'A Wrinkle in Time' Catherine Hand: "Can You Imagine Having a Dream for 50 Years?"

The transcript captures a conversation about the realization of a 50-year-old dream to make a movie with Disney. It highlights the speaker's early career experiences, the excitement of casting updates, including Oprah's involvement, and the importance of supporting female directors in Hollywood. The speaker expresses gratitude for Disney's support and hopes for the film's success.

What was the speaker's dream that took 50 years to come true?

• Meeting Walt Disney in person

• Turning a book into a movie with Walt Disney Pictures

• Directing a blockbuster movie

• Writing a bestselling novel

Who were the notable figures the speaker worked with early in their career?

• J.J. Abrams and Christopher Nolan

• Norman Lear and Alan Horn

• Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

• Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino

How did the speaker react to the casting update involving Oprah?

• They were indifferent

• They were confused

• They were surprised and excited

• They were disappointed

What role does audience support play in promoting female directors according to the speaker?

• It leads to more male directors being hired

• It only affects independent films

• It encourages studios to invest in female-led projects

• It has no impact

What example does the speaker hope Disney is setting for other studios?

• To focus solely on animated films

• To avoid taking risks on new directors

• To prioritize profit over quality

• To support female directors with necessary resources