Adam Lendi and Justin Hoggatt, check out: happycampercapital.com Follow on Facebook @WealthWatchersCommunity or @HappyCamperCapitalSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wealthwatchers)

Suzanne R. Mericle, DMD, has been practicing for 29 years in her home-town on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia where she received her BS in Microbiology. She then attended dental school at the Medical College of Georgia and graduated in 1991 with honors. She has written several articles on Dental Sleep Medicine, Periodontal Disease, and several others on dental products. Dr. Mericle is a diplomat with ASBA, Qualifying Dentist with AADSM, and has her Fellowship with DOCS.

Can camaraderie fuel competition or support it? How do you turn right when for years you've been turning left? And what are the ways that you utilize the skill required in one sport to elevate your performance in another? An in depth look at competition, climbing, and camaraderie with professional athlete, Nicole Mericle.  Nicole is a 5-time obstacle course racing world champion and the current Spartan Race World Champion. Nicole qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 3,000m steeplechase. She raced post collegiately with Hudson Elite in Boulder, Colorado, and over time transitioned to trail running and garnered her passion for rock climbing.  In this fun and robust conversation, Nicole and Dr. L talk about the intersection of where curiosity meets competition and how being in inquiry around your strengths can lead you to excel. They also discuss the camaraderie and community around sport, and where you find your own growth edge.  TIME STAMPS: 4:00 - The childhood experience of athletics. 7:30 - How recovery provided a shift in performance.  12:13 - How does curiosity show up as a competitor.  19:30 - The mindset required for obstacle course racing.  26:30 - The puzzle of rock climbing.  33:11 - The camaraderie of competition.  36:03 - The lessons of van life.  41:23 - Human Declaration Quiz 48:00 - Closing Curiosities For More on Nicole: www.instagram.com/nickeldm For More on Dr. L: Website: www.drlarapence.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

Some embarrassing moments are soon forgotten, but some seem to last forever.  Through her love of comics Charise Mericle Harper has but together this book that not only helps the young, but adults as well as we try to get through life's embarrassing moments. "So Embarrassing: Awkward Moments and How To Get Through Them" is available now at bookstores everywhere. Be sure to checkout all of Charise works at her website!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children's book author Cherise Mericle Harper speaks on embarrassment; how young people experience it, and how they can share those experiences and build understanding. 

Host Ryan Wrecker opens the hour giving updated Thanksgiving guidelines which you won’t be wrong to ignore. Then. Ryan discussed all of the chain restaurants offering free food and discounts for Veterans Day. Finally, Ryan talks with Charise Mericle Harper, author of SO EMBARRASSING: Awkward Moments and How to Get Through Them, about her book that was released today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Miles talks with Charise Mericle Harper Author “So Embarrassing: Awkward Moments and How to Get Through Them” on “Talk Across America” Book link available at www.dougmilesmedia.com.

Had a chance to catch up with your defending 2019 Spartan World Champion Nicole Mericle, who is spending her time building her strength and logging some sweet runs, but also how her career in OCR wasn't so smooth. In this episode we talk about: - The bullshit in Tahoe in 2017 that knocked Mericle out of contention for a podium spot at her first Spartan Race World Championship - How Hoont the Sheriff helped her focus in on her strength training to start being a consistent podium threat - Boyfriend Benji and #VanLife - An update on the #SpartanPROtest - Developing the women's field in Spartan Race - Gummy bears - Our mutual love for Alt Red by Sur and how it is FAR superior to beet juice #NoPoopyPants Check Nicole out on Instagram and be jealous of her van life and chorizo tacos... oh and that sweet mane of hers. Look for her to repeat as your 2020 Spartan Race World Champion.... or keep the crown for a second year if there is no 2020 championship --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oc-are-you-serious/message

Today I am sharing a conversation I had with Courtney Mericle. Courtney is a coach at heart, a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of the Happiness Endeavor. Her entrepreneurial journey started over 15 years ago but got a lot more real when she and her husband opened CrossFit Surge 10 years ago. Over the last 10 years they have learned that there is so much more to helping people become happy and healthy, and the workouts are often the easy part. They created the Total Shift Project to help their clients understand that the life, happiness and health they want is just a few simple SHIFTS away. They believe in a whole life, whole body health approach of mind, body, soul and business that starts from the inside out. Courtney has 2 amazing daughters who are 4 and 6. They are truly the reason she has become so passionate about helping the world shift and showing them that they can be strong, passionate and accomplish anything they want in this world, and do it without stress, struggle or overwhelm! After struggling with body image and disordered eating for 25 years Courtney was able to Shift into a place of love, recreating a relationship with her body, soul and mind. Tune in to hear the steps she took to get to that place and how she is now able to help others do the same. Courtney’s goal is to help women see that the parts of our life aren’t separate and that our nourishment, movement, feeling and focus all work together. And to have transformation we get to heal and grow in all parts. To have change you must create a whole human approach and do it from the inside out. It’s not your fault that you feel stuck. We have been programmed to believe that an external result is going to create an internal feeling and it’s just not true! Life gets to be easy, you get to get out of hustle and into flow, and it happens with a few simple shifts. Tune in to hear how you can shift into the health and happiness your truly deserve today! How are you finding pride in moments of being present? How are you showing up? Let us know over on Instagram @joyfullybee and @courtney.mericle. Did you love this episode? Let me know by leaving me some buzz on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there be sure to rate, review and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-joy-the-podcast/id1486352885?mt=2&ls=1 Are you looking to WIN the food and body battle and reclaim your joy? Grab your FREE Five-Day Body Joy Planner here: https://joyfullybee.com/ To learn more about my Joyful Services visit https://joyfullybee.com/ Visit joyfullybee.com to get lifetime access to Body Joy, your 12-week At Home Strength Training Video Series! Use coupon code: MOVE4JOY for 80% at checkout. CONNECT WITH HEIDI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfullybee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heidibeesfitness Show Notes: https://cupofjoythepodcast.blubrry.net/listen/ Website:  https://joyfullybee.com/ Email List: https://linktr.ee/joyfullybee Cup of Joy Store: https://cupofjoythepodcast.blubrry.net/shop/ CONNECT WITH COURTNEY Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/courtney.mericle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clmericle Website: https://totalshiftproject.com/main 10 Days to reset your Energy, Gut and Mind: https://totalshiftproject.com/10dayreset1 Special Offer: Free 30 min coaching call when listeners join the 10 Day Reset  

In this episode we interviewed Jason Mericle, Founder of https://restrictedproperty.com/. Jason shares with us his story of how is using digital marketing tools to be able to attract an inbound flow of leads of affluent business owners and tax advisors.He also shares how he is using those same tools to be able to speed up the sales process through the use of on-demand webinars that help educate both his potential clients, along with their existing tax advisor.Episode Sponsor:More Clients More Fun is a lead generation and content marketing agency, focused on helping financial advisors, life insurance producers, and elite CPAs land high-value clients using LinkedIn. You can connect with Jason at:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mericle/Website - https://mericleco.com/The Million Dollar Producer Show™ with Paul G. McManus interviews highly successful financial advisors, thought leaders and organizations in the life insurance industry.This podcast is here to help answer the key question: “What are the insider secrets to stand out in a noisy marketplace and consistently attract and convert high value clients?” To get answers each week, subscribe to the Million Dollar Producer Show.Paul G. McManus is the CEO and Co-Founder of More Clients More Fun, which helps financial advisors, life insurance producers, and CPAs land high-value clients using LinkedIn.Connect with Paul G. McManus at:LinkedIn WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.milliondollarproducershow.com)

Last week we interviewed the male winner of the Jacksonville Spartan US Series race, this week we've got the female winner; multiple x OCR World Champion, accomplished rock climber, a Spartan Pro Team member who definitely runs faster than you...Nicole Mericle! We chat about: -Nicole's target to take down Lindsey Webster in 2019 (and how she's already taken down Beni in a Spartan this year...) -Her blow by blow of the Jacksonville Super... -Brakkens unsung heroism on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge tv show on NBC... ...and much more! Get connected with Nicole! Facebook: Nicole Mericle Instagram: @nickeldm Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

This episode is about 48 year old Kimberly Mericle. She went missing on March 2nd, 2018 near Grants Pass, Oregon. Her vehicle was later found at a motel in Grants Pass. 

  Jimmy went to the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) over the weeekend and got a ton of great interviews! In this episode, he talked to Hope Larson and Charise Mericle Harper. Hope chats about her new book All Summer Long as well as her run on Goldie Vance and Batgirl. Charise talks about crafts and her new book Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Starling Tribune - Season 6 Edition – The Dragon (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST194   The Official Arrow and Green Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network Covering DC Comics and CW Based DC Comic TV Shows   Episode:            “The Dragon” [Season 6 Episode 19] Air Date:           Thursday, April 19, 2018   Director:           Gordon Verheul                         https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0894166/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                           4x Arrow | 2x Andromeda   Writers: Elizabeth Kim                         https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8586805/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5                           2x Arrow | 4x Freedom Fighters: The Ray   Spiro Skentzos                         https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0804057/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4                           3x Arrow | 3x Grimm Promo: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-oliver-queen-is-on-his-own-in-the-new-promo-for-season-6-episode-19-the-dragon-a159594   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Fallout 12-Oct-17 1.52 02 Tribute 19-Oct-17 1.51 03 Next Of Kin 26-Oct-17 1.34 04 Reversal 2-Nov-17 1.33 05 Deathstroke Returns 9-Nov-17 1.29 06 Promises Kept 16-Nov-17 1.28 07 Thanksgiving 23-Nov-17 1.11 08 Crisis On Earth-X Part 2 27-Nov-17 2.54 09 Irreconcilable Differences 7-Dec-17 1.30 10 Divided 18-Jan-10 1.42 11 We Fall 25-Jan-18 1.39 12 All For Nothing 1-Feb-18 1.24 13 The Devil's Greatest Trick 8-Feb-18 1.30 14 Collision Course 1-Mar-18 1.11 15 Doppelganger 8-Mar-18 1.28 16 The Thanatos Guild 29-Mar-18 1.12 17 Brothers In Arms 5-Apr-18 0.87 18 Fundamentals 12-Apr-18 1.06 19 The Dragon 19-Apr-18 0.96   Legends Of Tomorrow   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Aruba-Con 10-Oct-17 1.71 02 Freakshow 17-Oct-17 1.58 03 Zuri 24-Oct-17 1.43 04 Phone Home 31-Oct-17 1.38 05 Return Of The Mack 7-Nov-17 1.52 06 Helen Hunt 14-Nov-17 1.53 07 Welcome To The Jungle 21-Nov-17 1.49 08 Crisis On Earth-X Part 4 28-Nov-17 2.80 09  Beebo The God Of War 5-Dec-17 1.61 10 Daddy Dahrkest 12-Feb-18 1.51 11 Here I Go Again 19-Feb-18 1.40 12 The Curse Of The Earth Totem 26-Feb-18 1.51 13 No Country For Old Dads 5-Mar-18 1.19 14 Amazing Grace 12-Mar-18 1.26 15 Necromancing The Stone 19-Mar-18 1.25 16 I Ava 26-Mar-18 1.28 17 Guest Starring John Noble 2-Apr-18 1.23 18 The Good, The Bad and the Cuddle 9-Apr-18 1.41   Supergirl   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Girl Of Steel 9-Oct-17 1.87 02 Triggers 16-Oct-17 1.76 03 Far From The Tree 23-Oct-17 1.76 04 The Faithful 30-Oct-17 1.82 05 Damage 6-Nov-17 1.87 06 Midvale 13-Nov-17 1.89 07 Wake Up 20-Nov-17 1.92 08 Crisis On Earth-X Part 1 27-Nov-17 2.65 09 Reign 4-Dec-17 1.81 10 Legion Of Superheroes 15-Jan-18 2.17 11 Fort Rozz 22-Jan-18 2.07 12 For Good 29-Jan-18 13 Both Sides Now 5-Feb-18 2.12 14 Schott Through The Heart 16-Apr-18 1.91   The Flash   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Flash Reborn 10-Oct-17 2.84 02 Mixed Signals 17-Oct-17 2.54 03 Luck Be A Lady 24-Oct-17 2.62 04 Elongated Journey Into Night 31-Oct-17 1.99 05 Girls Night Out 7-Nov-17 2.38 06 When Harry Met Harry 14-Nov-17 2.46 07 Therefore I Am21-Nov-17 2.20 08 Crisis On Earth-X Part 3 28-Nov-17 2.82 09 Don't Run 5-Dec-17 2.22 10 The Trail Of The Flash 16-Jan-18 2.51 11 The Elongated Knight Rises 23-Jan-18 2.12 12 Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash 30-Jan-18 2.60 13 True Colors 6-Feb-2018 2.28 14 Subject 9 27-Feb-18 2.12 15 Enter Flashtime 6-Mar-18 2.04 16 Run, Iris, Run 13-Mar-18 2.09 17 Null and Annoyed 10-Apr-18 1.82 18 Lose Yourself 17-Apr-18 1.88   Black Lightning   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Resurrection 16-Jan-18 2.31 02 LaWanda: The Book of Hope 23-Jan-18 1.94 03 Lawanda: The Book Of Burial 30-Jan-18 2.21 04 Black Jesus 6-Feb-18 1.88 05 And Then The Devil Brought The Plague: The Book Of Green Light 13-Feb-18 1.81 06 Three Sevens: The Book Of Thunder 27-Feb-18 1.64 07 Equinox: The Book of Fate 6-Mar-18 1.46 08 The Book Of Revelations 13-Mar-18 1.45 09 The Book Of Little Black Lies 20-Mar-18 1.55 10 Sins Of The Father 27-Mar-18 1.55 11 Black Jesus: The Book Of Crucifixion 3-Apr-18 1.50 12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain 10-Apr-18 1.54 13 Shadow Of Death: The Book Of War 17-Apr-18 1.68   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme? What was the link to the episode's name? All about Ricardo Diaz Logo change - No arrow; just a dragon Ricardo Diaz / Richard Dragon Flashback - orphanage 32 years ago Bullied by kid; burns Diaz, burns photo of dad Goal: to become part of The Quadrant Bludhaven; Black Siren with him Think long term; working on plan for 5 years Asked for meeting politely with Cartier, who thinks Diaz is a thug Father sent Junior, who has Diaz fetch some guy to see if Diaz can play ball; when Diaz gets Baylor from FBI, jerk son tries to kill Diaz, who wore a vest “I don't react well to people who waste my time” Getting Baylor: Black Siren screams and beats up some dudes; Diaz goes all John Wick Lots of Wig fighting - SP Cartier plans to use Diaz's network to take over Star City Diaz to Quadrant Diaz takes Junior; Siren scream, etc Cartier never took deal to Quadrant Uses Junior as bomb Fights way to room; more screams (dude impaled by table leg), more John Wick Woman in red played by Gina Ravera - gives Diaz time for pitch According to Elizabeth Kim, “That's the incredibly talented Gina Ravera!  She scared the crap out of me even during casting” https://twitter.com/lizmkim/status/987147899766063104 Diaz - I control the chaos Diaz shoots Cartier after he calls Diaz a “loser” Woman invites Diaz to tell them more “I had to fight for every scrap of food I ate as a kid” “I'm no one's servant now” Really likes the sound of “crime lord” Gets bully - Jesse Afraid of him for a long time; named fear Dragon, says he controls the dragon now On roof, burns him MICHELLE HAS A LOT TO SAY ABOUT THIS Actors for Young Kirk Acevedo: Arrow (Dragon) Max Archibald 12 Monkeys (Ramse): Nicholas Hamzea Jordan James Laurel Lance / Black Siren Wig Diaz's backup; running commentary Killing lots of people “I get up. I just don't get stupid too” Tells Diaz that he's a king, so he can forget about Jesse Says Diaz reminds him of Zolomon; hate consumed him Not comfortable watching Diaz burn guy alive Oliver Queen / Green Arrow Blows stuff up, shoots some arrows (nice work by stunt double and second unit team) Promises to always come home Felicity Smoak / Overwatch Apologizes for team thing. WHY? Not her fault Works with Curtis Freaks out because doesn't know if Oliver is okay Curtis Holt / Mr. Terrific Enjoys that Oliver is alone License Plate “Land Of Mist” https://www.reddit.com/r/arrow/comments/1xkgzf/wheres_starling_supposed_to_be_located/   ARROW NEWS:   ‘Arrow': Beth Schwartz Named New Showrunner, Wendy Mericle Exits, Marc Guggenheim To Be Consultant On 2 Shows (Date: 17 April 2018) Arrow is undergoing a leadership change, with co-executive producer Beth Schwartz promoted to executive producer and sole showrunner for the upcoming seventh season. Current Arrow executive producer/co-showrunner Wendy Mericle is departing at the end of the current Season 6. Marc Guggenheim is taking a back seat on the two series he co-created and has been executive producing/co-showrunning, Arrow (alongside Mericle) and Legends of Tomorrow (alongside Phil Klemmer). He is transitioning to an executive consultant role on both shows. Current Legends co-showrunner Klemmer will become the sole showrunner in the upcoming fourth season. Beth Schwartz - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2584087/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Co-executive producer - 30 episodes, 2016 - 2017; co-producer - 23 episodes, 2015 - 2016 Written by - 24 episodes, 2012 - 2018; executive story editor - 23 episodes, 2014 - 2015; story by - 2 episodes, 2015; teleplay by - 1 episode, 2017 http://deadline.com/2018/04/arrow-beth-schwartz-new-showrunner-wendy-mericle-exits-marc-guggenheim-executive-consultant-arrow-legends-of-tomorrow-1202366373/   Outgoing ‘Arrow' Co-Showrunner Wendy Mericle Inks ABC Studios Overall Deal (Date: 20 April 2018) Coming off a six-season stint on the CW's Arrow, the last three as executive producer/co-showrunner, Wendy Mericle has signed an overall deal with ABC Studios.Under the multi-year pact, Mericle, a sought-after drama writer, will develop new projects for broadcast, cable, and streaming services. “Wendy is one of the most talented storytellers working in television and we're thrilled to have her on the ABC Studios team,” said ABC Studios president Patrick Moran. http://deadline.com/2018/04/arrow-co-showrunner-wendy-mericle-abc-studios-overall-deal-1202372742/   Katie Cassidy Revisits Her Early Arrow Days ('I Took Life So Seriously'), Ponders Redemption for 'Evil' Laurel (Date: 18 April 2018) During our recent visit to the Arrow set, TVLine sat with Cassidy to talk about the vexing guessing game “Evil” Laurel has been playing with “dad” Quentin, survey her alliance with Ricardo Diaz and ponder the idea of total redemption for that minx of a meta. http://tvline.com/2018/04/18/arrow-season-6-interview-katie-cassidy-laurel-earth-two-redemption/   NEXT EPISODE   Link to Promo: (Date: 19 April 2018) https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-oliver-queen-takes-on-the-dragon-in-the-new-promo-for-season-6-episode-20-shifting-allegiances-a159803   Episode: “Shifting Allegiances” [Season 6 Episode 20] Air Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 Summary: Oliver turns to an old friend to help battle Diaz. Meanwhile, Rene is out of the hospital but has a hard time re-adjusting to life as Wild Dog. Also, Lance discovers something shocking about Black Siren. Director: Alexandra La Roche Writers: Wendy Mericle and Rebecca Bellotto IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6493696/?ref_=ttep_ep20   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Sunday Evenings at 6:00 PM eastern or 5:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Nicole Mericle on Mental Game of Racing, Balance in Life and Diet 3 Alternative source: This week's podcast with Nicole miracle, ehm Mericle. Why miracle? Because many commented on her sudden appearance to Spartan Race accompanied by reaping the podium finishes one by one. But the truth is that she has been racing since childhood and has put a lot of work into her performance physically and mentally. During our lovely chat, we delve into topics like how she overcomes suffering, her mental preparation (and in the end of the episode I add more useful information about how to change your emotional state for better performance), her vision and nutrition. Let me know what you think and enjoy! Show-notes: The most important part we spoke about that really stood out to me was how Nicole overcomes suffering and pre-race nervousness. As she said, nervousness equals ready to race in her mind. That frame of mind allows her to calm down and reduce it. You can start using that method too! Our emotions are created by three different things: our focus, the meaning, and our physiology. By changing any part of the triad, you can change your emotion (after you get aware of it). What Nicole does is that she changes the meaning of the experience she has, therefore interrupting it. You can also change it by changing your physiology as it is deeply rooted in our brain - when we are happy we might jump, when we are sad we are slumpy and sloppy when tired. When it comes to running, a tired runner can be spotted by having a bad form. Here is an experiment for you. Next time you run and you get tired, focus on your form and posture. When you start getting sloppy notice how you feel. Then correct it to the proper form and compare the results. You can find Nicole here: Facebook: Nicole Mericle Instagram: @nickeldm

Starling Tribune - Season 6 Edition – Fallout (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST171   The Official Arrow and Green Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network Covering DC Comics and CW Based DC Comic TV Shows   Episode: “Fallout” [Season 6 Episode 1]  Air Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017  Director: James Bamford  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051466/?ref_=tt_ov_dr     7x Arrow | 1x Supergirl    Writers: Marc Guggenheim  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973233/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4    Executive Producer Arrow | 15x Arrow | 9x Legends    Wendy Mericle   http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1355890/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5    Showrunner Arrow | 23x Arrow | 1x Star Wars: The Clone Wars | 1x Smallville    Promo: http://www.cbr.com/arrow-s6-fallout-promo/     Arrow   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating  01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89  02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94  03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79  04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87  05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61  06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95  07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86  08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 3.55  09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94  10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 1.68  11 Second Chances 1-Feb-17 1.91  12 Bratva 8-Feb-17 1.61  13 Spectre Of The Gun 15-Feb-17 1.66  14 The Sin-Eater 22-Feb-17 1.54  15 Fighting Fire with Fire 1-Mar-17 1.60  16 Checkmate 15-Mar-17 1.53  17 Kapiushon 22-Mar-17 1.38  18 Disbanded 29-Mar-17 1.55  19 Dangerous Liaisons 26-Apr-17 1.36  20 Underneath 3-May-17 1.36  21 Honor Thy Fathers 10-May-17 1.65  22 Missing 17-May-17 1.44  23 Lian Yu 24-May-17 1.72    Season 1 Premiere "Pilot": October 10, 2012 4.14  Season 2 Premiere "City Of Heroes": October 9, 2013 2.74  Season 3 Premiere "The Calm": October 8, 2014 2.83  Season 4 Premiere "Green Arrow": October 7, 2015 2.67      Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Fallout 12-Oct-17 1.52   Legends Of Tomorrow   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Aruba-Con 10-Oct-17 1.71   Supergirl   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Girl Of Steel 9-Oct-17 1.87   THE FLASH   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Flash Reborn 4-Oct-17 2.84   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme? What was the link to the episode's name? What happened after events on LianYu  Flashback to LianYu  Dinah has plan to use plane as shield from blast Samantha runs off, Thea follows Felicity trips, Diggle helps; explosion, how Diggle gets hurt Dinah and Black Siren fight; Quentin shoots Black Siren to protect Dinah Samantha dies in Oliver's arms, makes him promise to be a dad Thea in coma Fight scenes and stunts Ship Ollie shoots arrows, shots a wire one, comes up out of the water Shoots more guys with arrows; looking for Faust Spartan at Faust's last known as is Wild Dog with his gun Fist fight on ship – Ollie Faust – next time mayor told to pay to prevent missile attack, pay Curtis uses T-sphere to destroy missile by remote hack Ollie uses arrows to pin Faust to wall Police Station Faust pulls tooth, uses soda to trigger explosion Black Siren's people kill police officers Black Siren blows up police station Road Dinah uses scream to stop van Dinah v. Black Siren fight Team fights henchmen Diggle misses shot; Rene goes over; Ollie shoots arrow into guy's back, dives to save Rene, guy becomes weight to stop fall; land on car; Rene hurt Arrowcave Grenade hurts Diggle Black Siren blows way in Diggle fights henchmen; his aim real off Team back to cave, quickly Ollie fights henchmen Dinah screams; Black Siren v Dinah, pt2  Curtis can fight with his spheres, bomb sniffer works Black Siren leaves, "To be continued," detonates bomb Black Siren torments Quentin, he can't shoot her again Oliver Queen / Green Arrow Mayor, Green Arrow, and single dad On LianYu – Samantha dies in his arms  Has an apartment! Raisa helps with William City will not tolerate terrorism; has Argus help with security at police graduation Mayor Ollie: crime down, people moving to city, staying in city Dad Ollie: blamed my dad, I'm not perfect, your mom loved you, mom asked me to take care of you, I'm your dad even if you don't like me Photo of him in Green Arrow suit Felicity Smoak / Overwatch Back with Oliver? Deliver of Big Belly Burger Mom back to Vegas Hack time! John Diggle / Spartan Injured right arm from LianYu  Shaky, aim off, hesitant Ask Lyla for help from Argus Stays behind  Thea Queen / Speedy Coma Curtis Holt / Mr. Terrific Uses T-sphere to destroy missile Invents bomb sniffer Prototype stolen by BC Dinah Drake / Black Canary Lieutenant  Helps Quentin New suit, kicks ass Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog New suit Promotion: speech writing duties; has Thea's old job Ollie gets him new hearing to get daughter back Quentin Lance Shot Black Siren on LianYu; asked Dinah to cover for him  Having a hard time; can't just tell sponsor about working with Green Arrow and existence of doppelgängers Tells team truth about LianYu  Sees Black Siren as his Laurel, but she's not Gives Ollie fatherly advice William Clayton  Mom's dead Nightmares Aloof; doesn't call him dad right away Flash backpack Slade Wilson / Deathstroke Found Joe Laurel Lance / Black Siren Shot on Lian Who rescued her? Someone who flew to LianYu in a helicopter  Destroys precinct  Rematch with Dinah Makes team think she's targeting police Destroys Arrowcave; steals T-sphere prototype Likes being evil Who is she working for? Status Unknown Artemis Talia  Nyssa   ARROW NEWS:   Arrow villain Prometheus to appear in four-way crossover (Date: 29 Sept 2017) EW has confirmed that the Arrow villain will appear in the four-way crossover between Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow, but he's the Prometheus from Earth-X, otherwise known as Prometheus-X. We'll also see Dark Arrow, Dark Flash, and Overgirl. Alas, there are no plans for Josh Segarra to return as Prometheus, which raises the question: Who is under that mask?  http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/29/arrow-prometheus-crossover/    ArrowverseCrossover Set Photo Appears to Show A Double Wedding (Date: 11 Oct 2017)  We knew Barry Allen and Iris West would tie the knot in this year's huge Arrowversecrossover, but a set photo suggests pair of Arrow character may get hitched at the same time. The set photo has Grant Gustin and Candice Patton dressed to the nines on their big day, but the surprisingly part is that Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards are right alongside them, with Amell's Oliver Queen apparently placing a ring on the finger of Felicity's finger.   