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  • Gal Gadot Explains What Inspired Her To Take On The Role Of Wonder Woman

    Gal Gadot Explains What Inspired Her To Take On The Role Of Wonder Woman

    Gal Gadot, who has been controversially cast as Wonder Woman in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, said it was her daughter, Alma, who inspired her to put on that iconic outfit.

    “I have a 4-year-old daughter and she adores princesses at the same time she will tell me the princess is so weak, she falls asleep and the prince will come and kiss her and save her and he is the hero,” Gadot said Friday at a press conference for the film.

    “So I am so happy to be the one who is going to tell the Wonder Woman story. It is such an important story to tell,” she added. “It is so important for girls and boys to have a female, strong, super hero to look up to. The more the merrier and there is plenty of room for many more women to come and I am very happy to be a part of it.”

    The 30-year-old actress faced criticism back in 2013 when it was announced that she would portray Wonder Woman, a.k.a.Diana Prince, a.k.a the Princess of the Amazons. DC Comics fans complained that Gadot wasn’t curvy enough for the role comparing her to Lynda Carter, the actress who previously suited up as Wonder Woman on the small screen.

    “For me being an actress, my responsibility is not to pay attention to all the noise around me and to pay attention to the script and the director and protect the character and try to tell her story the best I can,” she said of the controversy.

    Despite the backlash, Gadot says she is thrilled to star alongside Ben Affleck (Batman), and Henry Cavill (Superman).

    “It’s a huge honor for me to be the one to get this amazing opportunity to tell such an important story. I feel very grateful,” said Gadot. “I never planned on being an actress or Wonder Woman but everything just happened and I am grateful and happy and in love with what I do. I am enjoying everything but it will take me sometime until I really understand what is going on.”

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opens March 25.

  • Gal Gadot on Upcoming Wonder Woman Role, Providing Children With Someone to Look Up To

    Gal Gadot is excited about the premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, as she plays Wonder Woman alongside Ben Affleck’s Batman and Henry Cavill’s Superman. She loves that her role provides children with yet another strong character to look up to as well.

    “I have a 4-year-old daughter and she adores princesses at the same time she will tell me the princess is so weak, she falls asleep and the prince will come and kiss her and save her and he is the hero,” Gal Gadot said on Friday at a press conference for the film.

    “So I am so happy to be the one who is going to tell the Wonder Woman story. It is such an important story to tell,” she added. “It is so important for girls and boys to have a female, strong, super hero to look up to. The more the merrier and there is plenty of room for many more women to come and I am very happy to be a part of it.”

    When Gal Gadot was first cast in her role as Wonder Woman–back in 2013–there was some noise about her not being “curvy” enough to fill Lynda Carter’s shoes. Carter played Wonder Woman on the TV series of the same name.

    “For me being an actress, my responsibility is not to pay attention to all the noise around me and to pay attention to the script and the director and protect the character and try to tell her story the best I can,” Gadot said.

    “It’s a huge honor for me to be the one to get this amazing opportunity to tell such an important story. I feel very grateful,” Gal Gadot shared. “I never planned on being an actress or Wonder Woman but everything just happened and I am grateful and happy and in love with what I do. I am enjoying everything but it will take me sometime until I really understand what is going on.”

    Fans can check out Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and more when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters on Friday, March 25.

  • Lynda Carter Will Not Make An Appearance In New ‘Wonder Woman’ Film

    Lynda Carter will not be a part of the much-anticipated Wonder Woman feature film.

    Lynda Carter, 64, played the Amazon princess superhero in the late-1970s TV series and is considered by many to be the iconic Wonder Woman. Although fans petitioned to have the Carter return for the reboot, it turns out that she will not appear in the film.

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot will play the DC comics character for this updated version of the adventures of Wonder Woman, along with Chris Pine, who plays the superhero’s love interest in the upcoming movie and who stirred things up when he teased that Carter might have a cameo in the film.

