Starling Tribune – ONE SHOT – Justice League 2017 (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST177

Starling Tribune – ONE SHOT – Justice League 2017 (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST177 The Official Arrow and Green Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network Covering DC Comics and CW Based DC Comic TV Shows JUSTICE LEAGUE Release date: November 17, 2017 (United States) Reported budget: $300 million Running time: 120 minutes Produced by: Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Jon Berg, and Geoff Johns Director: Zack Snyder (with help from Joss Whedon) Writing Credits: Screenplay by: Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon Story by: Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster Justice League of America created by Gardner Fox Batman created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston Fourth World created by Jack Kirby - Jack Kirby's Fourth World is a turn of phrase commonly attributed to a family of titles created in the 1970s by writer/illustrator Jack Kirby. When Jack Kirby returned to working for DC Comics in the 1970s, he introduced what would become known as the Fourth World concept. He created a science-fiction based mythology revolving around ancient space deities known as the New Gods. Similar to the gods of Earth lore, the New Gods were larger than life, possessing fantastic powers, which they used in a never-ending struggle between good and evil. Fourth World characters include Steppenwolf and Darkseid. (http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jack_Kirby%27s_Fourth_World) MAIN CAST Ben Affleck - Batman / Bruce Wayne, Henry Cavill - Superman / Clark Kent Amy Adams - Lois Lane Gal Gadot - Wonder Woman / Diana Prince Ezra Miller - The Flash / Barry Allen Jason Momoa - Aquaman / Arthur Curry Ray Fisher - Cyborg / Victor Stone Jeremy Irons - Alfred Diane Lane - Martha Kent Connie Nielsen - Queen Hippolyta J.K. Simmons - Commissioner Gordon Ciarán Hinds - Steppenwolf (voice) Amber Heard - Mera Joe Morton - Silas Stone Joe Manganiello - Mr. Wilson Jesse Eisenberg - Lex Luthor DISCUSSION NOTES What was the overall theme? Getting the band together(Unlike Marvel, they don't call themselves the Justice League)Basic plotSteppenwolf has been able to come back to Earth and wants to find the three mother boxes; once the boxes are united, the world can be conquered andThe pastSteppenwolf tried to conquer Earth before, but the united armies of Amazons (with help from the Gods), Atlanteans, humans, and Green Lanterns beat him (LotRstyle). They spilt the Mother Boxes, hiding and protecting them. One is in Atlantis, one is on Themyscira, and the humans buried the third. Bruce Wayne / BatmanBeen Batman for 20 years – getting tiredFeels guilty about Superman's deathUses guy's fear to lure a creature (find out later it's a Parademon)Need to recruitothers to fight invasionComes up with plan to resurrect Superman; the world needs hope and the team needs more firepower What's his super power? Being rich; him being the only regular human is brought up throughout the filmGives Flash confidence to be a heroRelies heavily on AlfredBuys bank that took the Kent's farmDiana Prince / Wonder WomanWorks in a museum; does the Wonder Woman thing when needed, but is not public about itParis: Uses lasso to learn plan, stops bullets, tosses bomb in air, comes back, stops more bullets, saves dayThemyscira: Steppenwolf invades, Hippolytagets Mother Box out, locks warriors in room, more fighting, but Steppenwolf gets box. Hippolyta lights the beacon, knowing Diana will realize what's going on. (The beacons are lit, Gondor calls for aid!)Still hurt by losing Steve TrevorReluctant team leaderStill a badass fighter; Steppenwolf notices she has the blood of the Old Gods in herAquaman/ Arthur CurrySexy, sexy, sexy! - This is not how Aquamanis traditionally seenHelps villageTurns down BruceSenses something is wrong, goes to where Mother Box is keptAtlantis: Steppenwolf invades; Merafights him – water witch! Steppenwolf gets Mother Box. Mera tells Arthur