First Look at CW's The Flash

Just the head, just the head.

More to come, hopefully

10 Reasons Why I Don't want CW to make a Wonder Woman series

You know... After thinking, crying, screaming and ranting. I think I have come to the conclusion that I don't want CW to do a Wonder Woman series.

I would like a WW series, I just don't want CW near it at all. But why am I all of a sudden against this idea? Well, I have 10 reasons why.

1. Lack of strong female characters. CW isn't known for strong woman roles in their series. They have a hard time maintaining a series with a powerful woman. Nikita is their only example, but that poor show is on the struggle bus. While they're on point with damsel in distress roles, I'm not sure they can give us the Amazing Amazon.
2. Casting. CW loves to cast Soap Opera/Gay Porn/MTV Undressed folks for their shows. In their world, everybody's hot, including the demons and mass murderers. I don't mind the eye candy, however too much of it can water down the true essence of the story.
3. Storytelling. Smallville spent 10 years going nowhere. And while Arrow is decent, it's still dependent on eye candy. They will get the teen and college student viewers, but I'm not confident they will keep an adult interested for the long haul.  
4. Storytelling part 2. WW has a rich history and great mythology. Could the writers at CW convey her heritage well or f*ck it up? Again, SMALLVILLE.
5. Marketing. Real talk, the new Arrow posters are hot, but if you had no idea about the Green Arrow, you'd think these posters were a Sean Cody production. I feel like they wouldn't know how to market Diana and possibly turn her into a sexy warrior vixen.
6. Lovelorn. I feel like CW would make the WW series into an updated Young Romance live action comic. Her back and forth with Steve could become a typical CW love drama and that would kill the Diana we know and love.
7. Costume. In CW's version, she would probably wear a choker and Cover Girl make up.
8. Acting chops. They will have to find a woman who can make us believe in WW's cause and purpose. Not sure they can do that.
9. Writing. Will the series fall into the normal CW trappings? Too many pop cultural references and no substance? Possible.
10. Diversity. They're getting better with this piece, but will they stick to Diana's true look, i.e. not so White looking? And her supporting cast, will they be a diverse bunch or will the melting pot only apply to the villains?

CW has made strong strides in their programming, still I can't help but to see a train wreck coming around the bend. The casting of Flash wasn't flattering and it makes me wonder what starlet would they put in those satin tights... Oh, knowing CW, her costume would actually be satin.

Actor Grant Gustin is The Flash

CW has their newest superhero. Grant Gustin will Barry Allen a.k.a. The Flash.

Not sure if he fits the role, but I guess we will see.

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New Poster: CW's The Originals

This is the spin-off from Vampire Diaries... With a man of color as a main character.

UPDATE: A 'Flash' Series is in Development, will be Introduced as Barry Allen in Arrow

What is this?

I just read over at Deadline, that CW is fast tracking a 'Flash' series.

Yeah, a Flash series. First we hear about a possible movie for him and now a series?
The Flash will come from the co-creators of Arrow, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and director David Nutter. We may hear more about this during Television Critics Association conference. The plan is to introduce Flash in the second season of Arrow and then, spin him off into his own series.

The Flash... I'm not feeling this at all. I guess somewhere down the line, The Flash has become a hot idea to market. But why can't they put this energy into a Wonder Woman series/movie... Hell, everything about her? I don't want to make this into another Wonder Woman rant, but after hearing this, I can't help but to think that she will never get the respect she deserves.

I can't see the appeal of a Flash series, unless they make him uber sexy and shirtless. That's what they had to do to Arrow. He was shirtless in most of the marketing and partly in the first few episodes. I'm curious how they will push The Flash.

Hmmm.... Now, I'm sad.

CW Big Wig Mark Pedowitz confirms that The Flash is in development and that Barry Allen will first be introduced as a recurring character on Arrow.

CW's Wonder Woman series is Still In Development!

New WW news!

