Aquaman tv series swims to WB Network

*Raph's Girl* · 11-14-2005, 12:22 AM

Aquaman will soon join Superman on the WB Network, courtesy of the producers of "Smallville," the cult favorite about the early years of the Man of Steel.

The new project is envisioned as a contemporary reinterpretation of the DC Comics character who lives in the deep sea and enlists sharks and other oceanic creatures to help him in his crime-fighting endeavors.

The new-model Aquaman will be a man in his early twenties. As is the case on "Smallville," which tells the story of Clark Kent's teenage years and his coming-of-age as Superman, there won't be any presto-chango into costumes or other superhero accessories when his superpowers are invoked, a WB Network spokesman said.

The October 20 episode of "Smallville," titled "Aqua," featured the Kent character encountering a mysterious young swimmer and do-gooder dubbed "A.C.," played by Alan Ritchson.

The WB spokesman said that episode, which ranked as "Smallville's" most-watched of the season with nearly 6.5 million viewers, was not meant to be a template for the "Aquaman" project and that "Smallville" executive producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough would search for a new actor for the lead role. The "Aquaman" pilot tentatively is set to shoot early next year in Florida.

According to the Aquaman lore, the character is the exiled king of the lost underwater civilization of Atlantis. The former Prince Orin was abandoned as a child, raised by dolphins and later adopted by a lighthouse keeper named Arthur Curry.

Aquaman made his first appearance in a DC Comics publication in 1941 and remains an active comic book franchise for the Warner Bros.-owned publishing outfit.

Millar and Gough have joined the top ranks of drama showrunners after being at the helm of "Smallville" since its debut in 2001. On the feature side, the duo helped craft the screenplays for 2004's "Spider-Man 2," 2003's "Shanghai Knights" and this summer's "Herbie: Fully Loaded."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051114/tv_nm/aquaman_dc

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 11-14-2005, 10:48 PM

First, why would anybody want to make a show about Aquaman !

Second, why do they think we need another crappy "early years" superhero/soap-opera show

This is gonna suck.

*Voltron* · 11-14-2005, 11:13 PM

I was hoping that they'd do something like "Smallville" but for Batman. Chronicle Bruce's travels through the world and what not. I always thought that would be a cool idea.

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 11-14-2005, 11:25 PM

If it was about his Batman-training and not a Teen soap opera, then yeah, that would be cool.

CookSux · 11-19-2005, 03:53 AM

does this have anything to do with entourage?

Turtle Dove · 11-24-2005, 10:28 PM

AAAAAARGHH NO MORE FREAKING WB TEEN SHOWS! I'm sick of all this sex and teen drama stuff. I can barely stand Smallville- What's so great about a STUPID network that shows only pretty white people with lots of issues?

Someone make these shows mult-culture.......

*ZariusTwo* · 11-25-2005, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey's Girl

AAAAAARGHH NO MORE FREAKING WB TEEN SHOWS! I'm sick of all this sex and teen drama stuff. I can barely stand Smallville- What's so great about a STUPID network that shows only pretty white people with lots of issues?

Someone make these shows mult-culture.......

Because George Bush does'nt care about black programmes

But in all seriousness..."White people?"....come on...

*The Stryker* · 11-25-2005, 06:30 AM

Huh? Racial issues? *gets ready to dial Al sharpton*

Oh and Aqua-man...a teen drama? Oy,Am I the only one with little faith in this series?

Turtle Dove · 11-27-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Huh? Racial issues? *gets ready to dial Al sharpton*

Oh and Aqua-man...a teen drama? Oy,Am I the only one with little faith in this series?

yes you are

I mean it might be nice but I don't put alot of faith in teen/drama shows. I'm kinda sick of WB shows that are on the WB.

*Sigh* I might give it a chance but I bet it'll have a few Clark-Lex,etc cameos

11-14-2005, 12:22 AM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Aquaman tv series swims to WB Network Aquaman will soon join Superman on the WB Network, courtesy of the producers of "Smallville," the cult favorite about the early years of the Man of Steel. The new project is envisioned as a contemporary reinterpretation of the DC Comics character who lives in the deep sea and enlists sharks and other oceanic creatures to help him in his crime-fighting endeavors. The new-model Aquaman will be a man in his early twenties. As is the case on "Smallville," which tells the story of Clark Kent's teenage years and his coming-of-age as Superman, there won't be any presto-chango into costumes or other superhero accessories when his superpowers are invoked, a WB Network spokesman said. The October 20 episode of "Smallville," titled "Aqua," featured the Kent character encountering a mysterious young swimmer and do-gooder dubbed "A.C.," played by Alan Ritchson. The WB spokesman said that episode, which ranked as "Smallville's" most-watched of the season with nearly 6.5 million viewers, was not meant to be a template for the "Aquaman" project and that "Smallville" executive producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough would search for a new actor for the lead role. The "Aquaman" pilot tentatively is set to shoot early next year in Florida. According to the Aquaman lore, the character is the exiled king of the lost underwater civilization of Atlantis. The former Prince Orin was abandoned as a child, raised by dolphins and later adopted by a lighthouse keeper named Arthur Curry. Aquaman made his first appearance in a DC Comics publication in 1941 and remains an active comic book franchise for the Warner Bros.-owned publishing outfit. Millar and Gough have joined the top ranks of drama showrunners after being at the helm of "Smallville" since its debut in 2001. On the feature side, the duo helped craft the screenplays for 2004's "Spider-Man 2," 2003's "Shanghai Knights" and this summer's "Herbie: Fully Loaded." http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051114/tv_nm/aquaman_dc __________________

11-14-2005, 10:48 PM	#2
Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	First, why would anybody want to make a show about Aquaman ! Second, why do they think we need another crappy "early years" superhero/soap-opera show This is gonna suck. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

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Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	I was hoping that they'd do something like "Smallville" but for Batman. Chronicle Bruce's travels through the world and what not. I always thought that would be a cool idea. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

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Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	If it was about his Batman-training and not a Teen soap opera, then yeah, that would be cool. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

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Turtle Dove Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In Don's workshop Posts: 854	AAAAAARGHH NO MORE FREAKING WB TEEN SHOWS! I'm sick of all this sex and teen drama stuff. I can barely stand Smallville- What's so great about a STUPID network that shows only pretty white people with lots of issues? Someone make these shows mult-culture....... __________________ ]~You'll always be #1 in my heart~ 1..2...3...4..Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.....

11-25-2005, 06:30 AM	#8
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