A Justice League Series?

[Cmill216]

She always looked too alien.

*stares at avatar*

To each his own.

I dont like Erica's face, it looks pretty brutal half the time and her looks seem too plastic and artificial, like her breasts.

Brutal's a harsh term, but I'm not completely infatuated with Durance myself.

Chloe is average at best.

Allison's a cutie, IMO.

Got nothing against Taylor Cole though, shes good but she isnt a Smallville castmember.

I don't understand what you mean.

Never heard of Aloha Tal.

Alona.

I wish I could find a pic of her from last week's SPN. God her hair was SOOOOOO Dinah.

 

[Brainiac 2009]

I don't understand what you mean.

I mean she isnt part of the Smallville cast obviously.

Taylor though, I'll be brutally honest about her......she may have the looks, but shes really a very bad actress.

I supported her for Wonder Woman until I saw her performances. I couldnt, in good conscience, support her with her subpar acting skills.

She would come off better as a dependant girlfriend character than a strong willed superhero female.



About Kreuk, shes probably the best looking actor of the Smallville cast but she still doesnt do it for me. I've seen better looking girls on other shows. I think its because she has a exotic uncommon look that I'm not too used to. It's prolly great for her modelling wise but I dont know, just doesnt do anything.


Allison has a good personality but she would never work in the Lana-like conceited popular girl role. Shes average, not that I mind that.

And I know 'brutal' is a harsh term for Erica but she tends to look like she smokes 10 packs a day half the time. Personally, I dont find that attractive.

 

[Brainiac 2009]

She looks like a female Hartley there. I duno dude.

Maybe shes better off playing his sister.

 

[AgentPat]

Maybe. I wonder who watches SV more between males and females. I'm thinking females based on the soap opera-like feel I get from it, as well as due to stars like Welling, Rosenbaum, and Hartley.

SV's biggest audience is males 18-34. Every time a press release is issued from WB and now CW, they always quote the male demos. Why? 'Cause they're the ones that are the most impressive. Only once do I remember seeing a female demo quoted, though I can't remember which ep it was for. If you peruse the Ratings thread here, you'll find it. Or you could look back on the Futon Critic's press release history for SV.

I DO know CW and Ostroff have been jawing about wanting more shows that attract young female viewers. There have been a few articles in Variety recently. And it is common knowledge that sci-fi/fantasy/superheroes is generally NOT something young girls flock to, regardless of how cute the cast is. Do those genres have female viewers? Of course they do. But they're a minority compared to males, just like more female viewers are attracted to rom coms, hence the pejorative, "chick flicks."

 

[Serene]

Brutal's a harsh term, but I'm not completely infatuated with Durance myself.

I like Lois, I like ED, but honestly.. they need to do some better work on her make-up. I almost wonder if she has her own make-up artist or something. Her "look" is drastically different than either KK's or AM's, and not in a good way either. The eyebrows are awful, and I honestly think she's either had a bit more work done, or her make-up is just so bad that it looks like she did (which would be worse.)

I say this not to bash her, but because after seeing her in person I *know* she's a really beautiful woman. She had a minimal amount of make-up when I saw her (up close even) and she looked way better than she does on the show.

Not talking about her body - her body is damned near perfect, regardless of if it's all original equipment or not.

Allison's a cutie, IMO.

Agreed. I think she's prettier now than ever. Maturity looks good on her.

Alona.

I don't think "Jo" is very popular amongst online SPN fans, but of course, I like her. LOL... Is that a surprise?

 

[Cmill216]

I don't think "Jo" is very popular amongst online SPN fans, but of course, I like her. LOL... Is that a surprise?

I researched the roots of this bizarre, unabashed hatred. And you know what I discovered?

Jensen fans are a crazy bunch.

"She's too young for him! I hate her!"

"I hope Jo dies! I mean, seriously, what does Dean see in her?!"

t:

I for one love Jo's character and hope to see more of her. But that's probably only because I don't want Jensen for myself.

 

[Tempest19]

To the posters before me...just replying, even though off topic.

1. Look at the evolution of effects between 'Lois and Clark' vs. 'Smallville'... and film wise 'Spider-Man' vs. 'Spider-Man 2'. Effects evolve over time, and the original effects beforehand become less expensive to replicate. So, the effects should be ready.