Apparently the Wonder Woman prequel isn't dead yet. EW has the scoop about the possible pick up.

CW Topper Mark Pedowitz told reporters after the network’s upfront presentation today that the Wonder Woman prequel dubbed Amazon remains in development, even though it didn’t make the cut for fall. “Oh God yes,” Pedowitz replied, when asked whether the project was still alive. “It’s being redeveloped. We don’t want to produce something” that doesn’t do the franchise justice. 

“It’s the trickiest of all the DC characters,” he added.

There is also a new writer involved too.

I want to get excited, but I'am afraid. What do you think?

Is the Wonder Woman pilot already in Danger? UPDATED

Don't know what to make of this, but it seems the script ain't right and CW is holding out for a better story.

THR his the story:

Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the project isn't completely off the table. The network, sources say, wasn't happy with the script and is awaiting a final version from writer Allan Heinberg (Grey's Anatomy). The CW, which already has picked up eight pilots this season (on par with last year), is still holding a slot open for Amazon, with the project still in contention for fall 2013-14, midseason or beyond.

A midseason spot? Diana deserves more than a midseason spot!

Hera help me! I can't take another failed attempt to get my Diana on the screen.

UPDATE

Deadline reports that the pilot was not picked up for the fall season. The pilot may be on the 2014-2015 docket or an off-cycle thing... sigh

Five Actresses who could be Diana in AMAZON

As most folks know, CW is possibly doing a Wonder Woman series called AMAZON and they're looking for an actress to play Diana.

While we wait to see who they pick, I rounded up some actresses who could possibly pull it off. Now, keep in mind this is CW; so these women are young and kind of known.

 Please check them out after the jump and let me know what you think

Will a CW Wonder Woman/Arrow crossover be a Good Thing?

Yesterday, I read this piece about a possible Wonder Woman/Arrow crossover at CW.
Arrow executive producer Greg Berlanti kicked it off by saying both shows could definitely co-exist.

He said:

"Absolutely! If there's room for a thousand reality shows, hopefully there's room for a thousand shows like this. My hope is we're successful enough that we're all on the air together; that'd be great."

Okay... But, my hairs stood up when I saw this part from executive producer Andrew Kreisberg:

"With Wonder Woman, Diana of Themyscira, there are superpowers. I don't foresee crossovers, but one of the great things about superheroes is that they're constantly being reimagined. There's the Adam West and Christopher Nolan versions of Batman, and one doesn't obviate the other. The Lynda Carter version was great, and now the CW is hopefully developing another wonderful version that will be a nice complement to Arrow."

Another wonderful version... I cringed because earlier, they didn't want anyone with superpowers to be in the series.

Will Diana be powerless? And if so, why? She is a mythical being, blessed by the Gods. Should she be powerless to fit the show? I hope not. Diana could make an appearance in the series, but she has to have her powers.

Now, they could go the Cathy Lee Crosby route, but I hope they give some 'Wonder' to Diana.

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My Ideas for CW's Wonder Woman Series

In this new Wonder Woman project, CW plans on telling her story before she's WW. Well, y'all know I can't let this news pass without throwing in my own suggestions.

So I would like to present my ideas for the WW series.

Check them out after the jump.

Great Hera! The CW is Developing a Wonder Woman Origins Series

Well, well, well... word is CW is planning on a Wonder Woman series! I'm a little worried because it's CW, but they could blow this project out the park.

Here's more from Vulture:

Our sources say the new take on the comic book crime fighter is being written by Allan Heinberg (Grey's Anatomy, The O.C.) under the working title Amazon. Unlike past TV incarnations, it will focus on Wonder Woman as a young, budding superhero, rather than a fully formed defender of liberty. (Think Smallville, but instead of a "no tights, no flights" rule, this show might have a "no bracelets, no crown" mandate.) 

Heinberg seems a logical candidate for the job: His resume includes work on the kinds of soapy dramas the CW favors as well as comic-geek street cred (he wrote the Young Avengers comic book series back in 2005). 

