“The Woman King” is already shaping up to be a pivotal moment in Hollywood’s long and problematic history. With an almost entirely Black cast, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s story of the Agojie regiment of Dahomey is unlike any other blockbuster in recent memory. This sentiment goes for its crew, as we at /Film recently learned at the […]
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GLAAD: TV's LGBTQ Representation Is at New High, While Delivering Greater Diversity and Gender Parity
GLAAD’s “Where We Are on TV” report for a third consecutive year forecasts an all-time high in the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and queer (LGBTQ) characters on TV, while also noting that both greater racial diversity and gender parity has been achieved among those roles. Broadcast TV’s representation of LGBTQ characters in the 2018-19 TV season […]
The Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Diversity and Representation, Says Kevin Feige
One of the biggest reasons that Black Panther has been such a success at the box office (creeping up on $ 1 billion worldwide) is that it puts forth a cast of characters who aren’t usually seen headlining Hollywood blockbusters. For decades, studios have turned away from movies that didn’t have a white male lead […]
Betcha Thought Female Representation in Movies Went Up Last Year, Huh?
A new study is out, tracking representation of women (and women of color) in mainstream moviemaking, and if you had a glimmer of hope that recent successes like Wonder Woman and Girls Trip were going to finally start tipping the scales towards more equality onscreen, um, you should probably take a seat. The thesis of […]
GLAAD: TV's LGBTQ Representation Is at a High But Still Needs More Diversity
GLAAD’s “Where We Are on TV” report for a second consecutive year forecasts an all-time high in the number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and queer (LGBTQ) characters on TV, and for the first time ever was able to tally characters who identify as non-binary and asexual. That said, there are still strides to be made when […]
Jared Kushner is reportedly weighing new legal representation as the Trump-Russia controversy escalates
Getty Images Jared Kushner may be considering new legal representation, The New York Times reported. Sources said Kushner’s allies began the search after it was reported that he requested a secret back channel between Trump and Moscow. Kushner’s current attorney said that discussions he had with other lawyers were to seek advice, not to replace […]
Ghost in the Shell-inspired short addresses the importance of representation in film
It’s a powerful two-and-a-half minutes Continue reading… Polygon – All
Beyoncé gave a poignant Grammys acceptance speech about representation and diversity
Kevin Winter/Getty The INSIDER Summary: • Beyoncé won the Grammy award for best urban contemporary album.• During her acceptance speech, she spoke about the lack of diverse representation in mainstream media.• She also said “It’s vital that we learn from the past and recognize our tendencies to repeat our mistakes.” Music’s biggest night was (rightfully) all about […]
