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Anonymous writes...
Hello. You may have already answered this but I want to be extra sure and precise.Since a gargoyle turns to stone if touched by sunlight why dont they stone up if you shine a bright light on them? (may have in cyberspace Future te nse but not in some others) Also on a related topic if a gargoyle avoids sun wont they stay awake for a while? thanks for reading :) :) -Dak Phoenix
Greg responds...
Gargoyles have internal biological clocks. Sunlight acts as a psychological trigger, but it's really the internal clock that makes the change. A bright light doesn't affect the clock, nor does it act as a trigger. Avoiding the sun, for example by being indoors at sunrise, might have a slight delaying effect but not more than a few minutes, because the clock triggers the change, not the sun. The clock is simply "set" by the sun.
Anonymous writes...
Greg Hi, You said Brooklyn's mate is Katana. Did you kindy get this of of MORTAL KOMBAT, because in the movie anyways, the princess's name is Kitana???? When was the last time you read letters from MAY? Oh, and to you and eve ryone hoe reads this- AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS SEEN THE FIFTH ELEMENT? IT"S THE BEST MOVIE I"VE EVER SEEN! SO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Little Demon, Guess what I have a new web page!?*$&#
Greg responds...
No. I saw Mortal Kombat, but not 'til after I had come up with the Katana character. What letters from May?
Anonymous writes...
Greg here are a couple questions and comments on Gargoyles for you: 1. What happened to Wolf at the end of "Vendettas"? Is he dead? if not what did you have planned for him? 2a. Did the entire Redemption Squad(?) in "Bad Guys" only cons ist of Fang, Robyn, Yama, Dingo and the Matrix? If not who else would be part of the team? 2b. How did Yama and Dingo meet up with the rest of the group? How did Fang get out of the Labrynth? 2c. Did you know the real identity of the Director? if so who was he besides Duval's nemesis? 3. One of my favorite episodes was probably "Future Tense". It had a really dark feel to it and revealed a lot about the true nature of most of the main characters. Even though it was just a dream it seemed like a lot of the a pects of it could have come true. Besides the things that have already come true in the actual show (like the clock tower and the clone wars) what other aspects of Puck's dream would have become a reality? Do you think Lexington would ever have become e il? 4a.Last question: could you please tell me a little about the New Olympian spin-off that you had planned.
What would the two new characters be like? 4b. Did you think Boreas would have had a role? he was one of my favorite Olympians. 4c. Would the New Ol pians bring Gargoyles with them on their trip? 4d. Would they meet the entire Manhattan clan? 4e.Would the spin-off be called New Olympians or did you have another name for it? 4f. How close did this spin-off become to being made? 4g. Would Taurus have been the main character? 4h. Would the island of New Olympus have been revealed to the humans? 4i. Where did the New Olympians get their high-tech technology? Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.
Greg responds...
1. He's not dead. Ultimately, I planned for him to join the Ultra-Pack.
2a. That was pretty much the team. I'm not saying others might not have come and/or gone, but that's the core.
2b. They were all recruited by the Hunter. The details of the story are my secret for now.
2c. I had a pretty good idea.
3. Heh, heh, heh.
4a. Romeo and Juliet. Sort of.
4b. Yes. Though he wasn't going to be a lead, he was to be a major supporting character.
4c. Which trip?
4d. Uh... maybe?
4e. THE NEW OLYMPIANS
4f. Not close at all. BAD GUYS came the closest.
4g. Taurus would have been one of four leads.
4h. Yes.
4i. They developed it over the centuries.
GENERAL REQUEST: I appreciate that you numbered your questions, but then you proceeded to ask multiple questions under each number. I added the letters for clarity. In the future, if you have multiple questions, please number every question. THANKS.
Anonymous writes...
Just one this time: Why were Oberon's Children banished? Who's "fault" was it, or was Oberon just having a bad day?
Greg responds...
