In 1974, I was 16 and curious to see ABC try once again with super-heroes. One fine Tuesday night, I sat at and watched Wonder Woman, horrified at the liberties taken in the backdoor pilot. Cathy Lee Crosby didn’t have the looks or the costume and the most interesting thing about this was Ricardo Montalban as the heavy.
The network somehow still saw the potential in the character and commissioned a more faithful pilot, this time with a comics-accurate costume and perfect casting in Lynda Carter. In the hands of former Batman scribe Stanley Ralph Ross, the show felt right. ABC agreed and a series of Wonder Woman shows were filmed, set in World War II.
This was the beginning of the jiggle era of television, as prime time was filled with busty, often braless actors and they pandered to the women’s movement with female-led shows that didn’t fulfill their promise.
The network somehow still saw the potential in the character and commissioned a more faithful pilot, this time with a comics-accurate costume and perfect casting in Lynda Carter. In the hands of former Batman scribe Stanley Ralph Ross, the show felt right. ABC agreed and a series of Wonder Woman shows were filmed, set in World War II.
This was the beginning of the jiggle era of television, as prime time was filled with busty, often braless actors and they pandered to the women’s movement with female-led shows that didn’t fulfill their promise.
- 7/27/2020
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
According to reports, one of the main female villains in the developing sequel "Wonder Woman 2" (aka "Magic Hour") , will be 'Circe', a 'sorceress' that debuted in "Wonder Woman" #37 (1949), created by writer Robert Kanigher and illustrator Harry G. Peter:
In the original DC Comics continuity, Circe is a centuries-old enchantress kept young by the elixir 'vitae'.
Gaining magical powers on the island 'Aeaea', she becomes skilled at turning men into animals resembling their personalities (ie. pigs) ...
...and for these crimes against humanity 'Hippolyta' banishes her to 'Sorca', an island planet in space "...where she can do no harm."
When she manages to return to Earth, Circe tries to destroy Wonder Woman, because an oracle said "...the daughter of Hippolyta will be her undoing."
Despite various comic book interpretations over the years, Circe's key features include immortality, physical beauty, a command over sorcery and a delight in humiliating her foes.
In the original DC Comics continuity, Circe is a centuries-old enchantress kept young by the elixir 'vitae'.
Gaining magical powers on the island 'Aeaea', she becomes skilled at turning men into animals resembling their personalities (ie. pigs) ...
...and for these crimes against humanity 'Hippolyta' banishes her to 'Sorca', an island planet in space "...where she can do no harm."
When she manages to return to Earth, Circe tries to destroy Wonder Woman, because an oracle said "...the daughter of Hippolyta will be her undoing."
Despite various comic book interpretations over the years, Circe's key features include immortality, physical beauty, a command over sorcery and a delight in humiliating her foes.
- 2/8/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports, one of the main female villains in the developing sequel "Wonder Woman 2", will be 'Circe', a 'sorceress' that debuted in "Wonder Woman" #37 (1949), created by writer Robert Kanigher and illustrator Harry G. Peter:
In the original DC Comics continuity, Circe is a centuries-old enchantress kept young by the elixir 'vitae'.
Gaining magical powers on the island 'Aeaea', she becomes skilled at turning men into animals resembling their personalities (ie. pigs) ...
...and for these crimes against humanity 'Hippolyta' banishes her to 'Sorca', an island planet in space "...where she can do no harm."
When she manages to return to Earth, Circe tries to destroy Wonder Woman, because an oracle said "...the daughter of Hippolyta will be her undoing."
Despite various comic book interpretations over the years, Circe's key features include immortality, physical beauty, a command over sorcery and a delight in humiliating her foes.
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In the original DC Comics continuity, Circe is a centuries-old enchantress kept young by the elixir 'vitae'.
Gaining magical powers on the island 'Aeaea', she becomes skilled at turning men into animals resembling their personalities (ie. pigs) ...
...and for these crimes against humanity 'Hippolyta' banishes her to 'Sorca', an island planet in space "...where she can do no harm."
