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'''OpAphid''' is the codename of an operative who has done work for both [[the Order]] and [[TAAG]]. She once ran the [[OpAPHID|Operation APHID]] division of the Order, using forceful tactics, drugs, and deception to work against [[Bree|Bree Avery]]'s wishes. Sometime after Bree's death via [[Ceremony]], OpAphid switched techniques and began working for [[the Resistance]] with [[Brother]].
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'''Harper's Globe''' was a social show produced by [[EQAL]] and [[CBS]], which began daily posts on March 10, 2009, and officially premiered on March 18, 2009. It was the online equivalent to the CBS television show, [[Harper's Island]]. The show lasted for sixteen weeks of daily posts and episodes.
  
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==Background==
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Harper's Globe was the first EQAL show not to be a part of the [[LG15 Franchise]], meaning it did not focus on [[the Order]] or [[trait positive|trait positive girls]]. However, several cast and crew members from previous LG15 shows worked on Harper's Globe, including [[Melanie Merkosky]], [[Greg Goodfried]], [[Miles Beckett]], [[Kevin Schlanser]], [[Ram Paul Silbey]], [[Travis Prow]], [[Andrea Aguilar]], [[Casey Klebba]], and [[Mallory Whitelaw]].
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===Watch Your Step===
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[[Image:OpAphid.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Operation APHID's logo, which appears at the end of most videos.]]
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OpAphid can be traced back to her first appearance, the video [[You Made the Right Choice, Bree!]], in response to Bree's [[My Difficult Decision]] video. OpAphid has since posted comments and videos to [[Bree]], [[Daniel]], and [[Cassieiswatching]]. These are generally warnings, some of them nicer than others, that insinuate that OpAphid is connected to Bree's religion, and that [[Cassie]] and Daniel should watch their step carefully.
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Along with warning Cassie and Daniel about watching their step, OpAphid seemed to be documenting her battles with Resistance operative [[Tachyon]] and Tachyon's partner, Brother. At some point, Tachyon broke into one of Operation APHID's storage departments. OpAphid was outraged at this, and decided to go after her, taking use of her cell phone and other things. Even later, OpAphid hired [[the Cowboy]] to kidnap Daniel, whom she then [[Miss Me?|drugged]].
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The show followed the story of Harper's Globe, a newspaper in conjunction with Harper's Island. The main character of the social show, who was also a minor character in the television series, video blogged about her experiences on Harper's Island along with interacting with the community about the mysteries that occur.
  
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===Missing or Not?===
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Later, [[Nikki Bower]] reported that OpAphid was missing, along with Tachyon and Brother. Fans believed Nikki, but OpAphid logged into her [[YouTube]] account on May 24th, 2007, leaving this message:
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*'''[[Melanie Merkosky]]''' as '''Robin Matthews''', a journalist with a mysterious past who is sent to Harper's Island to create a digital archive of the local newspaper's files and create a community website.
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*'''Josh Evans''' as '''Brent Cyr''', a new friend Robin makes on the island. Brent and Robin become romantically involved, but the mysterious forces that have come into play on Harper's Island puts his life in the balance.
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right there above you
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*'''Greg Maxwell''' as '''Sparky Mackle''', the Editor of ''Harper's Globe'', the offical newspaper of Harper's Island. He is resistant to the technological upgrades of the twenty-first century, but often acts as a friend to Robin.
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*'''David Loren''' as '''Peck''', a freshman as Washington Pacific University who pledges a fraternity during Rush Week. Robin warns him in advance about a hazing that the fraternity has in store for him, and he attempts to pull one over on them.
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*'''Kate Maloney''' as '''Ashley''', a college friend of Robin's, described by others as a "total sexpot that all the guys want." Ashley goes with Robin to Cody's party, and dies in the car crash that happens soon after.
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*'''Tommy Jeff Martin''' as '''Cody''', the president of the Kappa Delta Lambda fraternity, and the host of a party that Robin and Ashley attend. His car gets trapped in a bear trap set up by John Wakefield, and Cody, Peck, and Ashley are killed.
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*'''Callum Keith Rennie''' as '''John Wakefield''', or Dangerous Wreck, who begins posting videos of Robin's mysterious past in college. Near the end of the series, it is revealed that Wakefield killed Robin's friends Cody, Peck, and Ashley.
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*'''[[Kevin Schlanser]]''' as '''Andrew Cullen''', or Cheshire Cat, the son of one of the Wakefield victims. In his mysterious videos, he tries to help Robin but is ultimately murdered by Dangerous Wreck.
  