    Carter, who lives with her husband, Washington lawyer Robert Altman, in Potomac, was not too keen on a cameo appearance in the film, her publicist told the Washington Post.

    Although Lynda Carter will not be in the film, she “wishes it success,” according to her publicist, Pete Sanders.

    The actress/singer enjoys her low-key life, frequently appearing at charity and social events. Most recently, she appeared at the Kennedy Center Honors. She also enjoys doing voice-overs for video games.

    Fans certainly had their hopes up that she might appear in Wonder Woman after she commented that she would love a small part in the film.

    “If it really is something that is gratuitous I won’t do it; if it’s just for me to show up in it I wouldn’t do it. But if there is something written that they think would be appropriate then most definitely I’d consider it,” she said. “I would love it.”

  • Robin Wright, Chris Pine Join Cast of “Wonder Woman”

    Robin Wright and Chris Pine are the latest actors to join the cast of the upcoming standalone film, Wonder Woman. Starring Gal Gadot in the leading role, Robin Wright’s role is still under wraps. Chris Pine is playing the part of Captain Steve Trevor.

    Gal Gadot shared the first official photo from the film on her Instagram account this weekend.

    “Almost 75 years in the making… #WonderWoman is underway,” she captioned the shot.

    A photo posted by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on

    Robin Wright’s most recent film was The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, in which she played the role of Erika Berger. She is best known as Claire Underwood in the hit Netflix series House of Cards.

    Chris Pine has recently starred as Cinderella’s prince in Into the Woods and Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. He also appeared in Horrible Bosses, Rise of the Guardians, and a wealth of additional films.

    This new Wonder Woman will be a far cry from the TV version starring Lynda Carter. Gadot’s Wonder Woman will make her debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. That hits theaters in March.

    New cast members–including Robin Wright and Chris Pine–were announced this weekend.

    Wonder Woman–the film–will premiere in theaters in June of 2017.

  • “Wonder Woman:” Photo of Gal Gadot in Character Released, New Cast Members Added

    Wonder Woman is well on its way to becoming a standalone film. Starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot in the title role, the first Wonder Woman photo has been released at the same time additional cast members have been announced.

    Known for her role in two of the Fast & Furious films, Gal Gadot shared her Wonder Woman image on her Instagram account.

    “Almost 75 years in the making… #WonderWoman is underway,” she captioned the stunning shot.

    A photo posted by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on

    Those familiar with Lynda Carter’s TV Wonder Woman must admit, this is a far cry from that version. Gal Gadot has a haunting look in her eye that will no doubt add intrigue to her Wonder Woman role.

    It was announced this past summer that Chris Pine will star opposite Gal Gadot. On Saturday, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Robin Wright, Danny Huston, Harry Potter star David Thewlis, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui, Elena Anaya, and Lucy Davis have all signed on to star in Wonder Woman, too.

    Gadot’s Wonder Woman will make her debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. That hits theaters in March.

    Wonder Woman–the film–will premiere in theaters in June of 2017.

    What’s your take on this new Wonder Woman character? She’s certainly darker and edgier than Lynda Carter’s character from the 70s.

  • Lynda Carter Campaigning for Hillary Clinton? Wonder Woman Moved by Bruce Jenner Interview

    Lynda Carter–TV’s Wonder Woman–has said lots recently about two prominent figures who have been front and center in the news.

    First off, Carter is a big proponent of Hillary Clinton, and even said at the recent United Cerebral Palsy of New York City’s Women Who Care luncheon that she wants everyone she knows to support the former secretary of state in the upcoming presidential race.

    “My husband and I have known the Clintons since 1983 or ’84. We’re family friends. Hillary has never changed, she has always been the smartest person in the room,” Lynda Carter said of the Democratic candidate.

    “We need someone that gets it, we need someone that gets all of it. She doesn’t need four years of training before she gets it in the White House. We want someone that can be off and running. She did it in the Senate,” she added.

    Lynda Carter has a twofold reason for backing Hillary Clinton. She would love to see the first female president in the White House.

