CBS Executive Producer Talks Upcoming SUPERGIRL Series

CBS Executive Producer Talks Upcoming SUPERGIRL Series

An update on the CBS Supergirl TV show from CBS' Entertainment Chair, Nina Tassler. "[Supergirl is] a story and a coming-of-age opportunity for us."

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By MarkJulian - Jan 12, 2015 09:01 AM EST
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The Winter TCA's continue today, with CBS now addressing the assembled media.  Out first for the US' most-watched network is Nina Tassler, Entertainment Chair.  The recerntly announced Supergirl tv show from Greg Berlanti was of course one of the first topics addressed.  Said Tassler, "As you can tell from the strength of the female characters we have on television, it's a real passion of ours.  "[Supergirl is] a story and a coming-of-age opportunity for us."
 
On why CBS is venturing into superhero territory, Tassler stated, "There is a human drama there…I think we’re watching an evolution in the way superheroes are protrayed…I think for our network, what we responded to was the character’s humanity…and the show’s arc and growth."

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imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 1/12/2015, 9:40 AM

Brie Larson for Supergirl!!
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 1/12/2015, 9:47 AM
Cat Fights!!

McGee
McGee - 1/12/2015, 9:49 AM
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/12/2015, 9:49 AM
It is great to see female superheroes getting their own shows like Agent Carter and now Super Girl. Soon we will have WW and Ms. Marvel!
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 1/12/2015, 9:49 AM
Brie Larson for TheYeezus's wife!
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 1/12/2015, 9:55 AM
Karlie Kloss for Supergirl
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 1/12/2015, 9:57 AM
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/12/2015, 10:02 AM
Baka
Baka - 1/12/2015, 10:03 AM

xxdarkknightxx
xxdarkknightxx - 1/12/2015, 10:38 AM
I'd rather her be younger in the show (16-19) but whatever gets it done I guess. I hope they don't pick that can't act for sh** bib boned stupid British actress.

And as per usual my Huntress whining!!! KARA SHOULD MEET HELENERS!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/12/2015, 10:40 AM
@MexicanSuperman

True! But it does fall under comic books which are based on superheroes..........
Ofniee
Ofniee - 1/12/2015, 11:10 AM
"CBS President says Supergirl/Flash/Arrow Crossover unlikely."

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DukeAcureds
DukeAcureds - 1/12/2015, 12:07 PM
It's "A story and a coming of age opportunity for us"?
WTF?
I mean, I know Supergirl is, in fact, a story, but to tell us it was also a "Coming of age opportunity" for them is just really, really creepy.
bropous
bropous - 1/12/2015, 6:04 PM
Looking forward to this one!

...so much for me being a "Marvel only" troll. Flash is great, Arrow okay (when they have cross-overs with Flash) and Man of Steel was PHENOMENAL.
bropous
bropous - 1/12/2015, 6:05 PM
@Ofniee: Cross-overs were written into the original contract.
Luminus
Luminus - 1/13/2015, 2:07 AM
"There is a human drama there…I think we’re watching an evolution in the way superheroes are protrayed…I think for our network, what we responded to was the character’s humanity…and the show’s arc and growth."

She's NOT HUMAN!!!!!! She didn't even grow up on Earth. Morons.
dnno1
dnno1 - 1/13/2015, 10:31 AM
@Luminus, the word "human" in the phrase "human drama" is an adjective that relates to the characteristic of people or (human) beings. In that context it is irrelevant whether the character(s) is(are) human or not.
Luminus
Luminus - 1/13/2015, 10:07 PM
@dnno1: I'm certain aliens would seriously disagree with you. Put the word "female" in that sentence to describe Jack Bauer in 24, for example, and see if it sounds okay to you.
dnno1
dnno1 - 1/14/2015, 7:28 AM
@ Luminus, its not relevant because it irrespective of race. It just has to conveigh the characteristic of human life, conflict and dialogue.
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