Age the effects of Smallville, which to me are on times as good as effects in actual superhero films.

2. Yes, Spider-Man in costume. That is "easy" to pull off compared to the other challenges at hand. As for what the costume will look like- I haven't quite figured that out yet. I think something close to the movie though.

3. There are TONS of villains in Spider-Man's rogues gallery that may never see the light of day, if not for the series- Big Man and Swarm are examples of this. Swarm, a human 'composed' of bees, is similar to an already made SV villain back in Season 3. The effects are there. SV also had a Sandman type villain once- just advance those effects and wala.

The main villains will not appear immediately- it will take four to five seasons to reveal Green Goblin- although we do have Norman Osborn. And same goes for Otto Octavious. As for Lizard? Keep in the dark, look at 'Wendigo' on Supernatural and advance that by many years... you've got TV Lizard. <- as a lizard though, of course.

Will these be as good as the movies? No. But, for TV- I can guarantee you- it will be kick ass.

3. Yes there was a short live 70s TV show, but it failed to show the real Peter as Spider-Man. The essence is a teenage kid, dealing with regular every day problems and ontop of all that- fighting Spidey villains.

4. Web-slinging. This is a challenge. Inside, there might be a way to wire work it. That especially goes for webzipping.

Spider-Man swinging around the city? We will see it from time to time, yes. But, other times it will be like a Hitchcock effect. We know it's there, but we don't need to necessarily see it... also, similar to the old George Reeves Superman show- alot of the times we just saw a take off and a landing. Same can be applied here in many scenarios. Or simple, one shot blue screen close up of Spidey web slinging towards the screen. To put long matters short, yes we will see webslinging but due to technicalities MOST of the time it will be inferred. Maybe one or two very short swinging scenes through the city per season.

You can also use camera work to hint at it. Remember that 'swing through the city' scene in the Pilot for 'Heroes'? Well, that's another way that you can infer web slinging without actually having it present.

Hope that helps explain that question. It may change as technology advances.

Will there be "air" battles? I don't think so... I think, most of the time, we'll stick to the ground or huge warehouse (building) type areas that can take advantage of web slinging and web zipping. This way, the powers are still there- it's still bouncing around like a spider can... it's just not really that elevated. That is not to say, however, that it will remain this way. As soon as the technology is there, we're going to the sky in a couple of episodes.. that's for damn sure.

5. Spider-Man beat Superman in box office. Which, to me and some execs, might show that today Spider-Man is the most popular hero- at least in the film media. This makes me sick at times, knowing what I'd have to live up to- but, I think that is a good thing. Makes me concentrate and be sure that I deliver the best god damn Spidey series possible. I'm even scared of the possible premiere at comic-con, believe it or not. I feel that much of a NEED to make a series that the fans of the character will love.

When the effects are ready. A show will be made. It's just a matter of time. Marvel, and perhaps Sony, will see it as a fresh new ground that they can now explore. And I'm betting Spidey would be ahead of that game due to his mainstream popularity. It's all just a matter of finding the best way to present the character.

So, I'm going to take a shot at it. Pitch the idea around. Hopefully they'll like it. I'm aiming for a "new" kind of hero series- involving ALOT of characters from the mythos, some you may not even expect to be supporting characters... and working all that into an epic shakespearean tragedy... 'Smallville' right now is the closest example to what I have planned.

Science fiction elements? All there- even parallel universes, if lucky.

Will a Spider-Man series happen? Without a doubt. I don't know when, but as soon as TV is ready- you're going to see some quick developments. The technology will probably not rival the films, but for TV it will be KICK ASS!

I'm hoping to be the one working on it. May or may not be. It's going to be a risk, one that I'm frightened and excited to possibly take on. Hopefully, by then I will be ready and my resume will be sufficient for their liking.

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That's about all I can say.... if you've got any more questions, concerns or comments about it... feel free to PM me. So we can let the rest of thread continue on it's way- JLA.

 

[Serene]

I for one love Jo's character and hope to see more of her. But that's probably only because I don't want Jensen for myself.

LOL! Good point. Although I do :heart: Jensen too, but I'm a Clana fan, so what the hell do I know?

