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More Darna on the way...
Meanwhile, the Philipines continues to churn out the new heroines at the pace of seemingly one a year (Super Klenk, Darna, Krystala, Super Twins, Dragonna, etc). Granted, they don't last too long (maybe that is their formula) but they are not shy about trying it over and over again.
Now, they are doing Darna (their Wonder Woman) AGAIN, after the old series aired only a few years ago. Looks promising a little more polished from a visual FX standpoint from what I've seen.
Here is the trailer with the new actress:
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For every Resident Evil you get 10 Supergirls (1984) and Catwoman.
It's all about the money.
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Dragonna, Varga and some others had lot less numbers (9 and 11).
It depends how famous the character is and which % of audience the show earns. For example Dyesebel and Dyosa (eventhough they are not really 'superheroines') being very famous characters over there in the Philippines lasted so many episodes (125 and 115).
Anyway, Philippine people rule, "we" should learn from them lol
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We love Darna here and it is actually a great honor for any actress to portray her. It is such a coveted role here. Marian Rivera's popularity here is phenomenal and since she works at GMA7 the station that owns the rights to Darna she was "awarded" the role.
There is no doubt this Darna will garner high ratings. I don't expect nor want any complicated storylines especially as it targets a younger demographic, I just want it to be entertaining, something that makes me a kid again.
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Btw, is it true that finally the Krystala DVD are out ? Do you know ?
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ABS-CBN was shrewd to snatch her up.
Angel's departure was what actually opened the opportunity for Marian so there will be always comparisons between the two.
I don't know about Krystala DVD. But they're probably out if there are any. Krystala was about 2 years ago.
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It's amazing how US mainstream TV/Entertainment Production, with all its channels, captial, and resources, doesn't have the gumption to try a superheroine based show/movie featuring one of the ironic females of comics like WW or Supergirl.
Out of interest, how many episodes did Super Klenk eventually run for? It's one of those shows you sometimes see mentioned briefly on forums, but there's no fan pages, photos, or clips on YouTube. I'm assuming it wasn't very popular?
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It's amazing how US mainstream TV/Entertainment Production, with all its channels, captial, and resources, doesn't have the gumption to try a superheroine based show/movie featuring one of the ironic females of comics like WW or Supergirl.
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It's amazing how US mainstream TV/Entertainment Production, with all its channels, captial, and resources, doesn't have the gumption to try a superheroine based show/movie featuring one of the ironic females of comics like WW or Supergirl.
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I thought we were so close with Kara on Smallville spinning off too... <sigh>
It would be nice if they would try it with an "iconic" rather than just an "ironic" one too.
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It's a 1999 serie, they did 13 episodes only. But it was a little bit demential (like Super .Out of interest, how many episodes did Super Klenk eventually run for? It's one of those shows you sometimes see mentioned briefly on forums, but there's no fan pages, photos, or clips on YouTube. I'm assuming it wasn't very popular?
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And yes, I have been looking for any type of clip of Super Klenk for years now. I dont think there is anything out there video wise of this show (shame too) In fact, I have 1 picture of Ara Mina in her teacher guise and SK next to her. That might be one the only pic out there of SK.
Too bad someone from the Philippines didnt tape the show and could share some footage of it. Would be nice
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But don't worry Darna will be available you know where eheh
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I seen the entire Krystala series too years ago when ABS-CBN allowed you to view its TV series online. It eas a pretty cool series too. (not too much super feats in it) But, I did like one of the villains, a woman turned monsterous gargoyle at night. She had to be tied up and transformed as the moon came up.
I also have 70% of the 2005 Darna TV series too. Good series but minimal strength scenes in it as well. Kind of sucks too because Darna has super strength and they rarely played on that aspect in the '05 series. Hopefully they will in the 2009 series which starts in 9 days, woot!
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could you share the 70% of the 2005 Darna Series with us?
I only have some clips from Youtube
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Me, share, what made you get that idea!? Honestly, I'm trying to convert my DVDs (someone fropm the Phillippines did them for me back in 2005) to avi's to share. I am having problems though with some eps as time, cheap CDs (VCD format) has warped a few of the discs. But, I'll see about posting what I can take from the CDs. (I also am trying to find a way to make them smaller then the 250MBs each 25 min ep seems to be coming off as)
Stay tuned
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Its FUNNY you mentioned the Krystala eps and that crappy WMD format! (ARGH!)
Before ABS took the K eps down from their site years ago, I managed to burn most of them on discs. But, because it was asking for licenses (and the eps no longer out there) I cannot view them on my discs any longer. If you have a way to get rid of that crappy WMD format, I could see and possibly try and post them somewhere for everyone. Any ideas?
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I'm not sure I've understood what does this mean...I am having problems though with some eps as time, cheap CDs (VCD format) has warped a few of the discs.
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I just discovered my local Direct TV carrier has the GMA Pinoy TV package and they are going to install it just in time for Darna '09!
Finally, I'll get to watch and record every Darna episode this time. Darna is supposed to be based on the classic 50s Darna who posses super strength.
Nothing better then car lifts and superheroine transformations, ahh, lifes good!
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Oh about that thing you know, I'm going to do the torrent, just have to understand how to create that lol
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Nothing better then car lifts and superheroine transformations, ahh, lifes good! Fonzie
You got that right Fonzie!
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