Wonder Woman

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'Wonder Woman' Smashes Domestic Box Office Record For Female Directors

3:05pm June 05, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

As the first woman to direct a big-budget superhero movie, Patty Jenkins says she felt extra pressure to succeed. Her movie grossed more than $100 million in its opening weekend.

A Wonder Woman display at Comic-Con International 2016 shows the evolution of her incredible shrinking costume.

Remember That Time When Wonder Woman Was A U.N. Ambassador?

5:33pm June 01, 2017

by Nurith Aizenman

It wasn't that long ago. Just last fall. Nearly 45,000 people signed a petition in protest. Then again, the Amazon warrior has always been a controversial figure.

Scattered plans among Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas to host women-only screenings of the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie have produced both support and some grumbling about gender discrimination. The movie opens June 2, starring Gal Gadot as the DC Comics charac

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Some Men Are Not Happy About A Women-Only Screening Of 'Wonder Woman'

11:04pm May 28, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Men posted lots of angry messages on Alamo Drafthouse's social media pages. The Drafthouse responded by scheduling additional women-only screenings.

Akron is one of four cities trying to inject playfulness and joy into the act of voting through activities such as "virtual wrestling."

Akron Works To Bring Joy To Voting

8:31am November 06, 2016

by M.L. Schultze

Akron is one of four cities using civic-engagement grants to make voting a more playful and community-oriented act.

Is Wonder Woman Suited To Be A U.N. Ambassador?

11:24am October 21, 2016

by Nurith Aizenman

This Friday the U.N. holds a star-studded ceremony to appoint Wonder Woman its honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls. Many women's rights advocates are in an uproar.

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A Wonder Woman display at Comic-Con International on July 20.

Wonder Woman Named Honorary U.N. Ambassador For Gender Equality

4:59pm October 13, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The imaginary superhero will be sworn in on Oct. 21, the 75th anniversary of the character's debut. How her powers will be harnessed by the international governing body isn't clear.

Wonder Woman display at Comic-Con International 2016 preview night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California.

At 75, Wonder Woman Lassos In A New Generation With An Ageless Fight

7:55am July 24, 2016

by Petra Mayer

As the launch of the upcoming film coincides with the heroine's Comic-Con fandom, Wonder Woman appears to be hooking new fans for the same reasons she was birthed in 1941: justice, peace and feminism.