Arrogance. His and theirs. (That's the third time I've given the exact same answer to this question.) As to "fault", the immediate blame went to Titania, though what she did was simply the straw that broke Oberon's not-to- impressive patience.
Anonymous writes...
If you were to start a new series, would you ever cancel out TGC by using the Phoenix gate or something simalar?
Greg responds...
By my own rules, history can't be changed. I'd strive to minimize the damage to my continuity in a number of ingenious ways, none of which I've figured out yet.
Anonymous writes...
1) If David Xanatos is dead by 2158, what is Owen's purpose in "Future Tense"? 2) How does Xanatos die (old age or something more interesting)? 3) Was he still afraid of death? Thanks for your time Greg.
Greg responds...
1) Alexander.
2) I'm not telling.
3) Good question.
Anonymous writes...
Okay, a few questions oh great and mighty Greg(Hey, something's on my nose). 1.)Which episodes are Oberon, Titania and Puck in? and can they all be bought/rented on video? 2.)Who let ABC have Gargoyles? On fox it was a cartoon an adult could enjoy. When it went to ABC, it became the Sterotypical Disney cartoon, family values, good over evil, happy ending, blah blah, it sucks. I mean, come on, the only 2 I ever saw, the first one had terrible art, and the second one, Bronx was helping an Amish child. And what the frag is this with All the humans knowing about the Gargoyles and not being scared. I hate the Goliath Chronicles for ruining my favorite cartoon. Damn disney to hell. Mickey needs his kneecaps broken, maybe put some sense into him. And damnit, Let the Rabbits wear glasses. 3.)Who did the voices for Titania and Oberon, I know Data did puck. 4.) Could you describe in words, what Oberon, Titania, Puck and Owen look like, along with clothing?(Sorry for the trouble, but I use the descriptions fora game) 5.)In 1961 Roger Maris led the majors in homeruns. That year, who got hit in the head with the most balls? (Answer : Liberace) Thanks for your time and you tolerating me. C. Spence Roberts "I don't need to drink to have fun; I need to drink to stop the voices in my head."
Greg responds...
1. "The Mirror" - Puck; "Ill Met by Moonlight" - Oberon, Titania; "Future Tense" - Puck, "The Gathering, Part One" - Oberon, Titania; "The Gathering, Part Two" - Oberon, Titania, Puck; "Possession" - Puck. Of course, that doesn't count episodes where Puck appeared as Owen or Titania as Anastasia (unless Puck or Titania also appeared in the episode as well). Also, Titania appeared in some Goliath Chronicle episode. And no, I don't think any of them are available on home video.
2. As I've stated before, I don't see the point in Disney-bashing. You're mad at the company that put Gargoyles on the air, because you believe they screwed it up down the line. Well, maybe they did, but it's not like they were trying to. I think they deserve some credit for doing the show in the first place. And if you ever want to see new episodes of the show again, I don't think that Disney-bashing is an effective way to make that happen. I think the switch to ABC had less to do with the changes you mentioned, then the turnover in creative staff, the lower budget and the abbreviated schedule.
3. Brent Spiner did Puck. He also does Data. (I think it's an important distinction.) Kate Mulgrew did Titania. She also does Captain Janeway.
Terence Mann did Oberon. He played The Beast on Broadway.
4. I could, but I won't. You could do that yourself. You know what they look like.
5. Ouch.
Anonymous writes...
Hello. I was wondering where Dedemona got her name? Thank you.
Greg responds...
When Marty and Bob wrote the first draft outline of "Legion" they had created a scenario that seemed very reminiscent of Shakespeare's OTHELLO. I don't know if they specifically had that in mind, but I assume they did. Because Gargoyles didn't used to use names, the outline was very confusing to read, so I suggested using the names of the corresponding characters from the play to represent the three gargoyles. Othello (later Coldstone), Desdemona (later Coldfire) and Iago (later Coldsteel) were thus identified for script and credit purposes, but the names were never used in dialogue by any of the characters.
