Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer Published 9:35 p.m. UTC Jul 21, 2018 San Diego – Warner Bros. brought out all the stops Saturday at Comic-Con with an army of stars, surprises and new footage from films like “Aquaman,” “Shazam!” and even “Wonder Woman 1984,” which is only three and a half weeks into production. Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Chris Pratt, Johnny Depp and Nicole Kidman were just a few of the starry names to grace the stage of the comic book convention’s Hall H. Momoa, who stars as Aquaman, seemed to be as excited as those in the 6,500-seat audience, if not more so. The actor was downright giddy speaking about the film, which is over five years in the making. “My heart is big and open,” he said. “I’m really, really happy.” Director James Wan, best known for his “Conjuring” films, introduced some new footage from the origin story, which hits theaters in December. “I wanted to create … [Read more...] about ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Shazam!” hit Comic-Con
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Gal Gadot shows ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ first look at Comic-Con
Lindsey Bahr, Ap Film Writer Updated 11:56 am PDT, Saturday, July 21, 2018 Photo: Chris Pizzello, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Moderator Aisha Tyler speaks at the Warner Bros. Theatrical panel on day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Moderator Aisha Tyler speaks at the Warner Bros. Theatrical panel on day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Photo: Chris Pizzello, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Gal Gadot shows 'Wonder Woman 1984' first look at Comic-Con 1 / 1 Back to Gallery SAN DIEGO (AP) — "Wonder Woman 1984" is only three and a half weeks into production, but that didn't stop star Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins … [Read more...] about Gal Gadot shows ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ first look at Comic-Con
‘Wonder Woman 1984′: First look at Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva
"Enter Barbara Minerva," tweets director Patty Jenkins Umberto Gonzalez, provided by Published 10:26 am, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Now Playing: Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins has revealed a first look at Kristen Wiig as Cheetah in the 1984 sequel. Media: Entertainment Weekly “Wonder Woman 1984” Director Patty Jenkins has revealed the first look of Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva aka the villainous Cheetah. “Enter Barbara Minerva,” tweeted director Patty Jenkins. Enter Barbara Minerva… #WW84 pic.twitter.com/56f8Diu7So— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) June 27, 2018 Cheetah is the name of several enemies of Wonder Woman, who have appeared in DC Comics since 1943. The current version is Barbara Ann Minerva, a superpowered woman with werewolf-like powers, who debuted in 1987. “Wonder Woman 1984,” is in production with a planned release in late-2019. So far, a couple of official shots have been shared from the … [Read more...] about ‘Wonder Woman 1984′: First look at Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva
See Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva in “Wonder Woman 1984”
Director Patty Jenkins dropped the first look at Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva, better known as the villain Cheetah, in "Wonder Woman 1984," the sequel to last year's smash hit. You won't see Wiig looking very intimidating, though. In the first look at her character, Wiig appears meek in oversized glasses and dowdy clothing. Jenkins tweeted, "Enter Barbara Minerva… #WW84," along with a photo of Wiig looking at dioramas of animals. Jenkins announced in March that Wiig was joining the cast, tweeting, "So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It's true! So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wiig to our Wonder Woman family. Can't wait to finally work with one of my favorites. And SO excited by what we have planned. #Cheetah!!! @GalGadot." Star Gal Gadot also expressed her enthusiasm for having Wiig on board, tweeting "This is going to be WONDERful!" Recently, Jenkins told ET that she's excited to show audiences a … [Read more...] about See Kristen Wiig as Barbara Minerva in “Wonder Woman 1984”
Wonder Woman saves the day, crushes stereotypes
Males of the species are hereby thanked for their contributions to human civilization, but continued lapses of judgment (World War I, anybody?) confirm their lack of leadership ability. Women are better equipped to rule because women are more caring than men. Women are tougher than men. Women definitely are stronger than men.So we noticed in a darkened movie house as we sat absorbed in the adventures of Diana, the warrior princess also known as Wonder Woman. In the excellent big-budget action film, "Wonder Woman," opening Friday, a small band of good guys must save the day. They have gumption but wouldn't make it out of the second reel alive without Diana and her sword, shield and heart. She's got superhuman fighting skills and the ability to deflect bullets with her bracelets. Go ahead and call her a badass. She's earned it.You don't need to possess a comic book collection or master's degree in cinema studies to recognize the cultural significance of a female superhero starring in her … [Read more...] about Wonder Woman saves the day, crushes stereotypes