How to fast track Wonder Woman to the Silverscreen

How to fast track Wonder Woman to the Silverscreen

The problem that has kept Wonder Woman, as well as other DCU characters, from taking their shot at being the next major franchise for WB stems from the studios habit of miring themselves in reboots, of DCU related franchises that have already become part of Silverscreen History.

Editorial Opinion
By ComicsOricle1969 - Dec 28, 2010 05:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

WB's philosophy, to this comics fan's way of thinking, is let any writer or director take a stab at making a DCU Movie work, and if we think we see enough dollar signs ching before our eyes by the time we finish reading the script, then it gets the green light from us.

I have been a comic fan all my life and over the years have had many people come to me with questions concerning characters that they aren't familiar with, with an extreme few feeling as though they didn't get the answers they sought. To this 41 year old aspiring wrier's way of thinking, the best way to help WB out of their self enduced quagmire would be to advise them to seek writer's, such as myself, to tackle the challenges of DCU Movie projects, due largely to the fact that said writer's are clearly and passionately knowledgeable in the comicbook world.

Let us look at the Pandora's box, no pun intended, that WB has opened thus far. First I will present a brief overview, on a case by case basis, then present my opinion on the best way to fix these problems, as well as a method by which to circumvent such complications arising in future DCU Movie projects.
Superman- there is good and bad news here, the good news is that out of the Five Movies, only three can stand relatively comfortable that they did well. Namely Superman 1&2, and Superman 5(Superman Returns.)The bad news is that none of them can or did serve as a prelude to a JLA Movie.
Batman- as much as it pains me to say, it is all bad news here, this is due to the fact that WB dabbles in comics and runs with what they think the comic fan's would find entertaining. Along with the fact that none of the movies even hinted at being a prelude to a JLA Movie.

Green Lantern- this movie may have hope of being a prelude to a JLA Movie, even with the miscues I noticed in the trailer, I will discuss all miscues in my Oricle.com forum.

Jonah Hex- this movie serves absolutely no purpose in reguards to a JLA Movie prelude, on account of the fact that he has no connection with JLA exept on a rare as needed basis. There is much material to discuss as far as the Movie miscues here.

Continuing with the setup of a JLA Movie, in order for it to work what needs to happen is as follows:
First rather than worry about a Superman reboot movie WB needs to do a team-up movie of Superman and Batman, placing the proposed Batman 3 on the backburner until after JLA has been released. Along with setting up a tie in through GL2.
However, the complications don't end there, WB is determined to push Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash back to a 2013 or later release. This is one of two mistakes, the other is the fact that The Atom needs to have a shot at the Silverscreen. All of this hinges on the fact that these characters are the four remaining Founding Members of the JLA. With that stated, if WB wants to release a JLA Movie, before 2013, then these four characters need to be fast tracked to being green lighted.
If WB gave me the challenge of writing scripts for these heroes, I would do so in a non-origin manner, while still paying tribute to as much of their multi-media presentations as possible.

Let us take the Wonder Woman script as a prime example, if I were allowed to write the script, as well as being allowed to mold the film into the visionary work of art that I see it to be, and appropreately paid for doing so. I would write a script that pays tribute to Wonder Woman's presentation dating back to the World WarII Movie Serials. Likewise, I would present Lynda Carter with a logically progressive role in the movie. Along with a cameo role that would serve to pay tribute to Wonder Woman's origins in the comics.
As a side note, and an added bonus, if I were allowed to have a hand in the overall Countdown to JLA's presentation debut, or even aide with the JLA itself, I have some Ideas that would not only serve as paying tribute to some lesser known characters, but possibly even help to broaden the franchise options quite considerably.

