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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Ignites Over 'Star Wars' Rey Movie Amidst Calls for Female Director and Feminist Backlash"

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an award-winning Pakistani director, is set to direct an upcoming 'Star Wars' movie focusing on Rey post-trilogy, marking the first time a woman will direct a full theatrical Star Wars release. Her comment about it being time for a woman to shape a story in the Star Wars galaxy has sparked outrage among certain fans, reminiscent of the backlash Brie Larson faced for advocating diversity during the Captain Marvel press tour. Despite the presence of female characters and directors in the franchise, Obaid-Chinoy's appointment and remarks highlight ongoing issues with diversity in film direction, sparking heated discourse in the fan community.

via Forbes|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Study Exposes Major Studios' Diversity Hiring Pledges as Performative"

A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report highlights the ongoing disparity in Hollywood, showing that despite some box office successes by female directors, the overall percentage of women and people of color directing top-grossing films remains low. In 2023, only 12.1% of the top 100 grossing films were directed by women, with a mere 3.4% being women of color. The report criticizes major studios for their lack of significant progress despite previous pledges to improve diversity, calling their efforts "performative acts." The study also notes that while Netflix has a better track record for hiring female directors, the major studios are still lagging behind in fostering meaningful change.

via Variety|

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