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[Grizzlyjin]

I just don't have the energy and patience to watch shows like this anymore. A few years ago I might have given it a chance, but honestly...we already know what road this show is going down.

This kinda stuff is why I started to detest Smallville. Cheap looking, sloppy storylines and heavy reliance on the fanbase wanting to see live action versions of their favorite DC characters. The latter isn't a bad thing, but I would prefer they be handled better.

So yeah...good luck, GA.

 

[Angry Grimace]

I just don't think "Arrowlad" is a very compelling superhero character; the power is too specific and impractical to be useful. Shooting arrows? Really?

 

[Khezu]

I liked the guy from smallville more.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Is that GL x Spawn?

 

[Chairhome]

Awful pilot. Was completely bored for 40 minutes.

:-(. Is the clip from the pilot?

Her powers are just weird for television though. They work so much better when you can just read the word backward.

Yeah, she uses her powers a lot in Young Justice and she's awesome, but I wish I could see the words, haha.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Nobody cares about Green Arrow.

I agree. Also, Marvel needs to realize no one gives a shit about Black Widow or Hawkeye. DC needs to realize that there is only one superhero that needs a show and more exposure...

 

[ivysaur12]

you saw it at a test screening ? can you give more detailed impressions ?

I saw the upfront cut. It's awful. I would caution anyone who is mildly excited for this.

 

[Kyon]

I saw the upfront cut. It's awful. I would caution anyone who is mildly excited for this.

Give Kyon a scale of 1-10 of how many shirtless scenes there are

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

I agree. Also, Marvel needs to realize no one gives a shit about Black Widow or Hawkeye. DC needs to realize that there is only one superhero that needs a show and more exposure...

http://i.imgur.com/KhtJ2.jpg

Was there something going around about him getting a show on Sci-fi

 

[Parallax]

Is that GL x Spawn?

obsidian and the emerald knight alan scott.

 

[ivysaur12]

Give Kyon a scale of 1-10 of how many shirtless scenes there are

2 shirtless scene, but one is glorious. He's working out.

 

[ChocolateCupcakes]

What timeslot is Nikita getting then? Thats one of the few good shows out there.

 

[Penguin]

I agree. Also, Marvel needs to realize no one gives a shit about Black Widow or Hawkeye. DC needs to realize that there is only one superhero that needs a show and more exposure...

He is getting a SyFy show this year.. though think that's all we know about it

 

[ivysaur12]

What timeslot is Nikita getting then? Thats one of the few good shows out there.

Fri 9

 

[ChocolateCupcakes]

Fri 9

Dammit, thats not good. Thanks.

 

[Poyunch]

Woah I'm more surprised that Supernatural's on Wednesdays next season.

 

[GloriousIntruder]

A lot of DC heroes are really boring, super generic types so I tend to assume they're just generic copies of other heroes.

Seriously, DC has been doing really well since Geoff Johns took over. This is probably just my observation but people neglected the whole DC series because the heroes look lame while what matters is really the story and the writing. DC has Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Tony Daniels and so many other amazing writers. Don't get me started on Marvel, *Cough* Mark Millar *Cough*. Don't be too quick to judge the book by cover (ha!). The Flash has been amazing since they brought back Barry Allen (Flash Rebirth) and the Flashpoint series is amazing. War of Green Lantern is an amazing read that leads to the new 52 series. Blackest night was one of the amazing trade that I read last year. I feel that DC cares a lot about character development in their series. Look at Aquaman series now. At one point this year, it outsold everything including Marvel series. When it comes to Marvel, I only care about X-Men and X-Force. Cool look aint everything, if the story doesn't make an impact, I throw that straight into the garbage can.

 

[GloriousIntruder]

He is getting a SyFy show this year.. though think that's all we know about it

Geoff Johns loves Booster Gold, that's prob why he is getting his own show.

 

[Kyon]

2 shirtless scene, but one is glorious. He's working out.

icant

 

[Slayven]

Rather have a Richard Dragon show.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

Nikita is dope. If this is like Nikita, it will be dope.

 

[G-Fex]

Is it going to seem like a Hawkeye ripoff to the public?

 

[onipex]

Is it going to seem like a Hawkeye ripoff to the public?

Not to the public that watched Smallville for 10 seasons.

 

[Megadragon15]

Is it going to seem like a Hawkeye ripoff to the public?