If I had a hand in setting all of this up I would do so in a manner that would have the viewing public leaving the theatre clammoring about the twists, turns, and surprises they saw in the Movies. In reguards to a manner by which to fix the conundrum that has been caused by the current DCU Movie miscues, the answer is simple, take the time to go back and place an additional DCU property logo in the opening and closing credits, namely ElseWorlds, this would do wonders for the present DCU franchises. The benefits would be tremendous, such as opening the door to allow a venue through which to present storylines that validly deviate from the core universe story timeline and jointly grant the franchises an avenue of longevity, as well as revitalize the ElseWorlds property as a venue to ignite imaginations of movie goers around the World.

In closing, it is my sincere hope that this is well received and helps to untangle the mess WB has found themselves in. Likewise, to all of the comics fans I issue this challenge, test me on my assertion that I am a Comics Oricle, feel free to test me on almost any charter in almost any universe.
Till next time, have a good and safe day.

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Knight
Knight - 12/28/2010, 6:35 PM
Good article. Very unfortunate that the WB is so stuck on doing Superman/Batman movies over and over again. While I do like Nolan's vision of Batman and I have enjoyed the Superman films (for the most part), it's time to move on already and let other heroes shine. I'm just so sick and tired of always seeing Superman and Batman films being made while other great heroes, like Wonder Woman, don't get a chance to shine.

But, the WB's very NARROW minded vision won't allow that. Not unless we fans get together and overwhelm their offices with billions of letters stating we're all SICK and TIRED of seeing Batman/Superman on the big screen and want something else. Until we all do that, we're stuck seeing Superman/Batman and MAYBE Green Lantern.
Knight
Knight - 12/28/2010, 6:36 PM
And if they do a Wonder Woman movie, she better be based off of todays version (not the one in the current storyline, though) or else I ain't watching it.

Sorry, no Invisible Jets please.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/28/2010, 8:23 PM
Knight
My primary goal is to light a bonfire under WB's collective seats and get the ball rolling with an accurate presentation of a JLA Movie. Originally I had a warehouse of additional information, like the fact that WB is doing a complete reverse process with the JLA to what Marvel is doing with the X-Men. Unfortunately, inorder for this approach to work for WB we will have to deal with more of Superman and Batman, my personal fav by the by, for the purpose of a JLA Prelude treatment. Personally, I wish I could be allowed to get my hands on the Whole DCU, there is a vertual treasure trove of good Movie prospect materials within just that one Universe. Let's keep our fingers crossed that my little gambit, sorry for the pun, works. Till next time comfan.
Knight
Knight - 12/29/2010, 10:06 AM
Tis cool ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/29/2010, 11:29 AM
OK I think it is time to clear the air a bit. First to Superguy1591, are you even a bit familiar with the importance of Wonder Woman, side note(of a personal nature) Lynda Carter's run as TV's WW was the only time in my primary academic career that I actually found a use for brain numming advertisements between show segments.)To earzmundo, I am not out to take any projects from anyone, I simply would like WB to get off thier collective brains and do a justifing prelude, as well as actually release a JLA Movie before all of us comics fans die from an anticipation complex, as well as getting it out there,and actually stay true to all the DCU heroes, before 2013. To Knight, thanks for the support vibe. Till next time comfans.
Suzanne
Suzanne - 12/29/2010, 2:43 PM
Wonder Woman to the Silverscreen won't happen for one reason and one reason only the second word in the sentence WOMAN. Women Super Hero Movies don't work.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/29/2010, 4:08 PM
Suzanne, don't you think it is high time to give Female Hero's a legitimate shot at being a Silverscreen franchise? Till next time comfans.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/29/2010, 4:12 PM
Actually, I have a Question for all of you to consider. What would you think of trying to set up a venue where we comic fans can express our ideas for characters we create to be considered for a shot at the Silverscreen? Hoping for positive feedback. Till next time com fans.
Suzanne
Suzanne - 12/30/2010, 2:35 PM
Whether it is or isn't the point. Hollywood has already decided that a female lead doesn't sell. That was the reason why the Animated Supergirl origin story was named after Batman and Superman instead of her.

