Where's Wonder Woman?

Vanity ^ | 12/19/04 | Dangus

[dangus]

We'be had Superman, Batman, Spider Man, and now we're ready to cycle back to Superman again. 4 Superman sequels, 4 Batman sequels, and a 2nd Super Man sequel is coming. Meanwhile, there's been movied based on the X-Men, Men in Black, the Incredible Hulk, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Daredevil, Teen-Age[d] Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blade, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, The Crow, The Rocketeer, Mystery Men, Richie Rich, The Shadow, Time Cop, Catwoman, Judge Dredd, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Supergirl, Tank Girl, Gost World, Casper the freindly Ghost, Scoobey Doo, Sheena and even Josey and the frickin' Pussycats.

Ummm... No Wonder Woman movie? ever? I mean, how do Howard the Duck, Spawn and Barb Wire get movies before Wonder Woman?

If I remember right, Wonder Woman was basically an agent of the U.S. Military from the smallest member of what would now be called, "The Coalition of the Willing." I mean, is that is? Come to think of it, G.I Joe never had his own movie, although G.I. Joe is not exactly up there in Pantheon of Super Heroes.

But let's face it, the big three classic comic book heroes are Superman, Batman, Spider Man,... and Wonder Woman, aren't they? And the other three have each spawned uber-blockbusters. Why wouldn't Wonder-woman? Just because Hollywood can't possibly make a movie where the U.S. military isn't the bad guys?

(I just watched "Splash" again this afternoon, and the U.S. military are the bad guys in a novie about a mermaid falling in love with a Manhattanite. How does that happen?)

Of course, we'd need to cast who would be good to play Wonder-woman. About 5 years ago, Demi Moore would've been perfect, even though I don't like her.

[dangus]

Of course, we'd need to cast who would be good to play Wonder-woman. About 5 years ago, Demi Moore would've been perfect, even though I don't like her.

[silent_jonny]

A Wonder Woman post with no pics? Shame on you.

[dangus]

Hello? That's the point... To get suggestions!

[cmsgop]

These Guys Love Wonder Women,

[Stoat]

[silent_jonny]

Please rise for the red, white and blue!

[hlmencken3]

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/1353/news?item_id=3605241

Gellar and Carpenter Battle Over 'Wonder Woman'?

December 17, 2004 —

From ContactMusic.com:

Ex-BUFFY stars SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR and CHARISMA CARPENTER are allegedly competing for the lead role in forthcoming superhero movie WONDER WOMAN.

The actresses - who played BUFFY SUMMERS and CORDELIA CHASE in the hit TV series - are battling for the iconic role after their former boss, JOSS WHEDON, agreed to direct the movie remake of the 70s television show, reports British newspaper the DAILY RECORD.

An insider says, "Joss has told the studio that Sarah is his first choice followed by Charisma. Sarah expressed an interest, but the producers are more interested in Charisma because she is less well known."

[Prime Choice]

No Wonder Woman movie?

It'd involve cleavage and the feminazis would just frickin' flip over an Amazonian being turned into a sex kitten.

[Lazamataz]

About 5 years ago, Demi Moore would've been perfect

Catheryn Zeta-Jones?

[Prime Choice]

producers are more interested in Charisma because she is less well known.

Good. Charisma is by far the hotter of the two. Woo-woo.

[mollynme]

Our local movie reviewer said yesterday that Minnie Driver (British and 34 yrs old) is also busily promoting herself for the role.

[OldEagle]

Debra Winger should have done it. She was a legacy for the part.

[smonk]

wonderwoman was forever put into the "untouchable" category by that cheesy series back in the 80's.

[freeparella]

Liv Tyler would be the perfect Wonder Woman. She'd have to drop a few pounds, but I think she has the sweetness and iron to be Wonder Woman.

[Prime Choice]

She's got great...TRACTS O' LAND!

[Constitution Day]

Ping

(you posted a cool Wonder Woman pic on a thread I posted Friday)

[Constitution Day]

Ping to #7

[Centurion2000]

And where is CAPTAIN AMERICA for that matter ???

