# Retro Cartoon Remakes Robert Rodriguez Commits to Live-Action Jetsons Remake By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-10 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-family-revival-rumours-robert-rodriguez-commits-to-jetsons-remak References: [martiniboys](http://www.martiniboys.com/martiniboys/articles/Robert-Rodriguez-Plans-A-Live_d_Action-Jetsons-Movie--12661.html) After being passed around [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-toy-story-restaurant) for years, Robert Rodriguez has finally committed to creating a live action version of the Jetsons. The classic TV show by Hanna Barbara ran for a single season in the 60s and became popular through Saturday morning reruns. It is estimated that it will be at least a year before the Jetsons movie hits the big screen. **Implications** - Consumers' nostalgia for childhood cartoons, superheroes and other icons has hit a fever pitch, and Hollywood is capitalizing on this phenomenon by making [live-action versions of popular kids' cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups). Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by orchestrating ad campaigns and other promotional materials that play on [childhood nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Live-action Cartoon Remakes:** Opportunity for companies to create live-action versions of popular childhood cartoons and capitalize on consumers' nostalgia. - **Nostalgic Marketing:** Companies can leverage consumers' nostalgia for childhood cartoons and icons in their ad campaigns and promotional materials. - **Childhood Nostalgia Trend:** Growing trend of consumers yearning for nostalgic experiences from their childhood, creating opportunities for new products and services. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** Hollywood and movie studios have the opportunity to create live-action remakes of popular cartoons and capitalize on consumers' nostalgia. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can assist companies in creating campaigns that tap into consumers' nostalgia for childhood cartoons and icons. - **Product Development:** Companies can develop new products and services that evoke childhood nostalgia, targeting consumers who are seeking nostalgic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Live-Action Animated Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gargoyles.md) - [Doll-Inspired Movie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-mattel-movies-new-releases.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Animated Character-Themed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-1.md) - [Gen Alpha Animated Toy Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast-lab-the-descent.md) - [Retro Anime Relaunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-galactic-patrol.md) - [Toy-Branded Media Content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel.md)