 

[avidreader]

I like Lois, I like ED, but honestly.. they need to do some better work on her make-up. I almost wonder if she has her own make-up artist or something. Her "look" is drastically different than either KK's or AM's, and not in a good way either. The eyebrows are awful, and I honestly think she's either had a bit more work done, or her make-up is just so bad that it looks like she did (which would be worse.)

I say this not to bash her, but because after seeing her in person I *know* she's a really beautiful woman. She had a minimal amount of make-up when I saw her (up close even) and she looked way better than she does on the show.

I think they do her makeup that way to make her look brash. Which she does. I dont think she's meant to look pretty, that's KK's department. Look at Lois's wardrobe as well, its usually very simple and understated, regardless of the cleavage that she exposes from time to time.

 

[Cmill216]

Yes, Spider-Man in costume. That is "easy" to pull off compared to the other challenges at hand. As for what the costume will look like- I haven't quite figured that out yet. I think something close to the movie though.

Did you ever see the segment in a special feature on the Spidey DVDs regarding the costumes? It's far from "easy" to put those costumes together and to design different ones for different scenarios. I highly recommend viewing that piece.

1. Look at the evolution of effects between 'Lois and Clark' vs. 'Smallville'... and film wise 'Spider-Man' vs. 'Spider-Man 2'. Effects evolve over time, and the original effects beforehand become less expensive to replicate. So, the effects should be ready.

3. There are TONS of villains in Spider-Man's rogues gallery that may never see the light of day, if not for the series- Big Man and Swarm are examples of this. Swarm, a human 'composed' of bees, is similar to an already made SV villain back in Season 3. The effects are there. SV also had a Sandman type villain once- just advance those effects and wala.

The main villains will not appear immediately- it will take four to five seasons to reveal Green Goblin- although we do have Norman Osborn. And same goes for Otto Octavious. As for Lizard? Keep in the dark, look at 'Wendigo' on Supernatural and advance that by many years... you've got TV Lizard. Will these be as good as the movies? No. But, for TV- I can guarantee you- it will be kick ass.

3. Yes there was a short live 70s TV show, but it failed to show the real Peter as Spider-Man. The essence is a teenage kid, dealing with regular every day problems and ontop of all that- fighting Spidey villains.

4. Web-slinging. This is a challenge. Inside, there might be a way to wire work it. That especially goes for webzipping.

Spider-Man swinging around the city? We will see it from time to time, yes. But, other times it will be like a Hitchcock effect. We know it's there, but we don't need to necessarily see it... also, similar to the old George Reeves Superman show- alot of the times we just saw a take off and a landing. Same can be applied here in many scenarios. Or simple, one shot blue screen close up of Spidey web slinging towards the screen. To put long matters short, yes we will see webslinging but due to technicalities MOST of the time it will be inferred. Maybe one or two very short swinging scenes through the city per season.

You can also use camera work to hint at it. Remember that 'swing through the city' scene in the Pilot for 'Heroes'? Well, that's another way that you can infer web slinging without actually having it present.

Hope that helps explain that question. It may change as technology advances.

Will there be "air" battles? I don't think so... I think, most of the time, we'll stick to the ground or huge warehouse (building) type areas that can take advantage of web slinging and web zipping. This way, the powers are still there- it's still bouncing around like a spider can... it's just not really that elevated. That is not to say, however, that it will remain this way. As soon as the technology is there, we're going to the sky in a couple of episodes.. that's for damn sure.

5. Spider-Man beat Superman in box office. Which, to me and some execs, might show that today Spider-Man is the most popular hero- at least in the film media. This makes me sick at times, knowing what I'd have to live up to- but, I think that is a good thing. Makes me concentrate and be sure that I deliver the best god damn Spidey series possible. I'm even scared of the possible premiere at comic-con, believe it or not. I feel that much of a NEED to make a series that the fans of the character will love.

When the effects are ready. A show will be made. It's just a matter of time. Marvel, and perhaps Sony, will see it as a fresh new ground that they can now explore. And I'm betting Spidey would be ahead of that game due to his mainstream popularity. It's all just a matter of finding the best way to present the character.

So, I'm going to take a shot at it. Pitch the idea around. Hopefully they'll like it. I'm aiming for a "new" kind of hero series- involving ALOT of characters from the mythos, some you may not even expect to be supporting characters... and working all that into an epic shakespearean tragedy... 'Smallville' right now is the closest example to what I have planned.

