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Who'd Be a Better Catwoman: Jolie or Fox?

July 28, 2008 12:37 PM

Nm_jolie_fox_080728_mn Who would you rather see in a skintight catsuit: Angelina Jolie or Megan Fox?

It's a tough call. It's also a debate that's brewing as speculation over a sequel to "The Dark Knight" heats up.

The film's writers, Jonathan Nolan and David Goyer, said in a recent interview that they are, for now, not intending to bring back Catwoman, Batman's smoking-hot nemesis. But Julie Newmar, who played Catwoman in the original "Batman" TV series starring Adam West, thinks they should reprise her role, and Jolie's perfect for it.

"Angelina would own the part," the 74-year-old actress told The New York Daily News. "My industry friends tell me [she] has made inquiries about the role. I can understand how it would pique her interest. Catwoman is Batman's one true love. She's tremendously popular with women because she's both a heroine and a villainess."

"When you look at the staggering box office of this current film, which actress wouldn't want to jump in?" she added.

Considering "The Dark Knight" raked in a record $314 million in 10 days, it wouldn't be a surprise if stars were lining up for spots in the sequel. With an Academy Award under her belt, Jolie's got the status to roll with A-list actors like Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhardt. She's proven she has a body built for action flicks with "Wanted," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and the "Tomb Raider" movies.

Another potential Catwoman contender: Megan Fox. The up-and-coming 22-year-old may not have the cachet of Jolie, but she wowed audiences in 2007's "Transformers" and was voted 2008's sexiest woman in the world by FHM readers.

Either way, if Nolan and Goyer decide to bring back Catwoman and either of the two bombshells are up for the part, it'll be a win for Warner Brothers. Fox or Jolie + leather catsuit = millions of drooling 13-30 male moviegoers.

Sheila Marikar

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I vote Fox! She's prettier and besides I'm getting sick of Jolie too.

Posted by: LisaJeane | Jul 28, 2008 2:42:50 PM

I love Angelina. So does my husband. She rocks. We would go see any movie she's in. In my opinion, she is the most beautiful woman in the world. And if you've ever heard her interviewed, she's extremely smart as well. A refreshing change from the typical Hollywood dimwit.

Posted by: morningglori | Jul 28, 2008 2:46:41 PM

Glenda
I'm with you Glenda! My sister and I totally disagree. She likes her but I can't stand her. I think today we'd call her a skank! And spare me with the ever growing brood! I read that Hallie Berry was upset because photographers took pictures of her and her baby in her backyard without out her permission. Hallie said that she would never sell pictures of her child and that's exactly how I feel! I don't care if Jolie does it for charity. It's still pimping you kids. If the press is dumb enought to pay that kind of money, I'd just hire some child model and tell them it's my kid but they'd never get the real thing!

Posted by: roxanne | Jul 28, 2008 2:48:10 PM

Nicole
I agree somewhat but the difference is that Jolie has a history of this trampy behavior and always with someone elses husband...remember Laura Dern and that disgusting Billy Bob? Melanie Griffith was so concerned that she showed up on the set of a move Jolie was doing with Antonio Bandares! There were also rumors about Nicolas Cage when they were filiming Gone in 60 seconds!

Posted by: roxanne | Jul 28, 2008 2:52:38 PM

I agree with Glenda and Roxanne!! Jolie has had her chance in the spotlight. She is a good actor, but a homewrecker. Yes, Pitt is a man, but she knew what she was doing. Its time to give someone else the spotlight.

Posted by: lacy | Jul 28, 2008 2:58:24 PM

I'm not dead...

It's really bad form to promote a replacement...

Want to see this pencil disappear?

Posted by: Joker | Jul 28, 2008 3:03:02 PM

I got an idea.. how about we not screw up Batman movies with crap actors. In the George or Val Batman movies either of these girls would be ok for Batman, but this is the new batman, we want serious and seriously good actors. Not Holywood Trash like Fox and Jolie

Posted by: Matt | Jul 28, 2008 3:03:17 PM

I think I'd rather see the catsuit crumpled on the floor at the end of the bed. Megan Fox. Angelina Jolie. Heck, even Julie Newmar just so I could tell the story and never pay for my own beer again.

Posted by: Ed | Jul 28, 2008 3:08:24 PM

For all of you Angelina Jolie haters, lets put this issue to rest. Jennifer Anniston kept putting Brad Pitt off on having kids, plus she was a chain-smoker, which Brad hated. Those two issues alone would make me think seriously about divorcing my wife. I do not feel sorry for Anniston one bit, and I don't consider her to be a "victim" like so many of you do. That being said, I don't think they should use Catwoman in any future Batman movies. Now that these movies have taken a dark turn, which is good, only male villains will fit into the role of Batman's arch enemies. A woman villain would just be too corny and not plausable. (I'm not saying that any superhero movie is believable.) Yeah, put hot women in these movies, but not in the villain role.