It should be noted that CW is only developing a script at this point; no pilot production has been greenlit or even contractually guaranteed.

I wonder if it will set in modern times or in the past. Anywho, I will be following this very closely.

Battle Royale the TV Series?

The cult classic is being looked at as a TV series.

LA Times reports

In the last few weeks, the CW has had talks with the project's Hollywood representatives about the possibility of turning the property into an English-language show, said a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak about it publicly. The talks were preliminary, but if a deal could be reached, the network would acquire rights to Koushun Takami’s underlying novel, then unpack and expand on it for an hourlong dramatic series.

Asked about the CW talks, Joyce Jun, a Hollywood attorney representing U.S. rights to the title, would say only that "there is no deal in place." A CW spokesman confirmed only there had been some discussion but declined to comment further.

I'll give CW credit, they can do some Teen TV; but in order to keep it real it has to be done on cable. I mean, have you seen Battle Royale? I'm not sure the CW can do it justice.

Maybe Showtime or FX should go after this property.

My (Vague) Review: Arrow

During Comic-Con, I got to see the pilot for Arrow, CW's latest DC Comics series. It's based from Green Arrow and according to the series, the story comes from Green Arrow: Year One.

From what I saw... it was cute, it has CW written all over it, but it's cute. Here's my bullet-point review.

• In the first 10 minutes, we see how hot Arrow is
• The theme of the show is very Gotham-ish, basically Batman Begins with Green Arrow
• Arrow or Ollie was a rich boy boy before his transformation 
• The action scenes were very good, Ollie proves to be a force to be reckoned with 
• His sister is called Speedy, I wonder if this something to come
• Ollie is avenging his father, he knew something big was coming
• Stephen does a great job playing Arrow/Ollie, I hope he can carry the series
• I don't like how they set this up to be look like a younger version of Batman
• The horrid song, Levels found its way in a scene
• Not really feeling Dinah Lance
• The mother knows more than she says she does
• Over all the pilot was cute, on the fence if I will be a watcher, but it was solid 
• China White will be in these season

Hot Poster: Beauty and Beast

This is a pretty beast. According to the story, his beast in within. It's an interesting concept, but I hope the CW can carry the story.

First Look at The Carrie Diaries

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New Trailer: Arrow

 The synopsis

After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. When he returns home to Starling City, his devoted mother Moira, much-beloved sister Thea, and best friend Tommy welcome him home, but they sense Oliver has been changed by his ordeal on the island. While Oliver hides the truth about the man he’s become, he desperately wants to make amends for the actions he took as the boy he was. Most particularly, he seeks reconciliation with his former girlfriend, Laurel Lance. As Oliver reconnects with those closest to him, he secretly creates the persona of Arrow – a vigilante – to right the wrongs of his family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory. By day, Oliver plays the role of a wealthy, carefree and careless philanderer he used to be – flanked by his devoted chauffeur/bodyguard, John Diggle – while carefully concealing the secret identity he turns to under cover of darkness. However, Laurel’s father, Detective Quentin Lance, is determined to arrest the vigilante operating in his city. Meanwhile, Oliver’s own mother, Moira, knows much more about the deadly shipwreck than she has let on – and is more ruthless than he could ever imagine.

First Look at CW's Arrow and Beauty and the Beast

First Look: The young Carrie Bradshaw for 'The Carrie Diaries'

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New Promo: Ringer

I frakking love this show

Meet the CW's New Green Arrow

CW picked their new Green Arrow for the 'Arrow' series; it's Stephen Amell.

In the Warner Bros TV-produced project, described as a modern retelling of the story of DC Comics character Green Arrow, he will play the vigilante superhero who fights crime using archery, martial arts and technology under his secret identity as Oliver Queen, a wealthy playboy and billionaire industrialist-turned-outspoken politician in Star City.

So are they trying do a Dark Knight version of Green Arrow? I guess so.

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