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‘He Is Responsible For So Much Evil!!’ Thursday Brings The Big Musical Episode Of FRINGE!!
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I am – Hercules!!
Apparently today is both the first day of May sweeps and the first day of Fox Rocks Week:
While Walter deals with some very upsetting news, he tells Olivia's niece, Ella (guest star Lily Pilblad), a fairy tale that includes musical performances by Olivia and Agent Broyles. Guest Cast: Ari Graynor as Rachel Dunham; Michael Cerveris as September; Lily Pilblad as Ella; Ryan McDonald as Brandon.
Expect Observer warbling. Michael Cerveris, who first rose to fame as a regular during the final season of the “Fame” TV series, has starred in numerous Broadway musicals, playing the title roles in both “Tommy” and “Sweeney Todd.”
9 p.m. Thursday. Fox.
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first time ever!!
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I still tell people about it. I think it was a Universal Soldier thread. Good times.
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Indeed you are.Can't wait to hear Agent Broyles singing, I think he'll probably do it in the style of Rex Harrison à la Dr Dolittle...
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I just dont understand the appeal at all....(Community ftw) Why have a musical ep when we should be building up to an epic S02 final? Im assuming it will be terrible, i hope to be pleasantly surprised.
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Yeah, good times alright.I was first once on the SNL 2000s thread, still haven't got down from that one...
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The Buffy one wasnt half bad, maybe this one will surprise too. But then maybe it will just be way tooooo gayyyyy.
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Cause he was amazing as Sweeney Todd!
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this is gonna be great
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But I like it. Also, it is a crime John Noble has not been nominated for an award.
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This is gonna be bad.
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I'm expecting this to be as well.
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could be quite silly at times.I kind of expected more from Fringe.
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the last few episodes?
It seems to be looking more and more like the whole reason for the people from the parallel universe coming to this universe was so the Walter Bishop from that universe can come back and retrieve his son. -
im hoping its more than just that. the blight etc. but i guess we'll see - wont we?
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Walternate probably does want to retrieve his son, and may be an underlying motivation for Walternate and be responsible for any enmity he has for Walter and our side, but I doubt that's the whole reason. We also know there has been problems on the other side, which may be blamed on crossing over. The invading cyborg's appear to be military and I doubt the other side's USA would be spending resources on one man's quest/vendetta. More likely, there's a larger plan.
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seems like he was benevolent enough when he was making a cure for his ill son, but if both Walters worked for their respective militaries... well one military was already far more advanced technologically than the other - although it seems they didn't have the right people working on applied multiverse theory and meechanics on their side...of course that all changed the night his (admittedly dying) son was snatched from him by his doppelganger so there is little doubt Walternate has since made it his life's work to bridge the gap between worldsremember he probably didn't languish in a mental hospital for over a decade over thereconsidering our "benevolent" Walter had already conceived of and conducted some rather questionable experiments on children, what do you suppose a much more driven "malevolent" version might have conceived of, since?yes of course the military are involved-and yes of course Walternate is too...I just want to know what happened to the alternate William Bell, since he's apparently been replaced by our one??
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yes i am counting lost and breaking bad
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Switch sides. Turns out we've been following the bad guys.
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Gotta go.
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something like switching sides would be awesome. This show is at its best when it is blowing your mind eg reasons for Walters crazies!!
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is that my DVR is already fully committed tonight, and I need to dump a show to watch the NHL playoffs .... so Fringe was kind enough to do this faggy Glee rip off, so I can skip the show tonight. There's no way I'm watching this crap, because I refuse to incentivize networks to do this kind of hokey shit. Fuck this.
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be original
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but the man who was on the bridge last week who made it over to this universe seems most likely to be the Walternate.
The most important thing this show needs to do right now is give us more on William Bell before Spok up and retires on us. -
Either with aged makeup, or with an anti-aging agapic.
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Cue: Glee theme music...
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I really like Fringe and look forward to every new episode to see what happens to the characters and to see the story arc unfold but episodes like this just ruins it for me completely. Since I won't be watching this I'll probably miss some things that have to do with the story arc and character development and therefore I'll probably just stop watching this show altogether.
