# 3-D Live-Action Rock Musicals Catherine Zeta-Jones Reinterprets Cleopatra By Bianca | Published 2008-10-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catherine-zeta-jones-cleopatra References: [walesonline](http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/news/2008/10/25/zeta-jones-in-for-a-pharaoh-time-as-cleopatra-91466-22113405/) Catherine Zeta-Jones will star as Cleopatra, one of the most elegant female heroines in history, but with a very modern twist: she’ll do it in 3-D. Likely sporting a cropped black bob, Catherine Zeta-Jones will reprise the role Elizabeth Taylor made so famous. But this time things will be look a whole lot different. Director Steven Soderbergh describes it as a “3-D live-action rock‘n’roll musical” set in the 1920s instead of ancient Egypt. Catherine Zeta-Jones proved herself worthy of such a role after he tremendous performance in the celebrity criminal jazz musical, Chicago. All this buzz about a new Cleopatra might just spur new Halloween costume ideas for the last minute crowd… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3-D Live-action Rock Musicals:** Opportunity for creating immersive and visually stunning live-action musical experiences in 3-D. - **Catherine Zeta-jones as Cleopatra:** Potential for reimagining iconic historical characters in new and modern ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating 3-D technology and modern twists into traditional films and musical productions. - **Fashion and Costume Design:** Opportunity for creating new Halloween costume ideas inspired by Catherine Zeta-Jones' portrayal of Cleopatra in 3-D. - **Theater and Performing Arts:** Potential for integrating rock music, immersive visuals, and 3-D technology into live theater performances for a unique audience experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Actress-Starring Clog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-x-crocs-campaign.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Spring Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleopatra-salad.md) - [Movie-Musical Luggage Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beis-x-wicked.md) - [Empowering Movie Industry Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [60s Pop Culture Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celine-zouzou-perfume.md)