Published 19:55 IST, October 8th 2020

Patty Jenkins, director of 'Wonder Woman 1984', fears film-going will become extinct

Patty Jenkins director of Wonder Woman 1984 spoke about how film-going is facing a real threat of extinction. Wonder Woman 1984 release date was delayed again.

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Patty Jenkins, director of Wonder Woman 1984, revealed her fear that film is going to face a real threat of extinction. Her new superhero movie Wonder Woman 1984 was delayed three times due to coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what she had to say about 'movie atre-going' extinction. Take a look.

Patty Jenkins take on 'movie atre-going' extinction

According to BBC News, Patty warned that if cinema halls are shut down, it will t be a reversible process. She added that movie atre-going could be lost forever. Patty shared her concern as she stated that it could crumble like music industry, where it was made into something that can’t be profitable.

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According to report, Patty Jenkins is among several or Hollywood directors who appealed to United States government to provide a financial lifeline to cinemas. Her concern rose after cinemas in United Kingdom were also struggling with recent spate of delayed film releases. As reported, cinemas across world are struggling financially due to tough COVID-19 restrictions which limits its customers, along with lack of blockbuster movies to attract m. 

report also stated that in United States, National Association of atre Owners said 69% of small and mid-sized cinema companies could be forced to file for bankruptcy or shut down permanently. Patty Jenkins shared her concern that closures would cause Hollywood studios to stop investing in films for cinemas and turn to online streaming instead. According to report, some of Hollywood’s major films such as Walt Disney’s Mulan skipped cinemas and went straight to an online streaming platform. 

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Also Read: 'Wonder Woman 1984' Officially Delayed Once Again, Gets New Holiday Release Date

Wonder Woman 1984’s release

Most of Hollywood’s films have skipped a atrical release and opted for an OTT release. However, Patty stated that re was option for her sequel, Wonder Woman 1984’s release to take place on an online streaming platform. Wonder Woman 1984’s release was delayed three times during coronavirus pandemic. report stated that Wonder Woman 1984’s release is w scheduled to take place on Christmas Day.

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Also Read: Wonder Woman 1984 To Be Delayed Again? Kw Possible Release Dates And More Details

More about Patty Jenkins

Patty Jenkins, an American director and screenwriter, is kwn for her superhero film Wonder Woman that released in 2017. Her upcoming film Wonder Woman 1984 is set to star Gal Gadot, Chris Pine AND Connie Nielsen. Patty Jenkins’ movies also include Monster and Velocity Rules.

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Im Credits: Still from Wonder Woman 1984 trailer 

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19:55 IST, October 8th 2020