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The 2024 Oscar nominations for best picture include three films directed by women, marking a historic milestone in the Academy Awards' history. Additionally, seven of the 10 nominated movies were produced by women, with Emma Stone becoming the second woman recognized for best picture and acting in the same year. This achievement reflects a significant increase in female representation in the film industry and the Oscars.
The year 2023 was a great year for movies, with a wide range of films released by newcomers and established directors alike. Despite the industry's business woes and the lingering effects of the pandemic, there was a resurgence of interest in theaters. The year also highlighted the success of women directors and the audience's willingness to watch movies without superheroes. However, some highly anticipated superhero films failed to meet expectations at the box office. Overall, 2023 showcased the diversity and resilience of the film industry.
Margot Robbie is set to earn $50 million in salary and bonuses from the successful Barbie film, which has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. Robbie, who also produced the film through her production company LuckyChap Entertainment, will receive the hefty paycheck for her role in the movie. Director Greta Gerwig is also expected to receive bonuses for the film's incredible success, as Barbie becomes the highest-grossing film directed solely by a woman.
"Barbie," directed by Greta Gerwig, has become the highest-grossing film directed or co-directed by a woman in U.S. box-office history, grossing $526.3 million in the U.S. and ranking at No. 18 on the all-time top-grossing films list. This achievement marks a significant milestone for women directors, although men still dominate the field. The list also includes films directed by Nora Ephron, Nancy Meyers, and the Wachowskis.
Greta Gerwig has made history as Barbie, directed by her, achieved the biggest opening weekend for a film directed by a woman, earning $377 million worldwide. In North America, Barbie claimed the top spot with $155 million in ticket sales, surpassing all Marvel films released this year. The film's success, along with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, led to a record-breaking weekend at the box office. Women drove the historic Barbie opening, making up 65% of the audience. This weekend marked a significant comeback for Hollywood since the pandemic, although ongoing disputes with striking actors and writers continue to pose challenges for the industry.
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" film has made box office history, earning $155 million in its opening weekend, the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman. It surpassed the previous record held by "Captain Marvel" and "Wonder Woman." "Barbie" also achieved the biggest opening weekend of the year and contributed to the fourth-biggest collective box office weekend of all time. The film has been well-received by critics and audiences, with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an "A" CinemaScore. Directed by Gerwig and co-written with Noah Baumbach, "Barbie" stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead roles.
Tribeca Festival announces its 2023 lineup, featuring 109 feature films from 127 filmmakers across 36 countries, including new films from actors Chelsea Peretti and David Duchovny and documentaries about Rock Hudson and news anchor Dan Rather. More than half of feature films in competition are directed by women, while 41% of all feature films are directed by women. The festival will also commemorate Juneteenth through the Expressions of Black Freedom program, which includes a festival-wide celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
The Cannes Film Festival lineup for 2022 includes a record six women directors in competition, and festival head Thierry Frémaux is still trying to convince Martin Scorsese to enter his film, Killers of the Flower Moon, into the competition. Notable absences include Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, and there are concerns about the working environment on Sam Levinson's The Idol. Cannes may be turning a corner with a more progressive approach, including a female president and praise for streamers committing to theatrical releases.
Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux unveiled the bulk of the Official Selection for the 76th edition of the festival, mixing established auteurs with rising directors. Six of the 19 films in the main competition are directed by women this year, which is a record for the festival. Frémaux also discussed the selection process, the importance of Cannes for French cinema, and the possibility of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon competing for the Palme d'Or.
The Cannes film festival has announced its selection list, featuring big-hitting auteurs of festivals past and a commitment to cinema as a live, in-person event. The festival's semi-detachment from the sexual and gender politics of the Anglo-Hollywood world is evident, with just six films in competition directed by women. The festival has given patriotic supporters of British filmmakers a lot to feel happy about, with Ken Loach and Steve McQueen returning. The most intensely awaited film is Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest, based on the novel by Martin Amis, about a camp commandant at Auschwitz.
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced the winners of the 48th annual Gracie Awards, which recognize outstanding programming and achievements by women, for women and about women. Among the winners are Faith Hill, Meghan Markle, Christina Applegate, Ava DeVernay, Amanda Seyfried, Danielle Monaro, Shelley Wade, Abbott Elementary, TODAY, The Drew Barrymore Show, frontline journalists and more. The theme of the 2023 celebration is “storytelling,” and the Showtime series The First Lady will be honored with the prestigious Grand Award. The Gracie Awards Luncheon will take place at Cipriani in NYC on June 20.