LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 — In a world where box-office rankings are often dominated by male directors, the new year could usher in some changes with beneficial consequences for future award ceremonies. What with Wonder Woman 1984, Birds of Prey and Black Widow, 2020 may well be remembered a year when...
in 2015 complete this very short list of nominated women directors.
However, notwithstanding the manifest disdain shown by various juries for women directors, 2020 could well ring in some changes when you consider that five of the year’s biggest potential blockbusters will be directed by women. Cathy Yan will be first up with, which is due for release on February 7. Niki Caro will be next with the live-action version ofwill be out on May 1. Patty Jenkins will be back with a second superheroine adventure,, which will arrive in theatres on November 6.
These are megabudget films directed by women with women in starring roles. Margot Robbie will be back as the terrible Harley Quinn in, Liu Yifei will take on the role of the legendary warrior Mulan in the live-action version of the Disney classic, Scarlett Johansson will breathe new life into theWonder Womangoes even further with a principal cast dominated by women, most notably Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Gemma Chan.
Credit for this step towards more parity in the film industry lies mainly with Disney and Warner Bros, but a better balance of genders may not be the only motive for the appointment of women directors to these major productions. Let’s not forget that within 2017, Patty Jenkins broke new ground as having helmed the most profitable film in the history of live action by a female director.
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