E204 Iron Fist "Dragon Plays With Fire" (A Marvel Comic Universe Podcast) LoS204

The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Stargate Pioneer, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss the thirteenth Iron Fist episode “Dragon Plays With Fire,” highlight some recent Marvel news and respond to listener feedback. The Agents debrief you on what could have saved this Iron Fist season, the outstanding characters of Claire and Jeri Hogarth, what job they would have in a superhero city, if Claire had an Easter Egg as White Tiger, and why Iron Fist is like The Land Before Time.THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:Iron Fist “Dragon Plays With Fire” Marvel News Roundup Listener FeedbackIRON FIST “DRAGON PLAYS WITH FIRE” [5:02]IRON FIST DRAGON PLAYS WITH FIRENetflix made all 13 episodes of Iron Fist available on Friday March 17th, 2017.Directed By: Stephen Surjikhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0839660/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director 52 Directing Credits Beginning in 1985 1 x The Kids In The Hall Wayne’s World 2 (1993) 1 x The X-Files 2 x Monk 1 x Eureka 1 x No Ordinary Family 6 x Warehouse 13 10 x Burn Notice 1 x Arrow 1 x The Flash 2 x Jessica Jones 3 x Daredevil 7 x Person Of Interest 1 x Designated Survivor 1 x Luke Cage 1 x The Defenders 1 x The Punisher 1 x Iron Fist ALSO PRODUCER FOR: Intelligence, Warehouse 13, Common Law, Burn Notice, The Romeo SectionWritten By: Scott Buckhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0118420/?ref_=tt_ov_wr#writer 13 credits since 1991 15 x Coach 1 x Everyone Loves Raymond 7 x Six Feet Under 2 x Rome 18 x Dexter 3 x Iron Fist 1 x Inhumans ALSO: He’s the “Showrunner” for both Iron Fist and Inhumans, and previously produced The Naked Truth, The Oblongs, nikki, Six Feet Under, Rome and DexterWritten By: Tamara Becher-Wilkinson (a.k.a. Tamara Becher)http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1161500/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#writer 7 credits since 2008 (and a whole host of story editor and script coordinators to include BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) 1 x Warehouse 13 6 x Covert Affairs 1 x Runaways 2 x Iron Fist - The Blessing of Many Fractures (2017) - Dragon Plays with Fire (2017) ALSO Producer For: Covert Affairs and Iron FistWritten By: Pat Charleshttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1830508/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#writer 7 Writers Credits going back to 2000 1 x Sons Of Anarchy 42 x Bones 2 x Resurrection 2 x Iron Fist - The Mistress of All Agonies (2017) - Dragon Plays with Fire (2017) ALSO Producers for: Bones, Resurrection, Iron Fist“DRAGON PLAYS WITH FIRE”Meaning of “Dragon Plays With Fire”Cold Opening: Harold goes to workHarold suits up DEA searches for Danny RandWard speaks with J Money (Jerry Hogarth)Harold Speaks With WardSafe in the wall Gene therapy saves Harold Harold’s been messing with Danny for a long timeDanny’s Back In The ParkColleen meets him Picture in the paper Need to contact Jerry HogarthClaire and Jerry Hogarth“J-Money” The Hand’s Tablet files are changed 3 Options Xanadu Turn yourself in, fight in court Prove your innocence Bakuto also has the filesThe Hand’s CompoundGao is there Gao never lied to Danny? Danny is guilty of the death of his parents Gao did not kill Danny’s parents Gao says Harold killed the RandsDanny is betrayed by HaroldWard with Joy in the hospitalWard meets with DannyTablet in the Rand safeThis was never Danny’s original questJoy and HaroldNoodle place on 6th street Spy on me? Frame Danny?Harold hits Ward with a gold clubClaire lights up the distractionTop Floor FightDanny Rand goes to the top floor Colleen walks in the back door Green Arrow Star City window breakage Iron Fist floor explosionWard gets the tabletHarold shoots DannyDanny and Harold roof top fightIron Fist saves Danny Colleen shoot (and kills?) HaroldCrematoryDojoClaire calls Colleen and Danny outDanny wants to leave with ColleenJoy and Davos have teaThe pass was attacked by The HandK’un Lun is goneMAIN CASTFinn Jones - as - Danny Rand / Iron Fist (The Sarah Janes Adventures, Game Of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3645691/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A billionaire Buddhist monk and martial artist proficient in kung-fu, with the ability to call upon the mystical power of the Iron Fist. Jones described the character as "someone struggling to find his identity", and identified with the character's loneliness being an orphan like Rand. He noted that "Danny gets really stressed and really pissed off sometimes, and I understand that ... [his] optimism and where that comes from."In preparation for the role, Jones studied kung fu, wushu, and tai chi, along with weight training, Buddhist philosophy, and meditation. Toby Nichols portrays a young Danny Rand.Jessica Henwick - as - Colleen Wing (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3725055/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A martial artist ally of Rand who runs her own martial arts dojo called Chikara Dojo in New York City. Henwick felt the most defining word for Wing was "alone", saying, "She doesn't want to be anyone's love interest and open herself up in that way." Henwick also tried "to pull out that sort of very dry humor that [Wing] has, and that no bullshit New Yorker demeanor" from the comics version in her portrayal.Tom Pelphrey - as - Ward Meachum (Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Banshee) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670601/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The son of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with his sister Joy is threatened to be undone with Rand's return. Ward is a character from the comics, though Pelphrey noted "we’re not necessarily beholden to representing him [in the series] exactly as he appears in the comic book." Stroup said that Ward would experience some "male angst" on Rand's return, because "Ward would have been the one who picked on [Rand] when he was little so as pure and innocent and great as Iron Fist is, he comes in and he causes some problems" there. Ilan Eskenazi portrays a teenage Ward Meachum.Jessica Stroup - as - Joy Meachum (90210, The Following, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1888211/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The daughter of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with her brother Ward is threatened to be undone with Rand's return. Stroup said that Joy "absolutely loves" Rand, and his return to New York is "like this rebirth of what she once was, and she gets to ask these questions about herself because he’s posing them to her." Stroup said that Joy would initially be unsure whether Rand is who he says he is. Aimee Laurence portrays a young Joy Meachum.Ramón Rodríguez - as - Bakuto (The Wire, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Charlie's Angels TV Series, Need for Speed) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913125/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9 A leader of a faction of The Hand and Colleen Wing's sensei.Sacha Dhawan - as - Davos (After Earth, An Adventure in Space and Time, Sherlock) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223527/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A skilled martial artist who is the son of Lei Kung and Rand's former best friend in K'un-Lun, who grew envious when Rand became the Iron Fist. Although Dhawan first appeared in the ninth episode of the first season, Dhawan noted that the majority of Davos' storyline was intended to be explored in a potential second season.Rosario Dawson - as - Claire Temple (Josie and the Pussycats, Men in Black II, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Sin City, Rent, Clerks II, Robot Chicken, Gemini Division, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Defenders) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0206257/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A former nurse from Hell's Kitchen who joins Wing's dojo. Dawson reprises her role from previous Marvel Netflix series.David Wenham - as - Harold Meachum (Moulin Rouge!, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, After the Deluge, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Van Helsing, 300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920992/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1A ruthless corporate leader and co-founder of Rand Enterprises who was partners with Rand’s parents at the time of their deaths. Regarding Harold's relationship with his children, Joy and Ward, Wenham said the dynamic between the three of them "is complex, to say the least. It’s multilayered, it’s multidimensional, it’s surprising and it’s forever changing, depending on the circumstances."RECURRING CASTDavid Furr as Wendell Rand (Bit part actor in a ton. Noted for appearances in 13 Hours, TURN: Washington's Spies) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2412970/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Danny's father and co-founder of Rand Enterprises.Barrett Doss as Megan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5495383/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A secretary to Danny Rand and the Meachums at Rand Enterprises.Alex Wyse as Kyle http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2537879/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Harold Meachum's personal assistant.Marquis Rodriguez as Darryl http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532658/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A student at Wing's dojo. Rodriguez reprises his role from Luke Cage.Wai Ching Ho as Gao http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387395/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1An accomplished woman and former