East Alameda News

Visit Burbank, along with Burbank-based DC and Warner Bros. Discovery, yesterday unveiled a seven-and-a-half-foot tall, 600-pound bronze statue of Wonder Woman in front of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood at 3400 Warner Boulevard in Burbank’s Media District.

Two years in the making, the Wonder Woman statue represents the second in a series of Superhero icons funded by Visit Burbank to showcase the city as a leading tourism destination and to highlight Burbank as the “Media Capital of the World.” Wonder Woman’s companion statue, Batman, was inaugurated in November 2020 on the AMC Walkway in Downtown Burbank.

“Burbank’s newest resident is a symbol of justice and will forever stand in front of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood,” said Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony. “As one of the world’s most beloved and iconic DC Superheroes of all time, I encourage everyone to experience this masterpiece and invite your friends to see the Warrior for Peace in person here in Burbank.”

The Wonder Woman statue is based on a design by acclaimed artist Jenny Frison and crafted by the skilled artisans at Burbank’s American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication. To commemorate the unveiling, Visit Burbank in partnership with DC has reprinted a limited release of the comic book Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace, written by Burbank resident Amanda Diebert with art by Aaron Lopresti. The comic will be exclusively available via quarterly sweepstakes on Visit Burbank’s social media @visitburbank.

For the latest Visit Burbank news, previews, and giveaways, follow @visitburbank and use #BurbankWonderWoman when visiting the statue.

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About Burbank

Burbank is a diverse community of 106,800 residents. Billed as the “Media Capital of the World”, numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered in Burbank including Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Netflix Animation, and Cartoon Network Studios. With the Hollywood Burbank Airport located within the City, Burbank is a go-to destination for business and tourism. Additionally, Burbank is known for its walkable and safe neighborhoods, well-run school district, and “small town” charm.

ABOUT VISIT BURBANK

Visit Burbank is the official tourism marketing association for Burbank, Media Capital of the World. Formed in 2011 and funded by a 1% assessment on overnight stays in Burbank hotels with more than 25 rooms, the nonprofit tourism-based business improvement district is led by Burbank Economic Development to create long-term strategies enhancing visitation, awareness, and visitor spending. Visit Burbank’s mission is to boost hotel occupancy by positioning Burbank as a regional, national, and international tourism destination. www.visitburbank.com

ABOUT DC
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com 

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