Why Can't (DC) Female Superheroes be Successfully Adapted to Live-Action?

 
Over at The Mary Sue, they have released footage from the failed Wonder Woman pilot. Go watch it.

I completely agree with their critique that it would've worked in the 90s.  It would've been a modern-day Xena ripoff, but it would've worked.  In the comments, one blogger spoke to DC's inability (thus far) to successfully adapt female superheroes to live-action forms of entertainment - television and film specifically.  It got me thinking: Why are DC female superheroes so horribly handled in live-action adaptations?

Female Cosplay: Let's Think Outside the Gold Bikini

With SDCC upon us, and therefore the start of a new Con year, I think this video is wholly appropriate.  Please enjoy, and cosplay safely; and, remember: think outside the gold bikini :)


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Pants are Not the Cure: Strong Female Characters vs Strong Characters, Female

 "Strong Female Characters" from the webcomic Hark! A Vagrant

Sometimes satire so accurately portrays society's misconception of equality that I have trouble laughing . . .

Back Log: !!!MOOOOOORTAAAAL KOOOMMMBAAAAAT!!!

I just finished watching the first installment of the Mortal Kombat: Legacy webisode series.  Is it gritty? Yes.  Realistically footed in the real world?  Thus far.  Is it good?

Watch it yourself after the jump . . .