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==Casting Robin==
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[[Image:MelanieHarpersGlobe.jpg|thumb|left|Melanie was "meant to play Robin Matthews."]]
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According to several accounts, [[Miles Beckett]] and [[Greg Goodfried]] both recommended Melanie Merkosky for the role of Robin in the early stages of casting, but the studio wanted a new face to be attached to the project, and held an open audition for the role. According to Executive Producer Matt Siegel, only one person stood out, and he showed the audition to Miles and Greg. As it turns out, the audition was Melanie's, who had come in not knowing that EQAL had any involvement with the project. Melanie’s audition tape was sent to CBS and the Harper’s Island producers and everyone immediately agreed that she was perfect for the role. <ref>http://www.harpersglobe.com/tlc_units/filter/6/356/1</ref>
  
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*[http://www.harpersglobe.com/ Harper's Globe official website]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/harpersglobe Harper's Globe on YouTube]
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*[http://www.harpersglobe.com/inside/ Behind the Scenes of Harper's Globe]
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Rumors of MY death have been greatly exaggerated...
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*[http://wiki.harpersglobe.com/index.php/Main_Page Harper's Globe Wiki]
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Some things are secret for a reason. There are people whose lives are dedicated to keeping
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Fans have speculated many meanings to the message, including [[Gemma]] still being alive, or the message being a Cassie-esque sign-off.
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===Switching Teams===
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More recently, OpAphid has been seen in the [[Redearth88]] storyline. She sent out her agent, [[War Pylol]], to kidnap [[Maddison Atkins]], but he was killed trying. OpAphid herself then [[Worth The Wait?|kidnapped]] [[Linc]] and [[Rachel]]. Linc was never seen again, but Rachel was set free sometime later. Even more recently, OpAphid [[Remember Me?|emerged]] with a vengeance toward her "former associates," going so far as telling the Order that they should've killed her when they had the chance.
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Brother has left messages on his YouTube account confirming OpAphid's switch to the Resistance, even saying that they are "married." Tachyon has said that Brother is crazy for working with OpAphid, and obviously doesn't believe she's changed.
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*While [[Glenn Rubenstein]] still worked on [[lonelygirl15]], there was discussion that OpAphid would end up being [[Elizabeth Avery|Bree's mother]]. Similarities between the two remain to this day, including their [[Bree Phone Home|insane tempers]], their [[Mystery Movies|dislike of the relationship]] between Bree and her father, [[Drew Avery|Drew]], and their former/present [[Hiding In The Bathroom|high ranks]] in [[the Order]].<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-time-is-itcoverage-of-glenn-on_16.html LG15 Today: WHAT TIME IS IT?...Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
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*OpAphid's videos take about five days or more to produce.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/10/glenn-on-breefm-live-coverage.html LG15 Today: Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
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*Many of OpAphid's were shot in Glenn's office. Glenn has a white wall, which he layered with a seamless white backdrop for the videos.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-time-is-itcoverage-of-glenn-on_20.html LG15 Today: WHAT TIME IS IT?...Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
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*OpAphid was based upon a screenplay Glenn wrote called "Red Earth."
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*The name of this character was inspired by the band Operation Ivy.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-time-is-it.html LG15 Today: WHAT TIME IS IT? - Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
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*OpAphid shares Glenn's sense of humor.<ref>[http://lg15today.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-time-is-it-coverage-of-glenn-on.html LG15 Today - WHAT TIME IS IT? - Coverage of Glenn on BreeFM]</ref>
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Revision as of 16:22, 16 August 2009