ally of Wilson Fisk with her own heroin trade in Hell's Kitchen who has connections with The Hand. Ho reprises her role from Daredevil.Ramon Fernandez as Kevin Singleton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1771714/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Harold Meachum's loyal bodyguard.Clifton Davis as Lawrence Wilkins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204389/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.John Sanders as Donald Hooper http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1854252/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.Elise Santora as Maria Rodriguez http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5306108/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.NEWS [51:20]HIGHLIGHT STORY OF THE WEEKAugust 28, 2017 Jack “King” Kirby’s 100th Birthdayhttp://www.hashtagitsallconnected.comAGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC Braces for Deep Impact With ‘Idol,’ ‘Inhuman’ Challengeshttps://variety.com/2017/tv/news/abc-idol-inhuman-1202573827/ “Inhumans” has not been the only source of friction between ABC and Marvel. Earlier this year, the mandate came down from Disney for ABC to renew its other Marvel drama, “Agents of SHIELD,” despite the desire by some at the network to end the series after four seasons. Having aired on Tuesdays since its inception, “SHIELD” is shifting to Friday nights this season when “Inhumans” finishes its initial eight-episode run.NETFLIX SERIESPunisher Release Date? October 13http://screenrant.com/marvel-punisher-premiere-date-october/THOR: RAGNAROKThor: Ragnarok’s Chinese Trailer Unleashes New Footagehttp://www.cbr.com/thor-ragnarok-trailer-new-footage/Thor: Ragnarok behind the sceneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn2XCuPdej8X-MENWatch first 6 min of The Giftedhttps://news.marvel.com/tv/75985/watch-first-six-minutes-gifted/Marvel bringing ANOTHER character back from the deadhttp://comicbook.com/2017/09/25/wolverine-return-marvel-legacy/FEEDBACK [64:13]TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/BornToEatBacon/status/909938813643972608 Johnny ~R‏ @BornToEatBacon Following More @LegendsofSHIELD Remember when I won that Deadpool crate from you? Look what you started... 7:34 PM - 18 Sep 2017https://twitter.com/dxferris/status/909382741325729797 Ferris‏ @dxferris Follow More Every time I read the word "Inhumans" or read about them, it's 1 more vote to make me never catch up on this era of Marvel. @LegendsofSHIELD 6:45 AM - 17 Sep 2017https://twitter.com/adanagirl/status/909227742834634752 More Picked up this fellow #ChronicPainWarrior at the church bazaar today! He will be buddies w/ my Star-Lord mug. @LegendsofSHIELD #drstrangehttps://twitter.com/adanagirl/status/911625899002474497 Christy‏ @adanagirl Following More Rocket Rocket Rocket SMH @jamesgunn @LegendsofSHIELD http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/raccoon-police-windshield_us_59c6418fe4b0cdc773319823 11:18 AM - 23 Sep 2017https://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/913471179977035776 More @LegendsofSHIELD Impending Infinity War trailer? 1:31 PM - 28 Sep 2017 https://t.co/ua048Gs1Nghttps://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/913198831247949825 Dr. Gnome to you‏ @MrParacletes Follow More @LegendsofSHIELD Sounds like Disney may be why we got a fifth season. http://epicstream.com/news/Agents-of-SHIELD-Saved-From-Cancellation-By-Disney 7:29 PM - 27 Sep 2017https://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/912464128656240640 Dr. Gnome to you‏ @MrParacletes Follow More I wouldn't be surprised if this is Photoshoped, but I will refer to him as Frank Cats-le and so should you. @LegendsofSHIELD 6:49 PM - 25 Sep 2017OUTRO [65:47]Haley, Lauren and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or who’s Marvel abs you would like to see. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.Join Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. next time as the hosts discuss The Inhumans premiere episodes “Behold The Inhumans” and “Those Who Would Destroy Us” on Sunday October 1st, 2017. You can listen in live when we record Sunday Afternoons at 1:00 PM Eastern time or Thursday Evenings at 9:00 PM ET at Geeks.live (Also streamed live on Spreaker.com). Contact Info: Please see http://www.legendsofshield.com for all of our contact information or call our voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871Don’t forget to go check out our spin-off podcast, Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D..: Longbox Edition for your weekly Marvel comic book release run-down with segments by Black Adam on S.H.I.E.L.D. comics, Lauren on Mutant Comics and Anthony with his Spider-Man web down. Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Longbox Edition is also available on the GonnaGeek.com podcast network.Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. 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