NBC rejects 'Wonder Woman'

by Lynette Rice
from http://insidetv.ew.com/

Image Credit: Richard Beetham/Splash News

Well that was fun (to make fun of) while it lasted. EW has learned that NBC passed on the much buzzed-about Wonder Woman pilot from David E. Kelley and Warner Bros. TV.

Kelley had penned a script that updated the comic book classic to have Diana Prince as CEO of a major conglomerate by day and a butt-kicking Amazon (with a fleet of cool planes) by night. Kelley’s take asked for lots of heart-thumping, contemporary music, and at one point the Boston Legal writer even requested a commercial-free premiere for the pilot if it aired.

Why did the ‘ol girl fail to pass muster?

NBC isn’t saying for now but scuttlebutt reveals the pilot earned mixed reviews at test screenings. And then there was all the online blow back about the costume – which seemed to de-emphasize the patriotism and play up the comic’s Greek mythology. Ultimately, the wardrobe department went back to the drawing board but that didn’t seem to save the project.

Big bummer for Adrianne Palicki — a budding star from Friday Night Lights who deserved a leading role on the fall lineup. Maybe she can fill the void left by Minka Kelly on Parenthood and be the hot gal who keeps messing with Crosby’s mind. Or…Warner Bros. TV may try to shop the pilot elsewhere. But who would take a gamble on a pilot that NBC rejected?

Also not making the cut: Don Johnson’s return to TV in Mann’s World, a drama about a hairstylist, and the Civil War-era Western Reconstruction and Ron Moore’s magic cops drama 17th Precinct.

Also in the current NBC news-pocalypse pre-upfront frenzy: NBC has renewed Chuck for a final season, has cancelled The Event, greenlit Chelsea Handler’s sitcom and ordered dramas about Playboy and others.

Here’s why we think it was (and wasn’t) a good idea for NBC to pick up the show: Wonder Woman: Why NBC should (and shouldn’t) order this series

Wonder Woman - Nice Job, Sweetheart

From: http://www.wwtdd.com/

The newest pictures from the set of Wonder Woman, taken last night in Hollywood, seem to show even more changes to her costume from that first god awful picture.

We already knew they re-made her pants in a different fabric and changed her boots from blue to red, but now they seem to have added more padding to her top to make her tits bigger. We’ve also learned that even the most powerful woman on earth is still a woman, and she gets a nice pat on the ass when she does a good job. So if you’re done saving the city, run along and get me some coffee, toots.

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'Wonder Woman' Gets New Costume After Outcry

by: Lindsay Powers
from: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/

On-set photos from the NBC pilot reveal Adrianne Palicki’s new look.

NBC came under fire when it released the first photo of Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman earlier this month.

As THR.com Heat Vision blogger Borys Kit pointed out, fanboys said she looked "too trashy, too bad-porn-y," Fox said her look wasn't patriotic enough and even Lynda Carter, who played her in the '70s TV series, weighed in. PHOTOS: The next generation of superheroes.

Palicki's blue vinyl pants and blue boots were said to resemble footed pajamas, according to online commenters, and her patent-vinyl outfit "looks cheap" and "probably squeaks every time she moves" wrote blogs.

Now, photos have been surfacing from the set of of David E. Kelly's pilot showing Palicki in what appear to be cotton or spandex pants instead of vinyl and bright red contrasting boots. PHOTOS: A makeup line inspired by Wonder Woman.

A DC Comics spokesperson spoke out in support of the look earlier this month: "The latest evolution of Wonder Woman’s iconic costume is a central part of the latest comic book storyline. All of the classic symbols – patriotic (stars, eagle) and heroic (lasso, bracelets) – are ever-present."

Lynda Carter Reveals Opinion on New 'Wonder Woman' Costume

by Leslie Bruce, Sofia M. Fernandez
from: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/

The star of the '70s series also says she discussed a cameo in the David E. Kelley pilot.

Lynda Carter, star of the '70s television series The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, thinks the latest incarnation of the D.C. Comics superheroine's outfit, unveiled Friday, hits the bullseye.

She tells The Hollywood Reporter, "What's not to like! Adrianne [Palicki] looks gorgeous and I'm really looking forward to seeing David E. Kelley's new series."

Carter's opinion runs contrary to some of the reactions to the skin-tight red and blue suit, which shows plenty of actress Adrianne Palicki's bosom and appears to be made of latex. Fox News claimed in July 2010 that artist Jim Lee's update of the outfit, which inspired the look for the pilot, lacked patriotism, while the Los Angeles Times ran a poll asking readers whether the new version was a good representation of the Amazon princess character or more akin to a Halloween costume.

NBC's Wonder Woman pilot has lined up a number of actors such as Cary Elwes and guest star Elizabeth Hurley but Carter will not be among those immediately taking part in the project.

