^ Really nice ideas there, phoenix. Not sure about the casting choice, but hey, it's an idea.
And let's not all forget Al Gough's quotes from a September Q&A with Ausiello:
That obviously shows they've thought about the character, and to a standpoint where they can see themselves doing an entire show based on her, let alone a guest stint on SV.
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Well, I can tell you, I wouldn't be interested in an X-Men flick w/o Jackman. It'd be like watching SV w/o Welling. I mean really! What's the point? Y'know?
Well, I can tell you, I wouldn't be interested in an X-Men flick w/o Jackman. It'd be like watching SV w/o Welling. I mean really! What's the point? Y'know?
LOL Seriously though, those two are why I continue watch their respective franchises.
I never read an X-Men comic in my life. I don't care what the X-Men are supposed to be about. I could give two poops about their escapades in the comics, how much Singer changed bringing the characters to the screen (costumes, personalities, powers, importance, pecking order, etc.) Same goes for Spider-Man and the bloody organic web shooter arguments. All I want to see is a film that entertains me. I love superheroes, but if the title actor doesn't blow my skirt up, I have no interest in their franchise. Actors like Welling, Jackman, and Bale are worth every penny of my hard-earned cash. N00bs get one chance to make a fan out of me. Those that fail miserably are kicked to the side of the road. Actors are a dime a dozen. Truly talented ones are a little more rare, and those that capture my heart happen about once a decade. Literally. You heard of tough crowds? I wrote the instruction manual.
I never read an X-Men comic in my life. I don't care what the X-Men are supposed to be about. I could give two poops about their escapades in the comics, how much Singer changed bringing the characters to the screen (costumes, personalities, powers, importance, pecking order, etc.) Same goes for Spider-Man and the bloody organic web shooter arguments. All I want to see is a film that entertains me. I love superheroes, but if the title actor doesn't blow my skirt up, I have no interest in their franchise. Actors like Welling, Jackman, and Bale are worth every penny of my hard-earned cash. N00bs get one chance to make a fan out of me. Those that fail miserably are kicked to the side of the road. Actors are a dime a dozen. Truly talented ones are a little more rare, and those that capture my heart happen about once a decade. Literally. You heard of tough crowds? I wrote the instruction manual.
Why? Cause my opinion is different than yours? Because I don't read X-Men comics? Because all I want from a film (or a TV show, for that matter) is to be entertained?
Why? Cause my opinion is different than yours? Because I don't read X-Men comics? Because all I want from a film (or a TV show, for that matter) is to be entertained?
It is what it is, Eros. Why should I spend money to see something that bores me? And y'know what? An X-Men film w/o Wolverine would bore me. He's my favorite character in that franchise. I don't care how important or not he is in comic continuity. I saw the first film w/o any preconceived notions of what it was about or how it deviated from pre established characterizations. Didn't care about that stuff. He was the reason I went to see the second and third films, and I'd be happy to inform Mr. Lee about that if I ever got a chance to shake his hand.
The actor chosen to play the title role to any such seminal character is WICKED important to how audiences perceive that character. Look at the controversy with Storm. Hell.... look at the arguments among Superman fans. 'Nuf said. Some trepidation is unfounded - reference the new actor playing James Bond - but even HE had to prove himself worthy of the role with general audiences. I guess it comes down to the "IT" factor. Depending on the role, actors either have it or they don't. Jackman has "it" as Wolverine with me, despite the protestations among fanboys. In terms of X-Men and even F4, I have zero preconceived notions. I truly AM in the "general audience" group when it comes to opinions on those films.
Superman... well... I'll cop to being a leetle biased on dat un.
Man! RedK with a splash of Bacardi. Mmmm... life is good. LOL
I buy Superman comics all the time. There's quite a few series to keep up with, but just keeping up with those is hard. I honestly don't have the time (or interest?) in reading other comics, though I do read Batman from time to time. I have a very busy life at home and at work; it's hard enough keeping up with SV stuff, though that is one of my bigger fish that I fry. I rarely go to the movies. The last film I saw in the theater was Pirates 2. Yeah... really! LOL For me, it really comes down to appeal, which is why I get very ornery when I spend money to see a film that I didn't like. Sometimes I just take a chance, but most of the time the advertised story has to really float my boat for me to see it. Once at the theater, I hope and pray the cast has chemistry and they're fun to watch. Knowing a favorite actor is in the flick limits the "risk" factor. Jackman's definitely up there in appeal, and I'd pay to hear Welling read from a phonebook...
Yeah, I'm familiar with Jodi. That's a pretty solid choice.
My choice for a SV Wonder Woman is always Taylor Cole.
(Good god, was she gorgeous in that episode.
Enter Wonder Woman:
In Season 3, during the episode "Asylum", we get a glimpse of a Daily Planet headline, which reads "Themysciran Queen Addresses..." (the rest is blocked out by a paper tray holder). So this proves that the Amazons do exist in Smallville continuity.
Although Diana does not enter "Man's World" until much later in her life, it would be really cool to see a young Wonder Woman on Smallville. I posted several plot summaries of some ideas I've had to include Diana in Smallville's universe.
Episode: "Amazon"
After two Amazons mysteriously die following an encounter with a strange alien creature (from the Phantom Zone) on Themyscira, Queen Hippolyta reluctantly sends her best Amazon after it to track it down and stop it, putting an end to a possible alien invasion. But when Diana enters Man's World and sees Clark use his powers to stop the creature she realizes that he is also an alien and must be stopped as well. It's a Diana vs Clark showdown. Is Clark a match for the Amazon powerhouse and her magic weapons!!
My choice for Smallville's Amazon Princess would be:
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe - (10/10/78 - 5'10")
Look no further. Jodi has not done many film/tv projects, however when she is on screen, she lights it up with pure magic. Her height makes her a statuesque choice for the role. Her beautiful eyes, gorgeous smile and raven colored hair all create one hell of a Wonder Woman!