http://www.cbr.com/arrowverse-crossover-photo-oliver-felicity-married/   Arrow Introduces DC Comics' Onyx in Season 6 (Date: 06 month year) The third episode of Arrow‘s sixth season is set to bring in another character from DC Comics: Onyx. A member of the League of Assassins, Onyx decides to give up taking lives to become a vigilante — she's typically an ally of Batman in the comics. The official synopsis of the episode reveals that Onyx will be played by Chastity Dotson (Pitch, Veronica Mars). Her character will lead a rogue black-ops team to break into Kord Industries. It's likely that she'll run into Oliver Queen and Team Arrow during her mission to retrieving a deadly item. http://www.cbr.com/arrow-season-6-onyx/   Arrow's Season 6 Sizzle Reel Teases Deathstroke'sEye Injury (Date: 10 Oct 2017)  A new sizzle reel for the sixth season of the CW's Arrow teases a major moment for the Wilson family. The video introduces Arrow fans to Liam Hall, who will play Joe Wilson, the son of Slade Wilson, otherwise known as the international assassin Deathstroke. It looks like Joe will be on the hunt for revenge, specifically against the man who took his father's eye – Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow himself. http://www.cbr.com/arrow-season-6-sizzle-reel-deathstroke-eye/   Arrow's EP On Prometheus' Victim, Arsenal's Return & Vigilante's True Identity (Date: 12 Oct 2017) CBR spoke with showrunner Wendy Mericle about what she and the rest of her crew have in store for Team Arrow in Season 6. While she wouldn't offer so much as a clue regarding which character met their final fate, Mericle was more than happy to discuss the possibility of seeing Black Siren achieve some level of redemption this season, and hoe excited she is for Roy Harper to return n to Star City. And, she promises, fans can expect a definite answer to a question that's been haunting Oliver and company when the show reveals Vigilante's secret identity once and for all. http://www.cbr.com/arrow-interview-wendy-mericle-vigilante-arsenal-deathstroke/   GENERAL DC TV NEWS Victor Garber to Leave DC's Legends of Tomorrow (Date: 11 Oct 2017) Garber – who plays Martin Stein, one half of Firestorm – will be exiting DC's Legends of Tomorrow during the current season. His departure has been rumored for some months now, and seemed imminent once it was revealed in September that he'd be returning to Broadway in Hello, Dolly! The report states that Garber's exit has been planned meticulously to give Stein a fitting send-off. It's also said he'll remain a series regular throughout the third season, which premiered last night, though he's not likely to return for episodes beyond those he's already filmed. This means Jaxwill need to find another half to remain as the hero Firestorm.  http://www.cbr.com/victor-garber-leaves-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow/   Matt Ryan to Reprise 'Constantine' Role for 2-Part 'Legends of Tomorrow' Arc (Date: 09 Oct 2017) Matt Ryan will reprise his role of demon hunter John Constantine for a two-episode arc on Legends of Tomorrow this season. He will appear in episodes nine and 10 of Legends of Tomorrow season three, which will take place chronologically after his appearance on Arrow and involve a confrontation with the Big Bad. According to executive producer Phil Klemmer, "We knew that an alienated, chain-smoking, bisexual, world-weary demonologist would feel right at home among our Legends."    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/matt-ryan-constantine-legends-tomorrow-2-part-arc-1047123    Constantine Lights Up With First Look At Animated Series(Date: 08 Oct 2017) John Constantine smokes a cigarette or two, and uses some mild profanity, in the action-filled first look at his upcoming animated series from CW Seed. Debuted at New York Comic Con, the preview shows Matt Ryan, star of NBC's live-action Constantine, return to his role as DC Comics' fan-favorite magician and con man. Constantine certainly appears to be in classic form, as in the sneak peek he's invited several demons to an unconsecrated church, under false pretenses, naturally, where they're to be feasted upon by something else.   http://www.cbr.com/constantine-animated-series-preview/    Legends of Tomorrow: The Dominators Return – With A Twist (Date: 13 Oct 2017) This Halloween, The CW's ragtag band of time-traveling outcasts will encounter a familiar extraterrestrial race when The Dominators return. According to the synopsis for episode four, aptly titled “Phone Home,” the Legends are still dealing with the ramifications of damaging the timeline last season. Now, with Ray's fate hanging in the balance, the team is forced to travel back in time where they discover that a young Dr. Palmer has an even younger Dominator in his possession, which naturally piques the interest of not only the U.S. Government, but the baby alien's protective mother.  http://www.cbr.com/legends-of-tomorrow-dominators-return-atom/   Legends of Tomorrow Sizzle Reel Unleashes Grodd(and Vampires) (Date: 09 Oct 2017)  A new sizzle reel for the upcoming third season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow has been released. The video kicks off right where the second season of Legends left off, with the team having returned to the present day only to find that the world has been overrun with dinosaurs. From there, the reel gets to teasing all the big moments set to debut in season three. The sizzle reel also teases some upcoming episode plots, like a trip to the circus and… Vietnam, where Gorilla Groddmakes an appearance. Then there's the vampires, which look to play a rather large role in the show's third season. The video's end teases the return of Damian Darhk (Neal McDonough).   http://www.cbr.com/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-sizzle-reel/    The Flash: Barry & Iris Undergo Therapy in Upbeat Season 4 Trailer (Date: 11 Oct 2017) The footage shows that working together on Team Flash will require Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and Iris West (Candice Patton) to attend couples therapy, though the scene is definitely more humorous than one might first expect. The trailer also shows Danny Trejo as Breacherand Neil Sandilands as The Thinker/Clifford DeVoe.  http://www.cbr.com/the-flash-barry-iris-couples-counceling/    The Flash Showrunner Teases Barry Allen's Season 4 Rebirth (Date: 10 Oct 2017) Showrunner Todd Helbing spoke with CBR about what, exactly, Barry's rebirth will entail. We also dug into Caitlin Snow's continuing identity crisis, the series' take on classic DC comics hero the Elongated Man, and the unique threat the Thinker brings to Central City. http://www.cbr.com/the-flash-showrunner-season-4-rebirth-barry-allen/    The Flash boss teases lighter season 4 (Date: 03 Oct 2017) EW's interview with executive producer Andrew Kreisberg. Discusses Barry and Iris's relationship, Barry's rebirth, The Thinker's motivations, Caitlin Snow's journey, plans for Wells, and Cisco and Gypsy.  http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/03/flash-season-4-premiere-spoilers/     FEEDBACK   The Starling Tribune‏ @StarlingTribune  Oct 12 - The whole hour could've been @JulianaHarkavy & @MzKatieCassidy fighting & I would be happy. Great #Arrow action @JamesBamford  James Bamford and 3 others liked your Tweet     Reply to news article about Victor Garber leaving:  Consultant BlackAdam‏ @Starsaber_22 2  Oct 11 Yeah, I was worried they'd be killing him off with the whole "I want to be around for my grandchild" stuff last night.  The Starling Tribune‏ @StarlingTribune  Oct 11 I think they'll figure out a way for Jax to be Firestorm alone.  Consultant BlackAdam‏ @Starsaber_222  Oct 11 Or a new backseat brain for Firestorm like the way Jax came in as the new body for Firestorm to replace Ronnie. Maybe even Stein's daughter?  The Starling Tribune‏ @StarlingTribune  Oct 11 Replying to @Starsaber_222 Lily's going to be a mom, so I doubt she'll join. Unless they go 20+ yrs in future & recruit her. Time travel!      NEXT EPISODE   Link to Promo: (12 Oct 2017:) https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-oliver-finds-himself-in-a-sticky-situation-in-the-new-promo-for-season-6-episode-2-tribute-a154505   Episode: “Tribute” [Season 6 Episode 2]  Air Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017  Summary: ANATOLY RETURNS TO STAR CITY - Oliver (Stephen Amell) tries to balance being the mayor, the Green Arrow and a father to William (guest star Jack Moore). Anatoly (guest star David Nykl) returns to Star City with a deadly agenda.  Director: Laura Belsey  Writers: Story by Adam Schwartz; teleplay by Marc Guggenheim and Beth Schwartz  IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6493654/?ref_=ttep_ep2       Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. 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Season 5.5 Edition – Legends Of Tomorrow Land of the Lost (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST162 Episode: “Land of the Lost” [Season 2 Episode 13] Air Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Director: Ralph Hemecker http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0375973/?ref_=tt_ov_dr 25x Once Upon a Time | 2x Legends | 5x Flash | 1x Vampire Diaries | 1x X-Files Writers: Keto Shimizu http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2582956/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 5x Legends | 11x Arrow | 1x Flash | 3x Being Human | 7x The Cape Ray Utarnachitt http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1234711/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr6 6x Legends | 1x Flash | 4 Tomorrow People | 2x Person of Interest Promo: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/legends_of_tomorrow/new-extended-promo-for-legends-of-tomorrow-season-2-episode-13-land-of-the-lost-a149141 Arrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 3.55 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94 10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 1.68 11 Second Chances 1-Feb-17 1.91 12 Bratva 8-Feb-17 1.61 13 Spectre Of The Gun 15-Feb-17 1.66 14 The Sin-Eater 22-Feb-17 1.54 15 Fighting Fire with Fire 1-Mar-17 1.60 16 Checkmate 15-Mar-17 1.53 17 Kapiushon 22-Mar-17 1.38 18 Disbanded 29-Mar-17 1.55 19 Dangerous Liaisons 26-Apr-17 20 Underneath 3-May-17 21 Honor Thy Fathers 10-May-17 22 Missing 17-May-17 23 Lian Yu 24-May-17 Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Out Of Time 13-Oct-2016 3.01 02 Justice Society of America 20-Oct-2016 2.83 03 Shogun 27-Oct-2016 2.71 04 Abominations 3-Nov-2016 1.75 05 Compromised 10-Nov-2016 1.77 06 Outlaw Country 17-Nov-2016 1.85 07 Invasion 1-Dec-2016 3.39 08 The Chicago Way 8-Dec-2016 2.00 09 Raiders Of The Lost Art 24-Jan-2016 1.74 10 The Legion Of Doom 31-Jan-2017 1.78 11 Turncoat 7-Feb-17 1.89 12 Camelot/3000 21-Feb-17 1.64 13 Land Of The Lost 7-Mar-17 1.54 14 Moonshoot 14-Mar-17 1.34 15 Fellowship of the Spear 21-Mar-17 1.72 16 Doomworld 28-Mar-17 1.59 17 Aruba 4-Apr-17 1.52 Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 The Adventures of Supergirl 10-Oct-16 3.06 02 The Last Children of Krypton 17-Oct-16 2.66 03 Welcome to Earth 24-Oct-16 2.65 04 Survivors 31-Oct-16 2.22 05 Crossfire 7-Nov-16 2.47 06 Changing 14-Nov-16 2.35 07 The Darkest Place 21-Nov-16 2.61 08 Medusa 28-Nov-16 3.53 09 Supergirl Lives 23-Jan-17 2.65 10 We Can Be Heroes 30-Jan-17 2.35 11 The Martian Chronicles 6-Feb-17 2.4 12 Luthors 13-Feb-17 2.52 13 Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk 20-Feb-17 2.24 14 Homecoming 27-Feb-17 2.17 15 Exodus 6-Mar-17 2.16 16 Star-Crossed 20-Mar-17 2.07 17 Distant Sun 27-Mar-17 2.21 18 Ace Reporter 24-Apr-17 THE FLASH Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Flashpoint 4-Oct-16 3.17 02 Paradox 11-Oct-16 2.80 03 Magenta 18-Oct-16 2.67 04 The New Rogues 25-Oct-16 2.80 05 Monster 1-Nov-16 2.77 06 Shade 15-Nov-16 3.01 07 Killer Frost 22-Nov-16 2.95 08 Invasion! 29-Nov-16 4.15 09 The Present 6-Dec-16 3.14 10 Borrowing Problems From The Future 24-Jan-17 2.68 11 Dead Or Alive 31-Jan-17 3.06 12 Untouchable 7-Feb-17 2.94 13 Attack on Gorilla City 21-Feb-17 2.78 14 Attack On Central City 28-Feb-17 2.87 15 The Wrath of Savitar 7-Mar-17 2.52 16 Into The Speed Force 14-Mar-17 2.39 17 Duet 21-Mar-17 2.71 18 Abra Kadabra 28-Mar-17 2.39 19 The Once And Future Flash 25-Apr-17 20 I Know Who You Are 2-May-17 • What was the overall theme for this episode? What was the link to the episodes name? o Cretaceous Period - time of Dinosaurs o Rip was lost in his own mind • Fight scenes and stunts o Sara-on-Sara fight  Equal match; Jaz shoots o Sara v. “Ray” and “Mick”  Hallway fight; bracelet destroyed o Jax v. Firestorm; Sara v. Sara  Sara kicks fake Sara's neck  Jax opens cargo door to get rid of Firestorm o Rip takes care of “evil” team • Time travel o Cretaceous Period - 69,997,983 million years ago  Crash  Ray's destination from Rip's time scatter  Ray's home for 6 months o 1970 - NASA  Apollo 13 - Thawne • Sara Lance / White Canary o Goes into Rip's head o Finds Gideon hot o Rate her as a Captain: • Ray Palmer / The Atom o A little happy to be back o Search for time delineator o Gertrude - Ray ate one of her eggs o Ray made team action figures o Warns Nate about Amaya's future • Mick Rory / Heat Wave o Reminds others that Time Masters entered his head o Beer o I had a partner too; treat Jax like a partner, Professor o Liked Evil Rip • Martin Stein / Firestorm o Operates cognitive intrusion o Push red button; electric shock o Faith in Jax • Jefferson Jackson / Firestorm o Shut down ship to reboot o Chief Engineer o Goes into Rip's head o Finds Gideon o Shocks Sara • Nate Heywood / Steel o Worried about grandfather o Could he end up with Amaya and be the father of her kids? • Amaya Jiwe / Vixen o Communes with all animals o Flirts with Nate o Becomes T-Rex and communes with Gertrude • Rip Hunter o Of course he has secret commands o Destroys medallion o Cognitive intrusion o Mind is his ship  Demons from past  Defense - Sara; “evil” versions of team  Rip in corner of brig  Has “powers”  Sara gets Rip going  Doesn't know who he is  Mind collapses when sees truth  Kisses Gideon  Back to old self o Who's captain? • Gideon o Has to obey Rip o Spaniel, broad, tricycle o Spectrum protocol - self destruct o See her in Rip's mind o Guided Rip o Remembers kiss • Legion of Doom o Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash o Damien Darhk o Malcolm Merlyn • Justice Society of America o Rex Tyler/Hourman - o Obsidian - o Commander Steel - Last piece of Spear with him o Dr. Mid-Nite - o Stargirl - GENERAL DC TV NEWS 1. Emmy-Winner Michael Emerson Boards Arrow for S6 (Date: 22 July 2017) a. Emmy Award-winner Michael Emerson has joined the cast of Arrow for the series' sixth season, as revealed at a panel for the DC Comics-based series at Comic-Con International in San Diego. The Lost alum will board the series in a recurring capacity; he will play a member of a villainous cabal. Additionally, it was confirmed David Nykl (who plays Oliver Queen's friend/mentor/nemesis, Anatoly Knyazev) will return to the series. b. http://www.cbr.com/michael-emerson-cast-arrow-season-6/ 2. Arrow Showrunner Addresses Olicity In Season 6 (Date: 24 July 2017) a. Executive producer Marc Guggenheim said during an interview at Comic Con International with Comicbook, “I'm going to give a very unsatisfying answer to the Olicity fans,which is that we sort of set Oliver and Felicity on a certain trajectory starting with 520, and you saw a little bit of it in 523. We're continuing it. I will say that the events of the finale did throw a little bit of a wrench into their slow rekindling of their relationship.” b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/24/arrow-olicity-season-6/ 3. Spoiler Room: Scoop on Game of Thrones, Arrow, Westworld, and more (Date: 20 July 2017) a. Do you have any scoop on the new villain (or villains) on Arrow next season? — Here's a little teaser: “As usual, every season we want to try to up the stakes and do something different,” EP Wendy Mericle tells me. “This will be something we've never seen before. The villain will be hopefully as dynamic and as interesting as the ones we've had in the past. These people, or this person, won't just be somebody that's a thorn in Oliver's side, but it'll effect the whole team personally and very directly.” Could Cayden James and Helix be the culprits she speaks of? “You never know,” Mericle says. “They are still in the wind. We don't like to leave those threads dangling.” b. http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/20/spoiler-room-game-thrones-arrow-westworld/ 4. One Fan-Favorite Arrow Character Will Receive Flashbacks In Season 6 (Date: 26 July 2017) a. Marc Guggenheim has revealed that a fan-favorite character will receive flashbacks for the very first time in Season 6. In an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, Guggenheim had this to say about Season 6, “You're gonna still see flashbacks. It won't be every episode and it won't be serialized. They'll be character specific and I'll give you one example... as you saw in the trailer Manu Bennett is back for the season premiere and he's also coming back for a special two-part episode in the first half of the season where we're really going to be focusing hard on his character, post everything he's experienced on the show and we intend to do a Slade Wilson flashback story.” b. http://www.cinemablend.com/television/1685200/one-fan-favorite-arrow-character-will-receive-flashbacks-in-season-6 5. ARROW Season 6 SDCC '17 Trailer Finds Oliver Queen In A Brand New Role (Date: 22 July 2017) a. The Arrow season 6 trailer reveals that Slade made it off Lian Yu before Prometheus' trap could blast him to smithereens. But what about Diggle, Felicity and the rest of Team Arrow? There's was no sign of any of the regulars Arrow fans have come to know and love over the course of five seasons. b. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-season-6-sdcc-17-trailer-finds-oliver-queen-in-a-brand-new-role-a152758 6. Arrow Showrunner Says Richard Dragon Will Be Grounded Crime Lord (Date: 25 July 2017) a. Richard Dragon, one of the last major Green Arrow villains yet to appear on Arrow, is coming in season six -- and he will be different from the series' other big bads, according to series executive producer Marc Guggenheim. "You know, what I really like about our interpretation of Richard is, he's very grounded," Guggenheim said. "He's not a flamboyant big bad, he doesn't wear a costume, he really is a crimelord sort of in the Tobias Church model. For Tobias we only really saw him for about five episodes, so we were excited about th prospect of doing a cool, gritty crime lord, but for a longer period of time. We've never really done that on the show before, so it's different." b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/25/arrow-showrunner-says-richard-dragon-will-be-grounded-crime-lord/ GENERAL DC TV NEWS 1. Legends of Tomorrow: Sara's Season 3 Love Interest is a New Character (Date: 25 July 2017) a. Love is in the air for Waverider captain Sara Lance. When the character returns in Legends of Tomorrow Season 3, she will find herself embroiled in a new romance. On Twitter, executive producer Marc Guggenheim revealed that this romance will be with a new character. Guggenheim and fellow executive producer Phil Klemmer revealed that Sara will get a new love interest at Comic-Con International's Legends of Tomorrow panel. “It's definitely time for Sara to settle down, or at least have a relationship that's more than a roll in the hay. It's hard when you're travelling through time,” Klemmer announced. “It's definitely been a priority of ours to re-establish Sara's bisexuality in Season 3,” Guggenheim added. “It's a big, important thing for us this year.” b. http://www.cbr.com/legends-of-tomorrow-sara-love-interest-new-character/ 2. The Flash: Tom Felton not returning as series regular (Date 25 July 2017) a. At the close of season 3, Julian was still a member of Team Flash, but with Barry now trapped in the Speed Force, and the show jumping ahead at least six months, it appears that Julian has left the team. The character was missing from the new season 4 footage in the recently released trailer, which was shown at Comic-Con, an event the Harry Potter alum also didn't attend. As of yet, Felton has not booked a return to the show, but as with all actors in the Berlanti-verse, there's a chance we could see Felton again if it makes sense for the story and his scheduling permits it. b. http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/25/flash-tom-felton-not-returning-season-4/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter 3. THE FLASH Season 4 Casts The Thinker; Danny Trejo And More Join As Key DC Comics Characters (Date 23 July 2017) a. Neil Sandilands (The 100) is set to take on the role of Clifford Devoe/The Thinker, a metahuman with a mega mind who embarks on a season-long battle with The Flash that pits the "fastest man alive" against the "fastest mind alive." Danny Trejo (Machete) is Breacher, a feared bounty hunter from Earth-19 and the imposing father of inter-dimensional bounty hunter Gypsy. His mission is to prevent any inter-dimensional traveller from threatening life on his planet — especially his daughter's. Kim Engelbrecht (Dominion) is The Mechanic, a highly intelligent engineer who designs devices for Devoe. As Devoe's right hand, she's the truest of true believers who'll stop at nothing to help him implement his plan to fix humanity. b. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/the_flash/the-flash-season-4-casts-the-thinker-danny-trejo-and-more-join-as-key-dc-comics-characters-a152752 4. The Flash Gets a New Suit in Season 4 Set Photo (Date 29 July 2017) a. Set photos captured by YVRShoots.com show Gustin on set during July 28th, wearing what appears to be a new Flash suit. This comes after Gustin shared a photo of part of the suit on Instagram, and spoke about his desire for a new costume during an interview with ComicBook.com at San Diego Comic-Con. Interestingly, the suit is appears to be almost identical to the suit worn by the 2024 version of Barry Allen, which was briefly seen in last season's 'The Once and Future Flash'. b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/29/the-flash-season-4-new-suit-barry-allen-grant-gustin/ 5. SUPERGIRL Season 3 Trailer Released; Calista Flockhart Set To Recur & Four New Cast Additions Announced (Date 22 July 2017) a. The CW has confirmed that Calista Flockhart will return for Supergirl season three and it sounds like she'll be popping in a lot more frequently this time around as she's secured recurring status. She'll first appear in the season premiere on October 9. Additionally, Adrian Pasdar, Carl Lumbly, Yael Grobglas, and Emma Tremblay have all joined the cast. Pasdar will play Morgan Edge, a ruthless real estate developer who will find himself at odds with Lena Luthor. Lumbly will play J'onn's father M'yrnn J'onzz, a pacifist religious leader on Mars. Grobglas will play Psi, a psychic villain who uses people's minds against them. Tremblay will play Ruby, a smart kid who's fascination with Supergirl lands her in serious trouble. The official season three trailer gives us our first look at Odette Annable as Reign and Erica Durance as Alura Zor-El. b. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/supergirl/supergirl-season-3-trailer-released-calista-flockhart-set-to-recur-four-new-cast-additions-announced-a152739 6. LEGENDS OF TOMORROW Season 3 Trailer Released; Both Captain Cold & Damien Darhk Will Return (Date 22 July 2017) a. The CW announced today that both Wentworth Miller and Neal McDonough will reprise their roles as Captain Cold and Damien Darhk, respectively, on the upcoming third season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Miller will actually return in a recurring capacity, but he won't exactly be the Leonard Snart we came to know and love in seasons one and two. He'll instead be playing a brand new version of fan-favorite character, which should lead to some interesting interactions between him and Mick. During the panel, executive producer Phil Klemmer teased, “Mick Rory needs his pal, but unfortunately he's not going to get the version of his pal that he remembers.” Meanwhile, McDonough will be upped to a series regular and will also come with his own, more dangerous, changes. "We'll be meeting a new version of Damien Darhk, a little less silly, a little more formidable." Arthur Darvill will also be back as Rip Hunter, but in a recurring role, and it sounds like he'll be coming into conflict with his former teammates. “Last season, the Legends were the only game in town,” Klemmer said. “Now they're competing with the best and brightest. Rip Hunter has reconstituted what the Time Masters were, so the existential question for the Legends is where do we fit into this universe?” As for new additions, a new villain will arise in the form of Kuasa, Vixen's granddaughter. Tala Ashe will also join the Waverider crew as Zari Adrianna Tomaz, a Muslim-American woman from 2030. b. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/legends_of_tomorrow/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-trailer-released-both-captain-cold-damien-darhk-will-return-a152743 7. Spoiler Room: Scoop on Supergirl, Once Upon a Time, Defenders, and more (Date 27 July 2017) a. Is there any chance Alura is actually still alive on Supergirl? — With Erica Durance joining the show in a recast of Alura, EW pressed new showrunners Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner for answers at Comic-Con. “Shrouded in mystery, those questions,” Queller said coyly. Rovner added: “We wanted to keep Alura's presence on the show because it really connects Kara to Krypton and her roots and what it meant to see her family and her planet destroyed. It's an emotional grounding that's always important.” However, there's a good chance Mon-El ended up in the Phantom Zone — you know, the same Kryptonian prison that Alura had a hand in sending criminals to, so what if she escaped the destruction of Krypton and ended up there herself? Another dodge from the EPs: “Where Mon-El is and how he comes back is the central mystery of our season,” Queller said. “But the theme of this season is what does it mean to be human? Kara is going to be especially grappling with that, and all of the characters are. The loss of her family and Krypton impacts that a lot. The mother-daughter relationship is something we still want to explore in whatever fashion.” b. http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/27/spoiler-room-supergirl-once-upon-time-defenders/ 8. THE FLASH Star Grant Gustin Says It's The Show's Goal To Adapt CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS (Date 25 July 2017) a. Speaking to ComicBook at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, Grant Gustin confirmed that while it's still a long time from happening, it's been the goal to eventually adapt Crisis on Infinite Earths on the show . "We don't really talk about it on a yearly basis but it was mentioned early on and that's a goal. Obviously we'd have to go I think ten years to reach that, so there's a possibility for sure. It'll be fun to get there." The massive multiverse event saw the collapse of multiple parallel universes, along with the "death" of The Flash himself. The story has been hinted at since the pilot episode of the show, where the Reverse Flash views a newspaper headline from the future stating that The Flash has "vanished in a crisis". Showrunner Todd Helbing also spoke to CB about the upcoming season 4, which he promised will be "fun" again after the "doom and gloom" of season 3. "Last year, once we showed Iris die in the future, to keep up that doom and gloom, it becomes a burden, and not just on us writing-wise, on the show and it just sort of had this pall over the season that I think we didn't expect to be so heavy;” there is “a conscious effort of ours to really go back to everybody enjoyed being on this team and with each other, and make The Flash have fun again.” b. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/the_flash/the-flash-star-grant-gustin-says-its-the-shows-goal-to-adapt-crisis-on-infinite-earths-a152832 9. THE FLASH Is Reborn In The Official Comic-Con Trailer For The Upcoming Fourth Season (Date 22 July 2017) a. For the first time since the series' inception, a new character is taking on the voiceover and she doesn't sound quite like her usual hopeful self as the months without Barry have taken a serious toll on her. The new trailer also teases new villains, including a very interesting looking Samurai and a few returning faces. b. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/the_flash/the-flash-is-reborn-in-the-official-comic-con-trailer-for-the-upcoming-fourth-season-a152748 10. The Flash's Grant Gustin Says Speed Force Will Change Barry (Date 25 July 2017) a. “We're not necessarily going to see Barry's experience in the Speed Force. We'll see kind of the effects that the Speed Force has had on Barry, and he's been in there six months real-time,” Gustin started. “I suspect the Speed Force is kind of nonlinear with time, so Barry has experienced his entire life from star to end infinity times over since he's been in there. It's almost like a fresh start for me as an actor.” b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/25/the-flash-speed-force-grant-gustin/ 11. Legends of Tomorrow Announces Tracy Ifeachor as S3 Villain (Date 26 July 2017) a. DC's Legends of Tomorrow will get mighty personal for Vixen in Season 3. During the show's panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Kuasa — the sister of Mari McCabe's Vixen — was announced as a villain for the upcoming season. Now, we can put a face to the name. Quantico star Tracy Ifeachor will play the character. Since Kuasa is Mari's sister, that also makes her the granddaughter of Amaya, who is slated to be a main character in Legends Season 3. At SDCC, executive producer Marc Guggenheim confirmed that the two will cross paths at some point this season, saying, “We're looking forward to the inevitable confrontation between Maisie [Richardson-Sellers]'s character and her granddaughter.” b. http://www.cbr.com/legends-of-tomorrow-kuasa-tracy-ifeachor/ 12. The Flash Season 4 Set Photos Show New Female Villain (Date 29 July 2017) a. YVRShoots.com recently shared pictures of The Flash's newest foe, who will reportedly appear the third episode of the season, entitled 'Luck Me a Lady.' In one set of photos, an actress is robbing a bank in a red dress, while other photos show the same actress running after a bus in a rather noteworthy casino outfit. Fans were quick to recognize the casino dealer outfit as that belonging to the DC Comics villain Becky Sharpe, a.k.a. Hazard. Hazard has appeared throughout the DC Comics mythos as a member of the Injustice Society, and was the granddaughter of the original Gambler. The antagonist is bestowed with psionic powers, which allow her to cause good or bad "accidents" to her foes. b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/29/the-flash-set-photos-show-new-female-villain/ ARROW CAST AND CREW INTERVIEWS 1. Arrow: David Ramsey Says Diggle Will Lose Things In Season 6 (Date: 25 July 2017) a. While at San Diego Comic-Con 2017, Comicbook.com had a chance to sit down with Amell and Ramsey (and other Arrow cast members) to talk about the upcoming season, and according to Ramsey, the fallout of the Prometheus storyline will have major impact on Diggle - and not in a good way. b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/25/arrow-season-6-diggle-david-ramsey 2. Candice Patton Is Hoping For A Wedding In The Flash Season 4 (Date: 25 July 2017) a. The cast of the Flash spoke with ComicBook.com about the new season during San Diego Comic-Con and were asked to tease some of the future developments with there characters. Check it out in the clip above! b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/24/the-flash-wedding-iris-west-candice-patton-sdcc/ 3. Arrow Season 6 To Explore Black Siren's Backstory According To Katie Cassidy (Date: 29 July 2017) a. Black Siren is the Earth 2 version of Laurel Lance, and as Cassidy revealed to ComicBook.com's Russ Burlingame at San Diego Comic-Con, there will be more revealed about her history in the coming months. b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/29/arrow-season-6-katie-cassidy-black-sirens-backstory/ 4. Arrow's Emily Bett Rickards And Echo Kellum Explain Sexy Threats (Date: 28 July 2017) a. During a Comic Con Interview with Arrow's leading lady Emily Bett Rickards, we were joined by series regular Echo Kellum, who brought out Rickards's playful side. Rather than trying to finish our interview with Rickards and pull one or both of them back on track, we went with the more entertaining option of egging them on, asking among other things: "Can you tell me more about 'sexy threats?'" b. http://comicbook.com/2017/07/28/arrows-emily-bett-rickards-and-echo-kellum-explain-sexy-threats/ NEXT EPISODE Link to Promo: (Date: 08 March 2017) https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/legends_of_tomorrow/legends-of-tomorrow-new-extended-promo-for-season-2-episode-14-moonshot-a149472 Episode: “Moonshot” [Season 2 Episode 14] Air Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Summary: The Legends learn where the last fragment of the Spear of Destiny is hidden when they track Commander Steel to NASA Headquarters in 1970. Director: Kevin Mock Writer: Grainne Godfree IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6231884/?ref_=ttep_ep14 Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Sunday afternoons 6:00 PM eastern or 5:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283. Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com. You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.starlingtribune.com This podcast was recorded Sunday July 30th, 2017. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the show! Audio Production by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com.  

Season 5.5 Edition – Legends Of Tomorrow Turncoat (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST159   Episode:            “Camelot/3000” [Season 2 Episode 12] Air Date:           Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Director:           Antonio Negret                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0624423/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                         2x Legends | 3x Arrow | 1x Flash | 2x The 100 | 1x Forever   Writer:              Anderson Mackenzie                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6406162/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5                         3x Legends | 1x Forever | 1x The Tomorrow People Promo: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/legends_of_tomorrow/new-extended-promo-for-legends-of-tomorrow-season-2-episode-12-camelot-3000-a148791   Arrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 3.55 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94 10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 1.68 11 Second Chances 1-Feb-17 1.91 12 Bratva 8-Feb-17 1.61 13 Spectre Of The Gun 15-Feb-17 1.66 14 The Sin-Eater 22-Feb-17 1.54 15 Fighting Fire with Fire 1-Mar-17 1.60 16 Checkmate 15-Mar-17 1.53 17 Kapiushon 22-Mar-17 1.38 18 Disbanded 29-Mar-17 1.55 19 Dangerous Liaisons 26-Apr-17 20 Underneath 3-May-17 21 Honor Thy Fathers 10-May-17 22 Missing 17-May-17 23 Lian Yu 24-May-17   Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Out Of Time 13-Oct-2016 3.01 02 Justice Society of America 20-Oct-2016 2.83 03 Shogun 27-Oct-2016 2.71 04 Abominations 3-Nov-2016 1.75 05 Compromised 10-Nov-2016 1.77 06 Outlaw Country 17-Nov-2016 1.85 07 Invasion 1-Dec-2016 3.39 08 The Chicago Way 8-Dec-2016 2.00 09 Raiders Of The Lost Art 24-Jan-2016 1.74 10 The Legion Of Doom 31-Jan-2017 1.78 11 Turncoat 7-Feb-17 1.89 12 Camelot/3000 21-Feb-17 1.64 13 Land Of The Lost 7-Mar-17 1.54 14 Moonshoot 14-Mar-17 1.34 15 Fellowship of the Spear 21-Mar-17 1.72 16 Doomworld 28-Mar-17 1.59 17 Aruba 4-Apr-17 1.52   Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Adventures of Supergirl 10-Oct-16 3.06 02 The Last Children of Krypton 17-Oct-16 2.66 03 Welcome to Earth 24-Oct-16 2.65 04 Survivors 31-Oct-16 2.22 05 Crossfire 7-Nov-16 2.47 06 Changing 14-Nov-16 2.35 07 The Darkest Place 21-Nov-16 2.61 08 Medusa 28-Nov-16 3.53 09 Supergirl Lives 23-Jan-17 2.65 10 We Can Be Heroes 30-Jan-17 2.35 11 The Martian Chronicles 6-Feb-17 2.4 12 Luthors 13-Feb-17 2.52 13 Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk 20-Feb-17 2.24 14 Homecoming 27-Feb-17 2.17 15 Exodus 6-Mar-17 2.16 16 Star-Crossed 20-Mar-17 2.07 17 Distant Sun 27-Mar-17 2.21 18 Ace Reporter 24-Apr-17   THE FLASH Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Flashpoint 4-Oct-16 3.17 02 Paradox 11-Oct-16 2.80 03 Magenta 18-Oct-16 2.67 04 The New Rogues 25-Oct-16 2.80 05 Monster 1-Nov-16 2.77 06 Shade 15-Nov-16 3.01 07 Killer Frost 22-Nov-16 2.95 08 Invasion! 29-Nov-16 4.15 09 The Present 6-Dec-16 3.14 10 Borrowing Problems From The Future 24-Jan-17 2.68 11 Dead Or Alive 31-Jan-17 3.06 12 Untouchable 7-Feb-17 2.94 13 Attack on Gorilla City 21-Feb-17 2.78 14 Attack On Central City 28-Feb-17 2.87 15 The Wrath of Savitar 7-Mar-17 2.52 16 Into The Speed Force 14-Mar-17 2.39 17 Duet 21-Mar-17 2.71 18 Abra Kadabra 28-Mar-17 2.39 19 The Once And Future Flash 25-Apr-17 20 I Know Who You Are 2-May-17   What was the overall theme for this episode? What was the link to the episodes name? Find piece of spear with Dr. Mid-Nite in year 3000 Find piece of spear with Stargirl in Camelot Fight scenes and stunts Short sword fight between Arthur and Darhk Stargirl threatened Sara gets knife Sword fight; Arthur kills Galahad Battlefield Swords Vixen, Nate, and Sara - slow-mo run Ray jump move Stargirl uses staff Darhk leaves Rip behind Ray chases Darhk; duel; Ray bests Darhk, Darhk shoots Ray Time travel Detroit - 3000 Mid-Nite cured blindness; device to modify behavior Rip shows up; kills Dr. Mid-Nite for piece of spear RIP left behind in blood Britannia - 507 Time of King Arthur Guinevere - Queen, leads battle; “Braveheart” speech Nate - Camelot shouldn't exist Stargirl = Merlin Quest to stop Black Knight Flashback to last JSA mission - 1956 Rip led team to find Spear Broke spear; separated JSA to protect pieces Sara Lance / White Canary Team before tactics Flirts with Guinevere; kiss goodbye Pep talk with Guinevere Ready to leave; listens to Vixen, follows gut to save Ray Sara Lance - alot Rate her as a Captain: Ray Palmer / The Atom Sir Raymond of the Palms Knight in shining armor; geeks out about being in Camelot Has a lightsaber… but don't call it that. Refuses to leave; stand up for what's right Wore chest part of suit under armor Massive Trademark Issues Mick Rory / Heat Wave “Sniffs” out Stein's thievery His brain saves the day Martin Stein / Firestorm Took future tech Jefferson Jackson / Firestorm Helps Stein and Rory It's about intensity Tries to threaten Rip Nate Heywood / Steel Well-document era Goes on and on about what was accurate; difference between history and legend Has book that shows Ray dead Amaya Jiwe / Vixen Angry at Sara; JSA would've captured Rip Tell me where the fragment is, Stargirl; steals fragment by pulling Excalibur No time for sentiment Rip Hunter Still Evil Uses Dr. Mid-Nite's behavior tech to control King Arthur A bit cocky with Darhk Captured Gideon Has to obey Rip Legion of Doom Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash Absent Damien Darhk Doesn't believe in rescues The Dark Knight Piece by dawn or army Malcolm Merlyn Absent Justice Society of America Rex Tyler/Hourman - Obsidian - Commander Steel - Mid-Nite - Detroit - 3000 RoboCop 6000 SUX Cured blindness Stargirl - She is Merlin Loves King Arthur Ends up giving fragment to Vixen Stays in Camelot   GENERAL DC TV NEWS   Arrow boss teases fallout to come in season 6 (Date: 13 July 2017) Who survived Arrow's explosive finale? We know at least one member of the Emerald Archer's team made it out relatively unscathed, since Dinah Drake (Juliana Harkavy) will officially suit up as Black Canary in season 6 — and EW has the exclusive first look. EW turned to executive producer Wendy Mericle to get the scoop. Mericle said about Dinah suiting up, “We have an intervening five months between the finale and where we pick up in the premiere and I think we will take the opportunity to tell the full story of it. But I think yes, the island and everything that happened in the finale has driven her to this point. But at the same time, it's really the team and this sense of her being a part of something. She was adrift before, but now she's part of a family and part of this bigger force in the world.” http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/13/arrow-season-6-spoilers-black-canary/ Anna Hopkins (Samantha Clayton) was awesome in Dark Matter “Ambrosia” Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Arrow, Goldbergs, Superstore, Roseanne, Originals — Plus, Blind Item Hint! (Date: 12 July 2017) What can we expect for Black Siren? — Ausiello: You can expect much of the aforementioned villainy, sprinkled with the occasional wish for a turn-around, at least by those who knew her Earth-One doppelgänger. “I don't know if there's any question about whether or not the [idea] of redemption will come up; it has to,” co-showrunner Wendy Mericle told TVLine. “Her father is there. Oliver is there. Everyone is going to be asking whether or not it's possible to find a little piece of Laurel, the Laurel Lance they knew and loved, in there somewhere.” That said, “I think she's interesting as a [villain],” Mericle asserted. “Black Siren is a badass.” BONUS SCOOP: Even with Adrian Chase dead, Oliver's battle to conceal his secret identity is far from over. Rumor has it he will be dogged by a curious FBI agent this season. http://tvline.com/2017/07/12/roseanne-revival-glenn-quinn-death-mark-abc/ Manu Bennett's Slade Wilson Will Stick Around This Time (Date: 9 July 2017) Speaking at Heroes & Villains FanFest in Nashville this weekend (via TVLine), Amell teased that Bennett is “back to being a part of the show” and that he might pop up “multiple times this year.” Amell didn't offer much more information than that, so it's possible that Wilson really is dead and Bennett will appear in some kind of convoluted flashback sequences, but it sounds like we're getting more Deathstroke either way. http://www.avclub.com/article/manu-bennetts-slade-wilson-will-stick-around-arrow-257854 Do you need a moment Chris?   GENERAL DC TV NEWS   The Flash Season 4 Set Photos Reveal Wally West in Flash Costume (Date: 13 July 2017) New set photos reveal that Flash actor Keiyan Lonsdale - who plays the TV version of Wally West - will be officially taking over the mantle of The Flash! http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/07/13/the-flash-season-4-wally-west-flash-costume/?utm_source=Comicbook.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=170713_104250_Comicbook.com%20Daily%20Newsletter&utm_content=Link EXCLUSIVE: Trio of Character Breakdowns for ‘THE FLASH', Season 4! (Date 13 July 2017) Character breakdowns of the 3 new additions! CLIFFORD DEVOE/THE THINKER–Male, 40-50, Any Ethnicity. After being caught in the particle accelerator explosion, Clifford Devoe became an extremely intelligent meta-human. A super genius who's plans to fix all  he sees wrong with humanity. Regular for Season 4. THE MECHANIC–Female, 30-40, Any Ethnicity. An extremely intelligent engineer who will design devices for Clifford Devoe. Basically, Devoe's right hand. She'll support Devoe no matter the consequences. RECURRING GUEST. RALPH DIBNY/ELONGATED MAN - Male, Mid to late 30s, Any Ethnicity. A Ryan Reynolds or Chris Pratt type. Ralph is able to drastically change the shape of his body, but is having a difficult time changing his ways. Will most likely be comedic relief for the season. MAJOR RECURRING GUEST STAR, COULD COME BACK IN SEASON 5. http://thathashtagshow.com/2017/07/exclusive-trio-of-character-breakdowns-for-the-flash-season-4/ Wonder Woman Has the Best Superhero Box Office Holding in 15 Years (Date 13 Jlu 2017) The Patty Jenkins-directed film Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot, has just taken the top spot for highest North American box office hold of any superhero movie, dethroning Sam Raimi's Spider-Man from 2002. Wonder Woman already has several milestones under its belt, including being the top grossing female-directed film worldwide and Warner Bros.' third highest grossing film domestically (right behind Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises). On top of all this, Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, even congratulated the god killing Amazonian princess on her success. http://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-box-office-holding/ Twitter Poll: https://twitter.com/LegendsofSHIELD/status/885668358087213060   NEXT EPISODE   Link to Promo: (Date: 22 Feb 2017) https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/legends_of_tomorrow/new-extended-promo-for-legends-of-tomorrow-season-2-episode-13-land-of-the-lost-a149141   Episode: “Land of the Lost” [Season 2 Episode 13] Air Date: Tuesday, March 7. 2017 Summary: The Legends are left seventy million years in the past when Rip causes the Waverider to crash after his capture. Director: Ralph Hemecker Writers: Keto Shimizu and Ray Utarnachitt   IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5957784/?ref_=ttep_ep13   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Sunday afternoons 6:00 PM eastern or 5:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. 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Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Honor Thy Fathers (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) #152   The Official Arrow and Green Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network Covering DC Comics and CW Based DC Comic TV Shows   Episode:            “Honor Thy Fathers” [Season 5 Episode 21] Air Date:           Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Director:           Laura Belsey             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0069513/?ref_=tt_ov_dr             3x Arrow | 1x Blindspot | 4x Criminal Minds             Writers: Marc Guggenheim             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973233/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 14x Arrow | 8x Legends | Singularity (video game)   Sarah Tarkoff             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3582666/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 5x Arrow | 6x Vixen | 1x Witches of East End Promo: http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/05/04/cody-rhodes-arrow-honor-thy-fathers-trailer-photos/     Weekly Ratings   Arrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 3.55 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94 10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 1.68 11 Second Chances 1-Feb-17 1.91 12 Bratva 8-Feb-17 1.61 13 Spectre Of The Gun 15-Feb-17 1.66 14 The Sin-Eater 22-Feb-17 1.54 15 Fighting Fire with Fire 1-Mar-17 1.60 16 Checkmate 15-Mar-17 1.53 17 Kapiushon 22-Mar-17 1.38 18 Disbanded 29-Mar-17 1.55 19 Dangerous Liaisons 26-Apr-17 1.36 20 Underneath 3-May-17 1.36 21 Honor Thy Fathers 10-May-17 1.65 22 Missing 17-May-17 23 Lian Yu 24-May-17   Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Out Of Time 13-Oct-2016 3.01 02 Justice Society of America 20-Oct-2016 2.83 03 Shogun 27-Oct-2016 2.71 04 Abominations 3-Nov-2016 1.75 05 Compromised 10-Nov-2016 1.77 06 Outlaw Country 17-Nov-2016 1.85 07 Invasion 1-Dec-2016 3.39 08 The Chicago Way 8-Dec-2016 2.00 09 Raiders Of The Lost Art 24-Jan-2016 1.74 10 The Legion Of Doom 31-Jan-2017 1.78 11 Turncoat 7-Feb-17 1.89 12 Camelot/3000 21-Feb-17 1.64 13 Land Of The Lost 7-Mar-17 1.54 14 Moonshoot 14-Mar-17 1.34 15 Fellowship of the Spear 21-Mar-17 1.72 16 Doomworld 28-Mar-17 1.59 17 Aruba 4-Apr-17 1.52   Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Adventures of Supergirl 10-Oct-16 3.06 02 The Last Children of Krypton 17-Oct-16 2.66 03 Welcome to Earth 24-Oct-16 2.65 04 Survivors 31-Oct-16 2.22 05 Crossfire 7-Nov-16 2.47 06 Changing 14-Nov-16 2.35 07 The Darkest Place 21-Nov-16 2.61 08 Medusa 28-Nov-16 3.53 09 Supergirl Lives 23-Jan-17 2.65 10 We Can Be Heroes 30-Jan-17 2.35 11 The Martian Chronicles 6-Feb-17 2.4 12 Luthors 13-Feb-17 2.52 13 Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk 20-Feb-17 2.24 14 Homecoming 27-Feb-17 2.17 15 Exodus 6-Mar-17 2.16 16 Star-Crossed 20-Mar-17 2.07 17 Distant Sun 27-Mar-17 2.21 18 Ace Reporter 24-Apr-17 1.80 19 Alex 1-May-17 1.75 20 City of Lost Children 8-May-17 1.88   THE FLASH Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Flashpoint 4-Oct-16 3.17 02 Paradox 11-Oct-16 2.80 03 Magenta 18-Oct-16 2.67 04 The New Rogues 25-Oct-16 2.80 05 Monster 1-Nov-16 2.77 06 Shade 15-Nov-16 3.01 07 Killer Frost 22-Nov-16 2.95 08 Invasion! 