Science fiction elements? All there- even parallel universes, if lucky.

Will a Spider-Man series happen? Without a doubt. I don't know when, but as soon as TV is ready- you're going to see some quick developments. The technology will probably not rival the films, but for TV it will be KICK ASS!

I'm hoping to be the one working on it. May or may not be. It's going to be a risk, one that I'm frightened and excited to possibly take on. Hopefully, by then I will be ready and my resume will be sufficient for their liking.

Wow. Let me first say that you have a lot of ambition, which is really good. I've written a few proposals for shows myself, so I can immediately connect with your passion for this. I too wrote a pitch and treatment for a superhero show (in fact, it was a League series done in an SV manner, well before "Justice" ever aired or was mentioned to be in the works). So, trust me, I know where you are coming from.

However, after reading through all of this, I see such a heavy influence of the assumption that the effects will be there in "X amount of years" to pull this entire series off. You cannot base your vision for a show that you want to get made on an assumption or estimation, especially when it comes to assuming that technological advancements will occur that will let your dream become a reality. In short, basing a general concept for how a show will work on something that you merely predict will happen just isn't all that hot of an idea.

But the biggest problem I see here is that this is such a huge property for a fan and an up-and-coming writer/filmmaker to want to try and pitch around. You have to believe that someone within the Marvel/Sony circle has probably had this cross their minds at some point, don't you? And if it has crossed their minds, I'd be willing to bet they too know that trying to do a fully costumed Spider-Man show with villains, special effects, and supporting characters just isn't feasible.

As well thought out as your ideas are, Tempest, it just comes off as being WAY too much going on.

 

[Cmill216]

She looks like a female Hartley there.

Me confused.

but I'm a Clana fan, so what the hell do I know?

Well, we all have our flaws.

I think they do her makeup that way to make her look brash. Which she does. I dont think she's meant to look pretty, that's KK's department. Look at Lois's wardrobe as well, its usually very simple and understated, regardless of the cleavage that she exposes from time to time.

Erica looked great in Season 4. Makeup, wardrobe. Perfect. But I just have not been wild about her look this season. At all. And gosh that stupid tattoo annoyed me in "Crimson".

 

[Serene]

Well, we all have our flaws.

 

[Cmill216]

Turn that mean face upside down, Serene. ->

Tom and Kristin have great chemistry together. But it's like watching the Raiders in the fourth quarter. Sure the game may be close, but you know how it's going to end, so it makes the drama kinda pointless.

 

[Tempest19]

I didn't say the costumes wouldn't be challenging. It will be, but it will be the least challenging. We aren't going for the detail that the film has. I mean, even look at the amount of never seen details in the new Superman costume for instance! So, just minimize the amount of detail that goes into the costume and all should be fine.

Kind of hard to put down on screen... but, like I said- many of the villains are already there. Just look at Smallville's effects and Spidey's lesser known villains, which would actually be one of the highlights of the series.

Alot of the villains though, speaking of those that are lesser known- but still in the rogues gallery fit in perfectly. As I mentioned Swarm, for example. Even Chameleon, Electro among many others. These villains are tangible. They can be done. Sandman was even already done on a TV scale on Smallville. Shocker? That should be easy to pull off as well. Same goes for Rhino and Kraven... the effects for these villains are all here. On a TV budget. Just ready to be used. I've been on the look out- and I've seen them a COUNTLESS number of times already. As I said- switch villain names and scenarios. You'd be surprised.

I'd say the ones we are completely blocked from using is Vulture. Just because of the technicalities involved.

Doc Ock is a matter of how to bring it to life. If we can, then we will type scenarios. Physical effects would be best, but the question is- can it work? We wouldn't be going for as detailed tentacles as the film had. You have to start visualizing things on a TV level and what can and can not be done. The film did a great representation, but the effects will take MANY MANY years to get that far. If we can use him, great- if not... hey, at least we'll have a guy named Otto Octavious, similar to the films, partly working on Oscorp's staff.

Leaving us with the Green Goblin. Which is a must, but as I said- that would not be until a long ways into the actual series.

Smallville is facing a similar problem with some of DC villains... same exact scenario- if it's too expensive or difficult. Don't need to use them, there's already more than a healthy rogues gallery easily accesible for a modest TV budget- already. Not to mention creating original villains is always fun, just as long as we access the rogues gallery as well.

