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Not QUITE true on the lying. They flat out lied to us when they said they were casting Rumples Mother, when they were in fact casting Merida. And they admitted that they lied to everyone.

But you're right. Media misquote them. media also add in thier own interpretation, which severely colors how the information is received. The fan base here is really good at seeking the source, but even we are guilty of the added perception.

However, I have a question to ask. What does all of this have to do with Merlin being trapped in a tree? regardless of what the writers say (and that stuff should be kept to the Spoilers forum), Merlin is reportedly trapped in a tree, and this matches with many of the Arthurian legends regarding Merlin and the Lady in the Lake. THAT is why he's apparantly stuck in a tree.

As for why he's trapped in a tree on Once, only time will tell as they reveal the rest of the story.