Over 70 Years Since Her Debut - Production Begins on WONDER WOMAN Film

First Teaser Photo from The Wonder Woman Feature Film 

In a time where Superhero films are largely dominated by male leads, one woman rises to claim the long awaited & much coveted feature for a female led super hero movie, or should I say super heroine?

BURBANK, CA, November 21, 2015 – Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonder Woman feature film, the highly anticipated action adventure from director Patty Jenkins (“Monster,” AMC’s “The Killing”), starring Gal Gadot ❤️❤️❤️ (the “Fast & Furious” movies) in the role of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. The character will make her big screen debut this spring in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” but the new film will mark her first time headlining a feature; over seventy years since her debut in All Star Comics #8 which was came out in December 1941. 

Aside from being a heroine fighting for justice, love and peace, over the years Wonder Woman has also become a symbol of gender equality, often being the face and name for equality movements. Did you also know that Wonder Woman has her own make-up collection with MAC? (As a girl, I feel it is important to mention this). It came out in a 2011 Spring Collection & features a vintage Wonder Woman look, inspired from the comics. 

Gal Gadot is a Wonder Woman herself; in 2004 she won the Miss Israeli title and went on to represent her country at the 2004 Miss Universe Beauty pageant. She served for two years as a soldier in the Israeli forces and is a fan of motorcycles & owns a black 2006 Ducati Monster - S2R. Moviegoers may know her as Giselle in 'The Fast & Furious' movies. 

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in the upcoming Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice

The Wonder Woman feature film also stars Chris Pine (the “Star Trek” films) as Captain Steve Trevor, Robin Wright (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), Danny Huston (“Clash of the Titans,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”), David Thewlis (the “Harry Potter” films), Ewen Bremner (“Exodus: Gods and Kings”), Saïd Taghmaoui (“American Hustle”), Elena Anaya (“The Skin I Live In”) and Lucy Davis (“Shaun of the Dead”).

The film is being produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder, with Richard Suckle, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns and Rebecca Roven serving as executive producers.

Joining Jenkins behind the camera are director of photography Matthew Jensen (“Chronicle,” “Fantastic Four,” HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), Oscar-nominated production designer Aline Bonetto (“Amélie,” “A Very Long Engagement,” “Pan”), and Oscar-winning editor Martin Walsh (“Chicago,” “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” “V for Vendetta”), and Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (“The Dark Knight” trilogy, “Topsy-Turvy”).

Principal photography will take place on location in the UK, France and Italy.

Set to open in 2017, the Wonder Woman feature film is based on characters created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Super Hero for a day at the World of DC All Star Fun Run

And they're off! An estimated 11,000 participants joined The League at the World of DC: All Star Fun Run

Last Saturday, April 18, 2015, the Philippines became the only South Asian country to participate in a global effort to gather the most number of people dressed as characters from the D.C. Universe. I participated in this collective effort by joining the World of DC All Star a Fun Run. During this event; which is the first of it's kind, runners get to wear singlets of their favorite superhero. The singlet also comes with an additional costume piece (masks for Batman, The Flash and Green Lantern, a head band for Wonder Woman and a cape for Superman). I decided to choose Superman (because I can pass for a Super Girl) I mean how many times do you get to run around with a cape without being chased by orderlies?

This was actually my first time to join a fun run. You would most likely find me behind a book or in front of the TV instead of doing any physical activity that would require me to be outdoors. In preparation for the event, my sister and I ran on Monday mornings, much to the approval of our mom.

This Super Family are ready to take over the Fun Run

If you follow me on social media I have been posting a lot about the event and you can say that my excitement was even doubled since it was my first run. So just imagine my surprise at the overwhelming number of participants that came for the event. A quick stop at Mc Donald's at 4AM already reveled our fellow runners in their super hero singlets. 

My sister and I were pleasantly surprised to see children joining the race as well! Not only were the kids dressed in the official race singlets provided but some of them were even in full costume! We were cooing and pointing out how cute the kids were. Speaking of cute - even pets came to the fun run dressed in costume! I think that was the first time I ever saw Superdog :)

Check out this 'super' man's best friend :) 

As the sun rose over Manila bay, super heroes of all shapes and sizes (children in costume were holding the hands of their parents who were of course in costume too), prepared for the gun start and went along their own pace, some with family, some with friends. It was a super fun run, so to speak. :)

An estimated 11,000 runners joined the event, our friends for the Justice League PH were also present, with The Flash even running the 3k in full costume :) 

I really hope there will be another one next year, it was great to see everyone come out and become a hero for a day, maybe they can future more characters for next year :)

Click HERE for MORE photos! 

World Of DC Comics: All Star Fun Run

I've never been much if a runner or an athlete (I'm more of the sit in bed-read and watch TV type) much to the dismay of my mom who insists I've been gaining weight.

Now I never thought I'd get into the whole "fun run" thing despite all the gags and gimmicks (live music in the background while you run, colored smoke, or even zombies) I would have to say that DC Comics - All Star Run is making me (get my butt out of the couch) me change my mind. 

The very first of its kind, World Of DC Comics - All Star Fun Run promises to take you where no Fun Run has before, by letting you be your favorite super hero for a whole run! Yes! You read that right you get to emulate your favorite DC Superhero like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman or ideally The Flash! (nudge-nudge-wink-wink)  You can be super and get that extra boost to help you finish the fun-run in beautifully made and licensed singlets!

These awesome singlets alone has me wanting to run along side my favorite super heroes as we have some cosplayers who will actually run in FULL COSTUME - wouldn't that be a sight to see ?

The very first of its event in Asia, The World of DC Comics All Star - Fun Run also coincides with the DC Comics' 80th Anniversary. So what better way to celebrate than to have fun and get fit with your favorite DC heroes!

Finisher's Medal 

Here are the details: 

April 18, 2015

SM by the BAY, SM MOA 

4:00 AM 

Race Distance: 3k  5k  10k 

Registration Fee: 

3K - P700 

5K - P800

10K - P900

Race Kit Includes: SINGLET of CHOICE with 2nd Piece Costume 

Batman with mask 

Superman with cape 

Wonder Woman with Head piece 

The Flash with mask 

Green Lantern with Mask 

SLINGBAG

RACE MANUAL 

RACE BIB 

FINISHER'S MEDAL (after the run) 

Online registration: www.worldofdcph.com  

Payment through the following: 

7 Eleven Branches 

Credit Card/Online Payment 

Race Kit Redemption thru: 

Courier 

Walk - In Registration: Christ Sports Outlets 

SM North Edsa           SM Megamall        SM Mall of Asia       Festival Mall      Glorietta 3

Hope to see you there and don't forget to use the hashtag for the event! 

#WorldofDC_PH

Here's an actual photo of the Singlets and their second piece ^_^ 

Here's my actual much coveted Wonder Woman Singlet :)