Same thing with the Buffy musical... every week I looked forward to a new episode and then the musical aired and all I could think of was that "this storyline would be great in a regular episode instead of all this singing crap" -
it seems a number of Fox shows are doing musical episodes this week, so its not like they are doing something they felt could be neat, they're doing it because the network made them. that can't bode too well for the final product. as for Xena, while i loved the first i didnt like the 2nd musical. mainly because there was no reason or need, it was them literally just singing for no reason (like actual musicals) and it was all or mostly covers. the first musical was all original songs and had the excuse of them being in another dimension type thing plus it furthered the season's plot. the 2nd felt like "hey the first did well, lets make another".
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Apr 29, 2010 9:01:43 AM CDT
"All right, shows...Sing or you won't be renewed another season.
by spyguy
I look forward to next season's episodes of FRINGE, BONES and HOUSE where they all do ballroom dancing.
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This is why I love this show! This show will try anything! This is why I tune in. Because it'sa different. Because it doesn't always give you what you think you're going to get. After the heavy stuff from last week it's ok to take a week off before the final buildup for the season. Yes FOX is having all it's shows do musical episodes this week but that doesn't mean this won't be the best. I really don't see anything wrong with this ( yes I saw the Buffy episode this is clearly different ).
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"That said" ;p I love 'Fringe' and will be suffering through the silliness.
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Seriously- we've had some great episodes as of late- and especially last episode- then they put out this episode- it's bad timing and I fucking hate musicals.
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where they repeat what you've said over and over until they are actually PRE-EMPTING what you say? They should totally do a harmonised version of that in this episode. Broyles could do the low bit, September the high bit.
BTW, not sure how any Buffy fan could NOT like their musical episode. Its pretty much perfect. -
Did anyone watch that clip? You're either a deaf, dumb and blind idiot or a deaf, dumb and blind idiot who's never met an actual homosexual. But THAT I doubt. Considering they probably had to play along in some way, I think they chose a nice way to do it. Jezuz, relax and have some fun, will ya? It's one episode.
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the Buffy musical episode is that it measurably advanced that season's plot (the reveal that Buffy's friends had actually yanked her out of heaven (not hell) was the biggest reveal, but there were others). It wasn't just a "gimmick" episode. While this Fringe epi may just be an interlude before the final episodes, don't be surprised if key plot points are moved forward tonight.
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Watching that preview I get the feeling that the showrunners planned to do a 50s detective/film noir theme from the get go and probably added a few musical numbers to appease the suits at FOX. I really don't care since one of the musical numbers is being performed by Astrid. :)
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Awesome.
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to a Big Cock, this season
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I actually prefer Lost skipping new episode this week to this garbage fromFring. I mean, at least with Lost they aren't making me waste an hour of my life on an episode that won't advance the plot (in contrast to most other weeks). Having to endure a musical crapfest from Fringe that I will none-the-less feel compelled to watch because it will probably have one or two important moments sucks ass.
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Me thinks you mean Asteroid, Asterick, or Astro :)
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I don't think it would be any surprise if the Chairman is Walternate.
That would explain
1.Why his face is not seen
2.Why the shapeshifter embryo answered all his questions and apologized to him -
The above is total supposition and not a spoiler. If you didn't think of this beforehand sorry
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I think this will be a tale of two proud brothers heirs to be the new stewards of Gondor...
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I know a lot of people are writing off this week's show as a sweeps stunt (and it may be), but I'm not so sure it won't advance the main plot at the same time. There was going to have to be an episode where Olivia searched for and confronted Peter about the truth bomb that got dropped on him. I would prefer it was something inventive like this than a run-of-the-mill episode. Ever since it has returned from hiatus, this show has been firing on all cylinders. I'm willing to cut the creators and writers some slack and see what they come up with tonight. Though it is a little silly I must admit that the promo had me smiling and any excuse that lets Anna Trov dress up to her potential hotness gets a look from me. It may not live up to the last few episodes, but I doubt it is going to be horrible (and what else am I going to watch... CSI, Gray's Anatomy... No thanks). Anything that takes place in Walter's mind has got to be good for a laugh or two.
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...almost ten years ago. I thought musical episodes went the way of that CBS Hugh Jackman series...Fringe you are not Glee, okay?
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Homer: Agh! They're singing! They're singing, Marge! Why aren't they killing each other? // Bart: Yeah, their guns are right there. // Homer: Wait, wait, wait: here comes Lee Marvin. Thank God. He's always drunk and violent.
