# Reviving Iconic Superheroes Is 'Wonder Woman' Animated Movie Setting Up Live-Action Film? By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-03-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-woman-returns-the-most-iconic-female-superhero-gets-her-own-full-len References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-mendelson/dvd-review-wonder-woman-2_b_169723.html) & [warnervideo](http://www.warnervideo.com/wonderwomanmovie/) Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston in December 1941; she, Superman and Batman have been continuously published by [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-and-dc-comics) since 1944. Not since the popularity of the 1970’s TV series starring the beautiful (and in my opinion, the only true Wonder Woman) Lynda Carter has there been such buzz about the character. The release for the [DC Universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city) "Wonder Woman" animated film is set for March 3,2009, and the pre-screenings have been overwhelmingly positive. Some say that the movie has set a new level for future [superhero animated movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-dc-and-funko) to aspire to attain. Armed with her lasso of truth, her bulletproof bracelets and invisible plane, Wonder Woman is back in all her star-studded satin glory to fight evil. Beyonce Knowles is the latest in a never-ending list of celebrities and actresses who have already expressed interest in playing the title character for the inevitable "Wonder Woman" live-action movie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superhero Animated Movies:** Opportunity for creating more superhero animated movies at a higher level of quality. - **Revival of Iconic Superheroes:** Chance to revive and bring back popular superheroes from the past. - **Celebrity Casting for Superhero Roles:** Potential to involve more celebrities in portraying superhero characters. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Animation:** Opportunity for film studios to create high-quality superhero animated movies. - **Comics and Publishing:** Chance to revive and reintroduce iconic superheroes through comics and other publications. - **Entertainment and Celebrity:** Potential for celebrities to get involved in playing superhero roles in live-action films. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Superhero Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-and-dc-comics.md) - [Heroic Female Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-borinquena.md) - [Live-Action Animated Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gargoyles.md) - [Comic-Themed RPG Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-1.md) - [Superhero Movie Snack Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollover-and-warner-bros.md)