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Hollywood’s ‘epidemic of invisibility’: Study finds regression of representation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hollywood’s ‘epidemic of invisibility’: Study finds regression of representation

LA Times  

Despite the box office triumph of “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie, left, Alexandra Shipp, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt and America Ferrera, the number of top movies starring women in 2023 dropped significantly. According to a new report released Monday by USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and its founder, Stacy L. Smith, the number of top-grossing movies starring girls and women in 2023 …

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'Historic low’ report shows women-led movies fell to 30% in 2023
10 months ago

'Historic low’ report shows women-led movies fell to 30% in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Despite the past year's conversations being all about the ambitious collaboration of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig, leading the feminism talks decked in pink overtones, 2023 hit a ‘historic low’ in delivering women-led films. The study maps a steep fall of women in leading roles among 100 top-grossing movies of 2023. The research was led by Associate Professor of Communication …

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David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik and over 200 other stars sign letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik and over 200 other stars sign letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism’

Hindustan Times  

In a historic moment, over 260 notable Jewish figures have signed a scathing letter blasting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for “antisemitism.” The signatories of the letter from the JITC Hollywood Bureau for Jewish Representation include famous A-listers like David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik, Tiffany Haddish, Julianna Margulies, Michael Rapaport, Debra Messing, Ginnifer Goodwin and Marta Kauffman. David …

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Jewish entertainers’ group criticises Academy over diversity efforts
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jewish entertainers’ group criticises Academy over diversity efforts

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 260 Jewish members of the entertainment industry, including actors …

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Amazon Studios wants half of its creative teams to be diverse by 2024
3 years, 6 months ago

Amazon Studios wants half of its creative teams to be diverse by 2024

LA Times  

Amazon Studios on Wednesday announced several goals to boost diversity on its series and films, as streamers expand their reach and aim to reflect their audiences worldwide. The Culver City studio’s inclusion policy aims to improve racial, ethnic and gender diversity on screen and its hiring decisions and provide better documentation of its efforts. Amazon Studios said for films or …

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Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity
3 years, 9 months ago

Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netflix on Friday released a …

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Andy Samberg says people who have issue with Oscar diversity requirements should ‘f*** off’
4 years ago

Andy Samberg says people who have issue with Oscar diversity requirements should ‘f*** off’

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Andy Samberg says award voters unwilling to …

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Hollywood still lacks inclusion in behind-the-scene jobs, LGBTQ+ representation, study finds
4 years, 3 months ago

Hollywood still lacks inclusion in behind-the-scene jobs, LGBTQ+ representation, study finds

Firstpost  

According to the latest report by the Inclusion Initiative at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Hollywood has remained far from reflecting the multi-racial composition of its American audience in certain areas. But in many other areas — speaking roles, behind-the-scenes jobs, LGBTQ+ representation, parts for people with disability — Hollywood remains far from reflecting the makeup of …

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Oscars goes ‘woke’ – “Best Movie” must be inclusive and check all the ‘diversity’ boxes
4 years, 3 months ago

Oscars goes ‘woke’ – “Best Movie” must be inclusive and check all the ‘diversity’ boxes

Op India  

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, popularly known as Oscars, on Tuesday, announced new eligibility reforms to qualify for the best picture category that intends to encourage diversity and equitable representation on screen and off, addressing gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and disability. In an effort to add a bit of flavor of ‘diversity’ to its awards, the …

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New Oscars standards say best picture contenders must be inclusive to compete
4 years, 3 months ago

New Oscars standards say best picture contenders must be inclusive to compete

LA Times  

And the Oscar goes to. Creative leadership and department heads At least two of the following creative leadership positions and department heads—Casting Director, Cinematographer, Composer, Costume Designer, Director, Editor, Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Producer, Production Designer, Set Decorator, Sound, VFX Supervisor, Writer—are from the following underrepresented groups: • Women • Racial or ethnic group • LGBTQ+ • People with cognitive or …

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