OFFICE HOURS: Ask DC Universe Your Questions Every (UPDATED) TUESDAY Night!

[AlexanderKnox]

Applejack, a warning: if you read this comment, you have to add DC Universe to PS4.

(That’s some Facebook-style posting there, no?)

[Applejack]

@iJest

Will you get some sleep if we turn the pleading up to eleven?!

LOOKIT THAT! I see the soul patch now, yaas! If little kitty times are asking, then I will definitely get some sleep, knowing that adorableness is in the world.

[Applejack]

@Razzzcat

@iJest

I know Applejack’s weakness for cats and I evilly exploit it at every opportunity. Ahahaha!

In that case…I feel another kitten pile coming on. it’s been a long day. meow

Lookit that little stormy cloud!!

[Razzzcat]

A piece my heart wanted to retract that post after the beta-thing and Q&A so as not to give you migraine. You are forgiven, Captain.

[Applejack]

@DeSade-acolyte

Great. I saved you a kabob.

Oh, goodie

[Applejack]

@Nathan.Payson

When you are told that you almost got to go to a DCU event and then told it didn’t work out AGAIN… (I am glad you made that call though)

Tell me about it!! I was so excited for you specifically, and RF too!

[Mae]

@Razzzcat

I am literally watching Mrs. America as we speak!!

Moves up Mrs. America in her endless watchlist

[Applejack]

@Nathan.Payson

Have you thought about using DC Daily to break news at all?

It comes back to our relationships with our press partners, but I would love to see that happen!

[Applejack]

@Reaganfan78

Hello Applejack ,
If I were to PM any of DC cast members, what are the chances of them replying back?

Honestly, pretty low. Today I helped them set up their accounts and trained them through replying; they don’t spend much time personally in the forums, and are super busy in their day-to-day lives. We recommend with all talent that they turn off their DMs so they don’t accidentally mislead anyone.

[Mae]

From what I recall reading, HBO Max will have both classic and new Looney Tunes, just FYI!

[Applejack]

@ralphsix

@Applejack

That could be a future of our model as we evolve and establish a foothold in the industry, but because we’re domestic/U.S. only, that tends to throttle the distribution of information for our fans across the globe. Hope that makes sense

Information could still originate here, though. Breaking news to DCU users doesn’t take away the ability to issue a press release.

Now, I’m biased, of course.

It’s all about clicks; they’re a currency in today’s world. Once something is published exclusively on a site, that site is shared throughout the web-o-sphere. If those shares are pointing back to a source the majority of the world can’t see, it is a bad look.

[Reaganfan78]

Ouch! Ok, guess Amy won’t see my message.
Thankyou.

[DeSade-acolyte]

Literally

[Reaganfan78]

Thankyou for the warning, hopefully they’ll still stay on boomerang for people like me who cant afford HBO Max. I’m lucky and thankful enough to get DC Universe.

[Applejack]

@DeSade-acolyte

The 399th episode with Sr. VP from Sothebys and the DC Archivist was awesome.
The DC archivist mentioned that DC’s collection isn’t quite complete. Any chance we could get an answer to the question, what is missing?

Also, the Riddler’s first golden Age appearance is it in the comics collection. Detective 140 (1948). His first Silver Age appearance is here. I just found it odd that a major Batman villain first appearance wasn’t on the service. Maybe that worth passing along to the digitizing team?

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We’ve got him teed up for a Q&A in the next few weeks Keep your eyes peeled!

With that in mind, I plan on prepping him for the granular nature of these questions that will most likely require a deep dive investigation of each issue; I know people are going to come at him with lists of requests, and he simply won’t be able to speak to all of them on the fly. But I’m trying to concoct a plan to make sure we are making good use of his time by asking bigger picture questions. He is aware of our print-to-digital requests. Much like Office Hours, I’m sure some of the questions will “hit” and he’ll be able to provide a meatier answer, but I will be setting some expectations around one-off requests. In the meantime, I trust you’ve submitted the Riddler golden age appearance request to our Print-To-Digital topic?

[Applejack]

@ralphsix

I totally agree with @DeSade-acolyte on how great that episode was. Any way we can get the archivists on for a QA? I had questions.

Get 'em ready, friend!

[Nathan.Payson]

@Applejack For the Podcast tomorrow, am I allowed to discuss the info in the FAQ on the help page given that anyone can access it? For the rewards system

[Applejack]

@DeSade-acolyte

@Applejack

wish more television committed to limited runs.

I wonder if thanks to the Q-tine issues, we might not see more of that.

Your personal thoughts/opinion on how q-tine might have long term impacts on media?

We’re already seeing tastes trend towards escapist content, celebrity news, and items that help us not think about the challenges we’re facing. I’m anticipating an experience much like the writer’s strike in 2007, where stories had to be finessed to accomodate a sudden and abrupt change to the creative infrastructure. Maybe not for the best…?

Based on conversations I’ve had with the bestie who is a bad@ass visual effects artist, I think we’re going to see much more grounded productions, strictly based on the way productions are going to have to re-open with entirely new circumstances in place. Some considerations are bringing the entire crew into a sort of… commune experience, where no one can leave until the shoot is over. Being tested almost every day, which can take up to 90 minutes. Food services being completely revamped and individualized, instead of buffet style. Shoot days will be shorter and therefore we may even see a return to something more like shooting on film, where efficiency is king. Long shots, two shots, not so much with the sweeping VFX.

I’m rambling.

[Applejack]

@markhb

Regarding the breaking news, I certainly wouldn’t expect real, original reporting, but back before the launch of the service WB talked about it as a way to get “official” facts out to help combat rumors. Even when Tiffany was still doing the news standups at the start of DC Daily, the only time it really felt immediate was when Whitney did a special bit to pay tribute to Stan Lee on his passing. I’d really like to see the show do more of that (not death notices, but you understand) after the current craziness ends.

Definitely understand I think DC Daily would want the same, the challenges exist around putting out a show 5 days a week. But actual news shows do it so… what do I know

[Applejack]

@AlexanderKnox

In case you need dinner ideas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b987jvUE8Gc

Matt Berry, where are you from and take me there. I would have also taken I can’t be in love if it’s plastic/to live on my own just seems tragic

It’s been at least 5 years since I’ve seen this and I still know every word. Thank you, kind sir. Thank you.