Posted by: Tom | Jul 28, 2008 3:19:37 PM

I think Fox would make the best kitty! Her looks are better suited for the role. Besides, Angelina is up to her rear end with diapers and snot rags.

Posted by: Diane | Jul 28, 2008 3:20:57 PM

Well, I don't really like Jolie but if it were of the two I'd pick her because she's seasoned, can act, sexy and mysterious like Catwoman. Fox is a horrific actress and since these are the -new- Batman movies, they better find a real actress. It'd pain me to see her in the part. Speaking of which, didn't Maggie Glyanhaal light up the screen? So much better than Katie Holmes! As for homewrecker... Angelina is no more a homewrecker than Pitt was. No offense, but it takes two to tango. :)

Posted by: Beth | Jul 28, 2008 3:21:27 PM

Angeline Jolie needs to go away. If the only other choice is Megan Fox than so be it.

Posted by: Kay | Jul 28, 2008 3:22:17 PM

Forget Angelina and Fox, I want Ali Larter, Keira Knightley, or Jolene Blalock as Catwoman.

Posted by: Steven MAW | Jul 28, 2008 3:28:07 PM

Glenda and Roxanne you are PITYFULL. Get over these people you do even know or would give a rats backend to you. Aniston doesn't care either. GROW UP AND MOVE ON.

As for the actual question posted. BOTH women could ROCK that role. Can't Catwomen have a sidelick and we see both of them in leather. That is worth $$$ ticket price! I'd give the sidekick a name but its not fit to print. :-)~

Posted by: Jake | Jul 28, 2008 3:30:16 PM

Angelina Jolie is a freak. Megan Fox is way hotter and sexy than Jolie. Besides, won't Angelina be either too involved with another adoption and/or pregnancy by the time the movie is set to film anyway?

Posted by: Sydney | Jul 28, 2008 3:50:07 PM

Jolie all the way.. you b$%@!*'s are just jealous cus she has Brad Pitt.. Its funny who the hell cares... Jolie looks more like the original cat women!!! "She's a homewrecker" who cares... Shes got a great career, good kids, good husband and shes totally devoted to helping the human race the rest of us has forgotten about.. Her personell back ground has nothing to do with the question if you want to get technical... I could give a ratts butt what they do in hollywood... But Jolie looks more like the original cat women..

Posted by: christina78 | Jul 28, 2008 4:09:54 PM

I think they are stupid to even want to do a sequel of this movie. The reason it is making so much money is "Heath Ledger". End of story. A sequel will bomb!!

Posted by: Roxette | Jul 28, 2008 4:15:46 PM

Jolie, I hope. She could do a lot better job with the hissing, purring and the other other aspects of feline behavior.

Posted by: Kat | Jul 28, 2008 4:20:06 PM

It would bomb with Jolie. She is too old and familiar. Megan Fox would be a better choice if it came down to those two. But isn't there someone out there better than those two? Even Oscar winner Halle Berry can't do Catwoman. Batman is going to need a better story line than Catwoman to top or come close to the success of The Dark Knight. Even Jack Nicholson's performance as The Joker is a hoot when you look at it now. It's like watching the special effects of Star Wars and trying to remember why you thought it was so great once upon a time. Forget Catwoman, please!

Posted by: Teresa | Jul 28, 2008 4:36:32 PM

Jolie would TOTALLY dominate it. The honor of playing catwoman, one of the most idolized and desired female characters in history, shouldnt go to some newby with ONE good movie under her belt. Jolie has won the sexiest woman alive SEVERAL times on SEVERAL different lists plus I dont even know how many blockbusters AND a freakin Oscar for an absolutely STUNNING performance in Girl, Interupted. Her role wasnt just to look good in a tiny tank top and tight jeans, she wore a ratty blond wig and played a mental patient but she made that sociopath actually SEXY! I doubt Megan Fox could pull that off. Shes got what? Transformers? Credited for pretty much just looking good. Fox doesnt deserve catwoman, she has to earn it. Jolie may have done something in her PERSONAL life that's really none of anybody's business because nobody who's ever met her has the REAL facts, but she is a superb actress. People are focusing too much on her celebrity and her fame and personal life thats been magnified by the tabloids, which I dont think is fair to judge someone from, rather than her talent as an actress because she is very, VERY good. She has a sexier voice than anyone in Hollywood which is SO important for catwoman because you dont see much of her face, its her voice that makes her very appealing and she's got the talent and the veteran's belt, AND it's freakin Angelia Jolie, her reign as numero uno isnt over. I would be sooo dissapointed if she wasnt catwoman because she's earned it.

Posted by: Sofie | Jul 28, 2008 5:47:32 PM

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