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entertainment2 years ago

"Burn It Down" Exposes Toxic Culture Behind Popular TV Shows

Maureen Ryan's new book, Burn It Down, exposes the toxic work environment behind some of our favorite TV series, including Saturday Night Live (SNL). Former SNL alums have spoken out about the all-consuming, pressure-filled work environment, emotional turmoil, and allegations of racism and toxicity on the set. One former fan has accused Horatio Sanz of grooming her from the age of 15 before sexually assaulting her when she was 17. Ryan argues that abuse and toxicity are not just permitted but often celebrated in the world of comedy, and that Michaels's long tenure as a power player and SNL's enduring importance are intertwined with a culture of impunity.

via The Daily Beast|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Burn It Down": Explosive Tell-All Exposes Toxic Culture in Hollywood's Biggest Shows

Maureen Ryan's new book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, has quickly become a bestseller on Amazon, shedding light on the exploitative practices of Hollywood companies and executives. The book includes interviews with actors, writers, producers, and studio executives, revealing patterns of harassment and bias in Hollywood and the grassroots reforms underway. The hardcover, audiobook, and Kindle edition quickly occupied the top three slots on Amazon's TV history and criticism chart.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Maureen Ryan defends "Burn It Down" and calls out network silence on allegations.

Maureen Ryan, author of the upcoming book Burn It Down, says major networks and studios remained silent when she reached out about allegations regarding their TV shows. Ryan's book explores patterns of harassment and bias in entertainment, covering shows like Lost, Sleepy Hollow, The Goldbergs, and Saturday Night Live. She hopes the book can illuminate how the issues are not just a series of "bad man stories," but an industry-wide buy-in from production studios, HR, and more around workplace standards in Hollywood.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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