She tells THR, "I talked to David [E. Kelley] about doing something in the pilot but with my new CD, Crazy Little Things coming out in April and touring for the album, we couldn't coordinate our schedules but you never know what will happen in the future. Stay tuned!"

Adrianne Palicki: Wonder Woman In David E. Kelley's TV Reboot

From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

It's a tough job, casting someone to be the most beautiful (and ass-kicking) woman in the universe, but David E. Kelley has found his Wonder Woman: Adrianne Palicki.

Kelley, the "Ally McBeal" and "Boston Legal" creator who inked a deal with NBC in October to bring the iconic DC Comics character back to television for the first time since the 70's, cast Palicki, best known for her star turn in "Friday Night Lights," as his heroine. And she'll have to be something of a real superhuman to pull off all that he'll be asking of her.

With the new series set in modern day Los Angeles, Palicki will actually be taking on three roles: gritty crime fighter Wonder Woman; her first alter-ego, billionaire business woman Diana Themyscira; AND her assistant, Diana Prince.

She'll have to be fast, one assumes, to get her CEO self the latte that she demands her assistant self to get, ASAP.

Turns out, there wasn't much competition for the job -- Deadline.com reports that Palicki was the only actress that screen tested for the role.

She's had a brush with DC Comics already, playing a villainess in a pilot for "Aquaman" that was never picked up.

Lynda Carter, who flew to fame with the golden lasso in the 70's, apparently approves of the decision, tweeting "Congratulations Adrianne!" on Wednesday.

'Wonder Woman' project finds a home at NBC

by Lynette Rice

from http://insidetv.ew.com/

 
Image Credit: DC Comics

The ol’ girl may fly this fall after all: NBC has picked up the Wonder Woman pilot from David E. Kelley. Ironically, NBC was the final network to pass on bringing back the superhero over a week ago, but that was before the new regime was officially in place in light of the impending Comcast takeover. Robert Greenblatt is now spearheading primetime as chairman. (On Thursday, head of programming Angela Bromstad announced she was leaving).

The pilot’s cost may not be a concern to Greenblatt, the wunderkind who revitalized Showtime with critical faves like Dexter and Weeds. One factor that seemed to have sunk the Wonder Woman project the first time around was the price of rebooting the series, with the studio requiring a rich license fee to bring the iconic character back to life. But then, NBC has been down this road before: It rebooted Bionic Woman. Kelley’s take incorporated the superhero’s signature lasso, cuffs, and plane in the script, and insiders said it was a serious, non-campy take on the DC Comics character. For years, various writers and producers (including Joss Whedon) have tried to bring back Wonder Woman, but the character has proved difficult to resurrect.
Kelley is already executive producing Harry’s Law for NBC, the new drama starring Kathy Bates. The pilot, like all the others ordered by NBC during the current development season, will have to pass the final smell test this spring before its ordered to series in May.

In other business Friday, NBC also ordered a drama pilot from Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City), dubbed Mann’s World. It chronicles a celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles.

Wonder Woman: The Skateboard Wiz

This episode marks the first appearance of Wonder Woman in her skateboarding outfit. Basically, the outfit is the same as her regular outfit except that she wears knee and armbands as well as a bright red helmet. In this scene, some bad guys are getting away, so she spins around and Ka-ZAM! she’s wearing pads and a helmet, and has a skateboard! She tosses down the board down, hops on it and rides down the criminals!

Batman Married Wonder Woman

By Rob Bricken in Nerdery

From: http://www.toplessrobot.com/

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Shockingly, this is not from an official DC comic. Instead, it's just a couple of British nerds who tied the knot this past weekend in England, while dressed as the Caped Crusader and Wonder Woman. From the Sun:

Caped Crusader Neil Vaughn, 46, and Wonder Woman wife Sharon, 40, tied the knot dressed as their comic book idols with their guests following suit.

Best man was Robin while The Joker was master of ceremonies with the Powerpuff girls as bridesmaids.

Among the guests in Paignton, Devon, were Superman, the Incredibles, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk and Captain America.

Neil said: "We're not particularly traditional, and we wanted to have a fun day with our friends."

My favorite part about the picture -- besides tiny Iron Man firing a repulsor beam at the cameraman -- is how awesomely happy the groom looks. It's like Brian Blessed in a Batman suit... and now I just made myself dizzy at how awesome that idea is. Thanks to Joe Dono for the tip.

Batgirl, Catwoman, And Wonder Woman All In One Video

I have no idea what is being sold in this commercial. It could be anything. That’s not the point. The point is someone took three of the sexiest comic book characters of all time, put them in the sexiest incarnations of their costumes possible, and put them all in a commercial together where they all seem to be heading towards the same rendezvous.

Watch:

Now, I’m fairly certain you can all go off and imagine whatever you’d like to imagine is the result of such a meeting. You’re welcome.

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