29-Nov-16 4.15 09 The Present 6-Dec-16 3.14 10 Borrowing Problems From The Future 24-Jan-17 2.68 11 Dead Or Alive 31-Jan-17 3.06 12 Untouchable 7-Feb-17 2.94 13 Attack on Gorilla City 21-Feb-17 2.78 14 Attack On Central City 28-Feb-17 2.87 15 The Wrath of Savitar 7-Mar-17 2.52 16 Into The Speed Force 14-Mar-17 2.39 17 Duet 21-Mar-17 2.71 18 Abra Kadabra 28-Mar-17 2.39 19 The Once And Future Flash 25-Apr-17 2.67 20 I Know Who You Are 2-May-17 2.69 21 Cause and Effect 9-May-17 2.71   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters   What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name Ollie's father accused of crime First instinct - Dad didn't do this Realizes he did Rewatches goodbye video - be better than father and do good for city Chase wants to improve Dad's bioweapon Works with Sampson to detonate bioweapon Seems to be crushed when Ollie says Dad thought he was crazy Rene has a chance to be a Dad again Epic fail - jerk Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts Chemical plant Guns Curtis knocks a guy out Diffuse the bioweapon Dinah and Rene on roof Diggle to roof, starts shooting; Dinah bo staff, Rene guns Rene strangled by Sampson; Canary cry; Diggle rope gun Curtis diffuse bioweapon; “We're terrific” Ollie and Prometheus stairway fight; good work by stunt team Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Anatoly! Go back to island Plan: send boat to island; Ollie lights fire; gets rescued Gives Ollie fake beard and wig Says Ollie and he will always be brothers Plan interrupted by Kovar! Ollie:   Doesn't let pros do their thing - no bomb squad; not really the best Mayor move Didn't show Thea video from Dad because he thought Thea would feel a burden Thinks Dad innocent; reveals truth to press; father sacrificed himself so Ollie could have a better life Becomes Green Arrow again thanks to talk with Felicity Seems to be letting past go and living for himself Diggle Support Thea Back! Still feels like she is a hot mess Watches video sent by Chase even though Ollie doesn't want to No wonder I'm a monster with the parents I have Watches video from Dad Felicity Pep talk to Ollie Not a killer Our lives are better with you and with you as Green Arrow Move forward, live for yourself and not the past Convinces Ollie to be Green Arrow again Quentin Lance Begging Rene to step up and be a dad Curtis / Mr. Terrific Uses Morse Code and T-spheres to save Diggle and Ollie Diffuses bioweapon Rene / Wild Dog Blows chance for getting daughter back because of the lamest of reasons Dinah Drake / Black Canary Detective Drake on the job collecting evidence and finding suspects Bo staff; Canary cry Artemis Traitor Rory / Ragman Walkabout D.A. Adrian Chase / Prometheus Sends body in concrete to Ollie's office Sets trap for Ollie to be buried in concrete Sets trap to get bioweapon released Seems to be devastated by Daddy thinking he's crazy In Argus cell, but still has plan How much free time has he had to devise such a long and elaborate plan? What we know: Claybourne's son; real name Simon Morrison; knows about The List; has moves Ollie learned from Talia; learned about Flash & co and multiple universes   ARROW NEWS:   The CW Reveals Season Finale Synopses for Flash, Arrow & Supergirl (Date: 04 May 2017) “Arrow” Season 5 finale: The battle between Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Adrian Chase (Josh Segarra) culminates in a final epic battle on Lian Yu. After recent events, Oliver decides to recruit a group of unlikely allies – Slade (guest star Manu Bennett), Nyssa (guest star Katrina Law), Merlyn (John Barrowman) and Digger Harkness (guest star Nick. E. Tarabay) – to defeat Chase. However, Chase has his own army – Black Siren (guest star Katie Cassidy), Evelyn Sharp (guest star Madison McLaughlin) and Talia al Ghul (guest star Lexa Doig) – and the forces collide in an explosive season finale.                                                               “Supergirl” Season 2 finale: Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) challenges Rhea (guest star Teri Hatcher) to battle to save National City. Meanwhile, Superman (guest star Tyler Hoechlin) returns and Cat Grant (guest star Calista Flockhart) offers Supergirl some sage advice.      “The Flash” Season 3 finale: With nothing left to lose, Barry (Grant Gustin) takes on Savitar (also Grant Gustin) in an epic conclusion to season three. Link:http://www.cbr.com/the-cw-reveals-season-finale-synopses-for-flash-arrow-supergirl/   Arrow EP Explains Why Prometheus Keeps Getting So Personal (Date: 10 May 2017) During an interview last week, Arrow showrunner Wendy Mericle explained why they felt it was time for a villain who challenged Oliver on a personal, human level for the first time since Deathstroke in season 2. “It's very personal this year, and we wanted to do that for a number of reasons,” Mericle said. “WE've done a different villain this year. It's not that it's easy, but using violence — which Chase and Oliver still do throughout the season — is sort of the go-to. What's been interesting to see this year is to see that but the underpinnings of it being so psychological and so manipulative and so built on the underpinnings of what Chase knows about Oliver and who he is. This was the perfect storm — a great way to change up the villain and to get inside of Oliver's head in a season that we needed to. We needed him to be reflective and talking and looking back at his past, and Chase was the perfect spark to light that fire.” Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/05/11/arrow-prometheus-robert-queen/   Arrow Season 6 To Explore the Conflicts Between Being Mayor and Being Green Arrow (Date: 10 May 2017) During a recent interview, showrunner Wendy Mericle told ComicBook.com that the man in the hood will still be spending his days at City Hall come 2016. Mericle said, “What's going to be a central question for season 6 is how can he do both? We've played with that in the past in different ways before, but I think that the success of what he's done in the mayor's office and his ability to have impact is going to raise those stakes to a different level and hopefully create some great stories.” Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/05/11/arrow-season-6-oliver-mayor/   Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Arrow, Once, Chicago Fire, Elementary, Blindspot, The Flash, NCIS and More! (Date: 09 May 2017) Black Siren is a badass villain. What can we expect? —You can expect… badass villainy. “She comes back as part of Chase's plan,” says co-showrunner Wendy Mericle. ” Chase knows exactly what he's doing, and he understands how unsettling seeing somebody that looks like Laurel Lance is going to be for the rest of the team,” her “dad” Quentin included. “And from a writing perspective, it's just fun storytelling. Katie Cassidy does an amazing job as Black Siren, and seeing her take on Dinah, or her take on Lance, is going to be fun.”                                   This will be the first Arrow season finale that does not take place in Starling City. Can we expect the same kind of intense fights, or will this be more of an emotional showdown? —“Both,” answers Wendy Mericle. “One of the fun parts of having Prometheus and Oliver going toe-to-toe this season has been they're both really great fighters, but by the same token, Prometheus is a tremendous psychological villain and he's going to hit Oliver right where it hurts. That's going to be a double whammy for him in the finale.” Link:http://tvline.com/2017/05/09/arrow-season-5-spoilers-black-siren-returns/   GENERAL DC TV NEWS Supergirl EP Teases General Zod's Arrival, Comic-Inspired Appearance (Date: 06 May 2017) The “how” and “when” of General Zod's arrival on Supergirl remains a mystery, but thanks to executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, at least we know what the legendary DC Comics villain will be wearing. He says that Supergirl‘s Zod (played by Smallville actor Mark Gibbon) will be sporting “a little bit of that Nazi uniform look you'd see in the comics in the '60s. Visually, he has a different look from the mechanical armor that Man of Steel did, or the real spacey clothes Richard Donner's version had. Link:http://tvline.com/2017/05/06/supergirl-general-zod-spoilers-new-season-2-interview/   The Flash boss on how everyone will react to that Savitar reveal (Date: 08 May 2017) As revealed during last week's episode of The Flash, Savitar is actually a future version of the Scarlet Speedster, a heavily scarred Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) hellbent on killing Iris (Candice Patton) for as-yet-unknown reasons. Suffice it to say, Team Flash will certainly be shocked by this turn of events during Tuesday's episode. “What's interesting about people's reactions — we certainly wrote it, but just the way the cast performs it — is it's one thing to have seen that giant metal suit and hear that there is a version of Barry inside of it,” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg tells EW. “It's quite another thing when you actually come face-to-face with what's inside.” Plus, watch a trailer for the final episodes of season 3. Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/08/flash-savitar-barry-video/   Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Arrow, Once, Chicago Fire, Elementary, Blindspot, The Flash, NCIS and More! (Date: 09 May 2017) Will we ever see Supergirl‘s Mon-El in a super suit? — T'would be nice to see the boy do his thing not in street clothes, and ideally by the Season 2 finale. When we delivered your Q to showrunner Andrew Kreisberg, he answered, “I can't say right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if one day you got to see that.” Link:http://tvline.com/2017/05/09/arrow-season-5-spoilers-black-siren-returns/   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week's: Episode - “Missing” (Date: 11 May 2017) Article:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-missing-trailer/   Episode:   “Missing” [Season 5 Episode 22] Air Date:           Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Summary:         Black Siren returns to give Chase help; Felicity plans a birthday party for Oliver; Lance is angry with Rene for missing the custody hearing about his daughter. Director:           Mairzee Almas Writers: Speed Weed and Oscar Balderrama IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5607526/?ref_=tt_ep_nx   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.starlingtribune.com   This podcast was recorded Thursday May 11th, 2017.   Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the show!   Audio Production by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com.

Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Dangerous Liaisons (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) #150   The Official Arrow and Green Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network Covering DC Comics and CW Based DC Comic TV Shows   Episode:            “Dangerous Liaisons” [Season 5 Episode 19] Air Date:           Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Director:           Joel Novoa             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1629105/?ref_=tt_ov_dr             1x Arrow | God's Slave (2013 film) | Machsom (2013 short film)             Writers: Speed Weed             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2373535/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 8x Arrow | 7x Haven | 3x Law & Order: SVU   Elizabeth Kim             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8620228/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 1x Arrow | Has been the assistant to Marc Guggenheim Promo: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-felicity-takes-on-prometheus-in-this-new-promo-for-season-5-episode-19-dangerous-liaisons-a150027     Weekly Ratings   Arrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 3.55 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94 10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 1.68 11 Second Chances 1-Feb-17 1.91 12 Bratva 8-Feb-17 1.61 13 Spectre Of The Gun 15-Feb-17 1.66 14 The Sin-Eater 22-Feb-17 1.54 15 Fighting Fire with Fire 1-Mar-17 1.60 16 Checkmate 15-Mar-17 1.53 17 Kapiushon 22-Mar-17 1.38 18 Disbanded 29-Mar-17 1.55 19 Dangerous Liaisons 26-Apr-17 1.36 20 Underneath 3-May-17 21 Honor Thy Fathers 10-May-17 22 Missing 17-May-17 23 Lian Yu 24-May-17   Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Out Of Time 13-Oct-2016 3.01 02 Justice Society of America 20-Oct-2016 2.83 03 Shogun 27-Oct-2016 2.71 04 Abominations 3-Nov-2016 1.75 05 Compromised 10-Nov-2016 1.77 06 Outlaw Country 17-Nov-2016 1.85 07 Invasion 1-Dec-2016 3.39 08 The Chicago Way 8-Dec-2016 2.00 09 Raiders Of The Lost Art 24-Jan-2016 1.74 10 The Legion Of Doom 31-Jan-2017 1.78 11 Turncoat 7-Feb-17 1.89 12 Camelot/3000 21-Feb-17 1.64 13 Land Of The Lost 7-Mar-17 1.54 14 Moonshoot 14-Mar-17 1.34 15 Fellowship of the Spear 21-Mar-17 1.72 16 Doomworld 28-Mar-17 1.59 17 Aruba 4-Apr-17 1.52   Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Adventures of Supergirl 10-Oct-16 3.06 02 The Last Children of Krypton 17-Oct-16 2.66 03 Welcome to Earth 24-Oct-16 2.65 04 Survivors 31-Oct-16 2.22 05 Crossfire 7-Nov-16 2.47 06 Changing 14-Nov-16 2.35 07 The Darkest Place 21-Nov-16 2.61 08 Medusa 28-Nov-16 3.53 09 Supergirl Lives 23-Jan-17 2.65 10 We Can Be Heroes 30-Jan-17 2.35 11 The Martian Chronicles 6-Feb-17 2.4 12 Luthors 13-Feb-17 2.52 13 Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk 20-Feb-17 2.24 14 Homecoming 27-Feb-17 2.17 15 Exodus 6-Mar-17 2.16 16 Star-Crossed 20-Mar-17 2.07 17 Distant Sun 27-Mar-17 2.21 18 Ace Reporter 24-Apr-17   THE FLASH Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Flashpoint 4-Oct-16 3.17 02 Paradox 11-Oct-16 2.80 03 Magenta 18-Oct-16 2.67 04 The New Rogues 25-Oct-16 2.80 05 Monster 1-Nov-16 2.77 06 Shade 15-Nov-16 3.01 07 Killer Frost 22-Nov-16 2.95 08 Invasion! 29-Nov-16 4.15 09 The Present 6-Dec-16 3.14 10 Borrowing Problems From The Future 24-Jan-17 2.68 11 Dead Or Alive 31-Jan-17 3.06 12 Untouchable 7-Feb-17 2.94 13 Attack on Gorilla City 21-Feb-17 2.78 14 Attack On Central City 28-Feb-17 2.87 15 The Wrath of Savitar 7-Mar-17 2.52 16 Into The Speed Force 14-Mar-17 2.39 17 Duet 21-Mar-17 2.71 18 Abra Kadabra 28-Mar-17 2.39 19 The Once And Future Flash 25-Apr-17 20 I Know Who You Are 2-May-17   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name Felicity's risky alliance with Helix Felicity's demanding Helix's help finding Chase Helix has someone who can help, but is held by Argus Felicity helps Helix steal two keys to free hacker, Cayden James Helix burns Felicity; trick her into triggering an EMP in Arrowcave Lyla's willingness to act like Waller; things are different on this side of the desk Holding James without a trial or charges because he's allegedly dangerous Her behavior risking marriage Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts Chase spotted going into an arcade Rigs games to shoot real bullets Changes Outzoned game to show him as Prometheus and “Game Over” Escapes by tunnels (duh) Team decides to help Argus Argus agent attacked by hired goons Car cornered, explosions Canary cry Gun fight Team lets person go because Felicity asked Felicity vs. Team Gunfire Hack turrets; hack laser fence Canary cry Dinah uses bo staff; Curtis uses T-spheres; Ollie hand-to-hand Felicity steps in front of Ollie's gun and traps him behind laser fence Helix gets James, but don't take off hood in front of Felicity Flashbacks: Share your thoughts None! Ollie:   Gives platitudes as mayor Tries to talk Felicity from the edge and fails Still wearing silly black mask and using guns Diggle Can't believe that one of the best people he knows, Felicity, is willing to cross the line Upset at Lyla because she's acting like Amanda Waller; the job is changing her; she approves of using an off-book black site on US soil and holding a person of interest without a trial Thea Vacay Felicity Determined to find Chase; fueled by grief Upset Ollie won't back her play Willing to take the burden from Ollie of doing anything it takes to do the right thing, even if it means selling her soul Doesn't see that Helix is playing her Crosses line by helping Helix free a dangerous hacker Quentin Lance Bonds with Rene father to father Helps Rene because he would do anything to see daughters again Arranges visit between Rene and daughter Curtis / Mr. Terrific Acts as Overwatch during a mission Awkward McAwardity Uses T-spheres Rene / Wild Dog Bromance with Lance Confesses hurt daughter - passed out drunk, she burnt hand with soup After visit with daughter, calls lawyer Dinah Drake / Black Canary Canary cry - twice! Kicks butt with bo staff Artemis Traitor Rory / Ragman Walkabout D.A. Adrian Chase / Prometheus Out in the wind; gone a week What we know: Claybourne's son; knows about The List; has moves Ollie learned from Talia; learned about Flash & co and multiple universes   ARROW NEWS:   May Sweeps/Finale Preview: Get 130+ Spoilers, Plus Exclusive Photos! (Date: 24 April 2017) PRE-FINALE: While Team Arrow, A.R.G.U.S. and the SCPD launch a manhunt for Adrian Chase, Helix offers Felicity a solution to that problem — in trade for something big and illegal. On the heels of that, things get intense when Oliver and Felicity are trapped in the bunker together, while Lyla and Diggle deal with marital issues. Oliver also will deal with the forced release of violent criminals prosecuted by Chase as well as the delivery of a mysterious corpse encased in concrete. SEASON FINALE (MAY 24): Chase keeps 10 steps ahead of Team Arrow, forcing Oliver to face his violent past and answer the question once and for all: Is he a killer, or a hero? To answer that, Oliver will be forced to let go of the fate his father burdened him with and aim for a new legacy. And as Oliver's five years' worth of flashbacks come to an end,  you will see how he planned his escape from Lian Yu — while in the present, Oliver bids said island a final farewell. Link:https://tvline.com/gallery/may-sweeps-spoilers-2017-finale-episodes-photos/#!2/sweeps-arrow/   9 Spoilers From Your Favorite Shows' Season Finales (Date: 24 April 2017) The ultimate showdown between the Emerald Archer and Prometheus will speak to Oliver's legacy in the Arrow finale, welcoming back a number of familiar faces, including Black Siren (Katie Cassidy), Nyssa al Ghul (Katrina Law) and Slade Wilson (Manu Bennett), while taking viewers back to where it all started on the island both in flashback and present day. "Chase has been trying to prove to the world and to Oliver that he's not a hero, he's a killer, and he's going to pull out one final, big whamo at the end that's going to leave Oliver reeling," EP Wendy Mericle says of the action-packed hour, which she promises will be very explosive. "We might lose some people." Link:http://ew.com/tv/season-finales-2017-spoilers/arrow/   Spoiler Room: Scoop on Scandal, Arrow, S.H.I.E.L.D., and more (Date: xx month year) Anything Arrow? — The finale is going to bring the show full circle to what we saw in the pilot — and more! Here's what EP Wendy Mericle tells me: “We've managed to hopefully stick the landing on it in a cool way that allows us to see both some of the moments right before we first met Oliver in the pilot, where he launched that flaming arrow and it lit up that signal fire, and also maybe a little bit after as well, some of the more emotional moments that we never got to see in the pilot.” Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/04/21/spoiler-room-scandal-arrow-agents-shield/   Is Arrow Planning A The Walking Dead-Style Season Finale Cliffhanger? It Sounds Like It (Date: 24 April 2017) During an interview with ComicBook.com earlier today, Arrow executive producer Wendy Mericle referred to the upcoming season finale as a cliffhanger, and indicated that fans might not know who lives and who dies until season six. "We're going to have a big bang of an ending, and we're not going to know really the outcome until the end of season 6," Mericle told ComicBook.com. "We don't often do cliffhangers in the way that we're doing this season, and we're excited about this ending." Mericle said of the flashbacks that have served as a kind of backup story in the show's first five seasons, “Moving forward into season 6, we're not calling it a reboot, because really the show is called Arrow and it's still about Oliver and his team, and that's not changing, but we don't have the flashbacks. What that's going to allow us to do is keep that device when we want it, but we don't have to keep pushing the five year storyline down the road. It gives us a lot more real estate to play around with, a lot more space to hopefully bring in some cool villains and to tell new character stories, and we have a lot of new characters on the show whose backstories we haven't really had the chance to experience." Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/04/24/will-arrow-use-the-walking-dead-cliffhanger-in-finale/     GENERAL DC TV NEWS May Sweeps Preview and Finale Spoilers (Date: 24 April 2017) THE FLASH - PRE-FINALE:- Barry travels to 2024 to find out Savitar's identity, where he encounters future versions of himself as well as his Team Flash friends. Upon returning to the present, Barry & Co. meet a scientist (House‘s Anne Dudek) who may be the key to stopping Savitar, but they must — literally, and with great difficulty — fight to keep Killer Frost from getting to her first. Afterward, Caitlin's icy alter ego makes an interesting proposal. SEASON FINALE (MAY 23): After discovering Savitar's true identity, Team Flash prepares for a final, epic battle with the God of Speed… while struggling with a major setback. Expect a season-ending cliffhanger that will leave viewers — and the heroes — questioning how they will move forward in Season 4. Link:https://tvline.com/gallery/may-sweeps-spoilers-2017-finale-episodes-photos/#!11/undefined/   May Sweeps Preview and Finale Spoilers (Date: 24 April 2017) PRE-FINALE: The final episodes of Season 2 will test Kara's friendship with Lena, first by introducing Ms. Luthor's ex-beau — the dangerous and shady Jack Spheer (iZombie‘s Rahul Kohli) — and then by setting up a potential alliance between Lena and Queen Rhea, whose mysterious plan quickly escalates. Meanwhile, Kara and Maggie will grow closer as they team up to rescue Alex from a life-threatening situation, and James will find a new purpose as Guardian becomes National City's only hope against a string of deadly attacks. SEASON FINALE (MAY 22): In addition to meeting the infamous General Zod, viewers should keep an eye out for some returning favorites as the season comes to a climax. “With the return of Superman and Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart first resurfaces on May 15), we are poised for our biggest most exciting episode of the season,” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg says. “Big fights, big guest stars, big emotion — it's going to be amazing.” Link:https://tvline.com/gallery/may-sweeps-spoilers-2017-finale-episodes-photos/#!23/distant-sun-4/    Supergirl Casts Man of Steel and Smallville Alum Mark Gibbon as General Zod (Date: 21 April 2017) Mark Gibbon, a Canadian character actor who played one of the oil rig workers rescued by Superman in Man of Steel, will next take on the role of General Zod in Supergirl. Gibbon will be a recognizable face to fans of geek entertainment, with roles on TV and in film including Smallville, Arrow, and The X-Files. He also has a voice-acting resume that includes playing the Incredible Hulk, The Thing, and Nick Fury in various Marvel animated projects. Link:http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/04/21/supergirl-casts-man-of-steel-and-smallville-alum-marc-gibbon-as-/   The Flash's Future Shock: 'Barry Is in Shambles' After Losing Iris (Date: 20 April 2017) The Barry of the future “is a guy who has lost everything,” Grant Gustin told TVLine while standing adjacent to the Flash's time tunnel set, which for this episode was made to look dusty, desolate and in disrepair. With a nod to that mess, “Barry looks pretty similar — he is in shambles,” Gustin said. “He does not look good.” Devastated by losing the love of his life, this Barry is “totally alone” until his past self arrives, setting the stage for double the Gustin. “It's a lot of scenes with Barry and Barry, and they're pretty emotional scenes from both sides,” says the actor. All told, “They were some of the more challenging scenes I've done — if not just this year, in the whole series, because I'm my own scene partner.” Link:http://tvline.com/2017/04/20/the-flash-season-3-episode-19-preview-future-barry/   The Flash's Danielle Panabaker Breaks Down Killer Frost's Chilling New Look (Date: 26 April 2017) In her previous, Earth-Two incarnation, Killer Frost was clad in leather pants and a jacket, “so this is pretty different with the skirts and stuff,” Danielle Panabaker shared during our visit to the CW hit's set, where the warm actress was almost (almost) jarring to lay eyes on, wearing her full costume (including a tiny extra flourish not spied in either of these exclusive photos). Link:http://tvline.com/2017/04/26/the-flash-season-3-killer-frost-new-costume-danielle-panabaker/   Our First Look at a Major Superman Villain's Arrival on Supergirl (Date: 27 April 2017) Mark Gibbon has been spotted on set in action as General Zod. Behold, even set video of him being a jerk and heat visioning some people! Also spotted on set was Tyler Hoechlin, returning to action as the Man of Steel. Link:http://io9.gizmodo.com/our-first-look-at-a-major-superman-villains-arrival-on-1794686350   ARROW CAST & CREW INTERVIEWS Arrow boss teases trials ahead before ultimate Prometheus showdown (Date: 25 April 2017) When Arrow returns after its long hiatus, Felicity will find herself going up against Team Arrow. With Adrian Chase (Josh Segarra) still on the loose, mysterious hacker organization Helix offers Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) a way to track him down in exchange for her services involving something illegal. Needless to say, Oliver (Stephen Amell) & Co. won't be happy. But Ollie and Felicity will be forced to face their divide head on next week when the duo gets trapped in the bunker together. Will this actually bring them closer together? EW turned to executive producer Wendy Mericle to get the scoop. Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/04/25/arrow-season-5-finale-spoilers/   Michelle ARROW EP TEASES DEATHSTROKE'S RETURN, AL GHUL SIBLING RIVALRY & MORE (Date: 26 April 2017) As “Arrow” hurtles towards its Season 5 finale, Oliver Queen and his team are in more trouble than ever. They may have dealt Prometheus a major blow, but he's still at large. Meanwhile, Felicity is knee-deep with the mysterious hacker group Helix, which has some dubious intentions. Even as Team Arrow deals with these threats on two fronts, the return of Katie Cassidy's Black Siren looms in the distance, threatening to kick off with an emotional gut punch. Nevertheless, executive producer Wendy Mericle is looking forward to “Arrow's” future with a lot of hope. Speaking with CBR, Mericle addressed all of the threats facing Team Arrow. She also explained how Season 1 characters like Deathstroke and Yao Fei will return, delved into Felicity's relationship with Oliver, teased Malcolm Merlyn and Artemis' important roles in the Season 5 finale, discussed how the show will fill the gap left by the flashbacks in Season 6 and more.     