Kevin/OpAphid
Harpersglobe.jpg
Created by Miles Beckett, Greg Goodfried, and Matt Seigel
Cast
Robin Melanie Merkosky
Brent Josh Evans
Sparky Greg Maxwell
Peck David Loren
Cody Tommy Jeff Martin
Ashley Kate Maloney
Wakefield Callum Keith Rennie
Andy Kevin Schlanser
Production Crew
Director Tony E. Valenzuela
Executive Producers Greg Goodfried
Matt Seigel
Producers Miles Beckett
Greg Goodfried
Matt Seigel
Associate Producer Jason Van Geem
Supervising Producer Ram Paul Silbey
Casting Director Arlie Day
Director of Photography Kevin Schlanser
Assistant Camera Travis Prow
Gaffers Trevor Crist
Nicholas Gerard Klein
Adam Newacheck
Grip Swing Nic Thorson
Key Makeup Artist Heather O'Boyle
Set Designer Andrea Aguilar
Set Dresser Binh C. Than
Editor Tony E. Valenzuela
Assistant Editor Binh C. Than
Writer Jennifer Yale
Interactive Creative Director Casey Klebba
Interactive Coordinator Mallory Whitelaw
Music Supervisor Brandon Roberts

Harper's Globe was a social show produced by EQAL and CBS, which began daily posts on March 10, 2009, and officially premiered on March 18, 2009. It was the online equivalent to the CBS television show, Harper's Island. The show lasted for sixteen weeks of daily posts and episodes.

Harper's Globe was the first EQAL show not to be a part of the LG15 Franchise, meaning it did not focus on the Order or trait positive girls. However, several cast and crew members from previous LG15 shows worked on Harper's Globe, including Melanie Merkosky, Greg Goodfried, Miles Beckett, Kevin Schlanser, Ram Paul Silbey, Travis Prow, Andrea Aguilar, Casey Klebba, and Mallory Whitelaw.

The show followed the story of Harper's Globe, a newspaper in conjunction with Harper's Island. The main character of the social show, who was also a minor character in the television series, video blogged about her experiences on Harper's Island along with interacting with the community about the mysteries that occur.

Cast of characters

  • Melanie Merkosky as Robin Matthews, a journalist with a mysterious past who is sent to Harper's Island to create a digital archive of the local newspaper's files and create a community website.
  • Josh Evans as Brent Cyr, a new friend Robin makes on the island. Brent and Robin become romantically involved, but the mysterious forces that have come into play on Harper's Island puts his life in the balance.
  • Greg Maxwell as Sparky Mackle, the Editor of Harper's Globe, the offical newspaper of Harper's Island. He is resistant to the technological upgrades of the twenty-first century, but often acts as a friend to Robin.
  • David Loren as Peck, a freshman as Washington Pacific University who pledges a fraternity during Rush Week. Robin warns him in advance about a hazing that the fraternity has in store for him, and he attempts to pull one over on them.
  • Kate Maloney as Ashley, a college friend of Robin's, described by others as a "total sexpot that all the guys want." Ashley goes with Robin to Cody's party, and dies in the car crash that happens soon after.
  • Tommy Jeff Martin as Cody, the president of the Kappa Delta Lambda fraternity, and the host of a party that Robin and Ashley attend. His car gets trapped in a bear trap set up by John Wakefield, and Cody, Peck, and Ashley are killed.
  • Callum Keith Rennie as John Wakefield, or Dangerous Wreck, who begins posting videos of Robin's mysterious past in college. Near the end of the series, it is revealed that Wakefield killed Robin's friends Cody, Peck, and Ashley.
  • Kevin Schlanser as Andrew Cullen, or Cheshire Cat, the son of one of the Wakefield victims. In his mysterious videos, he tries to help Robin but is ultimately murdered by Dangerous Wreck.

Casting Robin

Melanie was "meant to play Robin Matthews."

According to several accounts, Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried both recommended Melanie Merkosky for the role of Robin in the early stages of casting, but the studio wanted a new face to be attached to the project, and held an open audition for the role. According to Executive Producer Matt Siegel, only one person stood out, and he showed the audition to Miles and Greg. As it turns out, the audition was Melanie's, who had come in not knowing that EQAL had any involvement with the project. Melanie’s audition tape was sent to CBS and the Harper’s Island producers and everyone immediately agreed that she was perfect for the role. <ref>http://www.harpersglobe.com/tlc_units/filter/6/356/1</ref>

External links

References

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