[Angry Republican]

I'll tell you why:

Because no one will ever be as good as Lynda Carter!

[dangus]

vs.

[LowOiL]

Linda Carter, What a woman... As a kid I had a sticker of her stuck the the back door hinge area. Everytime I opened the door... "what a woman".

[Prime Choice]

Catheryn Zeta-Jones?

Has possibilities. But ten years ago, Sigourney Weaver would have been a shoo-in.

[dangus]

>>Catherine Zeta Jones <<

Yes! She's perfect! She's a great actress, meaty build, and simultaneously both "all-American" and exotic!

[konaice]

I think the woman super hero thing does not go over well because its very hard to suspend disbelief enough to accept feats of strength from actresses with arms no thicker than your wrist.

If they found the right actress, who is both good looking and strongly built it would be believable. Someone with a Marion Jones body. This might also encourage our daughters to get off the phone and actually take some exercise which couldn't hurt.

Prediction1: Somebody divert the discussion to the topic of Steroids

Prediction2: Lots of insecure males will jump in saying the find Buff Women disgusting and unattractive.

[SeeRushToldU_So]

[smonk]

I've got an idea that bad things are going to happen after that shot of Charisma Carpenter . . . . . . .

[konaice]

"all-American" You mean All-Scotish?

[Psycho_Bunny]

Cheesy as the series was, I wouldn't see a Wonder Woman movie for the sole reason that I know there isn't a woman on the planet who could fill the role after Carter.

[dangus]

Live tyler DROP weight to be wonder woman? She'd have to GAIN weight. Wonder Woman must be strong looking!

[Jeff Gordon]

My choice for Wonder Woman.

[LowOiL]

Awesome Pic, post 28, thanks PB.

[dangus]

I just disagree with you. SpiderMan wasn't ultra buff, so why would a woman have to be? She should be strong looking, but I think a lot of actresses could beef up for the role, enough. (Sarah Michelle Gellar and and Christian Carpenter would need to bulk up a little.)

But consider Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Catwoman, Electra and the female half of the X-"Men" and all the other female Super-hero comic book heroes.

[dangus]

Wow! It is a little more explicit than it looked in the thumb nail! Is it overboard?

[dangus]

I could picture her as a brunette; Wonder Woman does need to be brunette. (Um, who is she?)

[Skip Ripley]

Alexandra Beres could do it, but there's a language barrier since she's Hungarian...

[Stoat]

[Publius6961]

A blonde as Wonder Woman? Get real!

Wonder Woman is a brunette! Coal black hair.

[Charles Henrickson]

[dangus]

Yes, I know CZJ is Scottish, but she could look, umm, corn-fed.

For instance, Lucy Liu, yes. Michele Yeoh, no.

[Jeff Gordon]

(Um, who is she?)

Jessica Simpson

[Bryan]

Charisma Carpenter. Excellent choice.

On the other hand, there's
an absolutely perfect choice:

[silent_jonny]

BWAAAAHAAAAAA!

[AmishDude]

I'm sure the porn industry is planning one right now.

[infidel29]

here's one idea, Brooke Burke... more to follow...

[Bryan]

"all-American" You mean All-Scotish?

Welsh, actually.

[smonk]

---Wow! It is a little more explicit than it looked in the thumb nail! Is it overboard? ---

HA! Not by comparison all of the sudden :)

[silent_jonny]

I second CZJ for the role for the obvious reason and that it would irritate Maureen Dowd to no end.

[Phsstpok]

Tidbit from IMDB bio of Linda Carter:

When asked, during her on-line Lens Express chat on November 8th, 1999, who she would like to portray Wonder Woman in a big screen movie version, she stated that she would prefer either actress Catherine Zeta-Jones or supermodel Cindy Crawford.

[dangus]

Oh, come on... If I had meant "post the pictures of the hottest women you've seen," I'd've said so. Brooke Burke isn't even an actress.

[infidel29]

It'd have to be based early in WW's life, but young WW could be Jessica Alba