NOTE FROM DAVE:

Rumor has it Star Trek’s latest Vulcan, Jolene
Blalock, is up for the part of Elektra in the
Daredevil movie. This of course begs the question:
Are there any other sci-fi influences in the movie?

The Top 9 Sci-Fi
Changes to Daredevil

9> Matt Murdoch asked to help in a paternity case, as Lazarus Long desperately tries to prove that he is not his own father.

8> By special arrangement with Industrial Light & Magic, Kingpin will be played by Jabba the Hut.

7> In addition to the dark glasses, he wears a floppy-brimmed hat and a very long multicolored scarf.

6> Powers include superstrength, enhanced senses, heightened reflexes and ability to render an enemy unconscious via shoulder pinch.

5> Daredevil’s radar sense “explained” by midichlorians whispering in his ear.

4> Movie scrapped after Frank Miller strangles co-writer Brannon Braga.

3> Daredevil’s “radar sense” replaced by a funky-looking chrome visor.

2> Who needs horns on the cowl when you have those cool pointed ears, baby?

and the Number 1 Sci-Fi Changes to Daredevil …

1> The HERO is a LAWYER?!? It’s already science fiction!!!

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Credits:

Selected from 24 submissions from 9 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Arthur Levesque, Laurel, MD — 1, 3 (4th #1)
Chuck Burke, Phoenix, NY — 2, 3, 7, 9 (shazam!)
Dave Hill, Centennial, CO — 3, 8
Kevin Paul Wickart, Normal, IL — 3
Louise Freeman Davis, Charlottesville, VA — 3
James T Booth, Roseburg OR — 3
Jack Scheer, Falls Church, VA — 3
Jeremy Bleichman, Fair Lawn, NJ — 4
Dave Hill, Centennial, CO — 5
Louise Freeman Davis, Charlottesville, VA — 6
Jack Scheer, Falls Church, VA — 8
Dave Goudsward, Boynton Beach, FL — Mild Mannered
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