Anonymous writes...
Can Gargoyles get sick (i.e. colds, the flu, etc.)?
Greg responds...
I suppose, but they heal fast, so they don't stay sick very long.
Anonymous writes...
Hello Mr. Weisman, once again, thank you for taking the time to do this for your loyal fans, who all hope one day all your visions for Gargs will come true. Now, a few questions, numbered for easier answering: 1) I was wondering if you had anything to do with the excellent title sequence that plays at the beginning at every ep, if so, how do you and others choose what goes where? It's very effective in getting one's attention, especially combined with Carl Johnson's outstanding sweeping theme song, with or without words. 2) Not sure if I'll get a concrete answer to this, but what was Owen doing when Demona summoned him in "The Mirror"? I hope he wasn't giving a press conference or in public or something. 3) Are the Sisters more powerful [as in who would win a battle between] than say, the Puck? It seems to me that three magical beings would be better than one.
They can drag the Banshee back without too much trouble seemingly, they seem to be only a bit less powerful than Oberon and Titania. (4) A few comments, as last post you said you would like some. Heh, get ready for alot of mindless praise. Just wanted to say I agree with what you said in your last answer archive about how City of Stone 'has some of our most honest emotions in it' Couldn't agree more, I must admit, that ep is the only cartoon that has ever brought tears to my eyes. Everything works, the animation, the expressions on Demona's face, Marina's voice acting, the music is excellent, [I don't think I've heard the part where Demona is kissing a stone Goliath goodbye in any other episode.] The parts where Demona turns to stone by the beach and then the fade in to the massacre is taking place is very vivid and heartbreaking, as is the part where she gives a tearful kiss goodbye to Goliath before flying away to begin her life of solitude. Oh, and the "access code is alone" line is also very sad, you and the others certainly outdid yourselves with making Demona a tragic figure, she's mostly all we talk about in the comment room. :) Hope your proud. Thanks again for taking the time to answer questions.
Greg responds...
1. I kibbitzed (as did a number of people). Elen Orson cut the title sequence for the first season. Bob Birchard did the recut for the second season. Both individuals are extremely talented editors. Frank Paur and I supervised. Gary Sperling wrote Keith's narration for the second season title, with a lot of imput from me. And of course, Carl's music makes it.
We tried to get striking images that would punctuate the music and vice versa. We also wanted to show the breadth of the series, and still emphasize key elements like "the origin", the "transformations", gliding, climbing, battle and intrigue.
2. Nothing that caused a crisis. Not that Owen couldn't handle a crisis, thank you very much.
3. Who's stronger Hulk or Thing? There's more to winning than strength, but yeah, I think the Sisters combined might is pretty impressive when they really cut loose. Puck's a tough bird to get in hand though.
4. Thanks for your kind words. A lot of credit should go to Michael Reaves, Brynne Chandler Reaves, Lydia C. Marano and Frank Paur (and a lot of other people) who helped make "CoS" what it was. Glad you liked it.
Anonymous writes...
Hi Greg! Ok How come in "Avalon Part 3" after the magus died in the scene where they were all saying goodbye if you look real close you can see the magus in the background?
Greg responds...
Really? Where? I'm not sure what you mean. (Man, are the questions vague today, or did I take dope pills?)
Anonymous writes...
I got five question for you. 1.In 'Future Tense ' why did Brooklyn punch Goliath ? 2. Who was that white-head man when Goliath walked over to Hudson's stone form ? 3. Why did Xanotos destroy his son ? 4. What was that thing on Broadways neck ? 5. What were those guards things that looked like Thailog ? All of them are from 'Future Tense', I haven't seen that one before.
Greg responds...
1. "He" felt Goliath had abandoned the clan. But of course "he" didn't exist. Puck was going for shock value.
