Kristen Wiig on the lack of female-driven comedies after the success of #Bridesmaids: “People get scared. What’s wrong with having a big female cast, why is that scary?” https://t.co/CTtGWXiGtS
Diversity sells in Hollywood, according to a new UCLA study. "Films that embrace diversity are more likely to resonate with audiences, leading to box-office success and ultimately long-term sustainability for the industry," says Dr. @darnell_hunt.
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U.S. Viewers Overwhelmingly Want to See More TV Shows Depicting Realistic Work-Life Balance, Family Care and Gender Equity: Survey https://t.co/PexEV6ChmG
“There are glimmers of hope for women in the 2024 #Oscars non-acting categories,” said @julieburtonwmc. “But w/ 68% of overall behind-the-scenes nominations going to men, it’s very apparent that much more work has to be done.” More insights in our report: https://t.co/0CbFguwBu4
In 2023, 50% of A24 and Amazon Prime Video’s films on the Top 100 list earned the ReFrame Stamp, while Disney, Paramount, Netflix and Lionsgate each had over 30% of films Stamped. See the studio-by-studio breakdown at https://t.co/tl6Hh3dPA1
44% of films produced for <$15 million earned the ReFrame Stamp in 2023 – compared to the >$100 million budget level, where only 25% of films earned the Stamp. Dig deeper into the data in the ReFrame report: https://t.co/tl6Hh3dPA1
Despite huge box office returns from women-led films in 2023, there’s still no meaningful increase in gender-balanced hiring on film sets; only 29/100 films earned the ReFrame Stamp in 2023. Read more in the ReFrame film report: https://t.co/AofSABJ6Wr
A reminder with regard to the Academy: only one Black woman has ever won Best Actress. Only one film directed by a Black woman has ever been nominated for Best Picture. No Black woman has ever been nominated for Best Director.
The stats are grim. A lot of people are to blame.
More takeaways from the #HollywoodEntertainmentSurvey incoming! Today we'll look at what hasn’t changed in the #entertainmentindustry since #MeToo, starting with accountability. Accountability in the workplace empowers workers to stand up, speak out & ensures everyone can thrive!
"You’re seeing so many Black shows get cancelled, you’re seeing so many executives – especially on the DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] side – get canned. You’re seeing very clearly now that our stories are less of a priority... I can’t force you to make my stuff. It’s made me take more steps to try to be independent down the line if I have to.”
Issa Rae on driving real representation, conquering Hollywood, and why comedy is her love language @NETAPORTER | 📷: Dierdre Lewis
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‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Star Sandra Oh Celebrates Increased AAPI Representation in Hollywood But Warns There’s More Work To Be Done: ‘Nothing Is Ever Finished’ https://t.co/5MJHsoMgGD via @variety
“When I was young, there were really no American women directors, maybe a few,” she said. “I didn’t think I was allowed to be a director. And that’s not true anymore.” https://t.co/BqgNTh0421