Talk:Wonder Woman (undeveloped film)/Archive 1

Archive 1

removed actress speculation

I removed the following line from the article until it could be sourced:

"There is strong speculation that French Canadian actress Emmanuelle Vaugier is the lead for Wonder Woman."

Clearly, this isn't up to the wikipedia policy on verifiability, and I'd rather not see this article turn back into the mindless list of internet rumors it was a while ago. --Mr Wind-Up Bird ✈ 16:43, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I saw Priyanka Chopra was removed, and lo, IMDB has dropped her as well. Seeing as that was the main source, I think this is a fair removal and support it. -- Ipstenu (talk|contribs) 23:17, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

I just removed another batch of (anonymously-posted) rumours that appear to have been generated from some discussion group or other. It seems like every female actor (and a lot of non-actors) under 40 has been "rumoured" or "speculated" at some point or another by this criteria. I'm of the opinion that we need to keep it down to verifiable facts, or we'll just end up with a neverending list of fanboy speculation. --Mr Wind-Up Bird ✈ 04:23, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Priyanka Chopra interview

In this interview with Priyanka Chopra, Priyanka Chopra Perched atop her post-Krrish mount, she's in the running for Hollywood's wonder woman, Chopra states that she is being considered for the part of Wonder Woman.

Since Morena Baccarin is included in the wikipedia article on the film (despite the fact that it is only a rumor), I would like to put Chopra back into the article. -Classicfilms 06:17, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Seems like a reasonable citation for an 'in the running' listing for now. If nothing else shows up in a reasonable time, it might be removed or re-edited to say 'previously in the running'... (something like 6 months or a year). ThuranX 11:04, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Great idea ThuranX! Thanks - I have slightly re-organized the page and have created an "In the running" section - to maintain NPOV it is important that there is consistency - if we mention one rumor (even on the IMDB page) we need to mention others which are verifiable as is the one for Priyanka Chopra. Also, I requested a citation for the statement: "In the director's commentary for Serenity, some believe he strongly hints (but it's very possible it's more of a joke about the unfounded fan speculation) that Morena Baccarin is being considered". -Classicfilms 15:22, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Article Clean-up

I've inserted a cleaner Infobox Film template and re-worked the opening paragraph of the article. With that said, I think this article has potential to be well-structured. "Project history" and "Cast" sections should be cited enough for information available to removed the "unreferenced" header. However, the "Cast" section should be stand-alone and not under "Project history". In addition, I think that the Washington Post and TV Guide quotes contain too much opinion. Any facts from the quotes should be rewritten into the article, and the quotes purged, unless they are worth keeping for some reason. The "Plot and production details" section should be purged, in my opinion, as most of the details are speculative. It would be better to start over and use information from the growing number of Wonder Woman citations, rather than pluckings from the rumor mill.

Also, I think that the article could implement a better References section. In this day and age, a lot of information about movies like this will come off the Internet, so I suggest using Template:Cite_web or Template:Cite_news. I've implemented this usage at Ghost Rider and The Fountain, but improve it as you see fit. All in all, with all the smart edits going on recently, this article looks to be extremely credible. --Erik 18:23, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Great points Erik and good clean up of the info box and the introduction. Go ahead and make the changes that you suggest above - I look forward to reading your edits. -Classicfilms 20:41, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

I've rewritten the "Project history" section, and I've come across quite a few citations that could go into the "Plot and production details" to give it more credibility. I apologize if I over-cited "Project history", but apparently there was a whole process going on before Whedon ever arrived at the helm. I reworked the Jimenez quote into one of the paragraphs, just listing the gossiped possibilities for Wonder Woman at the time. I guess the next step is to revamp Cast... this SuperHeroHype.com article about Morena Baccarin and Wonder Woman may be of some interest. I've noticed a lot of discussion by Whedon about who he's visualized Wonder Woman to be, so my suggestion is to create a section (or subsection at least) about his vision of her in relation to canon and the film. --Erik 21:55, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Plot details

These details are not backed up by citations. I've put them here until references are found - at that time they should be restored to the main article:

• It will take place in the 21st century.
• Wonder Woman likely won't fly but she may have her invisible plane from the old comics and television series.
• Lynda Carter, the star of the 1970's Wonder Woman (TV series) has been requested by numerous fans to have a cameo in the movie, and the idea has not been ruled out by the filmmakers when asked.
• It will be different from the TV series and the comics.
• New villians, inspired from Greek Mythology, will be used instead of existant ones from the comics or TV series, despite the former already having villians such as Ares and Circe.

-Classicfilms 14:41, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Incorrect date on Interview!

Guys, there's a serious problem on the article page.

The interview with Propka (excuse my spelling) is dated August 7, 2006. Today is August 4, 2006!

We need to find the real date and post it otherwise we look incredibly ridiculous in the here and now.