2. You mean the Bronze statue of Hudson? Do you mean Matt?
3. "He" didn't need him or care for him. But of course, "he" wasn't Xanatos, he was a computer programmed by Lex. And of course none of them existed. Puck was going for shock value.
4. Armor? I'm not sure what you mean.
5. Thailog Shock Troops. Thailog clones with brain implants to insure obedience.
Anonymous writes...
Thank for a collection of wonderfully fanciful dramatic, and intelligently told stories. "Gargoyles" is a joy to watch, and a pleasure to follow.
Your comments on "Ask Greg" about directions you would have liked to have taken your characters has only whetted my appetite for more of your Gargoyles stories. I understand that there is a group of fans on the internet who have embarked on a project to write new "Gargoyle" stories following "The Journey" and ignoring the rest of the "Chronicles." They have called this the "Gargoyles Saga" and have said that the new stories will be written in the "style of Greg Weisman" with continuing character development and plot twists. (1) Tell me what you think about this endeavor, (2) Do you believe that this is appropriate (morally, legally)?, and (3) what would be your concerns about any impact on your future work if "Gargoyles" retruns to TV after the movie is released?
Greg responds...
1. I've answered this before in detail. Mostly I'm gratified, but I have mixed feelings.
2. I don't see any legal issues, since it's not-for-profit. I don't see any moral concerns either.
3. I'm not sure I understand the question. What kind of impact? It sounds like a good thing.
Anonymous writes...
All right, I've always wondered about this. The first time I saw "Awakenings" and a few times thereafter, only one gargoyle who looked like Lex appeared--Lex. In the "Movie" version, another appears, and then later on, one appears in the series. (I've noticed other things changing between airings, too.) My question is... Why are there no other gargs looking like Lex? That's it; thanx for your time.
Greg responds...
You said yourself that there are other gargs that look something like Lex.
Obviously, that cosmetic variation is rarer, but not unheard of. Just like some people have hazel eyes, but most don't. Keep in mind that you haven't seen that many total gargoyles period.
Anonymous writes...
How did Maggie Reed get to New York, and how did she end up with no money and nowhere to live?
Greg responds...
Maggie had a bus ticket and twenty-two hundred dollars when she left Ohio.
She moved to the big city and checked into a woman's hotel while she looked for an apartment and work. Work was harder to find than she thought, and a cheap apartment in Manhattan is practically an oxymoron. She spent way too much, way too fast, and before she knew it she was on the street. Or something like that. It happens all the time.
Anonymous writes...
I have a few questions. I hope you don't mind. 1.) Does Disney or Buena Vista, plan to bring out anymore Gargoyle videos or are they even planning on brining Gargoyles:The Goliath Chronicales on video? I never did get to see TGC due to my ABC didn't air it and I KNOW I'd buy them. I already have the other videos. 2.) Now Oberon, Titiania, and Oberon's Children had to be mortal for 100 years, correct? Well we all know Puck was Owen and Titiania was Fox's mother. And the Banshee was the English girl (forgot her name). And so one...But I do not remember anyone mentioning who Oberon was.
Did he even become mortal? Thank you Greg. And good work on your excellent show! :)
Greg responds...
1. I don't think there are any current plans at this time. But I don't work at Disney anymore, so anything's possible.
2. No. Not correct. They had to be out in the mortal world for 1001 years. No one said they had to pose as mortals, though many did. Oberon did a lot of different things over that time.
Anonymous writes...
You must know that there is a gigantic amount of Gargoyles fanfiction being written, even if you haven't read any. (I think that's very careful of you.
Good job.:) How do you feel about the fact that there is so much being done by amat eur authors with your characters and stories?
Greg responds...
