Variety reported on Thursday that the studio is plotting a “formidable” awards campaign for “Wonder Woman,” aiming to secure the first-ever Best Picture and Best Director nominations for a comic-book movie. Can “Wonder Woman,” which outpaced financial expectations and stoked feminist energy in the midst of Donald Trump’s presidency, manage what Christopher Nolan’s Batman sequel couldn’t? It’s unlikely “Get Out” will get in, but “Dunkirk” could very well snag slots in Best Picture and Best Director (it would be Nolan’s first in the latter). With the exception of “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the Oscars’ Best Picture expansion hasn’t helped any live-action summer blockbusters. Furthermore, while “Wonder Woman” could score key tech nods, it’s unlikely that any of its actors will be recognized.

Source: Huffington Post July 28, 2017 22:02 UTC