FEEDBACK   Replies to post about Black Siren Chris Campbell I like her as black siren a lot more than I ever did as laurel or canary lol Adam Nelson Chris is going to love it. :p Haley Malle #NoLaurelNoArrow   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week's: Episode - “Underneath” (Date: 27 April 2017) Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-oliver-felicity-are-trapped-in-the-new-extended-promo-for-season-5-episode-20-underneath-a150661 Episode:   “Underneath” [Season 5 Episode 20] Air Date:           Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Summary:         Oliver and Felicity get trapped in the bunker together, while Diggle and Lyla deal with marital issues. Director:           Wendey Stanzler Writer:  Wendy Mericle and Beth Schwartz IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5607522/?ref_=tt_ep_nx Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Disbanded (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) #146   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            “Disbanded” [Season 5 Episode 18] Air Date:           Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Director:           JJ Makaro             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0538387/?ref_=tt_ov_dr             1x Arrow | 3x Flash | Stunt Producer - 23x Arrow, 13x Legends, 13x Supergirl, 4x Flash             Writer:  Rebecca Bellotto             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3428799/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 2x Arrow   Promo: http://www.cbr.com/arrow-disbanded-promo/   Weekly Ratings   Arrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 3.55 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94 10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 1.68 11 Second Chances 1-Feb-17 1.91 12 Bratva 8-Feb-17 1.61 13 Spectre Of The Gun 15-Feb-17 1.66 14 The Sin-Eater 22-Feb-17 1.54 15 Fighting Fire with Fire 1-Mar-17 1.60 16 Checkmate 15-Mar-17 1.53 17 Kapiushon 22-Mar-17 1.38 18 Disbanded 29-Mar-17 1.55 19 Dangerous Liaisons 26-Apr-17 20 Underneath 3-May-17 21 Honor Thy Fathers 10-May-17 22 Missing 17-May-17 23 TBD 24-May-17   Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Out Of Time 13-Oct-2016 3.01 02 Justice Society of America 20-Oct-2016 2.83 03 Shogun 27-Oct-2016 2.71 04 Abominations 3-Nov-2016 1.75 05 Compromised 10-Nov-2016 1.77 06 Outlaw Country 17-Nov-2016 1.85 07 Invasion 1-Dec-2016 3.39 08 The Chicago Way 8-Dec-2016 2.00 09 Raiders Of The Lost Art 24-Jan-2016 1.74 10 The Legion Of Doom 31-Jan-2017 1.78 11 Turncoat 7-Feb-17 1.89 12 Camelot/3000 21-Feb-17 1.64 13 Land Of The Lost 7-Mar-17 1.54 14 Moonshoot 14-Mar-17 1.34 15 Fellowship of the Spear 21-Mar-17 1.72 16 Doomworld 28-Mar-17 1.59 17 Aruba 4-Apr-17   Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Adventures of Supergirl 10-Oct-16 3.06 02 The Last Children of Krypton 17-Oct-16 2.66 03 Welcome to Earth 24-Oct-16 2.65 04 Survivors 31-Oct-16 2.22 05 Crossfire 7-Nov-16 2.47 06 Changing 14-Nov-16 2.35 07 The Darkest Place 21-Nov-16 2.61 08 Medusa 28-Nov-16 3.53 09 Supergirl Lives 23-Jan-17 2.65 10 We Can Be Heroes 30-Jan-17 2.35 11 The Martian Chronicles 6-Feb-17 2.4 12 Luthors 13-Feb-17 2.52 13 Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk 20-Feb-17 2.24 14 Homecoming 27-Feb-17 2.17 15 Exodus 6-Mar-17 2.16 16 Star-Crossed 20-Mar-17 2.07 17 Distant Sun 27-Mar-17 2.21 18 Ace Reporter 24-Apr-17   THE FLASH Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Flashpoint 4-Oct-16 3.17 02 Paradox 11-Oct-16 2.80 03 Magenta 18-Oct-16 2.67 04 The New Rogues 25-Oct-16 2.80 05 Monster 1-Nov-16 2.77 06 Shade 15-Nov-16 3.01 07 Killer Frost 22-Nov-16 2.95 08 Invasion! 29-Nov-16 4.15 09 The Present 6-Dec-16 3.14 10 Borrowing Problems From The Future 24-Jan-17 2.68 11 Dead Or Alive 31-Jan-17 3.06 12 Untouchable 7-Feb-17 2.94 13 Attack on Gorilla City 21-Feb-17 2.78 14 Attack On Central City 28-Feb-17 2.87 15 The Wrath of Savitar 7-Mar-17 2.52 16 Into The Speed Force 14-Mar-17 2.39 17 Duet 21-Mar-17 2.71 18 Abra Kadabra 28-Mar-17 19 The Once And Future Flash 25-Apr-17   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name Oliver believed Prometheus and broke up the team Diggle got through to Oliver, who decided to break his ties with the Bratva Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts 1st Bratva - there to steal medicine; Dinah hand-to-hand; rest have guns Attack on Chase Crash; fire Bratva has a lot of firepower Dinah - Canary cry Shoot out; Chase runs Curtis tackles; uses T-sphere to hack device Flashback Oliver helps Bratva steal medicine to help people with TB Oliver gets stabby with an arrow and breaks guy's neck 2nd Bratva Hand-to-hand Anatoly took hostages Spartan, Dinah and Wild Dog to hostages Headshots galore Oliver has a gun (Wait, wasn't there a gun control episode this season?!?) Shoots alarm; both he and Anatoly have to run Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Oliver plans to go back to island in 48 hours Anatoly wants to send Oliver out with a bang They steal medicine to help people Ollie:   Prometheus is right - I'm broken; I'm beyond redemption; I ruin all who comes in contact with me Tells team to stand down; it's over Killing Chase should be on my soul, not on anyone else Brings in Bratva The foundation of my crusade is based on a lie After he listens to Diggle, gets the team back together to stop Bratva Uses guns, not arrows Feels he has to earn the Green Arrow mantle back Gives team spots in the Arrowcave for their suits Diggle The true hero of the episode Won't give up on Oliver Leads team to stop Bratva and to stop Chase Works to stop Ollie from making a mistake he cannot come back from Dedicated five years to crusade; “I'm your brother” Knows who Ollie really is Not about saving Chase, about saving Ollie's soul Told by Oliver can get redemption by being Spartan; tells Oliver he can get redemption by being Green Arrow Ask for help; don't have to be alone Thea Call me if things get too bad Felicity Brushes off Diggle - hey, let Ollie use Bratva, whatever Runs to Helix; Helix knows she is Overwatch and Curtis is Mr. Terrific Learns Chase uses tech to masks face on camera Helix has her and Curtis break into Kord Uses sedative to put down security guard; also, no mask, no gloves, but great hair Gets footage of Chase being Prometheus Quentin Lance Provided excuse for Ollie's absence - meditative retreat Hates Chase Support Curtis / Mr. Terrific Uses T-spheres to hack Chase Breaks into Helix by putting tracking nanites in Felicity's pancakes Breaks into Kord with Felicity (no mask, no gloves) Rene / Wild Dog Banned from Mayor's office because he threatened to pop Chase Dinah Drake / Black Canary Canary cry The new Diggle Gets to take evidence that Chase is Prometheus to SCPD Artemis Traitor Rory / Ragman Walkabout D.A. Adrian Chase / Prometheus Goes to Mayor's office, gives Ollie knife, tells Ollie to kill him now because Ollie can't do anything as Green Arrow, so have to kill him in public Almost impressed Ollie tried something Smug when has to be in protective custody Knows when something is up when with marshalls Throws pen into marshall's eye; strangles other marshall; goes back to first marshall and stabs him repeatedly with pen Drives away covered in blood to “It's a Beautiful Morning” by The Rascals What we know: Real name - Simon Morrison; did his homework before finding Talia 2 years ago; working with Talia (Ollie killed her dad too) Susan Williams Ollie tells her, “I can't be with you. My apologies.” Bratva Ollie calls Anatoly to Star City to kill Chase Need payment - need certain medications; when mixed, makes powerful drug Anatoly told Oliver before Ollie left that he was afraid of who he would turn into without Ollie there Has to sell drugs for revenue In past, wanted to restore Bratva to glory, to original purpose of helping people Now, Anatoly needs to do what he has to in order to survive and keep position Oliver is no longer Bratva; is considered to be enemy of all Bratva Who is Vigilante? Not in episode Lingering Questions / Issues Where does Ollie live? Bertinelli mention - 4 times Kord mentioned a lot lately ARROW NEWS: Spoiler Room: Scoop on Supergirl, Grey's Anatomy, Blindspot, and more (Date: 24 March 2017) Arrow finale scoop! — As the season heads toward the ultimate showdown between Oliver and Chase, we're going to be seeing a very different season finale this year. “We're not going to destroy the city,” EP Marc Guggenheim teases. “We're not even going to threaten the city. In fact, I can also tell you the finale doesn't even take place in the city. Finally, the citizens of Star City can breathe easily in May.” Wherever the finale takes place, Guggenheim adds, “You can expect a good number of returning characters, characters you haven't seen in a while, back in the episode.” Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/24/spoiler-room-supergirl-greys-anatomy-blindspot/   ARROW: CAPTAIN BOOMERANG ACTOR TEASES RETURN (Date: 25 March 2017) The classic DC Comics rogue, better known as Captain Boomerang, was introduced on the third season of “Arrow,” in the two-part crossover with “The Flash,” but hasn't been shown since. However, actor Nick Tarabay suggests that could change soon. “Who really misses this guy?” the actor wrote in a tweet containing a photo of Boomerang. “Cause as you know….What goes around ALWAYS comes back around.” When Boomerang was last seen, he was incarcerated in the secret A.R.G.U.S. supermax prison on Lian Yu. How or when Boomerang might escape will have to remain mystery as of now. Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-captain-boomerang-return/   Marc Guggenheim says ‘Arrow's' Vigilante is someone we already know (Date: 26 March 2017) Vigilante has made a bad habit of getting in Oliver's (Stephen Amell) way — and the Green Arrow's way for that matter — all year, but no matter how often he shows up, we're no closer to unmasking him. According to executive producer Marc Guggenheim, that's a mystery for Season 6. We know who it is, but we were kind of intrigued by the idea of having a mystery that led into the next season,” Guggenheim told us at Paleyfest 2017. “We were excited at the prospect of just letting this play out for a little while longer, and it gives us something cool to do in Season 6. “As a general rule, I'm not a fan of mystery characters who when you take off the mask the audience goes, ‘What a minute, I've never seen that person before in my life,'” Guggenheim jokes. “I'm probably not spoiling anything by saying whoever's underneath the Vigilante mask, you've seen that person before.” Link:http://screenertv.com/television/arrow-marc-guggenheim-vigilantes-identity-someone-we-know/   ARROW: KATIE CASSIDY WILL RETURN AS SERIES REGULAR FOR SEASON 6 (Date: 27 March 2017) Laurel Lance is back! Sort of. Though her character died in Season 4, longtime “Arrow” star Katie Cassidy will return, but with a twist: she will play Black Siren, Earth-2's evil version of Laurel, as a series regular in Season 6. Additionally, Black Siren will feature in the last two episodes of Season 5. “One of the things that most excites us about ‘Arrow' is that we go where the story takes us. Last year, the story took us to the tragic death of Laurel Lance. This year, our midseason finale reintroduced us to Laurel's doppelgänger, Black Siren,” explained executive producer Marc Guggenheim in a statement. “We were so taken by Katie's fearless interpretation of this character that we knew her story was not yet finished. We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Katie back to ‘Arrow' as Black Siren, though as her appearances on ‘Arrow' and ‘DC's Legends of Tomorrow' this season show, she never really left the family.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-katie-cassidy-series-regular-season-6-black-siren/   Arrow: What's really going on with Helix? (Date: 28 March 2017) “We are going to see somebody [else],” Mericle teases. “What's interesting about it is he's not actually at Helix right now, so there's going to be a big episode where we find out who this person is, and Felicity is involved in helping him. It's really messed up.” But Felicity's dealings with Helix will also help her to better understand what Team Arrow — Oliver (Stephen Amell) in particular — have been facing over the last five seasons. “Felicity's use of Pandora is very similar to Oliver and Diggle's [David Ramsey] use of violence,” EP Marc Guggenheim says. “It's the hacker equivalent. You're using violence for a good means, but violence is not necessarily a good thing. So what's the cost to Felicity in doing that? We don't want to turn Felicity into a killer, but we wanted to explore how Felicity has been spending basically five years with Team Arrow now, and she's been spending five years with people who solve problems by not just resorting to violence, but by resorting to means that are morally questionable. Felicity is going to start discovering what happens when you fight fire with fire — do you get burned?” Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/28/arrow-felicity-helix-spoilers/   Legends of Tomorrow boss, cast on that shocking Felicity twist (Date: 28 March 2017) Marc Guggenheim told EW, “It's always nice when you can pull in a character from one of the other shows. We talked about a lot of different ideas, and I said, ‘Since this is an alternate reality and we'll probably never have the opportunity to do so again, I think it would be fun if we did Felicity as a superhero,' because I've said it before, I'll say it again: I have zero intention of ever putting Felicity in a mask and costume on Arrow. There's two lines in the sand that I've drawn for Arrow for myself,” Guggenheim says. “I can't speak for Greg [Berlanti] or for Wendy [Mericle], but for as long as I'm involved with the show, the two things I never want to do is kill off Thea [Willa Holland] and put Felicity in a mask and a costume. Those, to me, are two lines that I just think are a bridge too far. Thea, because we've taken so many family members away from Oliver, and Felicity because when you put a character like that in a costume, I think it diminishes who that character is and it makes the idea of superheroics seem silly.” Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/28/legends-tomorrow-felicity-superhero-death/   Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Once, Lucifer, Scorpion, Arrow, Grimm, Suits, Mr. Robot, Chicago Med and More (Date: 30 March 2017) Any hint as to when Arrow's Thea will return? — Willa Holland will be on hand for the final three of this season's five remaining episodes. “Thea is the daughter of sociopaths, which is one of the biggest challenges any human being can really face,” notes co-showrunner Wendy Mericle, “so she's going to grappling with that and trying to understand: What is this in her that makes her so kind of Moira-esque, and how is she going to manage it? Ultimately, she and Oliver are going to come to the same conclusion about how to do that, by the finale.” Link:http://tvline.com/2017/03/30/once-upon-a-time-season-6-spoilers-snow-charming-sleeping-curse/   GENERAL DC TV NEWS Lynda Carter Confirms That She Is Playing A Durlan on Supergirl (Date: 28 March 2017) The episode of Supergirl, titled "Distant Sun," provided the audience with a much clearer look at the "true form" of President Olivia Marsdin, who had been revealed early this season as a shape-shifting alien. In the privacy of her own office Marsdin was able to transform completely into a quasi-reptilian alien form. Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/03/28/lynda-carter-confirms-that-she-is-playing-a-durlan-on-supergirl/   Will The Thinker Be The Flash's Season 4 Big Bad? (Date: 28 March 2017) When Abra Kadabra was talking to The Flash about his most dangerous foes, he rattled off a number of familiar names, including Zoom and Eobard Thawne...and one less-familiar one (at least to the TV audience): "DeVoe." Longtime comic book readers would recognize that name: Clifford DeVoe is a longtime Flash and Titans villain better known as The Thinker. Created in 1943, The Thinker is one of The Flash's earliest villains. Originally a foe to Jay Garrick, DeVoe battled three generations of Flashes before his death in The Flash #134 in 1998. After his death, though, his brain patterns were used to create an AI that went on to become an antihero. Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/03/29/will-the-thinker-be-the-flashs-season-4-big-bad-/    LEGENDS OF TOMORROW: EXPECT NEW CHARACTERS IN SEASON 3 (Date: 28 March 2017) According to “Legends of Tomorrow” executive producer and showrunner Phil Klemmer, adding new characters is “for sure” again the plan for season three of the DC Comics-based series, which has already been ordered by The CW — although exactly which new faces will join the show may not yet be totally cemented. “We haven't fully pitched it, but we've got great ideas, and hopefully the studio and network agree,” Klemmer told CBR. “But so much of the show is working well this year. You just want to play to your strengths, and keep having fun.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/legends-of-tomorrow-expect-new-characters-in-season-3/   LEGENDS OF TOMORROW PLAN TO RESTORE REALITY IN SEASON FINALE PROMO (Date: 29 March 2017) The finale, “Aruba,”  will not air at its regular time, but will debut Tuesday, April 4th at 8:00 EST. Link:http://www.cbr.com/legends-of-tomorrow-season-finale-promo/   FEEDBACK   Replies to post about Black Siren Chris Campbell I like her as black siren a lot more than I ever did as laurel or canary lol Adam Nelson Chris is going to love it. :p Haley Malle #NoLaurelNoArrow   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week's: Episode - “Compromised” (Date: 4 Nov 2016) Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/legends_of_tomorrow/new-extended-promo-for-legends-of-tomorrow-season-2-episode-5-compromised-a146519   Episode:   “Compromised” [Season 2 Episode 5] Air Date:        Thursday, November 10, 2016 Summary:      The Legends trace a time quake to the White House during Ronald Reagan's presidency and discover that Damien Darhk is a Senior Adviser. Director:         David Geddes Writers:          Keto Shimizu and Grainne Godfree IMDB:            http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584104/?ref_=ttep_ep5   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Starling Tribune – Season 5.5 Edition – Legends Of Tomorrow Out Of Time (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   “Out of Time” [Season 2  Episode 1] Air Date:           Thursday, October 13, 2016 Director:      Dermott Downs http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236173/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                    5x Legends | 3x Arrow | 6x The Flash | 3x Supergirl | 1x iZombie | 2x The Originals | 1x Gotham                    Writers:       Marc Guggenheim (teleplay) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973233/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 Executive Producer of Arrow and Legends | 12x Arrow | 7x Legends   Phil Klemmer (teleplay) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0459237/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr6 7x Legends | 3x Forever | 3x The Tomorrow People | 12x Chuck | 11x Veronica Mars   Greg Berlanti (story) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0075528/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr7 Mega Producer: Arrow, Flash, Legends, Supergirl, Riverdale   Chris Fedak (story) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1776338/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr8 5x Legends | 3x Forever | 17x Chuck Weekly Ratings   Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Out Of Time 13-Oct-2016 3.01   Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 The Adventures of Supergirl 10-Oct-16 3.06 02 The Last Children of Krypton 17-Oct-16 2.66 03 Welcome to Earth 24-Oct-16 2.65 04 Survivors 31-Oct-16 2.22 05 Crossfire 7-Nov-16 2.47 06 Changing 14-Nov-16 2.35 07 The Darkest Place 21-Nov-16 2.61 08 Medusa 28-Nov-16 3.53 09 Supergirl Lives 23-Jan-17   THE FLASH Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Flashpoint 4-Oct-16 3.17 02 Paradox 11-Oct-16 2.80 03 Magenta 18-Oct-16 2.67 04 The New Rogues 25-Oct-16 2.80 05 Monster 1-Nov-16 2.77 06 Shade 15-Nov-16 3.01 07 Killer Frost 22-Nov-16 2.95 08 Invasion! 29-Nov-16 4.15 09 The Present 6-Dec-16 3.14 10 Borrowing Problems From The Future 24-Jan-17   ARROW Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion! 30-Nov-16 3.55 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 1.94 10 Who Are You 25-Jan-17 11 Second Chances TBD 12 Bratva TBD 13 Spectre Of The Gun TBD 14 The Sin-Easter TBD   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name They are outside of time - being in the time stream They have only so much time to save New York city before changes to history are set Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts French chateau fight. Ninjas plus musketeers plus Legends Fight on the Dock Sarah v. Damien Darhk Team was totally not coordinated Time Travel: Share your thoughts 1637 - Have to save the future of France by making sure King and Queen conceive Sara seduced by Queen Mick, Stein, and Rip - Three Musketeers End up using powers because others had laser guns 1942 - New York - source of the Time Quake Told by Rex not to go there Go there to save NYC Einstein, Nazis, great costumes, U-boat, Atomic bomb Even the Legends are guilty of assuming only a man could have the knowledge to make the bomb Time Scatter - 70 mya - Ray in South Dakota w/Dino 821 Tintangel, England - Stein and Jax wizards of a court 1693 Salem - Sara accused of being a witch, happily corrupting women Sara Lance / White Canary They don't pull any punches right off the bat with Sarah's sexuality, or with her physicality “Shut your mouth, Jax, or I'll cut your eyes out and feed 'em to you.” They make her desire for revenge on Damien Darhk a big part of the character right out of the gate as well.  Leads to the confrontation on the Waverider when Ray calls her out for trailing the Nazis. Ray Palmer / The Atom Still the boy scout Follows Sara when she says she's going to see Grandpa in FBI Is he just a guy in a suit? Mick Rory / Heat Wave Found by Ollie and Heywood in statis Injured during fight, why Rip put him in stasis; gets to pilot the Waverider to find team Follows orders in France by not bringing gun, but breaks them by stealing Einstein thinks he is the brains of the operation Martin Stein / Firestorm Giddy to meet Einstein, but disappointed (Never meet your heroes) Jefferson Jackson / Firestorm I really dig his knowledge of the ship Foreshadows finding the hidden section of the ship later on. Nate Heywood / Steel Goes to Ollie because he realizes Legends are in trouble Time detective Amaya Jiwe / Vixen Rip Hunter Seems like he spends a lot of the episode frustrated I get what he was doing with Jax (reminded me of the Karate Kid a bit with wax on wax off), but was it necessary Couldn't he have told the crew about the time scatter earlier? Rehearsed an emergency drill or something? Gideon Without saying much except for “I'm here Captain” before the time scatter, Gideon seems really human.  Damn Justice Society of America (JSA) Obsedian Commander Steel Dr. Mid-Nite Stargirl Legion of Doom Damien Darhk Is the one who supplied the Nazis with uranium Recognizes Sara's fighting style Germans want him to get another bomb, reveals his partner wants to move on Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash Revealed at end to be Darhk's partner Malcolm Merlyn   CURRENT EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS & POP CULTURE REFERENCES   Season 02 Episode 01  “Out of Time” (Date: 13 Oct 2016) Article:http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/10/13/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-things-you-might-have-missed-in-out-of-t/    Out of Time - As has been the case a lot in the first couple of weeks of The CW's TV season, the episode's title -- "Out of Time" -- is a bit of a reference in and of itself. It's likely been the name of a number of time travel-related stories -- but most recently, it was the name of a story that ran through The Flash #30-35 (from the 2011 series) and featured, among other villains, The Reverse-Flash. The fact that the final moments of the episode incorporate the "surprise" appearance of Eobard Thawne, then, suggests this could have been a more-than-incidental use of the name. OLIVER QUEEN - Oliver Queen, seen wearing a suit and not in his Green Arrow costume for the purposes of this season finale, is played by Stephen Amell. The star of Arrow, Oliver is generally considered the genesis point for The CW's DC Universe (even though they obviously had Smallville and Birds of Prey long before Arrow came along). Amell's Green Arrow appeared in the series premieres of both The Flash and DC's Legends of Tomorrow, so this episode more or less continues a tradition. NATE HEYWOOD - Nick Zano joins the cast as Nate Heywood -- "Citizen Steel" -- who in the comics inherits the powers and costume of his grandfather. He's a troubled individual, suffering from both physical and emotional damage, in the comics -- but as Zano told ComicBook.com at Comic Con International: San Diego, that's not the direction they're going with Heywood on TV. THE THREE MUSKETEERS - Cardinal Richelieu, depicted as one of the villains of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers, being included in this episode more or less cements the idea that they look like that on purpose -- and explains why certain characters who were strategically important in the fight -- like Jax, for instance -- had to stay out of sight. REX TYLER - Rex Tyler, the Golden Age Hourman and a veteran member of the Justice Society of America, is one of a number of DC heroes who would pass on his name and legacy numerous times over the decades to come in the comics. On TV, he made a single, brief appearance at the end of the season 1 finale of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and will show up again -- with the rest of the Justice Society this time -- in next week's episode as well. DAMIEN DARHK - Damien Darhk was the season four big bad on Arrow. Like Ra's al Ghul, he's a very old man who has been kept relatively young by the Lazarus Pit because of his position of power and authority first within the League of Assassins and later in H.I.V.E. Originally created as a villain in The Titans, Darhk's control of H.I.V.E. made him an ideal choice when The CW decided to introduce a magical villain last year. He was nearly unbeatable until Oliver figured out how to manipulate Darhk's energy to his own ends, and now he's dead -- except that as somebody who's been not only alive, but rich and powerful for decades, he's surprisingly easy for a time-traveling troublemaker to find and recruit. ALBERT EINSTEIN - First of all, he's appeared in DC Comics before. In an oversized issue Superman vs. Wonder Woman, Nazis went after Einstein in 1942. Ultimately, Wonder Woman rescues him but ends up finding out about the Manhattan Project. After becoming a person of interest for a while and throwing down with Superman a bit, she ends up teaming up with the Last Son of Krypton to track down and defeat Baron Blitzkrieg. Secondly, the thing with his wife is actually based in historical controversy.  