As for webslinging and aerial battles- as said- there are ways to get around this. Aerial battles, might only get one- at the very end of the series. Not overly necessary. Webslinging is and there are ways to get around that, best example to point to is the Reeves show. I've wrote countless teleplays already in which I tested various approaches to how make it seem like Spidey is web-slinging when it is absent from screen and it works surprising well in my opinion; just need to find creative means to solve a problem- like with anything.

Wallcrawling: Batman has been climbing up walls in the old Adam West television show- just use CGI to enhance that and far off shots to ephasise on that and you're fine. We saw Green Arrow go rooftop to rooftop, Clark super speeding through Metropolis- but not really- and Clark jumping over buildings. As I said, for the most part- the effects ARE here. Just using them for different scenarios.

Web zipping, I think- not sure- could be handled technically with physical rather than special effects. As I said, not entirely positive about this though.

It all comes to circumnavigating the problems and making sure to find ways to present what you can not present on screen. Seeing alot of the effects on television now a' days... I can only say that we are there right now for the most part. Smallville effects.

The only missing large element is Spider-Man. Webslinging. That is challenging. But, there IS a way to get around that.

As I said, I will have to build up my resumme... already have countless projects I'm working on. All relating back to my plans, for this series in some way...

Imagine Darkman, then look at Spider-Man. Raimi just translated characters, Marvel saw that- I'm betting. Because to me, at least, while watching Dark Man I couldn't help but say "wow, that's almost Spider-Man!"

Getting a healthy start with an online project- managing and writing for a weekly virtual series based on the hit CW property Supernatural. Which will at least get me, somewhat, ready for the challenges in other jobs along the way. I might be establish a connection to Avi Arad through my college- he is a former alumni. But, until then I just have to keep working hard and building myself up to take on that mantle.

Is it a long shot? EVERYTHING is, in this business. But, if you work hard. If you're determined and passionate- you at least have a shot. And sometimes, that's all it takes. And not being bothered with struggling for a lot of years- it's a rollercoaster, you either ride it and fall off or you ride it and you get somewhere- anywhere... or at least that's the advice I keep on hearing from those who have made it.

The vision for where this series will go and how it will get there is clear. Yes, there's a huge supporting cast- but, similar to 'Heroes' it's an ensemble piece. With the main part being Peter Parker, himself. But, hey any show has a long list of supporting characters or recurring characters.

Yes it has come up, and right now with the movies out- it's just way too soon. The last thing you want, if it can be avoided, is a show and film about the property running in and around the same time.

1. They are planning six movies, last I heard... so they obviously aren't going to run a series simutaneously. That would be overhaul.

2. You need some time to wait, for the property to be "fresh" again before heading into a small screen media for the same property. Just to distance itself and say, this isn't a continuation or related to the films.

So, yeah they probably have thought about it. But, with everything going on with the property right NOW, it is too soon- so they aren't acting on it. But, Marvel looking to TV isn't exactly a new thing. They had Blade, and if I remember correctly are looking forward to testing other properties on the small screen medium.

As I said, it's just a matter of time. When the timing is right- they'll jump on making a Spider-Man series. Because you've already got a huge viewer base that will at least tune into the Pilot episode. And it's more less guaranteed to do great, if it works for the audience. So, they are going to do it sometime in the future... business wise, it's a smart decision to launch a series based on your favorite webslinger.

Will it happen (my take on the mythos)? Ultimately, I don't know. But, if you keep on saying "I don't know." Or say "it will never work." It will NEVER work. If you look at it and say, "hey- it's possible." It's possible.

 

[Serene]

Turn that mean face upside down, Serene. ->

Tom and Kristin have great chemistry together. But it's like watching the Raiders in the fourth quarter. Sure the game may be close, but you know how it's going to end, so it makes the drama kinda pointless.

 

[Cmill216]

Clark and Lana aren't going to be together by series end. That's why I'm not a Clana fan.

Did I hit a nerve?

 

[triplet]

Turn that mean face upside down, Serene. ->

Tom and Kristin have great chemistry together. But it's like watching the Raiders in the fourth quarter. Sure the game may be close, but you know how it's going to end, so it makes the drama kinda pointless.

Does it?

I don't think so.

