Michelle Maclaren out as Wonder Woman director

[Rogue Star]

I know it's a long title but they should just rename this movie Batman & Wonder Woman v. Superman!

Don't bring up the title again; don't get me started!

[Vanguard-01]

Now I suddenly want to see Joss Whedon's Wonder Woman script...

I just needed to see the part where Diana "flies" by piloting her invisible jet while laying down, creating the illusion that she "flies" under her own power. *Gag*

That is very heartening news, indeed.

The best thing is that if Gail is saying Diana is better treated than we expect? I think we can assume she's talking about Diana's characterization, rather than her powers or how much ass she gets to kick. We all know Gail prefers Diana to be at least closer to how most of us believe she should be, personality-wise. I'd say Gail would consider a good characterization of Diana a better sign of Diana being treated well than merely giving her some "cool" moments.

I've been saying it for a long time: nothing would delight me more than if Diana somehow steals the show in Dawn of Justice. I'd absolutely love it if the audience comes out of the theater, and all they want to talk about is Diana. I doubt it'll be exactly like that, but it's nice to see that it seems likely she will be talked about after the movie.

[Punisher007]

Oh I had no doubt that Zack Snyder would make her "formidable." That's just his style. I'm just curious as to the other stuff (personality, backstory, etc).

[Blacksun]

She communicates with gods and animals, and comes from a place that has all sorts of fantastical creatures. I don't understand what is so jarring about a tiger that most likely only she can understand (unless it was like Cringer/Battlecat in he-man but then I think that's cool too).

yes, it could work with WW in ruckas run she talked with animals. I really doubt a sidekick pet was the only reason tothe creative differences.

As of now it seems like Wonder Woman is still on for a 2017 release – which means they need to get a director in there soon. I don’t even know if any of the stuff they developed with MacLaren, storywise, will last. It’s quite possible that whoever comes on next will start from scratch – or will basically take orders from Zack Snyder, who could be shaping up to be the driving creative force behind the DC Movieverse.

from badass digest,

so they still have no idea what to do with WW?

[Punisher007]

I still think they should look for a female director for this given the source material. All we have is speculation, but I personally don't buy the thing about the travelling tiger. And considering studios are notorious for interfering with movies that would have been at least decent and making them flat out terrible, I'm guessing what MacLaren had planned wouldn't have been as awful as Batman & Robin or Green Lantern (two super hero movies that suffered greatly due to studio interference).

Yeah but that's not exactly a hard bar to clear. I could crap on a piece of paper, call it a "script," and it'd still be better than those films. From the sounds of it, McLaren might have had some ideas that would have been "controversial" not just for the studio, but also the fans. Not that that's automatically a bad thing, but we don't really know the full story at this point.

[Blacksun]

Sources tell Variety that test offers were set to go out to four actors for one of the male leads films on Monday. It had been rumored that the role Scott Eastwood had nabbed for “Suicide Squad” was Steve Trevor, the love interest of Wonder Woman, but sources now say that is not true and that the four actors testing would be for the role of Trevor.http://variety.com/2015/film/news/wo...en-1201471677/

that is bad, Eastwood was perfect for Trevor. with pine in talks to be green lantern not Barry/flash I knew it would be too good for eastwood be Trevor. I'm curious about these 4 actors.

[Predator JP]

i'm hoping Diana to be Quicksilver/Hulk of BvS.

[SonOfBaldwin]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hea...irector-788500


Damn it Warner Brothers

Sigh. I knew this relationship wouldn't last.

Maclaren is an impeccable director with impeccable credentials. She's a highly creative and thoughtful artist. And usually, when capitalistic tendencies run up against brilliance, there's a clash. I've no doubt that WB was all, "Make it action porn!" and Maclaren was like, "But I'm trying to give you something classic!" and WB was all, "To heck with classic. Money-grab!" and Maclaren was like, "Peace."

[Double 0]

Sigh. I knew this relationship wouldn't last.

