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Charlatan · 12-21-2004, 10:07 AM

This just in from a trade email that just arrived in my inbox... sorry no link.

Buffy creator to make Wonder Woman flick
Buffy the Vampire Slayer mastermind, Joss Whedon is staking his claim to another female superhero, according to UK press. Reports claim that Whedon has been tapped by Warner Bros to write and direct the studio's Wonder Woman feature film. The deal, which is understood to be almost done, comes just two months after Whedon announced he was getting out of the TV biz to focus on making movies.

So what do you think?

I've never been a huge fan of Wonder Woman but I would love to see what Wedon can do with the property. It could be a very cool franchise.

maleficent · 12-21-2004, 10:16 AM

Wonder Woman the tv show with Lynda Carter was very campy and almost comedic... I'd imagine that with Whedon doing it as a movie, it'd be a lot darker -- similar to how the Batman movies got a lot darker than the tv series.

Casting will be fascinating...

noodles · 12-21-2004, 11:10 AM

darker, i dunno
one thing's for sure, though, he's going to design it for maximum popularity factor.

Eweser · 12-21-2004, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

Wonder Woman the tv show with Lynda Carter was very campy and almost comedic... I'd imagine that with Whedon doing it as a movie, it'd be a lot darker -- similar to how the Batman movies got a lot darker than the tv series.

Casting will be fascinating...

I loved the Wonder Woman series when I was a kid.....but it would be better as a movie if it were a little more filled out.

maleficent · 12-21-2004, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eweser

...but it would be better as a movie if it were a little more filled out.

I'm sorry-- I'm having a 12 year old boy moment, when you said "Filled Out" I think you'd be hard pressed to get more filled out that the lovely Miss Carter.

brianna · 12-21-2004, 04:19 PM

when joss does good work he's great i hope his persistent attitude problem and penchant toward prima-donna behavior doesn't get in the way of creating a great film.

K-Wise · 12-21-2004, 06:45 PM

Who's gonna play her??

She'll have to be someone kick ass and curvy..on top of a total babe

Asta!!

Moskie · 12-21-2004, 09:15 PM

might the Wonder Woman/Buffy connection continue by having Eliza Dushku play her? Not quite sure if she's right for it, but she's the first one who comes to mind when I think of possible actresses for the role.

Charlatan · 12-22-2004, 07:16 AM

They really need to update the costume. The stars, stripes and golden eagle thing is just plain tacky (and bloody cold I'd imagine too).

Maleficent... when I read "filled out" I had the same 10-year-old boy reaction...

Not having read anything new in the WW world, and only basing this opinion on the old TV show and her appearences in the old JLA cartoons, I always found WW to be soft.

I know, I know, she's not soft! She's just written that way. She has such potential to be a kick ass hero (IMO). When I think Amazon Princess, I think of all the ground work that comes out of Xena... Now there was a kick ass hero, to be sure.

Wonder Woman needs a little Xena in her.

flat5 · 12-22-2004, 06:11 PM

"might the Wonder Woman/Buffy connection continue by having Eliza Dushku play her?"
hmm...Dawn? Willow? Anya? Cordelia? maybe
Halfrek?

How 'bout Glory (Clare Kramer)?

Charlatan · 09-23-2005, 11:29 AM

I would like to see Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax from Deep Space Nine) play Wonder Woman.

What about Jennifer Connely? Anyone else?

Bob Biter · 09-24-2005, 08:13 AM

Jennifer Connelly's gotten mighty thin... I don't think she'd be right for WW. I agree that the role would need to be tougher than the series. Elizah Dushku would be a good choice, but she'd need to put some "Sarah Connor" into her workout, plus she's too short. Ultimately, whoever plays WW need to be tall, dark haired, athletic, yet still curvy. Also, with all the liberties taken with Batman's costume over the years, I agree that some changes could be made to WW costume.

Charlatan · 09-24-2005, 08:38 AM

Terry Farrell -- my only fear is that she is getting too old for the role.