I've addressed this (probably ad nauseum) in the comment room. I'm very ambivalent toward fanfiction. On the one hand, it's very gratifying. I've created something that has taken on a life of it's own. That people like enough to invest their time into and create anew. On the other hand, I have a territorial instinct that exhibits a kind of knee-jerk negative reaction to seeing other people controlling the destiny of my characters. (That's the main reason why Goliath Chronicles was so painful for me to watch.) For example, I know that TGS is doing their own TimeDancer spin off. That's very cool, but somebody mentioned (though I don't know if this was the final word) that they're
not naming Brooklyn's son Nashville, because they think the name is silly or because they hate country music or whatever. I can't help resenting that. (I know it's not rational, but I'm trying to be honest about my emotions here.) I haven't explained the Nashville name. I don't intend to explain it yet. Obviously, I have no intention of making Brooklyn into the next Garth Brooks, but I'm not in the mood to go into my reasons yet. But when someone else decides that GREG THE GARGOYLE MASTER made a misstep regarding the name of a character, I bristle. But going back to the first hand, I have to acknowledge that once a thing is created and sent out into the world, it no longer
belongs to the creator, but to the interpretations of those who received it. If a fan believes that Gargoyles were created by fey sorcery, then to that fan they were, no matter what I might say to the contrary in a comment room. Fanfiction is the ultimate example of fans interpretating (and extrapolating upon) what they've seen.
Anonymous writes...
Greg I appreciate your response to my last question. Hopefully you will find this one as thought provoking. Demona has always been my favorite character because of the complexity of her persona, and hey, you just can't help but pi ty her. However, as the show progressed from season 1 to 2, I noticed her plot lines seemed to become more formulamatic. In essence, she has a plan to either A) destroy humanity, or B) destroy the clan. Said plan is foiled by Goliath and company, and Demona is left to go away and sulk. Admittedly, you always found a new spin to put on her behavior, however, the general thrust remained the same. Had Gargoyles continued would you have gone on with her in this manner, or would we have seen some charac ter development beyond her "All humans must die" mode. I'm not asking if she was going to jump on the bandwagon of reformed villains.
She evokes the perfect blend of pathos and disgust as she is. I just want to know what general direction her chara cter development would have taken.
Greg responds...
Well, I don't really agree with your assessment of our second season episodes. Neither "Sanctuary" or even "The Reckoning" really fit your criteria all that well. I think the introduction of Angela has already had an effect on Demona's behaviour. If we ever get more episodes, Demona's character will continue to evolve, but not quickly. Demona has 1000 years of reinforced behaviour to overcome. (A) Destroying humanity and (B) altering the clan to suit her vision of what it should be like are still major goals, and I don't see that changing anymore than I see Xanatos' desire for immortality going away. Is it formulaic to see a determined villain thwarted? I suppose. But "City of Stone" doesn't strike me as a formulaic story, and although one might argue that Demona's role in "Hunter's Moon" was similar to her role in "CoS", I don't think too many people are troubled by the general similarities, when the details and attitudes are so different.
Anonymous writes...
Not the typical question (and certainly not for publication), but: Early in May, when you and your family attended a Saturday screening of "Future Tense" at the Museum of Television and Radio, you were good enough to pose for a photo w ith me, Brian "DumlaoX" Dumlao and your brother Jon. First, let me know if you'd like a print (though I somehow doubt it!). My email is fiat.lex@ix.netcom.com. Second: I mentioned prior to the shot that this was for me and Brian, not to be put on the 'net, but I could not tell if this mattered to you. If you don't give a hoot, let me know, and someone (else) may scan and webbify it. Don't sweat it either way. Thanks again.
Greg responds...
Pogo, thanks. As you know, I already got that photo from you. As I think I said at the time, you can webify it as long as my daughter is not in the shot.
Anonymous writes...
Why were there still Hunters up to present day? After all, Canmore himself killed Macbeth and Demona. He may have known that they were linked, but he also thought that they were truly dead. Why have his descendents become Hunters wh en there are no more gargoyles left? Also, weren't the Hunters more vengeful toward Macbeth than the Demon? Canmore hated Macbeth and never really regarded Demona with as much hatred. How did the Hunter's focus shift from Macbeth to Demona? Thanks for your time. Gargoyles was a wonderful show.
