Wonder Woman Vs. Charlie's Angels 2011

[TripleX]

Like Wonder Woman, Charlie's Angels is being revamped for the 2011 pilot season. The new show is executive produced by Drew Barrymore and stars Rachael Taylor, Minka Kelly and Annie Ilonzeh. Robert Wagner steps into the late John Forsyth's role as the voice of Charlie. 'Battle Los Angeles' star Ramon Rodriguez is set to play Bosley.

In the new version the Angel's aren't former members of the police academy, rather they're reformed criminals given a chance by Charlie to redeem themselves in his Miami detective agency.

Unlike the recent theatrical releases of the iconic series that had a light-hearted tone, the new series promises to be a 'serious' take on the source material. In an interview, writer Alfred Gough expressed his desire to avoid doing anything "campy or retro." He went on to say, "The characters are real and emotionally grounded, but they still like to have fun, wear great clothes, solve crime and kick some serious ass... we hope to surprise people and bring a whole new generation to Charlie's Angels."

[TripleX]

Ramon Rodriguez

Will the new Angels be any threat to the success of our Wonder Woman? Is the fact that it's on ABC (home of the original series) while Wonder Woman will air on the troubled NBC network make any difference?

So far the Angels are looking like a hit!

[DarkKnghtJared]

I can see Charlie's Angels being strong competition, but personally, I don't get it--how the hell do you take the concept seriously? One of the few things the movies got right, IMO, was the campier tone.

[jelessedil]

I would think this should be in the TV/Movie fourm? Your only shading your views as a person who doesn't like the current WW show, to put it up against Charlie's Angels, when we don't even know if they will be on the same timeslots or nights.

Why not WW vrs any of the other new shows while your at it?

[TripleX]

I would think this should be in the TV/Movie fourm? Your only shading your views as a person who doesn't like the current WW show, to put it up against Charlie's Angels, when we don't even know if they will be on the same timeslots or nights.

Why not WW vrs any of the other new shows while your at it?

Wonder Woman and Charlie's Angels are both iconic 1970's shows that served the same demographic and empowered young girls.

[jason_w]

I definately want to see both, and I really don't see a problem unless Charlie's Angels is on opposite WW.

I have high hopes for WW, but if it turns out to be a dud, and I like Charlie's Angels better, that's where I'll be tuning in.

[americanwonder]

So far the Angels are looking like a hit![/CENTER]

I don't know - I mean, did you not see the omen of doom:



Blondie has a freckle! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!

Seriously, why do you think the Angels are looking like a hit?

I definately want to see both, and I really don't see a problem unless Charlie's Angels is on opposite WW.

Yeah, I agree, I don't really see a "vs" unless folks have to choose. Even then, there's always the dvr/tivo. I can imagine both appealing to folks and being successful; I can see both being flops. Some may like one over the other, too. It really depends on the quality of each.

[TripleX]

I don't know - I mean, did you not see the omen of doom:



Blondie has a freckle! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!

That's not a freckle or a mole it's a beauty mark.

Seriously, why do you think the Angels are looking like a hit?

It's modern and aesthetically pleasing, from the logo, to the chosen actors, to the released publicity photos. It doesn't look forced. Plus Robert Wagner as Charlie is genius, that tells me a lot.

[americanwonder]

It's modern and aesthetically pleasing, from the logo, to the chosen actors, to the released publicity photos. It doesn't look forced. Plus Robert Wagner as Charlie is genius, that tells me a lot.

I think it has some good potential. And yes, Wagner is a very good choice. But I won't be sold 'til I see the ladies in action. They're all very attractive, and ok actresses, from what little I've seen of them. But just looking good in a dress walking down the street isn't enough for me for a show like this. I want quality action.

[Vic Vega]

I can see Charlie's Angels being strong competition, but personally, I don't get it--how the hell do you take the concept seriously? One of the few things the movies got right, IMO, was the campier tone.

Id agree with that.

I cant see the point of a Charile's Angels where they arent maqurading as Gesha Girls and Rocket Scientists and Pizza Delivery girls all on the same episode.

[Stromberg5]

I think maybe this rumor about them all being ex-cons is a mistake. It might not be, I suppose, but all I've heard is that Abby (Rachael Taylor) is an ex-con. Marissa (Minka Kelly) is a former marine and Kate (Annie Ilonzeh) is a former police officer.

Either way, there's no "vs." for me. I'm loving that both shows are being re-done and from what I've seen of both of them the creators are doing good jobs and they're both going to be quality shows.

[Atomcrush]

I don't know - I mean, did you not see the omen of doom:



Blondie has a freckle! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!

Haha love it.

[Red Mask]

I definitely want to see the new Charlie's Angels. It's rare to see an all-girl squad. I don't like the overly campy feel of the movies, though. I hope it's not as cheesy as the She Spies series.

[Lafanboy]

I definately want to see both, and I really don't see a problem unless Charlie's Angels is on opposite WW.

I have high hopes for WW, but if it turns out to be a dud, and I like Charlie's Angels better, that's where I'll be tuning in.

I agree 100%. So excited for both, but moreso for Wondy! I really, really hope they don't get the same time slot. But in the DVR age, I'm not sure how much that still matters.

If they're doing a serious take for both WW & CHARLIE'S ANGELS, the tone might be similar to ALIAS, which is my fav series of all-time (actually, it's tied with LOST, another JJ Abram gem).

[Toreador]

Sounds like CA is more trying to re-make She Spies with the serious tones. SS did that in the 2nd season and it got boring. Their first season was more fun.