Of course Green Arrow is going to be seen as a ripoff imitation of the best archer in comics.

 

[Boss Doggie]

I agree. Also, Marvel needs to realize no one gives a shit about Black Widow or Hawkeye. DC needs to realize that there is only one superhero that needs a show and more exposure...

Heh, isn't it kinda ironic that the guy who's supposed to be unknown and unpopular to save the time has to have a media exposure?

Is it going to seem like a Hawkeye ripoff to the public?

As though he hasn't existed as a characer in JLU, some DC movies, and YJ.

 

[G-Fex]

Heh, isn't it kinda ironic that the guy who's supposed to be unknown and unpopular to save the time has to have a media exposure?



As though he hasn't existed as a characer in JLU, some DC movies, and YJ.

I said the main public (not the cartoon watching kind) you darn anthro.

 

[Boss Doggie]

I said the main public (not the cartoon watching kind) you darn anthro.

Oh you mean idiots

I still doubt it because GA got some action figures

 

[G-Fex]

Oh you mean idiots

I still doubt it because GA got some action figures

now you're pulling my leg you musclehead.

 

[Parallax]

Oh you mean idiots

I still doubt it because GA got some action figures

So did hawkeye bro.

 

[Jintor]

The real IRL series we need is Gotham Central. It's already goddamn purpose-built for procedural crime drama with supervillains.

Then you can transition into a Question series. Pair it with a Batwoman series.

 

[Averon]

I'll give this a shot. I doubt the show will last, though. Green Arrow is a pretty obscure character.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

I'll give this a shot. I doubt the show will last, though. Green Arrow is a pretty obscure character.

The ratings bar for action driven CW shows is pretty low, given Nikita is heading into a 3rd season.

 

[Slime]

The real IRL series we need is Gotham Central. It's already goddamn purpose-built for procedural crime drama with supervillains.

Then you can transition into a Question series. Pair it with a Batwoman series.

I don't trust the CW to go anywhere near my beloved Ruckaverse.

 

[ivysaur12]

Full trailer

 

[Parallax]

I don't trust the CW to go anywhere near my beloved Ruckaverse.

I'd love to see it on a cable network. But I feel it wouldn't be taken seriously due to it being based on a comic.

 

[Boss Doggie]

So did hawkeye bro.

Oh I know

 

[Averon]

Full trailer

Ehh...It doesn't look like complete crap, but I'll go into this show will very low expectations.

 

[Jintor]

I'd love to see it on a cable network. But I feel it wouldn't be taken seriously due to it being based on a comic.

HBO dat sheet

 

[yencid]

I'd love to see it on a cable network. But I feel it wouldn't be taken seriously due to it being based on a comic.

The walking dead?

 

[Penguin]

Full trailer

This really looks like a TV version of Batman Begins.. I'm on-board for at least the pilot.

Though not really sold on the way the actor delivers his lines

 

[Alucard]

Green Arrow is a fantastic character, and Mike Grell's run was classic. The volume that was started off by Kevin Smith was also superb. He's my favourite DC character, so I'm actually looking forward to this, provided it's not teenified too much.

 

[Alucard]

Full trailer

Oh man, looks so good!

 

[Alucard]

I also wonder if they'll call him "Green Arrow," or just "Arrow." Is this an ownership rights thing, and the reason they're calling his city Starling City, instead of Star City? Does WB have the rights to the names?

 

[ivysaur12]

The workout scene is the best part of the pilot and one of the highlights of the 2012-13 television season.

 

[Parallax]

The walking dead?

doesnt have the same weight. everyone who knows batman knows who commisoner gordon is. batman also has a far more animated history, and when it comes to live action events, the odd ones out in their serious nature has been the dark knight series. the walking dead doesnt have that with being a relatively new series and all.

 

[Alucard]

I've got my fingers crossed that this won't be watered-down, and will focus on developing the character of Oliver Queen. I just want to see some gritty action sequences, trick arrows, and snappy dialogue.

 

[Penguin]

An extended sneak peek at the series, looks very good

http://www.spoilertv.com/2012/06/arrow-extended-preview.html

 

[ReiGun]

Looks really cool. And was that Deathstroke's mask I saw?

 

[Escape Goat]

Looks like a CW show. The tone of the show was much more Batman than it was Green Arrow.

 

[Grassclipper]

It actually look kinda decent, but it reminded me a lot about Batman in tone.