Correct date

The Priyanka Chopra interview is in the August 7, 2006 issue of Outlook India which has been available online since August 1. I have clarified this on the page. -Classicfilms 21:53, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Charisma Carpenter

The actress had an interview with TV Guide about possibly playing Wonder Woman, if anyone thinks it could be added to "Related interviews". --Erik 21:40, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Casting Speculation

Katharine McPhee

Can someone please supply a link to actual verification of Katharine McPhee as an official contender for the role as opposed to a simple fan created rumor? Artemisboy 04:14, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

As far as I know, there isn't any. All the news reports have stemmed from a single source of speculation, as far as I can tell: TMZ.com. The article states that it's a "well-placed source", and it seems like this has been the basis for all the McPhee hype. --Erik 13:12, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Heh, it's probably Batman-on-film.com, source of all the lousy Batman rumors that never come true. ThuranX 15:49, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Rachel Bilson

There is currently a report that Rachel Bilson of O.C. fame is set to play Wonder Woman, according to Life Style Extra, a U.K. magazine. Since this news is unsourced by any official correspondent of the project, and Bilson herself has not said anything about it, this report is nothing but a rumor and should not be included in the article without futher verification. --Erik 17:18, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Please see Bilson's article for a source where she denies this Mad Jack 08:26, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

The denial can also be read here. --Erik 16:18, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

Adaptation form the TV show?

In the Rotten Tomatoes link, it says it will be an adaptation from the series. Is there any info that may say differently? I dont know, they shouldn't do a tribute movie like Superman Returns was (even though the movie was very well written). I love Batman, but I can't stand the fact that out of the Trinity, Batman is the only one to have a true-to-the-comics-lore adaptation. A Justice League episode may ultimately be more exciting if they just decide to make WW fight bank robbers the whole movie. – Mailrobot 20:48, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

Removing Priyanka Chopra

I suggest removing all information pertaining to Priyanka Chopra being a possibility for the role. The latest citation has her saying, "Till something happens, I don't want to talk about it. I'm not confirming the news or denying it right now." She's just stringing the media along for her own purposes. Like the existing citation in the article about Chopra, it's neither confirmation or denial. I move for a purge until there is something that actually ties her to the project. —Erik (talk • contrib) - 01:52, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

The Hollywood Reporter

• Tatiana Siegel (2007-02-01). "Another 'Wonder Woman' for WB". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-02-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
• "A New Wonder Woman at WB?". SuperHeroHype.com. 2007-02-01. Retrieved 2007-02-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Citations for use, the second in case THR archives the article behind a subscription. —Erik (talk • contrib) - 13:44, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Whedon's departure

• "Joss Whedon Off Wonder Woman!". ComingSoon.net. 2007-02-02. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Based on the news of the director's departure, I've reduced the article tremendously. I've compressed the Production section, as the step by step sentences (such as when Whedon turned in his drafts) have been removed. I've also reduced the Casting section just to mention briefly the actresses that had expressed interest in the film. I've excluded Priyanka Chopra, as her quote doesn't seem to indicate an actual interest (see my argument several sections above). I mentioned something about a spec script being bought, but the speculation in the article relies on "sources", of which I don't know the reliability, despite the authoritative nature of the trade paper. Any questions or comments on the re-formatting, feel free to mention here. —Erik (talk • contrib) - 02:05, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Spec Script

The spec script is NOT what the movie will be based on. I believe I read in an interview at Comingsoon.net that it was bought to ensure there would be no future lawsuits. - Fallingx

I've taken what you added and re-formatted it to fit what the citation was saying. Silver was the one who did not desire a period Wonder Woman, but the script did impress studio executives (at least, according to the citation's "sources"). —Erik (talk • contrib) - 06:41, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Cobie Smulders

Where was it stated that Joss was joking?

i think it was implied. he was just making a joke at the end of his post on whedonesqe.--BillSpike 05:39, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Screenplay link

• El Mayimbe (2007-02-03). "Wonder Woman". Latino Review. Retrieved 2007-02-04. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Kept here for eventual use. Wiki-newbie 20:28, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Citation for use

• Patrick Lee (2007-03-05). "Silver: Woman Not Wonderful". Sci Fi Wire. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)</ref>

Citation for use. —Erik (talk • contrib • review) - 22:41, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

• Comic Book Resources: "One fan asked Whedon about his never-to-be-seen Wonder Woman script, which sent the writer into convulsions. The question: Was Diana more of a goddess, or a strong female human with extraordinary powers? 'She was an Amazon,' Whedon said. 'Not a goddess, per se, but definitely more than a human.' The idea behind his script was that 'someone that strong is weaker than everybody else because they don't understand how hard it is for the rest of us.'" —Erik (talk • contrib) - 14:01, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

• The A.V. Club Interview with Joss Whedon —Erik (talk • contrib) - 17:08, 9 August 2007 (UTC)