    “She is our chance to have our turn as a woman in the White House. It is the voice of the women of our country that can help the voiceless women in other countries,” she said.

    In addition to Hillary Clinton, Lynda Carter has recent spoken out in support of Bruce Jenner following his interview with Diane Sawyer and his whole transition process.

    It was while attending the Central Park Conservancy’s “Hat Lunch” that Wonder Woman shared her compassion for the Keeping Up With the Kardashians patriarch.

    “I always supported gay issues, but I never understood transgender issues. But after I heard Bruce Jenner speak so honestly, so sincerely and so relatably, I totally got it. I totally understood what he was saying–it was so compelling,” she said.

    Does Lynda Carter ever wish she had the powers of Wonder Woman and could take care of all the people she loves? Might she choose to take away Bruce Jenner’s pain and place Hillary Clinton directly into the Oval Office?

    Who knows?

    One thing the film world does know about Lynda Carter is that she has made it perfectly clear she’d love to have a role–either on screen or behind the scenes–in Warner Bros. 2017 Wonder Woman film.

    “I would love to be involved in a creative position…I know so much about what people want from it,” she said.

    Do you expect fans will soon see Lynda Carter heavily campaigning for Hillary Clinton? Not every Democratic candidate can say they have Wonder Woman in their corner.

    Surely Bruce Jenner appreciates her support. Hopefully Lynda Carter can continue to raise awareness for LGBT concerns, and help make life just a bit easier for Bruce and people like him.

  • Lynda Carter: Wonder Woman Moved by Bruce Jenner and Wants You to Vote for Hillary Clinton

    Lynda Carter has spoken out in support of some important people in recent days. The original Wonder Woman was very moved by Bruce Jenner’s recent interview with Diane Sawyer, and the transition the Keeping Up With the Kardashians patriarch is undertaking. She also wants people to vote for Hillary Clinton.

    It should be mentioned that Lynda Carter didn’t drum up support for both of these people at the same time. In fact, it was a few days ago that she spoke with the New York Post about Bruce Jenner.

    “I always supported gay issues, but I never understood transgender issues. But after I heard Bruce Jenner speak so honestly, so sincerely and so relatably, I totally got it. I totally understood what he was saying–it was so compelling,” she said.

    On Wednesday it was made clear that Wonder Woman is in Hillary Clinton’s corner.

    “My husband and I have known the Clintons since 1983 or ’84. We’re family friends. Hillary has never changed, she has always been the smartest person in the room,” Lynda Carter said of the Democratic presidential hopeful. “We need someone that gets it, we need someone that gets all of it. She doesn’t need four years of training before she gets it in the White House. We want someone that can be off and running. She did it in the Senate.”

    In the midst of all this support, Lynda Carter even had something to say about the 2017 Wonder Woman film that Warner Bros. is making.

    “I would love to be involved in a creative position…I know so much about what people want from it,” she said.

    Lynda Carter even hinted she wouldn’t mind playing a role in the upcoming film.

    Bruce Jenner no doubt feels the love knowing he has Wonder Woman Lynda Carter supporting the new life he will soon lead. Do you think Wonder Woman has the power needed to catapult Hillary Clinton all the way to the Oval Office?

    And finally–would you like to see Lynda Carter–the original Wonder Woman–play a role in 2017’s Wonder Woman? Don’t you suppose she at least deserves a cameo?

  • Lynda Carter, the Original Wonder Woman, Weighs In On Search For New Director — ‘It Needs a Woman’s Perspective’

    Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, felt compelled to weigh in Monday after the news broke that Michelle MacLaren will no longer direct Wonder Woman, which stars Gal Gadot and is slated for a 2017 release.

    In an interview with Jessica Shaw and Sara Vilkomerson on EW Radio’s Inside TV, Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman, a.k.a. Diana Prince, in the 1970s TV show, shared her views on the film production.

    In an a clip from the interview, Lynda Carter said she’s excited about the Wonder Woman production and said the film needs a female perspective, whether it be at the helm or in another creative role.

