buddhafabio Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/wonder-woman-returning-to-tv-as-series-written-and-produced-by-david-e-kelley/ Wonder Woman Returning To TV As Series Written And Produced By David E. Kelley This has to be the highest-profile effort to bring Wonder Woman to television: One of TV's best-known creators, The Practice's David E. Kelley, has come on board to write and produce a new series project about the female superhero. The project, from Warner Bros. Television where Kelley is based, and Warner Bros.' DC Entertainment, will be taken out to the networks shortly. Kelley, who has created several female-centered shows, most notably Ally McBeal, had been interested in tackling a contemporary take on the World War II-era Amazon. He recently met with the DC team who also have been looking for ways to launch a new Wonder Woman TV franchise. Details on the reboot are being kept under wraps, and it is not clear if the new Wonder Woman aka Diana Prince will keep her signature powers and weapons, including her Lasso of Truth, her indestructible bracelets, her tiara and her invisible airplane. In the comic books, the Wonder Woman character has evolved significantly since she first appeared in a 1941 issue of All Star Comics and recently underwent a controversial makeover.Warner Bros. TV has brought DC characters to the small screen before, most recently with the CW's Superman-themed Smallville, which is in its 10th and final season, and Fox's Human Target, which returned for a second season. But Wonder Woman has presented a challenge both for feature and TV creators. That's probably because she is the most famous female superhero in the testosterone-dominated comic world. And because she also is a big feminist icon. (Reps for Warner Bros. TV and Kelley declined to comment for this story.) The most successful screen adaptation of the Wonder Woman comic books was the TV series The New Adventures of Wonder Woman starring Lynda Carter in the title role, which aired from 1975-1979, first on ABC and then on CBS. Carter has since become synonymous with the character. That will certainly present a challenge in casting the role if the project goes to pilot. A notable recent effort to launch a new Wonder Woman series came a decade ago with Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman creator Deborah Joy LeVine as the writer. On the feature side, a Wonder Woman film has been in development hell for a decade at Warner Bros., with Joss Whedon at one point attached to write and direct for producer Joel Silver. In May, Warner chairman and CEO Barry Meyer confirmed that a new Wonder Woman feature is in development. There has been a concerted effort on part of Time Warner lately to better mine the DC properties across different platforms. The film division is expected to announce a slate of DC movies by the end of the year that would probably include Wonder Woman. Until then, here is a classic clip from the Wonder Woman series starring Lynda Carter. i think it will flop just posting for all of you people Edited October 2, 2010 by buddhafabio
taksraven Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Some heroes barely worked in the 1970's, so I fail to see why this should work now..... Taksraven
EXO Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Some heroes barely worked in the 1970's, so I fail to see why this should work now..... Taksraven hot girl, swimsuit + boots + rope... all they need is a changing room in the invisible plane.
eugimon Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 meh, could be funand David E kelley can do good work... besides, hot girl, knee high boots in a bustier... there are far worse things on TV right now.
taksraven Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 You guys need to get out more. Ok, who to play the part then??
macrossnake Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 hot girl, swimsuit + boots + rope... all they need is a changing room in the invisible plane. And don't forget the most important "candy" that they didn't have in the 70s'- "wonder"bra!
Ghost Train Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Given the non-linear storylines, cliffhanger endings, and pseudo-scifi that is so popular these days, the first season will probably end something like this: I'm actually a man.
areaseven Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 No Lynda Carter = Not a good Wonder Woman show.
ly000001 Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 David E. Kelly? But... she's not a lawyer... Although I think he's a good TV writer (Picket Fences, minus its final season when he wasn't around, is still one of my favorite shows), I don't know if he's a good fit for a superhero show. And as A7 pointed out, it would need a 20-something Lynda Carter
azrael Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 There's always this costume, designed by Jim Lee for JMS's current run in the comics.
Keith Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 I admit I don't follow this stuff much, but how the hell is smallville still on after 10 years? How long does superman hang out there before moving to metropolis???
taksraven Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 I admit I don't follow this stuff much, but how the hell is smallville still on after 10 years? How long does superman hang out there before moving to metropolis??? Oh come on. Next you'll be saying that the M*A*S*H Tv series was unrealistic 'cause it went for 11 years and the actual Korean conflict only went for 18 months!! Taksraven
EXO Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 David E. Kelly? But... she's not a lawyer... maybe she'll be a lawyer this time... I object! Would you object... To these? Overruled!!!
Dynaman Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Wonder Woman had 3 seasons! Not just one. (I'm not sure if the show had a plot, I just tuned in to see Linda Carter in the WW outfit)
Funkenstein Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 They should just make a She-Hulk show. It's basically Harvey Birdman except with C-list Marvel characters.
Major Focker Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 wonder if they'll consider the actress from the Bones TV show. she's got the face, not too sure about the figure
Keith Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 wonder if they'll consider the actress from the Bones TV show. she's got the face, not too sure about the figure That b!tch is too skinny, way too skinny WAAAAYYY to skinny. Seriously, I don't care what the show is called, she needs to eat.
David Hingtgen Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 That's the problem--no matter what, they'll hire a "WB girl" for that "skinny waif" look.
taksraven Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Australian model Megan Gale was offered the role of WW in the George Miller JLA movie before the whole project was canned put on hold.....
Guest sh002 Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 it would be interesting if erica durance, lois lane from smallville, played wonder woman
areaseven Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Why not cast Aria Giovanni or Veronica Zemanova instead?
taksraven Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Why not cast Aria Giovanni or Veronica Zemanova instead? Guessing the mentality of most fanboys, they would probably prefer the likes of Gianna Michaels. (whoever she is) Taksraven
Knight26 Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 They nee o cast Bridget Regan from Legend of the Seeker for the role, she would b perfect.
Warmaker Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Ahh, Wonder Woman on the TV. Flashbacks as a little kid watching Linda Carter in those reruns. Hmm...
Scream Man Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Im a fan of the character, so Ill give it a chance. But i HATE the new costume. Passionately. WW was a great book that DC just needed to promote occasionally.
EXO Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Kelly Brook... don't know if she can act but who cares...
big F Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 I give it one series, actually they'll film one series and it will be obvious it bombed by episode 6. The Idea barely worked in the 70's, it was cheesy then, positively Stilton now. They would seriously need to tweak the background story and dynamics, to make it fly. There is so much more 70's and 80's T.V tat that they could use, Manimal anyone ?!!
Guest sh002 Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 if they make it like smallville or better, it could last a while
Wanzerfan Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) I wonder if this is going to do as well as Cop Rock. I can see it now, Dennis Franz as Steve. Edited October 7, 2010 by Wanzerfan
Keith Posted October 8, 2010 Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) I wonder if this is going to do as well as Cop Rock. I can see it now, Dennis Franz as Steve. I find it hard to believe that you were even alive when Cop Rock was on, let alone can comprehend what it was, and why it was so bad. A more appropriate comparison would have been the Bionic Woman series from a few years ago. Edited October 8, 2010 by Keith
taksraven Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! NOBODY WANTS WONDER WOMAN!! Well, I am sure that there are plenty of fanboys who "want" her in some sense of the word....
azrael Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Wonder Woman TV show 'not moving forward' EW is saying no one wants to pay the licensing fees to make it.
ly000001 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 What a difference two weeks and one corporate takeover makes: 'Wonder Woman' project finds a home at NBC
ae_productions Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 What a difference two weeks and one corporate takeover makes: 'Wonder Woman' project finds a home at NBC My understanding was the entire project was scrapped. Still dead.
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