Bob Biter · 09-26-2005, 04:17 PM

She's too old and thin for the role, IMO. How about Kristanna Loken, who played the TX-1000 in Terminator 3? She's got the right age (26), height (5'11") and build (put on 15lbs of muscle for T3 role), and she's smoking! She'd only have to dye her hair black.

12-21-2004, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Joss Wedon to write/direct Wonder Woman This just in from a trade email that just arrived in my inbox... sorry no link. Buffy creator to make Wonder Woman flick Buffy the Vampire Slayer mastermind, Joss Whedon is staking his claim to another female superhero, according to UK press. Reports claim that Whedon has been tapped by Warner Bros to write and direct the studio's Wonder Woman feature film. The deal, which is understood to be almost done, comes just two months after Whedon announced he was getting out of the TV biz to focus on making movies. So what do you think? I've never been a huge fan of Wonder Woman but I would love to see what Wedon can do with the property. It could be a very cool franchise. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

12-21-2004, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Wonder Woman the tv show with Lynda Carter was very campy and almost comedic... I'd imagine that with Whedon doing it as a movie, it'd be a lot darker -- similar to how the Batman movies got a lot darker than the tv series. Casting will be fascinating... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

12-21-2004, 06:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
K-Wise It's All About The Ass!! Location: In a pool of mayonnaise!!	Who's gonna play her?? She'll have to be someone kick ass and curvy..on top of a total babe Asta!! __________________ "I love music and it's my parents fault (closing statement)." - Me..quoting myself...from when I said that...On TFP..thats here...Tilted Forum Project *It ain't goodbye, it's see ya later! I'll miss you guys!* - Asta!!

12-21-2004, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Moskie Pure Chewing Satisfaction Location: can i use bbcode [i]here[/i]?	might the Wonder Woman/Buffy connection continue by having Eliza Dushku play her? Not quite sure if she's right for it, but she's the first one who comes to mind when I think of possible actresses for the role. __________________ Greetings and salutations.

12-22-2004, 07:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	They really need to update the costume. The stars, stripes and golden eagle thing is just plain tacky (and bloody cold I'd imagine too). Maleficent... when I read "filled out" I had the same 10-year-old boy reaction... Not having read anything new in the WW world, and only basing this opinion on the old TV show and her appearences in the old JLA cartoons, I always found WW to be soft. I know, I know, she's not soft! She's just written that way. She has such potential to be a kick ass hero (IMO). When I think Amazon Princess, I think of all the ground work that comes out of Xena... Now there was a kick ass hero, to be sure. Wonder Woman needs a little Xena in her. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

12-21-2004, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
noodles Psycho Location: sc	darker, i dunno one thing's for sure, though, he's going to design it for maximum popularity factor.

12-21-2004, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
brianna Addict Location: nyc	when joss does good work he's great i hope his persistent attitude problem and penchant toward prima-donna behavior doesn't get in the way of creating a great film.

12-22-2004, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
flat5 Very Insignificant Pawn Location: Amsterdam, NL	"might the Wonder Woman/Buffy connection continue by having Eliza Dushku play her?" hmm...Dawn? Willow? Anya? Cordelia? maybe Halfrek? How 'bout Glory (Clare Kramer)?

09-23-2005, 11:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I would like to see Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax from Deep Space Nine) play Wonder Woman. What about Jennifer Connely? Anyone else? __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-24-2005, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	Jennifer Connelly's gotten mighty thin... I don't think she'd be right for WW. I agree that the role would need to be tougher than the series. Elizah Dushku would be a good choice, but she'd need to put some "Sarah Connor" into her workout, plus she's too short. Ultimately, whoever plays WW need to be tall, dark haired, athletic, yet still curvy. Also, with all the liberties taken with Batman's costume over the years, I agree that some changes could be made to WW costume. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.

09-24-2005, 08:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Terry Farrell -- my only fear is that she is getting too old for the role. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-26-2005, 04:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bob Biter Non-smokers die everyday Location: Montreal	She's too old and thin for the role, IMO. How about Kristanna Loken, who played the TX-1000 in Terminator 3? She's got the right age (26), height (5'11") and build (put on 15lbs of muscle for T3 role), and she's smoking! She'd only have to dye her hair black. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that don't happen.