WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines Trailer

Almost everybody knows their superheroes, and majority of us are mostly familiar with the male characters that continue to entertain and dominate the pages of comic books with their powers and abilities. However, we must not forget that there are female counterparts as well, and they have equally displayed amazing feats and talents that have saved the world countless times over in their adventures. That being said, an upcoming documentary premiering in SXSW aims to showcase these heroines, and how their image continues to grow and inspire many across the globe. Check out the trailer to "WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines", and see how the superheroine was born and came to prominence in American comics!




WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines - SXSW 2012 Accepted Film

Here's the official synopsis for the documentary:

"WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, WONDER WOMEN! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. WONDER WOMEN! goes behind the scenes with Lynda Carter, Lindsay Wagner, comic writers and artists, and real life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Shelby Knox and others who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male dominated superhero genre."

Be sure to stay tuned for this exciting look at female American comic book heroes! For more info, visit the source post at Slash Film and First Showing!

The Avengers Update: Earth's Mightiest Heroes are coming to SDCC 2011!

Looks like those lucky enough to attend this year's San Diego Comic Con may be in for a bit of a treat. Despite reports that Marvel won't be holding a panel presence this time around in Hall H, it appears that the cast of The Avengers are still coming and going to make their presence felt at SDCC 2011!

Via a post at Screen Rant and word from First Showing, someone from Disney has "spilled the beans" that the stars of the film adaptation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes will indeed be at the con, returning for the second year in a row after last year's geektastic "Avengers Assemble!" moment where the stars and crew walked together on stage for the first time! Even though Marvel Studios won't be holding a huge panel like they did for their movies for the past few years, there may be some things rumored to appear that fans who are attending the SDCC may want to check out, which includes signing up as a S.H.I.E.L.D member for a viral marketing campaign; Checking out set pieces from The Avengers film, which includes a recreation of the Helicarrier bridge, and bearing witness to a screening of "Captain America: The First Avenger" on the show floor... With a rumored teaser trailer of The Avengers attached to it! For more info and details, visit the source posts at Screen Rant and First Showing!

The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth, will show in theaters on May 4, 2012!