Mileva Marić was a Serbian physicist and has long been rumored to have coauthored Einstein's 1905 paper on relativity. INSULTING RAY - Calling him a "boy scout" feels like a nod to Brandon Routh's time as Superman, but the whole "what are you without that suit?" reeks of Marvel's The Avengers. That's a comic book movie reference twofer! REVERSE-FLASH - Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash, may have something up his sleeve. At the end of The Flash's Season 3 premiere earlier this month, he said that while his future was as it should be, Barry's might not be. Barry then went home to discover a number of small anomalies that made his life and those of his friends worse. Now, we learn that "somebody" is outfitting the villains of history with future tech in order to push the world to a slightly worse place. Could Eobard Thawne have stepped right out of "Flashpoint" and into "Out of Time?" Either way, seeing him and Darhk together is enough to make seasoned Arrowverse fans quake in their boots even before they know the other members of Thawne's little Legion of Doom. ARROW NEWS New Arrow trailer reveals Laurel Lance twist (Date: 03 Jan 2017) Laurel is the Black Siren. Promo is from EW.com. Arrow returns Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW. Link:http://ew.com/tv/2017/01/03/arrow-laurel-lance-black-siren-video/   Diggle is Making a new friend!  (Date: 04 Jan 2017) Wendy Mericle told TVLine: “Diggle emerges from jail with a much bigger drive, and not the same fatalism that he had earlier in the season. He's going to come up against Colonel Walker and grow closer to Adrian Chase.” Guess having a good lawyer on his side in the form of the DA, as well as Vigilante, will help! Link:https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/01/04/john-diggle-makes-new-friend-arrow-returns/ Talia to play a crucial role in the Prometheus arc!  (Date: 04 Jan 2017) * Speaking with TV Line, Mericle called the Prometheus mystery "a gift that keeps on giving for the rest of the season," adding that it will be Ra's al Ghul's daughter, Talia al Ghul, who plays a "crucial part" in helping Oliver solve the Prometheus mystery. * Stargate SG-1 actress Lexa Doig was recently cast to play the DC TV version of Talia on Arrow Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/01/04/arrow-talia-al-ghul-prometheus-connection/   com's Five predictions for the second half of S.05  (Date: 05 Jan 2017) Guys, do we agree or disagree: 1. Laurel will drive a lot of the story in the second half of the season 2. The Prometheus story will heat up 3. Talia will appear in the present (she's only been in flashbacks so far) 4. The Arrow v. Vigilante fight will boil over into city hall (in politics) 5. Reforming and coming back to the Original Team Arrow is the endgame (Oliver, Felicity, Diggle) Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/01/05/arrow-five-predictions-for-remainder-of-season-5/     GENERAL DC TV NEWS FIRST CLIP FROM KEVIN SMITH'S SUPERGIRL EP SHOWS CASUAL, QUIPPY TONE (Date: 27 Dec 2016) After directing an episode of season two of “The Flash,” Kevin Smith is returning to the CW to direct an episode of “Supergirl”. There's one big development that's revealed in the clip: Mon-El finally got a job! He's working as a bartender, which makes a lot of sense given his party-boy Daxamite background. True to form though, he's not great at fetching club soda for Kara, preferring to serve her something brown and boozy. Link:http://www.cbr.com/first-clip-from-kevin-smiths-supergirl-ep-shows-casual-quippy-tone/   Tense Flash clip finds Barry and Wally at odds (Date: 27 Dec 2016) Wally, reveling in his newly rediscovered Kid Flash powers, appears to have gotten a little over eager during what was supposed to be a training session with Barry. Despite the fact that he saves the Flash's life, Barry is none too happy with his protégé, and brings him to task for doing instead of observing and learning like he was supposed to.The clip also teases the introduction of another villain from the comics, with Wally bragging about how he put Plunder into Iron Heights. Plunder was previously shown in a season three episode in a news report, wearing an eye patch.    Link:http://www.cbr.com/tense-flash-clip-finds-barry-and-wally-at-odds/   New Legends Of Tomorrow trailer Features Legion Of Doom (Date: xx month year) * The CW Television Network has just dropped a brand new trailer for the second-half of the second season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow. * It begins with Nate and Ray mentioning for the first time that Eobard Thawne (Matt Letscher), Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough) and Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman) are member of the Legion of Doom — though White Canary doesn't want to call them that. * We also learn, from a Sara-Jax exchange, that the Legion have Rip Hunter. * Lots of great action! Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/12/24/new-legends-of-tomorrow-trailer-features-legion-of-doom/   Jeremy Jordan Talks Winn's Evolution on Supergirl (Date: 02 Jan 2017) Jeremy Jordan discusses with Comicbook.com how Winn is developing from last season now that he is with the DEO instead of CatCo. "I think that Winn has become a foil for the audience in terms of how he's giving us the fanboy reaction play by play, and that's a really fun, exciting aspect of Winn to play," Jordan said. "That's 'old Winn.' That who Winn has always been at his core. At the same time, Winn is growing up and learning to guard himself and learning to protect his friends and he kind of becomes a little bit of the sage advice-giver this season, whether he's giving advice to Alex or cautioning James to take it easy. I think he's learned a lot from Cat and he's learned a lot from his experience in the past year or so and it's forced him to grow up a lot." Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/01/02/jeremy-jordan-on-supergirl/   Geoff Johns Will Return To Writing Comics In 2017, Teases Another New DCTV Show (Date: 01 Jan 2017) Geoff Johns' top 5 DC events that he's looking forward to in 2017 has revealed that DC's Chief Creative Officer will be returning to comics and also that there's a new DCTV show on the horizon. It seems pretty clear that Johns' return to writing a DC comic will involve the Watchmen characters that were behind the Rebirth event. But will that be a new series exclusively focusing on those characters or are we looking at another crossover event? There's still a lot of mystery surrounding Ozymandias and Doctor Manhattan's role in Rebirth so the safe bet would be another event series continuing on from where Rebirth left off. As far as a new DCTV series is concerned, will it be airing on The CW, Fox, Syfy or some other network?  And with the large number of DC characters already appearing on the various shows, will it be another spinoff series? Link:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/comics/dc_comics/geoff-johns-will-return-to-writing-comics-in-2017-teases-another-a147819   Cisco Ramon may be getting a love interest  (Date: 05 Jan 2017) * Gypsy is a character who teamed with Vibe, Vixen, and a handful of other heroes on the '80s' notorious "Justice League Detroit," and she is expected to make her way to Central City soon… * Gypsy may be the one to help him really power through the challenges ahead while shedding some of the baggage of the last few months. * From a TVLine interview: “Cisco will find in the 'badass' Gypsy 'a very strong adversary' as well as 'someone he can't stop thinking about.'” Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/01/05/the-flash-will-gypsy-be-a-love-interest-for-cisco-/ The back half of Supergirl S.02 will explore the Kara/Mon-El relationship  (Date: 05 Jan 2017) * A recent clip from Kevin Smith's latest Supergirl episode showed another 'meet-cute' moment between the two model-faced aliens, * According to executive producer Ali Adler, we'll see that romantic sub-plot continue over the latter half of season 2. * As Adler told TV Line when laying out the mid-season 2 arcs, "We'll explore more of that relationship... Kara still has to figure out how she feels about him." * The fact that we now know Mon-El is hiding a possibly nefarious secret will also have to be addressed, with Adler acknowledging, "A lot of secrets have been brewing this season," and that as season 2 gets into its latter half, "We'll get definitive answers." Link:http://comicbook.com/2017/01/05/supergirl-midseason-2-mon-el-romance-spoilers/     GREEN ARROW COMICS & TOY NEWS Green Arrow Issue #14 Dropped Today  (Date: 04 Jan 2017) * “EMERALD OUTLAW” part three! * Tension in Seattle reaches fever pitch when the media begins to question Green Arrow's involvement in a series of murders committed by an archer with unmatched skills. If the police can't catch this mysterious archer, can Green Arrow and Black Canary? Plus, the rogue police officer Ollie humiliated in a viral video returns to take the law into his own hands. * Writer Benjamin Percy | Art: Eleonora Carlini, Carlos Rodriguez, Gus Vasquez | Color: Hi-fi Letterer: Nate Piekos of Blambot(R) Link:https://www.comixology.com/Green-Arrow-2016-14/digital-comic/441641?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC9jb20uY29taXhvbG9neS5kY2NvbWljczMvZGVza3RvcC9zbGlkZXJMaXN0LzE0ODEx Green Arrow Trade Paperback #1  (Date: 05 Jan 2017) * Vol. 1: The Death and Life of Oliver Queen - BROKEN ARROW * writer BENJAMIN PERCY, illustrated by OTTO SCHMIDT and JUAN FERREYRA! * Collects GREEN ARROW: REBIRTH #1 and GREEN ARROW #1-5 Link:https://www.comixology.com/Green-Arrow-2016-Vol-1-The-Death-and-Life-of-Oliver-Queen/digital-comic/439388?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz NEXT EPISODE   Episode:   “The Justice Society of America” [Season 1 Episode 2] Air Date:        Thursday, October 20, 2016 Summary:      The Legends discover a time aberration that threatens the Justice Society of America, who are on a mission to intercept and seize a mysterious package in Nazi-occupied Paris. Director:         Michael Grossman Writers:          Chris Fedak and Sarah Nicole Jones IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584096/?ref_=ttep_ep2   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Human Target (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            “Human Target” [Season 5  Episode 5] Air Date:           Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Director:      Laura Belsey                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0069513/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                    2x Arrow | 1x Stitchers | 1x Unforgettable                    Writers:       Oscar Balderrama                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2421455/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 8x Arrow | 1x Drop Dead Diva | 2x Eli Stone   Sarah Tarkoff                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3582666/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 6x Vixen | 2x Arrow   Promo: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/new-extended-promo-for-arrow-season-5-episode-5-human-target-a146323     Weekly Ratings   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 10 Who Are You TBD 11 Second Chances TBD   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name People as targets Oliver as mayor by Church Arrow by Prometheus Rene target for rescue and of Diggle's Jedi efforts Chance is called the Human Target Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts Arrow, Spartan, and “the JV squad” at the airport Ollie shoots Church in the shoulder, but doesn't kill him Wild Dog gets to fight Church again   Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Ollie accepted into Bratva Viktor is not a fan of this “outsider” Only Bratva; no name, no other family   Ollie:   Does work as mayor Chance is a better a mayor than Ollie (gets rezoning thing passed) Tells Felicity he wants her to be happy Admits to Chance that he feels Oliver Queen is not his better half; Chance tells him “Nobody moves forward in life when they're hiding behind a mask” - this echoes Diggle in episode telling Rene they need to move forward and previous episodes - moving forward seems to be a theme this season Diggle Diggle-wan Kenobi Helps Wild Dog Strong as Spartan Sees being Spartan as a path of redemption On entering the Arrowcave - “Wow, this place just got really crowded” Not too impressed with the recruits Thea Felicity Didn't tell Oliver about Billy Is annoyed people still ask her if she can track someone/something Quippy lines still great; but not as impactful Quentin Lance Gets to be mayor for 5 minutes Curtis Not doing too well after being stabbed How does he get his hair like that so quick? Wild Dog Gets stabbed and beaten and goes out to fight a few hours later His intel leads to bringing down Church .Artemis Crushing on Spartan Gets to shoot an arrow Ragman Likes to comment on liar entrances (“Do people just just walk into your secret base of operations”) Takes bullets Tobias Church Has a good plan to kill the Mayor Tells Prometheus intel before getting freed - dumb move Killed by Prometheus - gone too soon Who was his “freak”? - He's dead now, so do we care? Prometheus Gave Church 2 warnings (who does that?) Killed a bunch of cops to get to Church Michelle's List O'Suspects: Tommy Merlyn Robert Queen Adrian Chase (but more likely to become Vigilante) Billy Malone (he “heard on the street” that Prometheus was a threat to the Arrow) Helena Bertinelli (but I would rather see her as either Huntress or head of the Bertinelli family) Isabel Rochev Mckenna Hall Shado Slade Wilson (being Deathstroke right away could give his plan away) Talia al Ghul (see this week's news) Bratva Anatoly needed Chance to protect Ollie Needs to deal with Viktor D.A. Adrian Chase   CURRENT EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS & POP CULTURE REFERENCES   Hub City and Bludhaven referenced again   ARROW NEWS:   Get your first look at Dolph Lundgren as the villainous Konstantin Kovar in these new Arrow promo stills (Date: 03 Nov 2016) Next week on The CW's Arrow, Oliver Queen finally comes face-to-face with Russian baddie Konstantin Kovar, who will be played by guest-star Dolph Lundgren. Here we have some new promo pics from the episode, and from the looks of things Ollie is going to find himself at Kovar's mercy. Link:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/get-your-first-look-at-dolph-lundgren-as-the-villainous-konstantin-a146514    Arrow: Diggle will confront Flash about the consequences of Flashpoint (Date: 28 Oct 2016) As to whether or not Digg will confront Barry over the fact, Ramsey added, “Yes. The eighth episode [of ‘Arrow'] is going to have a lot of big things coming out of it, and that's going to be one of them. Yes.” Ramsey also weighed in how Digg will react to the idea of an alien invasion, which will take place over the course of The CW's four-show crossover this fall. “How is he going to react to seeing a woman fly across the horizon in a skirt? That's an even better question!” he shared. “All of this flips Digg out, but I think he's slowly getting a grip that this is the world that he now lives in and that's part of his journey as well this season.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-diggle-will-confront-flash-about-the-consequences-of-flashpoint/   Arrow: Amell calls Oliver's vigilantism ‘A last resort' (Date: 28 Oct 2016) Asked what he thought of Oliver's enduring legacy as Green Arrow, Amell told CBR, “He's very tough on [the new recruits], but then — in private moments, speaking with people he holds in close confidence — he sort of extols their virtues. So I think that he's proud, but again, being a vigilante (and I think that he would agree with this) is the last resort, not the first resort. In a perfect world, Star City wouldn't need a Green Arrow. So I think that the proliferation of them, while heartening in some sense and encouraging, is also a reminder that he hasn't gotten the job done.” As to whether or not this job could ever truly be done, he added, “Of course! When the show is done, he'll have gotten the job done.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-amell-calls-olivers-vigilantism-a-last-resort/   Mericle calls Arrow's 100th episode a ‘Love letter to the show' (Date: 28 Oct 2016) Wendy Mericle spoke to CBR about finding a balance between “Arrow's” legacy and the crossover event, the future of the show, Green Lantern Easter eggs, female super-villains and more. About the 100th episode, she said, “It's the 100th and we wanted it to be very nostalgic and very much about the DNA of “Arrow,” of the show when it started. We feel really lucky. We found a way to balance the fact that we do now live in a world where there are metas and there are aliens. Greg Berlanti came up with this brilliant way of accomplishing that and making it very much a love letter to the fans and to the show.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/mericle-calls-arrows-100th-episode-a-love-letter-to-the-show/   Arrow: Lance & Thea will develop a father/daughter dynamic  (Date: 29 Oct 2016) At the celebration of “Arrow's” 100th episode, Paul Blackthorne — who plays Quentin — told CBR that Thea's offer of help will lead the two to develop a father/daughter relationship as the season moves forward. He said, "We both felt the characters wouldn't realize that was happening for quite a long time. It's not like, ‘Oh, she feels like my daughter!' It's quite unspoken, but of course it does certainly feel like that. It's like, ‘I recognize this feeling, but it's with somebody else.' It's been interesting playing on that dynamic with her.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-lance-thea-will-develop-a-fatherdaughter-dynamic/   Is Arrow EP Marc Guggenheim teasing The Question appearance? (Date: 01 Nov 2016) Instead of Question coming to Star City, it looks like Team Arrow might be heading to Hub City instead.“Headed out of town…” he wrote. The caption was attached to an image advertising Hub City's premium development potential. At the bottom right-hand corner of the advert, fans can see that the advert is associated with Arrow's eleventh episode this season. Currently, fans have not been told what title the episode will carry, but fans are now wondering if it will have anything to do with the Question.    Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/11/01/is-arrow-ep-marc-guggenheim-teasing-the-question-appearance-/   ‘The Walking Dead' actress Juliana Harkavy joining ‘Arrow' (Date: 01 Nov 2016) Juliana Harkavy (“The Walking Dead,” “Constantine”) is joining CW's “Arrow.” Harkavy will have a recurring role as Tina Boland, a detective formerly of Central City. Boland is brash yet tactful, tough, speaks her mind, and is not the easiest person to impress. She also has a problem with vigilantes.Harkavy's character will join in the back half of the season. Link:http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/juliana-harkavy-arrow-cast-walking-dead-1201906144/   ‘Arrow' casts Lexa Doig as Talia al Ghul (Date: 02 Nov 2016) Lexa Doig (“V,” “Stargate SG-1,” “Continuum”) has been cast in a recurring role as Talia al Ghul, Variety has learned. Talia is the daughter of Ra's — who was the main villain in “Arrow's” third season, played by Matt Nable — and the half-sister of Nyssa al Ghul, who's played by Katrina Law. Talia, like Nyssa, is an elite warrior, excelling in multiple different forms of combat. Unlike her sister though, she refuses to pick sides and instead creates her own. Doig's first appearance as Talia will be in the tenth episode of Season 5. Link:http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/arrow-talia-al-ghul-ras-al-ghul-batman-1201907147/   Superhero TV maven Greg Berlanti says Arrow has as much hope and optimism as other DC shows  (Date: 02 Nov 2016) Arrow has never shied away from gritty violence, consequences, and other storytelling tools that often feel out of place in the technicolor world of many superhero adaptations. "In some ways, there can be some episodes of Arrow that can be just as optimistic in their own way, especially given the perils that they're up against," Berlanti told ComicBook.com during a recent event celebrating the hundredth episode of Arrow. "It's definitely a darker-toned show in a lot of regards, but it's always the relationships and those are just as emotional and deep and fun." Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/11/02/superhero-tv-maven-greg-berlanti-says-arrow-has-as-much-hope-and/ DC TV NEWS Arrow, Flash, and OUAT actors star in new Jeff Cassidy short film Sidekick (Date: 28 Oct 2016) Arrow star Emily Bett Rickards, Flash star Tom Cavanagh, Once Upon A Time star Josh Dallas and Wayward Pine's Christian Michael Cooper star in this new short film Sidekick by Jeff Cassidy. Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/10/28/arrow-flash-ouat-actors-star-new-jeff-cassidy-short-film-sidekick/   Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Legends stars tease epic crossover (Date: 29 Oct 2016) EW's Natalie Abrams moderated a superpowered panel featuring Supergirl's Melissa Benoist, Arrow's Stephen Amell, The Flash's Grant Gustin, Legends of Tomorrow's Caity Lotz, and the mastermind behind them all, superproducer Greg Berlanti. The fivesome talked about their own respective shows as well as the Berlanti-verse's upcoming four-way crossover, titled Invasion, which will see the heroes work together to take on the Dominators. Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/29/popfest-arrow-flash-supergirl-legends-tomorrow    DC comics TV series generate $1 billion a year in revenue (Date: 03 Nov 2016) In an earnings conference call on Wednesday, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes revealed the DC TV series generate a combined $1 billion in revenue annually for the media giant. Link:http://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-tv-series-generate-1-billion-a-year-in-revenue/   Tuesday night ratings war: Flash hits new low, still beats Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Date: 02 Nov 2016) The early ratings for Tuesday are out, and if the numbers hold steady, CW's The Flash will have hit an all-time low with 2.71 million viewers and a .9 rating in the 18-49 demographic, coveted by advertisers for its purchasing power. That's still better than the once mighty Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., however, which seems to have settled into a .8 rating with 2.52 million viewers, even despite the recent addition of Ghost Rider. Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/11/02/tuesday-night-ratings-war-flash-hits-new-low-still-beats-agents-s-h-e-l-d/   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week's: Episode - “So It Begins ” (Date: 02 Nov 2016) Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-season-5-episode-6-promo-so-it-begins-prometheus-is-finally-a146489 ) Episode:   “So It Begins” [Season 5  Episode 6] Air Date:        Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Summary:      When Prometheus ups his killing spree, Oliver (Stephen Amell) searches for connections between the victims. Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Curtis (Echo Kellum) discover the victims have a mysterious link to Oliver's past and this new secret could upend his new team. Meanwhile, Thea (Willa Holland) has a heart-to-heart with Lance (Paul Blackthorne), and Felicity considers telling Malone (guest star Tyler Ritter) the truth about her work. Director:         John Behring Writers:          Wendy Mericle and Brian Ford Sullivan IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584150/?ref_=ttep_ep6   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Legacy (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            “Legacy” [Season 5  Episode 1] Air Date:           Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 Director:           James Bamford                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051466/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                         The stunt coordinator turned director | 5x Arrow - last season's “Brotherhood” and “Code of Silence,” next week's “The Recruits” and is slated to direct episode 5.8                         Writers:             Greg Berlanti - story by and developed by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0075528/?ref_=tt_ov_wr Executive producer of Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl (aka “The Berlantiverse)   Marc Guggenheim - story by and teleplay by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973233/?ref_=tt_ov_wr   Executive producer of Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow | 16x teleplay Arrow | 12x writer Arrow | 6x Legends of Tomorrow   Andrew Kreisberg - developed by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1132610/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr3    Arrow - 10x teleplay, 2x written | Flash - 5x teleplay, 3x written | 2x Legends of Tomorrow   Wendi Mericle - teleplay by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1355890/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5    Executive producer - Arrow | 19x Arrow (writer)   Weekly Ratings   Episode 15: Rating of 1.89. This was down a bit from 2.19 for the season 4 finale and 2.67 for the season 4 premiere!   3 October 2016 Monday Supergirl (No Ep.) Premiere Oct 10th   4 October 2016 Tuesday Flash (Ep. 3.01) “Flashpoint” After preventing Eobard Thawne from killing Nora Allen, Barry returns with Eobard to the present and imprisons him in a cage that dampens his speed.   