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entertainment1 year ago

"Writer Sues CBS Over Alleged Discrimination Against Straight, White Men in Hollywood"

A script coordinator and freelancer for SEAL Team has filed a lawsuit claiming he was denied a writing position due to being a straight white male, sparking backlash from fellow writers. The plaintiff alleges he suffered due to not being part of favored hiring groups and called out diversity, equity, and inclusion measures as illegal. Many writers have criticized the lawsuit, citing diversity statistics and questioning the plaintiff's past performance, while others have expressed frustration with the situation.

via Deadline|
#discrimination#diversity#entertainment
legal-entertainment1 year ago

"Writer Sues CBS Over Alleged Discrimination Against Straight, White Men in Hollywood"

Brian Beneker, a script coordinator and freelance writer for CBS's SEAL Team, is suing the network and its parent company, Paramount Global, alleging discrimination based on his race, sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Beneker claims he was denied staff writing positions in favor of nonwhite, LGBTQ, or female peers without the same qualifications. He is seeking damages for lost salary and a full-time job as a producer. CBS declined to comment on the lawsuit.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#cbs#discrimination#diversity
legal-entertainment1 year ago

"Writer Sues CBS Over Alleged Discrimination Against Straight, White Men in Hollywood"

Brian Beneker, a script coordinator and freelance scriptwriter for "SEAL Team," has sued CBS and Paramount for alleged racial and sexual orientation discrimination against straight, white men. He claims that the companies favored less qualified nonwhite, LGBTQ, and female writers over him, despite his experience and credits. Represented by the conservative America First Legal Foundation, Beneker seeks $500,000 in damages for lost wages and a court order to be instated as a full-time producer on the series, aiming to end the alleged discriminatory practices.

via TheWrap|
#cbs#discrimination#lawsuit
entertainment1 year ago

"Conservative Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against White, Straight Male Writer in Hollywood"

A SEAL Team staffer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global, claiming he was denied a writing position due to being a straight white male. Backed by Stephen Miller's MAGA Legal Foundation, the lawsuit seeks $500,000 in alleged lost wages and an injunction requiring a full-time job as a producer. The staffer's complaint criticizes diversity, equity, and inclusion measures, and takes aim at the industry's hiring policies. The lawsuit is seen as a culture war shot across Hollywood's bow, with the real goal likely being to score points against Democratic donors and energize the MAGA base.

via Deadline|
#discrimination-lawsuit#diversity#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

CBS Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 'Yellowstone', 'SEAL Team', and More

CBS announces its fall premiere dates, including the broadcast run of Yellowstone, Paramount+ series SEAL Team, and the UK version of Ghosts. The schedule also includes new reality series, expanded versions of reality shows, primetime news programs, and live sports. The lineup kicks off on September 14 with Big Brother Live Show, followed by the CBS series debut of Buddy Games and The Challenge: USA. Other notable premieres include FBI True on October 3 and SEAL Team on November 2.

via Deadline|
#cbs#entertainment#fall-premiere-dates