    And what about Lynda Carter? Would she consider taking on the film in some creative way?

    “I would love to be involved in a creative position of it,” Carter said. “I know so much about what people want from it, I think, that just being as a consultant on a movie. I think it needs a woman,” adding that women understand women.

    Lynda Carter said she has not spoken to the studio, but says might take the leap and offer her perspective. She also said she would be open to a part in the film, but prefers a bigger role than just a mere cameo.

    On Monday, Warner Bros. announced that Michelle MacLaren left the project due to “creative differences,”, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

    “Given creative differences, Warner Bros. and Michelle MacLaren have decided not to move forward with plans to develop and direct Wonder Woman together,” Warner Bros. said in a statement.

  • ‘Wonder Woman’ Will No Longer Have A Female Director, Is Hollywood Bias?

    A woman directing a movie about the most iconic female superhero of all time was like a dream come true for a lot of women.

    Alas, it appears the dream has ended as Michelle Maclaren has dropped out of directing Wonder Woman.

    In an unexpected move, Warner Bros. announced that “Given creative differences, Warner Bros. and Michelle MacLaren have decided not to move forward with plans to develop and direct Wonder Woman together.”

    Warner Bros. spent months searching for a female director to helm the project, which focused on one of the most famous female superheroes of all time.

    The announcement that Maclaren was chosen to direct Wonder Woman was received with a lot of fanfare, and almost the same amount of excitement as when Gal Gadot was tapped to play the beloved heroine.

    So it comes as no surprise that the news left a bitter aftertaste in some sectors who are left wondering if Hollywood has something against female directors.

    After all, Maclaren isn’t the first female director who left a film due to “creative differences.”

    Patty Jenkins was originally tasked to direct Thor 2, giving her the distinction of being the first woman to direct a Marvel superhero movie. But she too left for the same reasons.

    Wonder Woman was supposed to be Maclaren’s first full-length movie directorial debut. She has already garnered acclaim over her directorial skills in episodes of Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and her most recent one, Better Call Saul.

    The news was disheartening to Lynda Carter as well.

    “I think it needs a woman,” the original Wonder Woman said in an interview. She further explained that the movie needs a female perspective, especially since women understand women.

    Despite losing their director, Warner Bros. hasn’t changed the movie’s release date. Wonder Woman is still slated to hit movie theaters in 2017.

  • Kate Moss Strikes Unusual Pose at 40

    Kate Moss Strikes Unusual Pose at 40

    Kate Moss has undergone some very unusual transformations as part of a series of advertisements for Alexander McQueen. The 40-year-old super model has exactly what it takes to pull off the look in these amazing photo shoots touting the fashion great’s 2014 spring and summer line.

    Almost unrecognizable, Moss appears in the ad campaign with very close cropped blonde hair. Donning metallic makeup and skin-baring leather and metal attire, she looks like a super hero or a warrior princess, and her clothing isn’t all that different from what Lynda Carter wore in her Wonder Woman days, except the red, white and blue has been exchanged for a more sultry color palette.

    The ads themselves exude an air of gloom and doom as Kate Moss walks through “darkened streets and isolated rooms,” but the collection is inspired by early 20th century trends. It is said to be “exuberant and athletic.”

    Moss only recently turned 40, and when you see her in this Alexander McQueen ad campaign, there is little to no hint of her being a day over 25.

    Check out one of the ads in its entirety.

    What do you suppose is with Kate Moss’s look-alike doll? Is her her own “Mini-Me? It lends itself to the creepy sense one gets when first viewing the ad, and leaves you wondering exactly what it was all about. It doesn’t seem to serve any purpose other than to raise that question of “Why?” It’s quite unlikely that Alexander McQueen is making doll clothes in his spare time.

    What do you think of Kate Moss in these new Alexander McQueen ads? She certainly looks stunning at 40 in ads that are no doubt targeting women of a little younger age group. Will her appearance in them result in the kind of sales the fashion mogul is expecting?

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