5 October 2016 Arrow (Ep. 5.01) "Legacy" Oliver is distracted from his new duties as mayor by continuing as Green Arrow alone, while his old team members have gone their separate ways   6 October 2016 Legends Of Tomorrow (No Ep.) Premiere Oct 13th   7 October 2016 No DC on CW!! No episode   Links for Other Shows Arrow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arrow_episodes#Season_5_.282016.29 Flash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Flash_episodes#Season_3_.282016.29 Supergirl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Supergirl_episodes   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 5-Oct-16 03 A Matter Of Trust 5-Oct-16 04 Penance 5-Oct-16 05 Human Target TBA 06 So It Begins TBA 07 Vigilante TBA   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters   What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name It's a One Man Show i.e. very Ollie-centric Legacy tie to Green Arrow's legacy on the city and the legacy of the team continuing on (eventually) Flashbacks to eventually show Ollie become Bratva and man on island in pilot Laurel, Laurel, Laurel Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts Anarky has nothing on Ollie this time around Strange as he held his own with Thea last season Arrow through the wrists Fight Club! Ollie is brutal, the neck breaking move gets repeated Ollie fights with a chair Neck break repeated to keep his secret. No one goes to check on the mayor after this fight? Cops rumble with Church's goons Helicopter fight Did anyone else feel this cramped quarters fight felt very Bourne-like? Dark Archer Prometheus just owns the good guy cop Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Anatoly! Fight Club Ollie is a badass Ollie: He's got sleeves! And the voice modulator is gone to be replaced with the Bale growl Killing again and with no regret it seems Malcolm was right all along, that Green Arrow must do what's necessary or not be out there at all had Oliver killed Damien Darhk when he had the chance, Laurel would still be alive Only Thea calls him on this which is strange Mayor Handsome Cool new gadgets! Parachute arrow Diggle Return to the Army doesn't seem to be all he expected. Thinks it's a good idea to rebuild the team Thea Wants to be normal and really resists wearing the Speedy gear until she has no choice. Felicity Everything seems good for her now What is her job exactly? She keeps Ollie and Thea's loft? Curtis Ready to become a full fledged member of Team Arrow Laurel Her final words “Please don't let me be the last Canary. That way, a part of me will always be out there with you.” Her ghost hangs over everyone - take a drink anytime someone says her name this week - at least 12 mentions Quentin Back off the wagon, A drunk needs a reason to stay sober,” Lance notes, “and I'm fresh out, my friend.” Momma Smoak is in Heaven Finds his purpose in helping Ollie? What's the Flashpoint connection? CURRENT EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS & POP CULTURE REFERENCES   Article: http://comicbook.com/2016/10/05/arrow-easter-eggs-and-dc-comics-references-in-legacy (comicbook.com)   Captain Pike -  Is that a Star Trek reference? We really can't decide. Either way, per his nametag, that police captain talking to Thea in the opening scene appears to be "Captain Pike," the captain of the USS Enterprise immediately prior to James T. Kirk. Lonnie Machin - A recurring villain from season four of Arrow, Lonnie Machin (the first baddie Oliver fights in season five) is better known to DC Comics fans as the antihero Anarky. Wild Dog - the first new member of  Team Arrow version 2.0 was introduced to the audience, in the form of Wild Dog, a hockey mask-wearing, gun-toting vigilante who was inspired by -- and then shot in the kneecap by -- Green Arrow. The character first appeared in Wild Dog #1 in 1987, making him one of the first new superheroes created following Crisis on Infinite Earths. Created by Road to Perdition writer Max Allan Collins, "his super power is guns." Konstantin Kovar - Konstantin Kovar is the father of Leonid Kovar, better known as Red Star.  In the comics, Konstantin originally wasn't a villain, but a relatively benign figure: an archaeologist who unearthed a nasty bit of business that gave his son powers. But Red Star himself, a loyal communist in the Soviet era, was occasionally a problem for the other heroes before he turned his life around.  Eventually, he would become a bad guy in service of the Soviet Union -- something that might make him an interesting figure going forward in case Anatoly Knyazev's comic book destiny of becoming the cybernetically-enhanced "KGBeast" is to become part of Arrow's story. Tobias Church - Church's nickname is apparently Charon, the ferryman of Hades from Greek mythology. There is a Charon in DC Comics, although he shares basically nothing in common with this version. This is something that will be repeated again in the episode: choosing a historical/mythological meaning instead of a contemporary/comics one. Vigilante - "Mr. Ski Goggles," as Felicity calls him, is actually Vigilante, a DC Comics antihero created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez.  Perez provided the police sketch seen on Felicity's computer screen.  Created during Marv Wolfman's time on the New Teen Titans, Vigilante in the comics is a former New York district attorney who's set on the path of justice after hsi family is killed by the mob. The CW describes him similarly: Chase is "Star City's new district attorney and an ally of Mayor Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), who aims to clean up the streets through the legal system." Hub City and Bludhaven - According to Detective Malone, before he made his way to Star City, apparently he haunted Hub City -- the home of The Question -- and Bludhaven, the home of Nightwing. Ross Paints - Is that a little bit of free advertising for comic book artist and painter Alex Ross on the side of the truck Tobias Church and his goons are driving to their crime spree? Bertinelli - Whoever the head of the Bertinelli crime family is now that Helena has killed her father, he makes an appearance here -- only to be immediately killed by Tobias Church's men.     ARROW NEWS:   Arrow Showrunner breaks down all those new S5 characters (Date: 05 Oct 2016) Executive producer and showrunner Wendy Mericle gave an in-depth look into some of season 5's new characters in an interview with CBR.com. Included in the interview are discussions about Ragman, Artemis, Wild Dog, and Mr. Terrific. Mericle drops hints about Vigilante and Prometheus. When asked about Katie Cassidy, Mericle says, “Nobody ever really dies on ‘Arrow.' She's going to be kind of across the shows, and we'll see her in the premiere, and we'll see her later in the season as well.”     Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-showrunner-breaks-down-all-those-new-s5-characters/   Did Arrow just hint at a Flashpoint connection? (Date: 05 Oct 2016) Producers have stated that Diggle will be impacted by Flashpoint. On the season premiere, Diggle said he has “the worst case of deja vu ever.” The article speculates that perhaps Diggle's wife and child could be erased. Link:http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/10/05/did-arrow-just-hint-at-a-flashpoint-connection-/   Arrow' Producer: How Oliver will juggle being mayor and Green Arrow in season 5 (Date: 05 Oct 2016) In an interview with Variety, Wendy Mericle discussed how poorly Ollie is as a mayor and Ollie's time with the Bratva, but she reveals a hint about Diggle - “And yeah, Flashpoint will have an impact on him, especially in respect to his family life.” Linkhttp://variety.com/2016/tv/news/arrow-season-5-premiere-teaser-spoilers-1201878902/ Arrow Season 5: Who is Wild Dog? (Date: 05 Oct 2016) com goes into the history of Wild Dog. Covering his first appearance in “Wild Dog #1” in 1987 to his Booster Gold run. Wild Dog was created by Max Allan Collins, who stated that Wild Dog's “super power is guns.” Wild Dog is star athlete Jack Wheeler, who had to become a mechanic after an injury. He became Wild Dog after the woman he loved was gun down. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/10/05/arrow-season-5-who-is-wild-dog-/   Arrow Season 5 Premiere Ratings Released (Date: 6 Oct 2016) Last October, The CW's Arrow opened its fourth season with 2.67 million viewers; however, on Wednesday, only 1.9 million viewers tuned-in for the show's fifth season premiere, which is a drop of 29%, and it pulled in a paltry 0.7 rating in the key 18-49 demographic, which is a decline of 36 percent from a year ago. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/10/06/arrow-season-5-premiere-ratings-released/ Arrow: Stephen Amell talks legacy, Russia, and why Prometheus is the right villain for season 5 (Date: 05  Oct 2016) In an interview with IGN, Stephen Amell discusses season 5. When asked about Prometheus, Stephen said, “ Prometheus is a villain that is a byproduct of Oliver Queen being Green Arrow. That's something that you get to do once you're five years into a show. In a lot of ways, I think the most success that we've had with a villain, in my mind, was with Manu Bennett as Deathstroke. One of the reasons is because we got to tell a really personal story. We got to tell the story, sort of the dueling time of their time on the island and then their time in the Starling City at the time. Because Prometheus is a villain of Oliver's creation, so to speak, I feel like it will bring in that personal element as well.” Link:http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/05/arrow-stephen-amell-talks-legacy-russia-and-why-prometheus-is-the-right-villain-for-season-5   Spartan's new helmet and a Diggle/Oliver-centric episode of Arrow is coming (Date: 02 Oct 2016) Bleeding Cool - Picture of Diggle in his new helmet. According to the article, the fourth episode will focus on Diggle and Ollie. Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/10/02/spartans-new-helmet-diggle-oliver-centric-episode-arrow-coming/   ARROW CAST & CREW INTERVIEWS   Arrow's Kellum on his gradual evolution into Mister Terrific (Date: 05 Oct 2016) In an interview with CBR. com, Echo Kellum discusses Curtis's evolution into Mr. Terrific. He talks about Curtis's background is different than the others - he isn't jaded and doesn't have a tragic past. He mentions that the show will explore Curtis's marriage and hints about how he, Cisco, and Felicity will interact during the crossover. Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrows-kellum-on-his-gradual-evolution-into-mister-terrific/ Chad L. Coleman talks playing a villain in “Arrow” (Date: 04 Oct 2016) Chad L. Coleman stopped by the KTLA Morning News to talk about his role in “Arrow.” “No more Mr. Nice Tyrese.” “Finally hired an ugly guy” Link:http://ktla.com/2016/10/04/chad-l-coleman-talks-playing-a-villain-in-arrow/ DC TV NEWS Meet your new Superman! Tyler Hoechlin talks taking flight and wearing tights on ‘Supergirl' (Date: 03 Oct 2016) In an interview with EW, Tyler discusses how he got the role, his influences, and working with the cast. Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/03/supergirl-superman-tyler-hoechlin-season-2?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter   The Flash boss previews seismic changes as a result of Flashpoint (Date: 03 Oct 2016) In an article with EW, Andrew Kreisberg discusses Flashpoint. The season will be more about the consequences of Flashpoint than the event itself. Andrew states, “That's one of the things that we're attempting to do is have the pitfalls of time travel be long-lasting and that some things can be fixed, and then some things are broken forever.” Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/03/flash-season-3-spoilers-flashpoint    Flash Honest Trailer (Date: 04 Oct 2016) Honest trailer by Screen Junkies is hilarious Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvUXbzxxdo0  ARROW CAST & CREW NEWS NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week: Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/arrow/the-emerald-archer-assembles-a-new-team-in-the-promo-for-arrow-season-a145727 Episode:   “The Recruits” [Season 5  Episode 2] Air Date:        Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Summary:      Oliver recruits Curtis, Wild Dog and Evelyn Sharp for his team, but his training methods prove to be too much for some to handle. In flashbacks, Oliver continues his initiation into the Bratva. Director:         James Bamford Writers:          Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, Speed Weed, Beth Schwartz IMDB:            http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584142/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Starling Tribune - Season 4.5 Special Edition – Legends Of Tomorrow Destiny (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            Season 1, Episode 15 of DC's Legends of Tomorrow -  “Destiny” Air Date:           May 12th, 2016 on the CW television network, and on CTV up there in Canada Transcript:         http://transcripts.foreverdreaming.org/viewtopic.php?f=557&t=27155    IMDB:               http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4952752/?ref_=tt_ep_nx   Director:           Olatunde Osunsanmi IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1069989/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 Similar to last week, this week marks another directorial debut on the Berlantiverse, with Mr. Osun-sanmi joining the DC TV family on this episode.  He's no stranger to behind the camera or to genre TV though                         Berlantiverse: Nothing Other Director Credits: 1x Bates Motel | 2x Sleepy Hollow | 2x Minority Report | 6x Falling Skies | 1x The Last Ship and others                         Writers:             No ‘writing' credit -- This week marks another week with no formal writing credit. Instead, as we run up to the finale, the showrunners pretty much took the helm, and if you're a fan of the show or this podcast, you're no stranger to the names of the fine folks who got the creative credits this week                           Story By: Marc Guggenheim                         Teleplay By: Phil Klemmer and Chris Fedak                         Executive Story Editor: Ray Utarnachitt   Weekly Ratings   Episode 15: Rating of 1.89 - This was up from series low of 1.62 the preceding week!     Monday 9 May 2016 Supergirl No episode Season 1 ended April 18th   Tuesday 10 May 2016 The Flash (Ep 2.21) Rating: 3.52 “The Runaway Dinosaur” Kevin Smith directs this episode, where Barry enters the speedforce to face his past and emerge stronger and faster.   Wednesday 11 May 2016 Arrow (Ep. 4.21) Rating: 2.16 “Monument Point” Darhk begins taking over the world's nuclear stockpile, and Felicity redirects a nuke to the town of Monument Point.   Thursday 12 May 2016 Legends Legends (Ep 1.15) Rating: 1.89 “Destiny” The team has the final showdown with the Time Masters after the reveal of the Oculus. Rip's family dies, snart dies, time master leader dies. Penultimate season 1 episode.   Friday 13 May 2016 Constantine No episode Season 1 ended February 13th   Links for Other Shows Arrow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arrow_episodes#Season_4_.282015.E2.80.9316.29 Flash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Flash_episodes#Season_2_.282015.E2.80.9316.29 Supergirl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supergirl_(TV_series)#Episodes   Episode # Episode Title Episode Air Date Rating 1 Pilot, Part 1 21-Jan-16 3.21 2 Pilot, Part 2 28-Jan-16 2.89 3 Blood Ties 4-Feb-16 2.32 4 White Knights 7-Feb-16 2.39 5 Fail-Safe 18-Feb-16 2.25 6 Star City 2046 25-Feb-16 2.47 7 Marooned 3-Mar-16 2.28 8 Night of the Hawk 10-Mar-16 2.01 9 Left Behind 31-Mar-16 1.97 10 Progeny 7-Apr-16 1.88 11 The Magnificent Eight 12-Apr-16 1.98 12 Last Refuge 21-Apr-16 1.78 13 Leviathan 28-Apr-16 1.86 14 River of Time 5-May-16 1.63 15 Destiny 12-May-16 1.89 16 Legendary 19-May-16 1.85   Part 1: The Plot, Themes, Fights & Time Travel Link to the title: How did the title “Destiny” tie to the episode Vandal Savage says it's his Destiny Time Master says it's not a trap… it's Destiny The whole oculus wellspring concept deals with a pre-determined and manipulated destiny Recurring theme: What was the recurring theme of in this episode Fate vs. free will - the struggle between the immutable nature of a predetermined future, and the ability to make choices It calls into question everything the team has done, and could continue to do once they have the knowledge of the oculus Fight scenes & stunts: Share your thoughts Fight/stunt 1 Spaceship firing on the vanishing point Not really a fight, but a cool effect Fight/stunt 2 Jumpship versus TimeMaster soldiers at the oculus wellspring Not much of a fight, but nice strafing effect. Fight/stunt 3 Battle in the oculus chamber.  Lots of firing, heat gun, cold gun etc. Time travel: Thoughts on the tropes and mechanics Nice flashback to start, back to the recruiting scene in 2016 Great to see the team back before all the messing with the timeline Jax - “Something called time travel - the team's in trouble”.  Very Bill and Ted showing up in his own past once he's left the room. (Marty! It's your kids!) This timetravel model, there is no free will - only free will at the vanishing point Nothing you can do to change time?   Part 2: The Characters Rip Hunter Rate on a scale of 1 (Capt. of the Titanic - Edward John Smith) to 10 (the best - Picard) Freaking out with “NO ONE CONTROLS ME” which breaks him. “You lot guard the entrance”. I'm sorry, but is “you lot” the official way to address the crew. Well, it's either that or walk the plank Argggg! Shrinks Ray to carry him. Vandal Savage “An appointment I have… with Destiny” kinda sounds like an exotic dancer Execution of Rip's family - still murders Miranda and Jonas Time Masters The Reveal of the oculus and the reveal of the master manipulation of the entire crew Ordered Savage to kill Rip's family to motivate him.  Super dick move. Guy doing the induction process kinda enjoys it. Love the time ships preparing to jump in the hangar, like the rebel fleet about to attack the death star or the Mass Effect Pelicans getting ready for a combat drop or the Space Marines about to assault the Alien Queen with Ripley The Atom - Ray Palmer Still cares for Kendra - freaked out when she was shot by the prison guards. Continues the theme of believing in the face of adversity Interesting bonding with Mick & how he survived not being turned into Chronos “All I wanted to do was make a difference.”  Keeps working even though that's how he dies. White Canary - Sara Lance And she's a badass pilot.  “Punch it Gideon” “Want to steal a kiss from me… you better be one hell of a thief”.  Dammit, I really wanted these two to get together. - then the final kiss just kills me. Hawkgirl - Kendra Saunders Kinda loses it when she realizes Savage is going to kill Rip's family.  That was the whole point of the mission… well, that and saving the earth from Savage's destruction and reign. They arguably failed at all of that and made it worse. No barista reference. Hawkman - Carter Hall In stasis - not in this episode Captain Cold - Leonard Snart I freakin' love Snart in the past Dammit - I want an entire show of just Sara and Snart “There are no strings on me”  Frickin beautiful line. He was a hero. Heatwave - Mick Rory Soliloquy when faced with becoming Chronos again - “I focused on vengeance. I focused on how much I hated all of you” “Oh yeah, that's good… break my arms” - Mick has the best lines “For a time master, you sure waste a lot of it” Executes the a**-hole time master “Get me out of this stupid robot suit” “If you tell the team I actually care, I'll shave your head” - focused on the team Firestorm - Professor Martin Stein Arrogant interaction with Jax in the past Nice speech to Jax about something having gone right on the mission re: Jefferson maturing and he being less of an asshat. Firestorm - Jefferson Jackson “It's the best decision I never made.” re: being roofied and going on the mission. Waverider/Gideon Calls on the ye olde fashioned phone - uploaded into the latency core. Love the firing effects on the vanishing point   EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS:   Season 1 Episode 15 “Destiny” (Date: 12 May 2016) Article:http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/05/13/legends-of-tomorrow-things-you-might-have-missed-in-destiny/ Thanagar: Legends of Tomorrow made Thanagarians - DC's alien hawkman species and home to Nth Metal with strong ties to Hawkgirl and Hawkman, this just became cannon for the DC TV Universe.  Lots of comic references and lore, and on the cartoon Justice League Unlimited Smugglers Hatch: Pretty obvious reference to Star Wars and the Millennium Falcon Time Sphere: When Jax heads back to 2016, we get a look at he and Martin working on the Time Sphere that was broken in the season finale of The Flash last year.  In the comics, the Time Sphere (also sometimes called a Time Bubble) was the primary means of time-travel used by Rip Hunter, Time Master...as well as Booster Gold, The Legion of Super-Heroes, and other characters. “I'll shave your head”: The threat Mick uses against Ray -- that he'll "shave your head" -- is presumably a nod to the fact that all season long, he's referred to Ray as "haircut.". “No strings on me”: Iconic Pinocchio line, used by Ultron in the second avengers movie Tabula Rasa: While "Tabula rasa" has a broader cultural meaning outside of DC Comics, meaning "blank slate," as explained by Ray…  it's worth noting that there are two major DC Comics uses of the phrase: one is a Batman story in which he is forced to work with Bane -- and the other is an organization in the Wildstorm universe whose actual name is Tabula Rasa. Who telephone reference   ARROW NEWS:   Arrow: Stephen Amell finally asks to compete on Ninja Warrior (Date: 03 Sep 2016) * At Salt Lake City Comic Con, he finally conceded, and sent out a tweet to the American Ninja Warrior asking to compete in 2017 * "Ok... It happened. The people of Salt Lake City and the great State of Utah pushed me over the edge," Amell posted today on his official Facebook page. "NBC American Ninja Warrior - in 2017, I would like to compete on your show." * The American Ninja Warrior Co-Host Matt Iseman tweeted back and said he's in! https://twitter.com/mattiseman/status/772228113950310400 Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/09/04/arrows-stephen-amell-wants-to-compete-on-american-ninja-warrior/ Arrow: Stephen Amell on whether Deathstroke is gone from Arrow (Date: 05 Sep 2016) * Part of his Salt Lake City Comic Con panel * Amell responded,  "That's actually something that people bring up on a regular basis…whether DC has told us you can't have or you must get rid of [this character]. *  That's not how that works. Diane Nelson and Geoff Johns – the people at Warner Bros. on the feature side, the people at Warner Bros. on the television side – are all in the business of making the best products for fans. Just because there may or may not be a Deathstroke in the DC Extended Universe doesn't mean Manu Bennett can't exist on our show." Link:http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/arrow/stephen-amell-says-dceu-deathstroke-doesnt-nix-a-potential-manu-a144986 Arrow: Amell won't be upset if Ollie comes to the bigscreen (Date: 04 Sep 2016) * Part of his Salt Lake City Comic Con Panel * "I do not have a right to Oliver Queen. Someone played it played it before me. Someone voiced it before me. Somebody will play it after me. * I don't believe that there are plans for Oliver Queen in the DC Extended Universe, based off things that people have told me, but I would not be upset if that changed at all." Link:http://www.comicbookmovie.com/green_arrow/stephen-amell-shares-his-thoughts-on-green-arrow-being-recast-for-the-a144976 Arrow: Greg Berlanti says the CW Suicide Squad was an intentional ask by DC to test run a movie (Date: 07 Sep 2016) Question:  Does DC Comics president Geoff Johns come to you and say, “Hey, here's something we tried out in a comic. Let's try it here”?   Answer: “Sometimes, or he has other executives mention that to us. They said to us a year and a half before they started developing Suicide Squad, “Will you guys put [a version of] the Suicide Squad in your show? Because we want to have it as a film at some point.” Link:http://comicsalliance.com/arrow-suicide-squad-movie-greg-berlanti/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Full_Article:http://www.vulture.com/2016/08/dc-comics-greg-berlanti-c-v-r.html Arrow: Showrunner Wendy Mericle reitterates no return to Olicity (Date: 07 Sep 2016) * “[Oliver and Felicity] are both in crisis mode. Oliver's got two really big jobs, and [Felicity] is spinning out about Havenrock. Until they've gotten some clarity for themselves, there's not much room for the relationship side of things.” * Mericle says that Oliver is “very much the focus of the first nine [episodes], being the one thing that anchors and pulls everybody through.” * Felicity, meanwhile, is struggling with guilt over accidentally destroying Havenrock (note: wasn't it Monument Point?) with a nuclear bomb, which has her “doubled down in a bunker,” * Diggle is trying to figure out how he can get that sense of himself back, after killing his brother. Link: http://www.cbr.com/arrow-fans-shouldnt-hold-their-breaths-for-an-olicity-reunion/ Arrow: Katie Cassidy will be back on  on Arrow Sooner Than We Thought (Date: 6 Sep 2016) * Katie Cassidy will return to Arrow as Laurel during the Season 5 premiere this coming October. The actress took the stage at Salt Lake Comic-Con this weekend (via com) and revealed that she definitely will appear as Laurel Lance during the very first episode of the new season. Although she wouldn't (or couldn't) go into any further detail, the general consensus seems to be that this is when we will finally get to learn what they dying Laurel said to Oliver while lying in her Star City hospital bed Link:https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1552889/katie-cassidy-will-be-back-on-arrow-sooner-than-we-thought   DC TV NEWS   Legends: Stephen Amell appears in LoT Season 2 still shots (Date: 06 Sep 2016) * We'll see a lot of new and familiar faces in season two of Legends of Tomorrow, including Oliver Queen showing up, and it's pretty clear that his role will involve coming to blows with Heat Wave and teaming up with Nick Zano's Dr. Nate Heywood. * We also get a glimpse of Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough). Link:http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/legends_of_tomorrow/arrows-stephen-amell-makes-surprise-appearance-in-first-a145020 Flash: Is Andrew Kriesberg hinting Barry may go bad in Season 3? (Date: 03 Sep 2016) * Comments made in an Entertainment Weekly interview regarding if Barry will still have his powers post-Flashpoint * “One of the themes is what does it mean to have power, what you do with that power, and is power ultimately corrupting?” he said. Link: http://www.cbr.com/could-barry-allen-break-bad-in-the-flash-season-3/ Flash: Carlos Valdes on Flashpoint, repercussions & relationships (Date: 06 Sep 2016) * “What the season mostly deals with is the repercussions of that alternate timeline being opened,” * “A  lot of fans are expressing concern over some of their favorite characters and relationships being gone and all this work we've done over the last two years being undone. ... I can assure fans that that is not the case.” * the new season will continue to explore Cisco's “ongoing evolution” as a metahuman, noting that “powers grow. That's what they do. Period.” Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/09/06/carlos-valdes-says-flash-season-four-will-deal-with-flashpoint-repercussions/ Flash: Carlos Valdes & Teddy Sears share a story at DragonCon (Date: 06 Sep 2016) * The actor who plays Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes) shared a story about a real life incident on the way to DragonCon… about how everyday heros can be some of the most impactful.  