The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Stargate Pioneer, Agent Haley and Agent 2099 discuss the eighth Iron Fist episode “The Blessing Of Many Fractures” and run down some Marvel news from the week. Don’t miss the discussion about the Rand Corporate jet and the weekly fighting choreography critique.
THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:
Iron Fist “The Blessing Of Many Fractures”
Marvel News Roundup
IRON FIST “The Blessing Of Many Fractures” [3:36]
IRON FIST FELLING TREE WITH ROOTS
Netflix made all 13 episodes of Iron Fist available on Friday March 17th, 2017.
Directed By: Kevin Tancharoen
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1160495/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director
8 x Dancelife
Fame (2009)
18 x Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
1 x Supergirl
2 x Flash
1 x 12 Monkeys
9 x Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2 x Prison Break (2017)
2 x Legends Of Tomorrow
1 x Inhumans
3 x Arrow
1 x Iron Fist
ALSO: Produced Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Written 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 Fist
“THE BLESSING OF MANY FRACTURES”
Meaning of “The Blessing Of Many Fractures”
COLD OPENING – Claire’s Mom’s Apartment
Claire is kidnapped?
Danny Rand goes to Harold’s loft
Massive Blood trails
Claire is saved by Colleen
Ward comes up to Harold’s loft
Ward acts shocked
Ward blames Danny for Harold’s death
Ward is really there to clean up after the murder
Danny Announces That He Is Going To China
Have you considered this idea sucks?
Colleen is going with
Claire is coming too
I’ll figure it out before we reach the frontier
Joy and Ward at Rand
Visitor Badges
$100M each – same as Danny
Blood on Ward’s sleeve that wasn’t there
Both have to sign or no deal
Joy and Ward talk alone
Joy wanted to be a horse breeder
Joy wants to put together a solid strategy
New Corporate Jet
Flight to Anzhou
Danny Rand got some
What if Gao killed your parents?
Turbulence freak-out
Ward tried to make a deal $30M with Lawrence
Joy already rejected
Claire talks about her parents
Mom dies
Dad sent her off
Joy Figures Out A Strategy Against Lawrence and the board
JESSICA JONES REFERENCE
Joy and Ward have heart to heart
Danny, Colleen and Claire Storm The Factory
Burn it down
Gao comes in
Claire honks warning
Female Ninja sword fight!!!!!
I’ve almost been killed 3 times this week, so no. I would say I’m not okay
Zhou Cheng fight
Drink to Sedate the dragon
Danny killed Zhou
Ward Tried To Bring Joy To Harold’s Place
Blood running down
Ward yells at her to drive her away
Gao used poison on the pilots
Danny used to fist to destroy the wall
MAIN CAST
Finn 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_1
A 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 CAST
David 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_1
An 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_1
Harold Meachum’s loyal bodyguard.
Clifton Davis as Lawrence Wilkins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204389/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.
John Sanders as Donald Hooper http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1854252/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.
Elise Santora as Maria Rodriguez http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5306108/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.
NEWS [28:57]
HIGHLIGHT STORY OF THE WEEK
New Warriors – http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/07/26/marvels-new-warrior-keith-david-ernest-vigman/
OUTRO [37:03]
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