When she manages to return to Earth, Circe tries to destroy Wonder Woman, because an oracle said "...the daughter of Hippolyta will be her undoing."
Despite various comic book interpretations over the years, Circe's key features include immortality, physical beauty, a command over sorcery and a delight in humiliating her foes.
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- 12/27/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter, Wonder Woman first appeared in 1941's All Star Comics #8 published by DC. Marston, a Tufts University psychology professor, drew inspiration for the superhero demigoddess from early feminists like Ethel Byrne and Margaret Sanger, who founded the American Birth Control League, which later became the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The physical appearance of the character was influenced by Byrne's daughter, Olive, who was Marston's research assistant before becoming romantically involved with the polyamorous professor and his wife.* For more than 75 years since her introduction, Wonder Woman has been an enduring symbol of strength and equality. A press release issued by Marston in 1942 states, "Wonder Woman was conceived by Dr. Marston to set up a standard among children and young people of strong, free, courageous womanhood; and to combat the idea that women are inferior to men, and to inspire girls to self-confidence and achievement in athletics,...
- 6/1/2017
- by Adam Frazier
- firstshowing.net
Believe it or not, when Wonder Woman arrives in theaters on June 2, it will be the first time the character has fronted her own live-action movie. (Versus Superman's 10 or so different films and even more Batman movies.) And, in fact, the only other time Wonder Woman has appeared on the big screen is Gal Gadot's supporting role in last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. All of which is to say, you may have some questions. Like...
Warner Bros. Pictures
How similar is this Wonder Woman to the one in the comic books? Diana, Princess of Themyscira (or Diana Prince, as she's known to mere mortals) first appeared in the pages of All Star Comics #8 in 1941, created by writer William Moulton Marston and artist Harry G. Peter. Everything you know about the Amazonian warrior -- her tiara, her indestructible bracelets, the Lasso of Truth -- remains intact some 75 years later, as do many...
Warner Bros. Pictures
How similar is this Wonder Woman to the one in the comic books? Diana, Princess of Themyscira (or Diana Prince, as she's known to mere mortals) first appeared in the pages of All Star Comics #8 in 1941, created by writer William Moulton Marston and artist Harry G. Peter. Everything you know about the Amazonian warrior -- her tiara, her indestructible bracelets, the Lasso of Truth -- remains intact some 75 years later, as do many...
- 5/31/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Sneak Peek more action figures from director Patty Jenkin's upcoming $120 million budgeted "Wonder Woman" solo feature, starring Gal Gadot as 'Diana Prince'/'Wonder Woman', based on the DC Comics character:
"Wonder Woman" is intended to be the fourth installment in the 'DC Extended Universe'...
...written by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, from a story by Heinberg and Zack Snyder, also starring Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen...
...Robin Wright, Lucy Davis, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui and David Thewlis.
"..in the early 20th century, the 'Amazon' princess 'Diana', living on the island of 'Themyscira', meets American military pilot 'Steve Trevor', washed ashore after his plane crashes.
"After learning from him about the ongoing events of 'World War I', she leaves her home to bring an early end to the war..."
The comic book character "Wonder Woman" was created by American psychologist/writer William Moulton Marston.
"Wonder Woman" is intended to be the fourth installment in the 'DC Extended Universe'...
...written by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, from a story by Heinberg and Zack Snyder, also starring Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen...
...Robin Wright, Lucy Davis, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui and David Thewlis.
"..in the early 20th century, the 'Amazon' princess 'Diana', living on the island of 'Themyscira', meets American military pilot 'Steve Trevor', washed ashore after his plane crashes.
"After learning from him about the ongoing events of 'World War I', she leaves her home to bring an early end to the war..."
The comic book character "Wonder Woman" was created by American psychologist/writer William Moulton Marston.
- 3/28/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek the best new action figures from director Patty Jenkin's upcoming $120 million budgeted "Wonder Woman" solo feature, starring Gal Gadot as 'Diana Prince'/'Wonder Woman', based on the DC Comics character:
"Wonder Woman" is intended to be the fourth installment in the 'DC Extended Universe'...