The only way to change Hollywood's mind is for the Wonder Woman TV show to be successful and transition that to the big screen.
golden123
golden123 - 12/30/2010, 3:47 PM
I haven't finished reading this yet but you're acting like this is the only way too do things, cocky much, and that WB is doing a horrible job with DC movies. At least there not rushing 5 movies at once and advertising like there life depends on it like a certain other copany is doing. My major concern is that you think it would be a good idea for Superman and Batman to team up. That kinda makes me not at all interested in the rest of your ideas because Superman and Batman SHOULD NOT be a duo. If Superman and Batman team up they can't have a single decent fight scene with both of them involved also most writers make the character thats supposed to be the intelligent one (batman) are doing so by making the partner (superman) look stupid.
golden123
golden123 - 12/30/2010, 3:59 PM
Yeah the Atom needs a movie and so does Captain Marvel, Captain Atom, Nightwing, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Hawkman, Hawk and Dove, Firestorm, Martian Manhunter, Aztek, Wildcat, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Zatanna, Huntress, Red Tornado, The Question, Plastc Man, Orion, The Spectre, and etc. LOL no The Atom doesn't need a movie.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/30/2010, 5:42 PM
Ok, points to ponder here. To Suzanne, I would be the first to prey that a Wonder Woman TV Series finds sucess, heck it might even get me back to the way I viewed TV back when the original series was on the air. To golden 123, Are you in the least bit familiar with a DCU Series called World's Finest, besides it is impossible to make Superman or Batman either one look stupid, on account of Superman's edict memory and Batman's photographic memory, meaning neither of them forget anything they see or learn. Likewise, are you familiar with the Origins of the founding of the JLA. I ask this on account of the fact that The Atom is one of Seven founding Member's of that organization of Heroes. As for my Cocky attitude, I humble ask that you forgive the tone, I never intended to come across that way. However, if WB wants to present a JLA Movie that we comics fan's feel come close to holding true to their comics origins, and the fact that WB is doing Solo then Team, unlike Marvel with their X-Men properties, then to avoid confusion and totally missing the mark of accurracy they need Solo Movies of the other four Founding Member's. Trust me I have been keeping tabs on the storylines of these and other Heroes for a long time. Till next time comfans.
golden123
golden123 - 12/30/2010, 7:01 PM
@comicsorcles1986: Yes I'm very familiar with the world's finest series they recently got there 75 issue mark and I still hate the idea of a partnership between Superman and Batman. So Just because I'm aware of a comic series that is using an idea I hate means I cn't hat the idea. I'm confused. I just want to mention though that the characters are only as smart as the writers that, well, write the story. Batman and Superman both have outstanding memory as you pointed out but memory isn't necessarily intellect. Batman is the smarter of the two, but Superman isn't a dummy ,which I acknowledge, therefor I hate to see Superman portrayed as stupid to make his partner look smart. On to your next point I laughed when you said "are you familiar with the Origins of the founding of the JLA. I ask this on account of the fact that The Atom is one of Seven founding Member's of that organization of Heroes." I laughed because yes I'm aware of the MANY Justice Leauge origins where the founding line-up almost always goes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, the seventh member. The Atom is one of the several candidates for that seventh spot. It's okay if you want The atom but if the Atom wasn't used it wouldn't necessarly be disrespecting the comics because there are other candidates for that position that would stay true too the origins of the team. Eventhen I still don't think The Atom or even the Martian Manhunter needs a movie. Though the key word is need because I think it would be great if they had there movies but I would think it to be a good idea to do there movies after a JLA movie. Finally, I must say that I just hate those people that think it's there way or the highway so anyway it's okay that you weren't trying to be that way.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/30/2010, 8:23 PM
