Gal Godot Confirmed as Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot has been confirmed for the role of Wonder Woman in the yet untitled 'Batman vs. Superman' movie, reports Variety.  From the article, director Zack Snyder states:

Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe. Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character

This confirms previous rumors that she was up for the part along with Olga Kurylenko.  Gadot had previously appeared in 'The Fast and the Furious 6'and 'Fast Five'.

Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman

While she wouldn't have been my personal first choice, I'm sure Gadot will step into the role.  She certainly has the looks (she was Miss Israel in 2004), she'll just need to add more muscle to her frame. My only concern at this point is overcrowding of heroes in the film.  But, I'll reserve judgement until we see the finished product.

The film is scheduled to release July 17, 2015.

Previously Unpublished Kurt Vonnegut Novella to be Released Exclusively on Kindle

A 22,000 word novella called 'Basic Training' is set to be released for the Amazon Kindle by RosettaBooks.  It was written over 60 years ago while Kurt Vonnegut was working in the publicity department for GE, and predates his first published novel 'Player Piano', released in 1952.

A statement by RosettaBooks described the novella as a book that demonstrates Vonnegut’s “trademark grand themes: the lunacy of kings, the improbability of existence, the yearling hero’s struggle with duty and love and the meaning of heroism.”


The release will cost $1.99.


I'm a big fan of Vonnegut, and have read over 10 of his books.  If I absolutely had to pick a favorite, it would probably be 'Cat's Cradle', which is also the first Vonnegut I read.  I know that he has countless unpublished works kicking around, and I'm glad that some of the are starting to se the light of day.  I'm also glad that the stuff getting released seems to be some of his earlier writing, which I prefer to the material he released later in his career.  I've also always enjoyed his short stories, so I'm really looking forward to this novella.


I've you've never read Vonnegut, I'd highly recommend that you do.


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