that it's his job to get the box back since his mother is gone.Sense of humor; drinks; fights – has quadrantScene on plane to final fight – accidentally sits on lasso, tells deep truthsCyborg/ Victor StoneDidn't ask to be savedDoesn't have full control of abilities; continuouslychangingDad works at Star Labs; used the third Mother Boxto make him CyborgLearns who Diana and Bruce areAble to "hack" into Bat vehicles and the Kryptoniandevice to resurrect SupermanVital to plot – he finds third Mother Box; he is able to split Mother Boxes apartThe Flash/ Barry AllenFather in prison; lost; doesn't work in crime lab (not until "a friend" gets him an entry level position)Built his suitThinks it's cool that The Batman wants him to join a teamDecides to join because he needs friends; he doesn't "get" peopleDoubts he can be a hero - (Batman: just save one, Barry)Stumbles over his feetFunny and quippy (resurrect Superman: hope this isn't a Pet Cemetery situation)Scene in cemeterywith Cyborg: he was hit by lightning; says they are the "accidents"Superman/ Clark KentMissed by worldMom loses farm; Lois lostResurrection: Body dug up, body put in amnioticfluid in Kryptonian ship, Barry has to jump start the cube right as it hits the fluidNot happy about being brought back to lifeFight: Team tries to talk him back, but Cyborg's system overreacts and attacks Superman. Big fight. Sees Flash come for him; able to fight Flash. Chokes Batman, ready to kill him; Batman calls for the "big gun," which is Lois. Flies away with Lois to farm.Joins fight in a big waySaves an entire building – Barry saves one family in the truckRESURRECTED SUPERMAN IS THE SUPERMAN WE SHOULD HAVE HAD SINCE THE BEGINNING!Laughs, jokes, smiles. Is hope.SteppenwolfStop the alien invader storyGood villain to bring team together?His fear makes his Parademonsattack him and he leavesRate him as a threat -Imagine A Green Lantern or a Supergirlin this fight tooPost credit scene 1Flash and Superman race – straight from the comics!Post credit scene 2Lex is out of prison, chilling on a yacht in Europe.Lex is smooth and smart; he's not the wacky boy from beforeSomeone arrives by boat – it's Mr. Wilson!Lex - Maybe we should have our own leagueFavorite moment(s)SP -Chris -Flash and Supes race or headbutt fightMichelle – Wonder Woman saving people in Paris, Wonder Woman being vital to the fights – using lasso, sword, and gauntletsWhat didn't you like?SP -Chris -Outing the secret ID of Supes and Batman and runtimeMichelle – Butt shots (but I think it could've been worse), bikini armor on some of the Amazons, Henry Cavill's weird CGI faceWhat did you like about the film?SP -Chris –THEY FIXED SUPERMAN!Michelle – the humor and that all of the team was needed; it wasn't the Batman and Superman show with some other peopleLingering questions:SP -Chris -Where do we go with batman now?Michelle – WHERE ARE THE GREEN LANTERNS???????????Rate the movieSP -Chris -Michelle – Not better than Wonder Woman, but better than the Academy Award Winning Suicide SquadWould you like a sequel?SP -Chris -Michelle – Yes, but with Batman and Alfred as WatchtowerAre you excited about other DC films?SP -Chris -Michelle – Aquamanbecause Momoa is wonderful and it seems as though Mera will have magic and be from Xebel. And Wonder Woman, duh NEXT EPISODE: Link to Promo: (Date: 17 Nov 2017) https://www.cbr.com/arrow-oliver-queen-jail-thanksgiving-trailer/ Episode: “Thanksgiving” [Season 6 Episode 7] Air Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017 Summary: Oliver celebrates Thanksgiving with his family but the happy moment is interrupted. Meanwhile, Black Siren returns to wreak havoc on the holiday. Director: Gordon Verheul Writers: Wendy Mericle and Speed Weed IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6493666/?ref_=tt_eps_cu_n 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 - [email protected] - 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 June 4th, 2017. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the show! Audio Production by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com.