Greg responds...
Obviously, something else happened to Canmore, or at least one of his sons, after the events depicted in "City of Stone". That would probably explain the shift you describe as well.
Anonymous writes...
Dear Greg, I have the following questions. 1. Was MacBeth involved in Bannochburn or Killecrany (1740s, Jacobites)? 2. Did MacBeth have a part in the American Revolution?
Greg responds...
1 & 2. I don't know yet.
Anonymous writes...
(1) W.M&S.A.>>On a socialogical perspective, Mr. Weisman, what is the general nature of Gargoyles? In additon to the "Gargoyles Protect" platitude whis is tossed around so often. (2) A.K.>>Which character is most like yourself?
(3) A.K.&W.M.>>What happened with the Grimorum between the tenth century and the twentieth century? (4) Is there a possibility of the book to come back into play later in the series. (5) A.K.&S.A.>You said one point (Wes told us you wrote that...) Demon a was turned 35. How old did MacBeth age. We'd like to congratulate you on creating a great show that is, ironically, more realistic than at least three-quarters of the show on the air now.
Greg responds...
1. I'm not sure I understand the question. But "Gargoyles Protect" is much more than a platitude.
2. They've all got a little of me, or at least a little of what I aspire to. Even the villains have a bit of me in them. But I'm probably more like Vinnie than any of the others. :)
3. I'm not saying.
4. Sort of.
5. 52.
Anonymous writes...
1. Since Nokkar mistook Goliath and Angela for his rival alien race, does that mean that the evil aliens were Gargoyles, or at least similar? 2.
Would Broadway ever be blinded, as in Puck's 'prophecy' ? 3. Would Goliath and Elisa eve r find a way to have children, either through science or sorcery? 4. Out of all 66 Gargoyles episodes you have done, which are you most proud of? 5. How old would Brooklyn's children have been after he returned from his Timedancer adventures?
Greg responds...
1. NO. NO. NO. He didn't mistake them for a specific rival alien race.
He just (incorrectly) assumed that they weren't native to Earth. He then jumped to the conclusion that the Space-Spawn had finally sent alien scouts (of a race he wasn't familiar with) to the planet he had been guarding for centuries.
2. Was it a prophecy or a nightmare?
3. You're ignoring an obvious alternative.
4. I've answered this before. Check out the archives for this page.
5. Ask me this again later. I'm willing to answer it, but I don't have those notes handy right now.
Anonymous writes...
Hello Greg! I know you hear this all the time but you everyone involved in the show did an incredible job.I hope that one day you will have the opportunity to do Gargoyles again.
Here are some questions I have regarding the series. 1 . What was Oberon doing during the 1000 years away from Avalon? 2. Why were the weird sisters forbiden from leaving the barge(from Avalon part 1). Why couldn't they go to the shore? 3.What were the "other plans" of the weird sisters.
4. What year did N okkar arrive on Earth? 5. How long did it take Nokkar to get to Earth from his planet? 6.
What year ( by human terms) did the inter-galactic war break out? 7.Who were the invaders Nokkar refered to? 8. When was New Olympus founded? 9.
Were did the Ne w Olympians get their technology? Thank you for your time.
Greg responds...
1. 1000 years worth of stuff.
2. Oberon's rules made it tough, until they found a loophole.
3. I'm not telling yet.
4. I don't remember off hand. It's in my notes somewhere.
5. I don't know.
6. Long time ago.
7. The Space-Spawn.
8. Again, I'd have to dig it out of my copious notes.
9. They developed it.
Anonymous writes...
Did Thailog plan on betraying Demona from the very start of their relationship? If no, then when did he decide to "get rid of" her?? Thank you!
Greg responds...
I think he certainly was using her from the outset. He quickly learned of her link to Macbeth and figured out a way to capitalize on it that involved Demona dying. "Betrayal" isn't a strong enough word.
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