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*paging Crow3711, paging Crow3711, The Fringe talkback would like to see you*
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Oh my gosh that looks like so much fun! After a lot of sad and serious material, I'm ready to laugh with the Fringe cast. Bring it on!
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One show that is less serious is ok in the mix. It's not like there's going to be a month before the next one. Some people just don't have a sense of humor. As far as the Buffy comparisons that wasn't 40's detective noir. I'm really looking forward to this. Some of the best Xfiles episodes were things that didn't further the main arc but were off the beaten path. However back then there weren't so many internet forums with fan boys ( trying to sound controversial ) with no patience.
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One of this show's strengths is it's sense of humor. " Not afraid to crack some skulls ". How can you not laugh at that? I'm looking forward to it.
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I think it's too soon to do a musical ep. Maybe if the show was on for like six years, but not now. I watch the show for it's seriousness, not for a dance number.
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Apr 29, 2010 2:54:48 PM CDT
"Not watching this faggy crap" says the guy in the closet
by spectrebeeyatch
Sorry this episode will be fine. This over the top stance of missing this episode because there is singing in it. You're in the closet and want dick. Only those types blindly turn away from stuff like this to prove how not gay they are, well they turn out they are gay. Just admit it gay guys are cool and it's not the 50's anymore, just come on out guys. Glee is a fine show, this episode will be good and the Buffy singing show was one of the best that season. Debate over. I win.
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SOMELSD! *jazz hands*
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It frightens them, because they know how easy it would be to "turn" them. Hell, some of them would probably drop trau, lube up and strike a ballet pose if they tripped over a set of color swatches.
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Apr 29, 2010 3:36:09 PM CDT
"Responsible for so much evil!" = The guy who created FOX ROCKS?
by mrmysteryguest
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They are making all of their primetime shows have musical episodes in an effort to push Glee. So no, they didn't jump the shark. They tried to make the best of what they were ordered to do and ran with it.
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will know kung-fu
will have a prosthetic right hand called The Demons Claw
Came to kick ass and chew gum
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will have a weapon based on The Brown Note
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Great.
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Stylistic in all the right places. And to account all of the silliness to Walter being high is really nice.
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the main story arc gets back on track.
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Trying to avoid seeing Anna Torv in 40's Glam makes you seem MORE Gay not Less...
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Really enjoying this. Torv is doing a fantastic job, and that shot of Peter prying upon the coffin was BEAUTIFUL. It'll be insane if this episode doesn't at least pick up Art Direction and Cinematography nods.
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A little show you may have heard of called " Moonlighting " back in the middle 80's starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepard did a B/W 40's noir episode in it's second season and it was very highly rated. Also Shepard sang a really hot number so yes it was musical.
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And Lynch and Badalamenti did an INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY #1 filmed stage piece with Julee Cruise's songs from the show.
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Loaded with Music.
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Love Fringe, but damn that was terrible. I really thought they might have been able to pull off a musical with Walter high, but they definitely missed it by a mile.
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Easily the most talented singer of the bunch.
Loved this episode for the TwisterCow, Walter stealing food from the kid cause of a massive munchies crave, opening credits to 'Roundabout' by one of the greatest bands ever (YES), non-sequiter of cow feeding, and of course, Jasika Nicole's voice.
This episode was far better than I predicted. -
that looks works for her
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KEEP. THAT. LOOK.And for everyone bitching about a "filler" episode...well, yeah, it was, but The X-Files was filled with "wacky" episodes that were frequently brilliant (Jose Jung's "From Outer Space", anyone?). Just to externalize Walter's pain at losing his son again with this silly neo-noir spoof was worth the hour. And the Singing Corpses made me laugh out loud.
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This wasn't just Walter's story..it was another Universe. This was a glimpse inside a 3rd universe..or 4th if you consider ours to be 'Prime'.
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I won’t say it’s a bad episode, but it’s a stretch to call it a musical. I’m pretty sure that Bones had more actual singing. They should have just made it a noir and left it at that, without shoehorning in the 20 second song bytes.
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John Noble is great as Walter. Anna Torv was looking mighty fine with the retro detective look.
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The Observer reported that Walter hadn't heeded his warning. What was the warning?
