'Wonder Woman' officially canned.

[rebecky_mo]

Well, we all suspected it was coming, but NBC has officially rejected the Wonder Woman TV pilot.

In the end, I'm sure it was for the best. Maybe someday we'll get a live action Wonder Woman worthy of her story...

Comments

[shanejayell]

I'm really not too surprised.

[rebecky_mo]

I doubt anyone is. There's just been too much bad news from the project, and not enough potpourri to cover up the smell...

[phrenolepsy]

I'm so ready with my "next time they should try doing it right [insert examples and opinions on an entire franchise]". I really want a super-heroine movie that will aspire to be more than the prequel to "my super ex-girlfriend".

Ah well, a train wreck averted.

[rebecky_mo]

'm sure we've all got our lists of what they did wrong, and how to actually do it right. I just hate that it's so hard for writers/execs to wrap their heads around a GOOD Wonder Woman series.

I mean, it's not as if we haven't had a strong female warrior protagonist dealing with mortal villains and Greek mythological figures before (oh Lucy Lawless, I miss you); pull it into a modern setting, and avoid the shiny plastic materials at all costs. Give me that at the very least, and I'll be a happy viewer.

[phrenolepsy]

Seriously. It's not like they have to re-invent the wheel to have a successful show. Do some actual research, tone down the sexism, and don't make the costumes out of plastic and vinyl. Well, maybe toning down the sexism would be on par with "re-inventing the wheel" for TV show producers.

[rebecky_mo]

Considering all the spinoffs and idea stealing going around the networks, I don't even think they can re-invent the wheel anymore. It's more like taking a flat, busted old wheel that should be tossed, painting it another color, and calling it 'new'.

I suppose if I want to watch strong female characters, who believe in some of the amazon ideals, I still have my old Sailor Moon DVDs...

[kusonaga]

Networks order and cancel dozens of pilots each year.

[cleome45]

The trainwreck lover in me was kind of looking forward to this.

[shrug]

Oh, well...

[xanykaos]

"Look, shows about female superheroes just don't work. See, we tried to give you a show with a female superhero in charge, and it just didn't work. Just like the movies we tried to give you with Catwoman and Elektra. Face it, people just don't want to see a female starring in their superhero movie."

That's more or less what I expect to come from this. Really, Hollywood, the equation is simple: Write good stories. And hire good actors. And preferably don't give them plastic costumes. Just...try that. Just once? Yes?

[90scartoonman]

"Dear: Xanykaos. No. No we won't. Love, Hollywood"