 

[Gold Samurai]

I dont like Erica's face, it looks pretty brutal half the time and her looks seem too plastic and artificial, like her breasts.

seriously when the camera does a close up of her face, her nose looks like owen wilsons lol

 

[Serene]

Clark and Lana aren't going to be together by series end. That's why I'm not a Clana fan.

I know that, and yet I'm still a Clana fan.
It's all part of the journey.

 

[Cmill216]

Does it?

I don't think so.

Let me just put it this way: did I enjoy the puppy dog days of Seasons 1 and 2? Yes. It worked. It was Clark experiencing the struggles of his first true love. Did I enjoy the adult relationship of Season 5? Yes. It worked. And it was a great character building journey for Clark.

But do I want to see Clana now, this late in the game? Not really. I guess my choice of words could've been better in my response to Serene. It's just I've reached a point where going back to Clana is pointless to me.

 

[tallsy_1]

To do the kind of show most comic fans would want would be cost prohibitive for a TV network. The best we will ever get is what Smallville is like with possibly better writing. Further, no show would have a broad enough appeal unless it had some character arcs.

However, I'm still disappointed because the team in charge of Smallville has shown that they can do a cost effective superhero show that has broad appeal. But no, Dawn Ostroff wants her "Girlz only. No boys allowed" network. Needless to say I won't be along for the ride.

 

[Eros]

I didn't say the costumes wouldn't be challenging. It will be, but it will be the least challenging. We aren't going for the detail that the film has. I mean, even look at the amount of never seen details in the new Superman costume for instance! So, just minimize the amount of detail that goes into the costume and all should be fine.

Kind of hard to put down on screen... but, like I said- many of the villains are already there. Just look at Smallville's effects and Spidey's lesser known villains, which would actually be one of the highlights of the series.

Alot of the villains though, speaking of those that are lesser known- but still in the rogues gallery fit in perfectly. As I mentioned Swarm, for example. Even Chameleon, Electro among many others. These villains are tangible. They can be done. Sandman was even already done on a TV scale on Smallville. Shocker? That should be easy to pull off as well. Same goes for Rhino and Kraven... the effects for these villains are all here. On a TV budget. Just ready to be used. I've been on the look out- and I've seen them a COUNTLESS number of times already. As I said- switch villain names and scenarios. You'd be surprised.

I'd say the ones we are completely blocked from using is Vulture. Just because of the technicalities involved.

Doc Ock is a matter of how to bring it to life. If we can, then we will type scenarios. Physical effects would be best, but the question is- can it work? We wouldn't be going for as detailed tentacles as the film had. You have to start visualizing things on a TV level and what can and can not be done. The film did a great representation, but the effects will take MANY MANY years to get that far. If we can use him, great- if not... hey, at least we'll have a guy named Otto Octavious, similar to the films, partly working on Oscorp's staff.

Leaving us with the Green Goblin. Which is a must, but as I said- that would not be until a long ways into the actual series.

Smallville is facing a similar problem with some of DC villains... same exact scenario- if it's too expensive or difficult. Don't need to use them, there's already more than a healthy rogues gallery easily accesible for a modest TV budget- already. Not to mention creating original villains is always fun, just as long as we access the rogues gallery as well.

As for webslinging and aerial battles- as said- there are ways to get around this. Aerial battles, might only get one- at the very end of the series. Not overly necessary. Webslinging is and there are ways to get around that, best example to point to is the Reeves show. I've wrote countless teleplays already in which I tested various approaches to how make it seem like Spidey is web-slinging when it is absent from screen and it works surprising well in my opinion; just need to find creative means to solve a problem- like with anything.

Wallcrawling: Batman has been climbing up walls in the old Adam West television show- just use CGI to enhance that and far off shots to ephasise on that and you're fine. We saw Green Arrow go rooftop to rooftop, Clark super speeding through Metropolis- but not really- and Clark jumping over buildings. As I said, for the most part- the effects ARE here. Just using them for different scenarios.

Web zipping, I think- not sure- could be handled technically with physical rather than special effects. As I said, not entirely positive about this though.

It all comes to circumnavigating the problems and making sure to find ways to present what you can not present on screen. Seeing alot of the effects on television now a' days... I can only say that we are there right now for the most part. Smallville effects.

The only missing large element is Spider-Man. Webslinging. That is challenging. But, there IS a way to get around that.