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And I know this show rips X-FILES off pretty blatantly from time to time, but you have to respect it for opening with Walter getting stoned with a bong.
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That was fucking AWFUL.
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lol i reeeeeeeelly need this job!
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Sounds terrable.
I might watch it alone, if at all!I get awfully imbaressed watching out-of nowhere-just-for-the-sake of-it musical episodes with other people. Buffy episode included. im sure im not the only one.
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Apr 30, 2010 8:39:41 AM CDT
Ok. Not As Good As I'd Hoped For But Still Better Than 99% Of Th
by real deal
Anna Torv can't really sing with her american accent. I wish they'd really done this in B/W. However there were other things in this that were great! I loved the opening! Nimoy's voice. It seems some of the other's can carry a tune. Walter, Walter, Walter! John Nobel just keeps pushing the envelope with his character. I'm wondering how much of the end of the story is going to be reflected in the reality of the storyline.
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ASTRID CAN SING!
Just saying that we need more Jaskia on this show.....
Surprised no one's commented on the TwisterCow. Walter and Tears for Fears was pretty f-ing hilarious.
At some point I think we REALLY need to start putting Noble in the Emmy discussion.
He is EASILY one of the most proficiant executor's of his craft and CERTAINLY leagues ahead of most of the other garbage that gets passed off as prime-time acting. -
I liked the Film Noir look, with the obvious anachonisms(cell phones, computers) and the singing wasnt half bad. Plus a nice framing device within Walters story. At least they are trying something different, although it almosr smacked of the Holodeck episonds of ST-TNG.
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Looks like we're back to business next week with a Peter-centric arc episode though
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Apr 30, 2010 1:39:16 PM CDT
'Fringe' writers must be HUGE Progressive Rock fans.....
by sauronthepowerful
Did anybody else notice that last week's episode opened with 'Tom Sawyer' by Rush and that this week's episode opened with 'Roundabout' by YES.
Considerring that these are two of the most famous and seminal examples of progressive rock (which by nature lends itself to the skewery that is 'Fringe') I was wonderring if anyone else sees a possible connection.
Now if we could get some Dream Theater or some Emerson, Lake, and Palmer we'd be really pushing the envelope.
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walter does love the prog rock. he needs some TOOL ;)
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As with most well-placed songs in a musical, the point of Dunham singing wasn't to provide a showcase for her skills, but to convey emotion and to illustrate mood. On those counts, Torv gave a great performance.
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what was the deal with CG Leonard Nimoy on Nina's monitor? Yikes, that was terrible! But everything else...Walter gettin' high, Torv clearly in her element in 40's styles, Astrid's singing, Broyles' singing...very sweet ending as well. I dug it...so says the King.
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Man and I love this show and most week hate anyone here who disses it. But wow what a snorefest. I didn't even read any comments from you all yet and I am shocked to see some positive headers..I would have assumed a blood bath here. Thank God next week looks like a good one because this week was a waste of time.
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Not bad. The episode was surprisingly music-light. I liked it but it did not live up to expectations. The singing corpses were wonderful though.
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Torv did look fantastic. Man what I wouldn't do to be able to take a shower with her and sit around and sing songs in our pajamas...bare foot. I love that chick..so hot.
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And nobody salivating over Esther carefully tending to Olivia's chest wound? Has everyone been replaced by the clones from Judge Dredd, er, I mean the shapeshifters?
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May 01, 2010 4:50:45 AM CDT
"I would hardly regard what I just smoked to be marijuana."
by vikkimarsdale
"It is a hybrid of Chronic Supernova and Afghani Kush. I call it Brown Betty."
The bubbling water-bong, the musical cue, Walter's slow exhale and the smile on his face... Not only the best opening scene from any TV show ever, the best fictional depiction of the pot-smoking experience ever filmed.
Of course, Walter would hardly describe what he just smoked as "pot" - it's a hybrid of Chronic Supernova and Afghani Kush.
He calls it "Brown Betty..."
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I read your post in the voice of Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons
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I don't think anyone's mentioned it here and I'm probably stating the obvious, but I'm guessing that the inclusion of 'Head Over Heels' was an intentional Donny Darko reference (alternate universes/realities etc). I have to admit that I don't poke around the interweb much so for all I know I'm probably the millionth person to point this out.
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