Worth a read. Link:http://www.blastr.com/2016-9-6/flashs-carlos-valdes-teddy-sears-stop-save-day-help-injured-woman Flash: Mirror Master is changing for the CW (Date: 08 Sep 2016) * There have been two different Mirror Masters in the comics * Ability to warp through mirrors has been technological, powered by a “gun” device * Showrunners have confirmed that Mirror Master will be a true Meta with powers Link: http://www.cbr.com/the-flashs-mirror-master-wont-carry-his-signature-gun/ Flash: Kevin Smith behind the scenes while filming Flash (Date: 07 Sep 2016) * From a recent episode of his new AMC series Geeking Out, Kevin Smith did some behind the scenes filming while he directed an episode of The Flash. * He talks with Grant Gustin about how the actor is more extroverted when in costume and talks with Candice Patton about playing the Earth 2 version of Iris West Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/09/07/kevin-smith-behind-the-scenes-on-the-set-of-the-flash/ Video: https://youtu.be/YRtmShOfaCQ Flash: New “Time Strikes Back” trailer drops for Flash (Date: 08 Sep 2016) * Pretty much a re-hash of the prior footage and re-cap of last season * New speech from Reverse-Flash: Reverse-Flash reveals to Barry the trouble he'll be in if he remains in the Flashpoint Timeline too long. Link:http://www.cbr.com/new-flash-trailer-proves-time-strikes-back-after-flashpoint/ Video: https://youtu.be/HJZH1H4G8TI Supergirl: Tyler Hoechlin comments on his portrayal of Superman (Date: 05 Sep 2016) * Interview in Entertainment Weekly * “It's Superman as I think he was intended to be,” said Hoechlin * Just an incredible symbol of hope to kids that they can do anything, that they can be good people, and that good people can triumph over evil. You don't have to be dark and brooding and always in this state of masculine toughness.” Link: http://www.cbr.com/hoechlin-calls-supergirls-superman-the-version-hes-intended-to-be/ Supergirl: Andrew Kreisberg addresses Superman (IGN interview) (Date: 07 Sep 2016) * The show will address how Superman is more “popular” in the Supergirl universe * Big emphasis on making sure Superman will not take away or diminish Supergirl Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/09/07/supergirl-will-deal-with-how-superman-is-more-popular/ Black Lightning: Greg Berlanti's new show Black Lightning picked up... (Date: 08 Sep 2016) * … by Fox * I have no words… * As we all believe this will be cancelled, we're not going to talk about this from here on in... Link:http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/black-lightning-fox-show-greg-berlanti-1201855055/ Constantine: Fans made Constantine on BluRay and DVD a thing! (Date: 06 Sep 2016) * The Warner Archive -- Warner Bros.'s print-on-demand service for DVDs and Blu-rays -- will release Constantine on Blu-ray soon, according to advertisements running on the back of this week's DC Comics. * So far, there's no sign of the show on the Warner Archive Store, but the ad which says "fantastic TV looks better on Blu-ray … also says "Constantine now on Blu-ray & DVD." Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/09/06/constantine-is-coming-to-blu-ray-from-the-warner-archive/ ARROW CAST & CREW NEWS   Katie Cassidy Interview at Salt Lake City Comic Con (Date: 05 Sep 2016) * Talks about how she found out about Laurel's death * Will be back in the first episode in flashback to disclose what she said * Confirms has a DC-TV wide contract like Wentworth Miller and John Barrowman Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/09/05/how-katie-cassidy-reacted-to-finding-out-about-laurel-lances-fate/ Video:https://youtu.be/JrXl1oB2jxg Stephen Amell & David Ramsey at Salt Lake City Comic Con (Date: 05 Sep 2016) * They cover a range of topics including their most emotional moment on the series, their favorite moment with John Barrowman (which they let slip that he hasn't been on the show in a while), and a great story about Diggle's reaction to seeing the Flash for the first time and just how he might react to seeing Supergirl. Link: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/09/05/how-john-diggle-might-react-to-supergirl/ Video: https://youtu.be/3O4hzI3kdtM   GREEN ARROW COMICS & TOY NEWS   Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer, collected Graphic novel out (Date: 06 Sep 2016) * i09 had an interview with John Barrowman out as well * Collectes the DC direct to digital weekly comic, similar to arrow season 2.5 * John and Carole mention they would love to do a single Arrow episode in flashback solely on Malcolm Merlyn -- maybe a short mid-season miniseries?? Make it Happen DC!!! Link:http://io9.gizmodo.com/john-and-carole-barrowman-delve-into-the-mysteries-of-a-1786273071 Green Arrow (Rebirth) #6 came out this week (Date: 07 Sep 2016) * New arc: Sins of the Mother Part 1 * Story: Benjamin Percy | Art & Color: Stephen Byrne | Letters: Nate Piekos of BlamBot  Cover: W Scott Forbes | Variant Cover: Neal Adams & Josh Adams w/ Tim Shin * All about Emiko (Ollie only appears in Flashback), so it really shifts focus * The story is told in two parts, one in flashback when Emi was living with Ollie and taking out a different Clock King than we saw in the New 52 and in Deathstroke (My head hurts…). The second is dealing with the fallout from the final fight with the Ninth Circle. * First issue with Stephen Byrne taking the art over from Juan Ferreyra, and the art style is less realistic and more anime, which isn't really my style, but I can see it work with Emi and a Japanese setting for the current story. * Problem with a “dire” cliffhanger for Emi is that we know she's not in any danger, which made it a poor choice for a cliffhanger from a writing perspective Comixology:https://www.comixology.com/Green-Arrow-2016-6/digital-comic/397908?ref=bGlzdC92aWV3L2Rlc2t0b3AvZ3JpZExpc3QvbGlzdDEzMDI4 CBRU: http://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/dc-comics/green-arrow-(2016)/6 * CBRU (Metacritic) aggregate Score is brought down by a couple fours, but other than that scored pretty-much 8's and 9's   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week: Legends Of Tomorrow Season 1 Finale - “Legendary” Article:http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/legends_of_tomorrow/new-extended-promo-for-legends-of-tomorrow-season-1-a141630 Video: https://youtu.be/lrsVKX1nU0A IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052438/?ref_=tt_ep_nx   Episode:                                       “Legendary” [Season 1 Episode 16] Air Date:                                      Thursday, May 19th, 2016 Summary:                                    After the numerous sacrifices the team has made since the beginning of this ride, Rip decides that it's time they each decide their own destiny and returns them to Central City a few months after they first left. Returned to their normal lives, each team member must individually decide if they are willing to sacrifice everything in order to save the world. Meanwhile, Sara visits with her father who delivers some heartbreaking news about her sister. Director:                                      Dermott Downs           http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236173/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 Writers:                                        No “writer” credit -- show runners are bringing it home Story by: Greg Berlanti                  and Chris Fedak Teleplay by: Phil Klemmer and Marc Guggenheim Exec. Story Editor: Ray Utarnachitt   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. 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At San Diego Comic Con, Jimmy's schedule was so packed that he couldn't sit in on the roundtables for Arrow. So, in the first of 3 collaborations, he teamed up with Kelly Bedard of My Entertainment World and she covered the room for him. Thanks, Kelly! You rock! Among the cast/creative participants were Stephen Amell, Willa Holland, Paul Blackthorne, Emily Bett Rickards, Echo Kellum, David Ramsey and producer Wendy Mericle. You'll hear about the upcoming season 5. Will Mayor Oliver Queen succeed? Is Ollicity still a thing? Which characters might come back and which might leave? All that and more when you download this episode! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Starling Tribune - Season 4.5 Special Edition – Legends Of Tomorrow Fail Safe (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Transcript:         http://transcripts.foreverdreaming.org/viewtopic.php?f=557&t=25277 Episode:            “Fail Safe” [Season 1 Episode 5] Air Date:           Thursday, February 18th, 2016   Director:           Dermott Downs 20 titles with lots of CW genre TV credits             http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0236173/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1             3x Legends of Tomorrow | 2x Arrow | 2x The Originals | 4x The Flash | 3x Supergirl | 1x Blindspot | 1x CSI:Cyber | 1x iZombie | 1x Gotham | 4x The Tomorrow People             Writers: Beth Schwartz http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2584087/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5             Arrow: 23x executive story editor | 17x writer | 2x story editor | 23x Co-producer 2x LoT | 1x Heart of Dixie             Grainne Godfree http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3113826/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr6             Flash: 23x Exec. story editor | 5x writer | 8x Exec story editor | 1x Story by 3x Legends of Tomorrow | 1x Arrow (Teleplay) | 4x Tomorrow People             IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4845364/?ref_=tt_ep_nx Videos: https://youtu.be/XgHHpgqw8Ko?list=PL6abPzY300GW5bNkU8x5kh2ocfnU8OaCD   Weekly Ratings   Rating: Episode 5 - 2.25 Drop from the prior week of 2.39 Arrow “Code of Silence” S.04 E.14 Directed by James “Bam Bam” Bamford that same week brought 2.44, which was the same as the prior week. The Flash “Escape from Earth-2” S.02 Ep.14  that same week brought 3.90, which was down 0.06 from the prior week. Supergirl “Truth, Justice and the American Way” S.01 Ep.14 that same week brought 7.25, down from 7.96 the prior week (the prior week was “for the girl who has everything, which was the adaptation of a classic Superman storyline, which may account for the huge numbers)   Episode # Episode Title Episode Air Date Rating 1 Pilot, Part 1 21-Jan-16 3.21 2 Pilot, Part 2 28-Jan-16 2.89 3 Blood Ties 4-Feb-16 2.32 4 White Knights 7-Feb-16 2.39 5 Fail-Safe 18-Feb-16 2.25 6 Star City 2046 25-Feb-16 2.47 7 Marooned 3-Mar-16 2.28 8 Night of the Hawk 10-Mar-16 2.01 9 Left Behind 31-Mar-16 1.97 10 Progeny 7-Apr-16 1.88 11 The Magnificent Eight 12-Apr-16 1.98 12 Last Refuge 21-Apr-16 1.78 13 Leviathan 28-Apr-16 1.86 14 River of Time 5-May-16 1.63 15 Destiny 12-May-16 1.89 16 Legendary 19-May-16 1.85   What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name “Fail-safe” (Chris start us off) Link to Sara as a contingency plan, or “fail-safe” in case things went sideways Name of a cold-war nuclear thriller (see easter eggs) I was trying to find some way to link Fail Safe into the fact that Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell and Arthur Darvill all went shirtless, breaking a new Berlantiverse record :P Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts (Michelle first then Neil) Sara takes out 6 guys; Rip and Snart can't take out 1 Team fight in prison yard Time Travel: Share your thoughts (Neil then Chris) Still in 1986 USSR And what the 80's mean is that the Russians are allowed to be the badguys At end - crash in 2046 Star City Key component is watching the timeline: The probability of the United States losing the Cold War has risen to 99%. Star City, the seat of the resistance, is predicted to fall in 2003. Sara's knowledge of the Bratva via Ollie allows her to know who to contact in the current time. Intro scene - for a second I thought it was either timetravel or a flashback, but only for a split second… then I was like “Hey… waaiiiiit a second” Rip Hunter Captaining skills this episode, scale of 1-10 Still learning how to be a captain Needs Kendra and Jackson to convince him to join fight Ray Palmer Mr. Nice Guy in prison - doesn't work Takes a beating for Mick Good time to make a reference to the “your mom” joke, and make draw a parallel to the recurring “Stephen's Mom” jokes in the GonnaGeek Official podcast - lol Sara Lance Doesn't take the shot -- humanity returning? Ninja throwing stars - sweet Kicks ass with the bratva Hawkgirl - Kendra Saunders Reminds Jackson of two-way communication w/Stein Comes up with plan to help team Did she mention being a barista in this episode? Captain Cold - Leonard Snart Priorities - his crew first, then the plan Thinks it's cold for Rip and Sara to possibly kill Stein - the whole “look him in the eye” speech. Heatwave - Mick Rory Risks Snart's plan b/c Ray took beating for him Mick's actions in this episode really define the relationship later on, even after the Chronos reveal Willing to die for the perfect score Professor Martin Stein With the probabilities of the timeline shifting, would he have caved? Smart enough to detect the “fake” reality at the start with the “Almost Cisco” Jefferson Jackson Cuts himself to communicate with Stein Runs on w/hurt knee Without his ability to appeal to Stein, who was inherently stronger than evil Russian Dr., the Russian Firestorm would have become a reality. Waverunner/Gideon Crashes in 2046 - but can still cloak Dr. Valentina Vostock Inspired by Stein's speech about collapse of USSR Doesn't listen to Stein about becoming Firestorm...goes boom! Did she really just go outside and start killing prisoners for no good reason? Guess we're not getting the Negative Woman (Doom Patrol) or White Queen (head of Checkmate) from the DC cannon   EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS:   Season 1 Episode 5 “Fail-Safe” (Date: 18 Feb 2016) Article:http://comicbook.com/2016/02/19/legends-of-tomorrow-easter-eggs-and-dc-comics-references-in-fail/ Fail-Safe: Movie about a cold War-era conflict and a President of the United States trying to recall a bomber Cisco Ramon: Guest appearance by Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon Beautiful Mind: Savage makes a reference about not hurting Stein's “beautiful Mind”. Maybe a reference to the Russell Crowe movie. Wentworth Miller: “This isn't my First Prison Break”: Bratva Reference: Has been mentioned in Arrow with Ollie's Russian connections and tattoo Killing martin Stein - really a stretch - reference to a time travel trope. Yuri The Bear - Bratva agent isn't a DC character, but is a children's character. Shirtless hanging torture - this is a CW trope, including Arrow… Barry Allen Who? - Shout out to flash Vandal Savage “Vibes” - His sensing of Hawkgirl looks like how Cisco vibes Jax' Drinking Age revisited - Kinda a reversal on the first episode Star City as the seat of the resistance in the future modeled with the Russian Firestorm - recurring thread in DC Partners? - Jax & Stein saying “partners” feels like Ollie & Barry Connor Hawke - Sneak peek at Star City 2046 hints at Connor from the comics.    ARROW NEWS:   A “Long Absent” character from S.02 will be returning  (Date: 24 June 2016) The article goes over a few different choices - let's run them down: 1. Deathstroke 2. Huntress 3. Sin 4. China White 5.Count Vertigo 6. Cyrus Gold (Back as Solomon Grundy?) 7. Anatoly Knyazev Link:http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/which-long-absent-arrow-character-is-returning-in-season-5/view=all Curtis Holt will find a groove in Season 5  (Date: 27 June 2016) "Essentially, if [Felicity] is software, he's hardware," Mericle said. "As he evolves into becoming Mr. Terrific in Season 5, one of the things we're really exploring is differentiating them by having Curtis be more like Cisco on 'The Flash.' Link: http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/arrows-curtis-holt-will-evolve-in-season-5 Tyler Ritter joins the SCPD for Season 5  (Date: 28 June 2016) Tyler Ritter is the son of late actor John Ritter, and has acted in guest roles on series including Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, and most recently on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and two NCIS series in a crossover. He top-lined The McCarthys on CBS, as well. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/06/28/tyler-ritter-added-to-arrow-season-5-cast/ Carly Pope (Tomorrow People, Suits) joins Arrow Season 5  (Date: 29 June 2016) Joins the cast of Arrow in S.05 as Susan Williams. Williams is a journalist from Coast City, and in the comics is the wife of Jim Jordan, who is the younger brother of Hal Jordan, better known as Green Lantern.  Pope will debut in episode three. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/06/29/carly-pope-cast-on-arrow-season-5-as-existing-dc-comics-characte/ Update on whether Kevin Smith will direct an Ep of Arrow  (Date: 30 June 2016) During a recent Facebook Live, Arrow star Stephen Amell was asked about the possibility of this  unless things change, which they always can, and they already have, so please try to interpret that the best way you can." Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/06/30/stephen-amell-comments-on-chances-of-kevin-smith-directing-an-ep/ Stephen Amell wants Roy Harper to return  (Date: 30 June 2016) In a recent chat on Facebook, Amell confessed that he'd like to see Roy Harper return to Arrow. On Facebook Live Stephen was asked by a fan, “Would you like to have Nightwing on the show?” Amell paused for only a moment, stumbling over his words slightly as he admitted, “You know, I feel like I'm good with Roy Harper. Let's get Roy Harper back.” Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/06/30/stephen-amell-wants-roy-harper-to-return-to-arrow/      GENERAL DC TV NEWS   Interview with Caity Lotz; Sara might get a girlfriend in LoT S.2  (Date: 28 June 2016) "I think Sara might get a new girlfriend!" Caity Lotz teased. She also said she hopes that Katrina Law, who plays Nyssa al Ghul can make a guest appearance despite her own new series. "She worked it in her deal so that she could come and see us!" Link: http://www.moviefone.com/2016/06/27/legends-of-tomorrow-caity-lotz-interview/ New Justice League Action carton adds Green Arrow  (Date: 27 June 2016) On top of the trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman, the new cartoon poster features Green Arrow, Plastic Man, Firestorm and Space Cabbie?! (...yeah… Space Cabbie… WTF?) Link:http://screenrant.com/justice-league-action-series-poster/ Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) joins the Flash as season regular  (Date: 30 June 2016) "The Flash" just got a touch more magical. "Harry Potter" star Tom Felton has joined the hit CW show as series regular character Julian Dorn, as a fellow CSI at the Central City Police Department who suspects there's more to Barry Allen than just his good guy reputation. Link:http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/the-flash-adds-harry-potter-star-tom-felton-as-series-regular GREEN ARROW COMICS & TOY NEWS   More SDCC Exclusives - Arrow S.02 Paperweight from Icon  (Date: 24 June 2016) Hood and sleeves… just for Chris.  Standing approximately 8 inches tall, cast in high-quality resin and expertly painted, this statue paperweight features the iconic costume Stephen Amell's Oliver Queen wore in season 2 Link: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?itemid=26680     NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week: Legends Of Tomorrow - “Star City 2046” Article:http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/legends_of_tomorrow/new-extended-promo-for-legends-of-tomorrow-season-1-a131214   Episode:            “Star City 2046” [Season 1 Episode 6] Air Date:           Thursday, February 25th, 2016 Summary:         A malfunction sends the Waverider to 2046 Star City where the team faces a future in which they fail to stop Savage and return home… Old Man Ollie and the Goatee!!! Director:           Steve Shill Writers: Marc Guggenheim & Ray Utarnachitt IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4857194/?ref_=tt_ep_nx If you missed us live catch us next time and chime in yourself! Plus you won't miss out on our live post-show conversations.   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at gonnageek.com/live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.starlingtribune.com   This podcast was recorded Thursday June 30th, 2016.   Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the show!

Starling Tribune - Season 4 Edition – Monument Point (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Transcript:         http://transcripts.foreverdreaming.org/viewtopic.php?f=172&t=27129 Episode:            “Monument Point” [Season 4 Episode 21] Air Date:           Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 Director:           Kevin Tancharoen 1st Arrow | 2 Flash| 6 Agents of SHIELD | 19 Mortal Combat | 1 Twelve Monkeys | 1 Supergirl | 8 Sequestered... Writers: Speed Weed 23 Ep Arrow Co-Exec Prod | 4 Ep Arrow | Haven, Law & Order SVU, NCIS... Jenny Lynn 1st Ep Arrow (Congrats!!) | 2 Privileged | 1 Day Break | 2 Point Pleasant IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4862556/?ref_=tt_ep_nx Promo: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/arrow/new-clip-from-arrow-season-4-episode-21-monument-point-a141545   - The name of the episode is clearly a reference to the nuked place - The theme of the episode should have been “Daddy issues” - Were the fighting moves practical or just for effect? - #staightupkickadude - #deadpoliticalconsultantbootycallinterndude - Could we have done without the flashbacks this episode? - Baron Reiter has pretty cook powers - How is the idol going to fully effect Taiana - ALL THE VILLIANS - Clipboard skills are necessary in the new order - Did Felicity make the right call? - The reporters run down the Pop Culture Easter Eggs in the episode - Arrow News, Feedback and comments from the chat - Thank you for downloading and listening!   EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS:   Season 4 Episode 21 “Monument Point” (Date: xx May 2016) Article: http://comicbook.com/2016/05/12/arrow-monument-point-easter-eggs-map-the-dc-universe/   During his time writing Justice Society of America, Arrow showrunner Marc Guggenheim created both Monument Point and its suburb of Havencroft, the town he wiped off the map in tonight's episode of Arrow PLUS: Markovia and Corto Maltese were referenced   ARROW NEWS:   Kevin Smith says he's interested in writing for Arrow  (Date: 11 May 2016) "I would love to jump in for a one or two episode arc just to bring the Onomatopoeia character to life. That would be so badass.” Link: http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/kevin-smith-says-hes-interested-in-writing-for-arrow   No Return for Laurel says Stephen Amell  (Date: 07 May 2016) During a sit-down with "Larry King Now," asked whether he knew the last words uttered by Lance -- Amell said that while he does know what she said, it will remain a surprise, per the wishes of Greg Berlanti. When King followed up by asking "Any chance she'll come back from the dead?" Amell responded with a simple "No." Link: http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/arrow-star-stephen-amell-no-resurrection-on-the-horizon-for-laurel-lance   S04 Will Likely end on a cliffhanger  (Date: 10 May 2016) More from the Larry King interview: asked to describe the episode in three words. Amell gave a cryptic reply, “Where'd everybody go?” Link: http://comicbook.com/2016/05/06/stephen-amell-says-arrow-season-4-finale-will-have-everyone-aski/   S04 Finale Titled “Schism” May complete a “Soft Reboot” (Date: 11 May 2016) Mericle calls the title of the finale, titled “Schism,” a “good clue”: “We talked about Season 4 as a soft reboot and I think Season 5 will see some big changes on the show.” Link: http://collider.com/arrow-season-4-finale-season-5-villain/   OpEd: DC has a rare opportunity for a shared universe (Date: 12 May 2016) This is the true magic of shared universes: Something BIG happens in Show A, so Shows B, C, and D must adapt … DC has a rare opportunity that Marvel doesn't: They occupy the week. Mondays belong to Supergirl, Tuesdays for The Flash, Arrow has Wednesdays, and Legends of Tomorrow dominate Thursdays. That's four days in the week for one massive story following the events of Monument Point. Link: https://www.inverse.com/article/15584-arrow-just-made-a-case-for-dc-s-tv-universe-needing-its-own-civil-war   ARROW CAST & CREW INTERVIEWS   Supergirl S02 Renewed & confirmed to move to CW!!! (Date: 12 May 2016) Description Link: http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/supergirl-the-cw-season-2-1201773032/   Greg Berlanti confirms involvement in Booster Gold  (Date: 12 May 2016) The Flash and Supergirl executive producer Greg Berlanti has confirmed rumors that he is currently involved in developing a feature film based on DC Comics superhero Booster Gold. Link: http://comicbook.com/2016/05/12/the-flashs-berlanti-confirms-involvement-in-booster-gold-movie/   GREEN ARROW COMICS & TOY NEWS   YES!! Green Arrow Vol 5 : Black Arrow by Mike Grell  (Date: 10 May 2016) When Oliver is manipulated into betraying his country, he soon finds himself at the top of the FBI's Most Wanted list. Alone and on the run, Ollie is forced to track down the one person who can clear his name-the man who set him up in the first place. But what he'll do once he finds him is unclear. The Green Arrow has always been a hunter, but is he also a killer? Collects #29-38 of the classic series from 1988. Link: https://www.comixology.com/Green-Arrow-1988-1998-Vol-5-Black-Arrow/digital-comic/371669?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3QvMTExNjM   FEEDBACK:   Voicemail – Black Adam   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week: Episode 22 - “Lost in the Flood” (Date: xx May 2015) Article: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/arrow/new-extended-promo-for-arrow-season-4-episode-22-lost-in-the-flood-a141582 Episode:            “Lost in the Flood” [Season 4 Episode 22] Air Date:           Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Summary:         Following the shocking events in the previous episode, Oliver and Diggle race to rescue Thea, while Felicity, Curtis and Noah join together to stop Darhk. Director:           Glen Winter Writers: Brian Ford Sullivan George Papp IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4862558/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_wr#writers Tune in to see what the Starling Tribune crew thinks will happen this season on Arrow based off what we've seen so far. After the show wraps keep listening as we bring fans on the show discuss their theories for season 4.   If you missed us live catch us next time and chime in yourself! Plus you won't miss out on our live post-show conversations.   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at gonnageek.com/live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.starlingtribune.com   This podcast was recorded Thursday May 12th, 2016.   Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the show!