As I said, I will have to build up my resumme... already have countless projects I'm working on. All relating back to my plans, for this series in some way...

Imagine Darkman, then look at Spider-Man. Raimi just translated characters, Marvel saw that- I'm betting. Because to me, at least, while watching Dark Man I couldn't help but say "wow, that's almost Spider-Man!"

Getting a healthy start with an online project- managing and writing for a weekly virtual series based on the hit CW property Supernatural. Which will at least get me, somewhat, ready for the challenges in other jobs along the way. I might be establish a connection to Avi Arad through my college- he is a former alumni. But, until then I just have to keep working hard and building myself up to take on that mantle.

Is it a long shot? EVERYTHING is, in this business. But, if you work hard. If you're determined and passionate- you at least have a shot. And sometimes, that's all it takes. And not being bothered with struggling for a lot of years- it's a rollercoaster, you either ride it and fall off or you ride it and you get somewhere- anywhere... or at least that's the advice I keep on hearing from those who have made it.

The vision for where this series will go and how it will get there is clear. Yes, there's a huge supporting cast- but, similar to 'Heroes' it's an ensemble piece. With the main part being Peter Parker, himself. But, hey any show has a long list of supporting characters or recurring characters.

Yes it has come up, and right now with the movies out- it's just way too soon. The last thing you want, if it can be avoided, is a show and film about the property running in and around the same time.

1. They are planning six movies, last I heard... so they obviously aren't going to run a series simutaneously. That would be overhaul.

2. You need some time to wait, for the property to be "fresh" again before heading into a small screen media for the same property. Just to distance itself and say, this isn't a continuation or related to the films.

So, yeah they probably have thought about it. But, with everything going on with the property right NOW, it is too soon- so they aren't acting on it. But, Marvel looking to TV isn't exactly a new thing. They had Blade, and if I remember correctly are looking forward to testing other properties on the small screen medium.

As I said, it's just a matter of time. When the timing is right- they'll jump on making a Spider-Man series. Because you've already got a huge viewer base that will at least tune into the Pilot episode. And it's more less guaranteed to do great, if it works for the audience. So, they are going to do it sometime in the future... business wise, it's a smart decision to launch a series based on your favorite webslinger.

Will it happen (my take on the mythos)? Ultimately, I don't know. But, if you keep on saying "I don't know." Or say "it will never work." It will NEVER work. If you look at it and say, "hey- it's possible." It's possible.

I really your your desire man But as of now, and any future plans, its impossible to properaly translate all of Spider-mans vivid world onto a Tv screen, as of now and then near future, its financially impossible for any network.

 

[Tempest19]

True...

But, that's also what they said about Superman.

Then look at what happened... the small black and white screen showed us that a man CAN fly.

It's all about being willing to take a risk and take the next step.

 

[triplet]

To do the kind of show most comic fans would want would be cost prohibitive for a TV network. The best we will ever get is what Smallville is like with possibly better writing.....

You know, I hate it when people criticize the writers on Smallville.

Many of the problems on the show are caused not by the writers, but by network suits that think they know better. The writers have to take the network and studio notes, whether they make sense or not.

DeKnight has alluded to that several times over in his blog.

I think what they deliver is probably some of the best TV around, but maybe you need to see some BAD tv to know the difference.

The worst TV on right now is The Dresden Files.... give that a look and come back and tell me whether you still think that the Smallville writers are all hacks.

They're not, the writers on the Dresden Files are.

*shudder*

I wanted that show to be SO much better than it is...

 

[Brainiac 8]

You know, I hate it when people criticize the writers on Smallville.

Many of the problems on the show are caused not by the writers, but by network suits that think they know better. The writers have to take the network and studio notes, whether they make sense or not.

DeKnight has alluded to that several times over in his blog.

I think what they deliver is probably some of the best TV around, but maybe you need to see some BAD tv to know the difference.

The worst TV on right now is The Dresden Files.... give that a look and come back and tell me whether you still think that the Smallville writers are all hacks.

They're not, the writers on the Dresden Files are.

*shudder*

I wanted that show to be SO much better than it is...

I never even had an interest in the show, so I'm safe.

You want hack writing, I have three words and two numbers for you:

Star Wars episodes 1,2

Meesa thinka that these movies are Bantha poodoo.