golden 123, I value your opinion, and I respect your stand. However, the convolution in the founding line up is largely due to the fact that for many years WB has owned DC. I am not kidding, I tried back in late 2004 early 2005, to pitch an idea concerning Aquaman, only to be told that they can't make any in house judgements without WB's OK. I am going by the 60's storyline, which due to the lack of Hero experience would disqualify Martian Manhunter as a Founding Member. For example in the JL Cartoon Series, they have John Stewart, as the GL that founded the JLA, it is Hal that holds that distinction, in spite of the fact that a JLA existed as a group in World War II, but the official forming took place in the 60's, for which Marvel's X-Men were a company responce to. To get a better understanding of my stand read the new post I just finished. I am an aspiring writer and I think that this post may help people understand me better. Hope this help and hopefully no hard feelings. Till next time comfans.
golden123
golden123 - 12/30/2010, 8:57 PM
The Justice Society not an unofficial Justice League took place in World War II, I don't know about the x-men but the Fantastic Four were Marvel's response to JL, Martian Manhunter did have hero experience prior to the 60's orgin of JL (he predated The Barry Allen Flash by about a year in real time), and finally the 60's origin of the JL didn't have The Atom as a founding member it had Aquaman.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/30/2010, 11:03 PM
OK,
Somewhere in our collective research we have mannaged to get conflicting information. However, for the sake of accurracy, I will conduct a detailed research method to clearify the points. As well as for the sake of keeping the peace. One thing I am fairly certain of, is that Martian Manhunter didn't surface until after the whole "Area 51" thing in the 50's, and Barry debuted as The Flash in 1940 as part of the supportive effort in World War II. I will let you know my results, and make the necessary apollogies, after I am finished. Till next time comfans.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/30/2010, 11:57 PM
Ok, golden123,
First I tip my hat to you, Martian Manhunter, not The Atom (he was the second recruited in the 60's.) During my research, I stumbled over an interseting tidbit of information, John Stewart was the first GL Corp member recruited by Hal Jordan, but was a non-member in the JLA until 2000. Both of the Earth GL's that followed suit with John, made in before he did. And KUDOS on the Flash/Martian Manhunter point. To be humblely honest, looks like some of my info needs to be re-orginized(I vow to kill the database imp that keeps rearranging my files.)Till next time comfans.
golden123
golden123 - 12/31/2010, 7:11 AM
@Comicsoricle1969: Wow killingg is harsh don't you thnk that imp deserves to be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. LOL. It seems that you have discovered that Barry Allen didn't arrive until the 50's. Though I was wondering if you now know about the exsistence of Jay Garrick, Alan Scott, Al Pratt and all rest of the golden age characters.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 12/31/2010, 11:34 AM
OK,clearification points here(as well as a couple of personal admittions.)
First to Superguy1591,your outfit idea, to my way of thinking is AWESOME, and as far as Wonder Woman's attitude towards men, take a page from Lynda Carter's run as the Iconic example. To golden 123, yes I have been aware of the golden age of comics for a very long time, now comes the two personal confessions. The imp I speak of has been in my head for ages, no legal recourse to take there, and part of my miscues stem from complications,periodically, of a head, neck and back injury I caused myself in late 97. So some details get jumbled around from time to time. Till next time comfans.
golden123
golden123 - 12/31/2010, 5:20 PM
@comicsOricle1969: I was joking about the imp I knew it wasn't real. It was mid-night when I typed that stupd joke and when I'm tired I think everything is funny. Also I was just making sure you knew about that whole golden age time because of something else you said.
ComicsOricle1969
ComicsOricle1969 - 1/2/2011, 7:10 PM
golden123,
First Happy New Year, and hopefully this year will be better than last. Sorry about the delay in reply, but I've been a bit busy. One thing I am tinkering around with is a manner to present an idea for a solid Martian Manhunter Movie. As a side note, the joke wasn't that bad, and in fact it sort of helped lower the stress I was feeling, on account of my laptop acting like a, I know this kinda pegs me as "old" so to speak, a dweebling. May the New Year find you healthy and happy. Till next time comfans.
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