Maclaren is an impeccable director with impeccable credentials. She's a highly creative and thoughtful artist. And usually, when capitalistic tendencies run up against brilliance, there's a clash. I've no doubt that WB was all, "Make it action porn!" and Maclaren was like, "But I'm trying to give you something classic!" and WB was all, "To heck with classic. Money-grab!" and Maclaren was like, "Peace."

That's what I'm thinking as well.

A shame that DC's general incompetence is also shared by WB.

[AmiMizuno]

I wonder with what Gail said I wonder how much she was told. Did we get word that her personality will be closer to her original? One thing I would hate to see is the amazons being their New 52 version. I don't mind the demi god origin but with the fact that to many movies have that it will be interesting seeing something else rather than the Zeus origin especially with all the gods they could have had her date. Why not Hercules or just give the clay origin. I kinda of since this is Diana's first movie would have loved to see how that would be die in action action

[Punisher007]

I love that so many people just automatically assumes that WB was the problem, with nothing to support that assertion. It's like when people swear to high heaven that Alan Taylor is the reason why TDW was underwhelming, even though there was apparently a great deal of behind the scenes studio meddling. People are so obsessively in love with Marvel that they cannot bring themselves to admit that maybe, just maybe, Marvel was the problem in that particular case. Well the reverse is true here. People are so wedded to the idea that WB has no idea what they're doing (although given some of the moves that the new top brass have made, I doubt that), that they cannot bring themselves to even consider the possibility that maybe, just maybe, Michelle wasn't the right choice for this project after all. Do I know that for sure, no I don't. Is it a plausible idea, imo yes. Most of the "behind the scenes" comments that I've seen seem to place to blame more on Michelle than WB.

[SonOfBaldwin]

Well.

On the heels of the incredibly disappointing news that Michelle MacLaren has exited the Wonder Woman film comes some exciting news from the realm of superhero women. Although we won’t officially meet Captain Marvel for a little while, Marvel Studios is already putting talent together for her upcoming solo film. The studio has their eye on Nicole Perlman and Meg LeFauve, two talented female writers, to hopefully pair with a talented female director (hey Marvel, I hear Michelle MacLaren isn’t busy at the moment).

Read More: 'Captain Marvel' Solo Film Hires a Pair of Writers | http://comicsalliance.com/captain-ma...ckback=tsmclip

[SonOfBaldwin]

I love that so many people just automatically assumes that WB was the problem, with nothing to support that assertion. It's like when people swear to high heaven that Alan Taylor is the reason why TDW was underwhelming, even though there was apparently a great deal of behind the scenes studio meddling. People are so obsessively in love with Marvel that they cannot bring themselves to admit that maybe, just maybe, Marvel was the problem in that particular case. Well the reverse is true here. People are so wedded to the idea that WB has no idea what they're doing (although given some of the moves that the new top brass have made, I doubt that), that they cannot bring themselves to even consider the possibility that maybe, just maybe, Michelle wasn't the right choice for this project after all. Do I know that for sure, no I don't. Is it a plausible idea, imo yes. Most of the "behind the scenes" comments that I've seen seem to place to blame more on Michelle than WB.

Actually, I did consider the possibility that Maclaren wasn't the right choice. But then I decided, for myself, that it was more likely that the problem was actually the WB, given what I do know about the history of Hollywood's inside maneuvers/politics and the private conversations I've had with creatives in the past about Hollywood brass.

[Punisher007]

Which are completely irrelevant in this case. What happened in other situations has no bearing here. And as I said, most of the reports that I've seen put the blame more on Michelle.

[SonOfBaldwin]

Which are completely irrelevant in this case. What happened in other situations has no bearing here. And as I said, most of the reports that I've seen put the blame more on Michelle.

I have a right to state my opinion on the matter. I'm not trying to convince you, or anyone else, that my opinion is the only one to be had or is a matter of fact. I'm just letting you know the conclusions I drew based on my own knowledge and experiences. Your co-signing is neither desired nor required. I think it's great that you don't agree with me.

Just don't expect me to be silent because you don't like my opinion. Thanks!