...written by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, from a story by Heinberg and Zack Snyder, also starring Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen...
...Robin Wright, Lucy Davis, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui and David Thewlis.
"..in the early 20th century, the 'Amazon' princess 'Diana', living on the island of 'Themyscira', meets American military pilot 'Steve Trevor', washed ashore after his plane crashes.
"After learning from him about the ongoing events of 'World War I', she leaves her home to bring an early end to the war..."
The comic book character "Wonder Woman" was created by American psychologist/writer William Moulton Marston.
"Wonder Woman" is intended to be the fourth installment in the 'DC Extended Universe'...
...written by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, from a story by Heinberg and Zack Snyder, also starring Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen...
...Robin Wright, Lucy Davis, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui and David Thewlis.
"..in the early 20th century, the 'Amazon' princess 'Diana', living on the island of 'Themyscira', meets American military pilot 'Steve Trevor', washed ashore after his plane crashes.
"After learning from him about the ongoing events of 'World War I', she leaves her home to bring an early end to the war..."
The comic book character "Wonder Woman" was created by American psychologist/writer William Moulton Marston.
- 2/13/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take a look @ newly leaked images from the set of director Patty Jenkins' "Wonder Woman" feature, starring Gal Gadot ("Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice") as 'Diana Prince' alongside Chris Pine as 'Steve Trevor':
"Wonder Woman", based on the DC Comics character of the same name...
...will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, as the fourth installment in the 'DC Extended Universe'.
The character is a warrior princess of the 'Amazons', and is known in her homeland as 'Princess Diana of Themyscira'. When outside her homeland she uses the secret identity 'Diana Prince'.
'Wonder Woman' is gifted with a wide range of superhuman powers and superior combat and battle skills, possessing an arsenal of weapons, including the 'Lasso of Truth', a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and a range of unknown devices based on Amazon technology.
Wonder Woman was created...
"Wonder Woman", based on the DC Comics character of the same name...
...will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, as the fourth installment in the 'DC Extended Universe'.
The character is a warrior princess of the 'Amazons', and is known in her homeland as 'Princess Diana of Themyscira'. When outside her homeland she uses the secret identity 'Diana Prince'.
'Wonder Woman' is gifted with a wide range of superhuman powers and superior combat and battle skills, possessing an arsenal of weapons, including the 'Lasso of Truth', a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and a range of unknown devices based on Amazon technology.
Wonder Woman was created...
- 4/3/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports the role of 'Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons', the mother of 'Wonder Woman' (Gal Gadot) has been cast in director Patty Jenkins' "Wonder Woman" solo feature, based on the female superhero debuting in "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice":
Actress Connie Nielsen ("Gladiator", "Nymphomaniac") will play the character 'Hippolyta', originally created by "Wonder Woman" writer/psychologist William Moulton Marston and illustrator Harry G. Peter, debuting in "All Star Comics" #8 (1941).
Hippolyta and the Amazons once resided in 'Amazonia' in the days of ancient Greece...
...until they were 'beguiled and bested' by the demi-god 'Hercules', who had been sent after her by 'Ares', aka 'Mars'.
Hippolyta is seduced by Hercules, and he takes from her the 'Golden Girdle of Gaea', a gift from the gods...
...that enhances the strength and stamina of its wearer. Soon after Mars appropriates the girdle.
Hippolyta and the other...
Actress Connie Nielsen ("Gladiator", "Nymphomaniac") will play the character 'Hippolyta', originally created by "Wonder Woman" writer/psychologist William Moulton Marston and illustrator Harry G. Peter, debuting in "All Star Comics" #8 (1941).
Hippolyta and the Amazons once resided in 'Amazonia' in the days of ancient Greece...
...until they were 'beguiled and bested' by the demi-god 'Hercules', who had been sent after her by 'Ares', aka 'Mars'.
Hippolyta is seduced by Hercules, and he takes from her the 'Golden Girdle of Gaea', a gift from the gods...
...that enhances the strength and stamina of its wearer. Soon after Mars appropriates the girdle.
Hippolyta and the other...
- 1/20/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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