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Oscars 2019: Beyond the stats, why diversity matters
With the Academy Awards approaching, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released its most recent report on diversity in Hollywood.
7 years ago
Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera for “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World”
Air Date: February 21, 2019
The documentary is in, and enjoying an ‘undeniable golden age’
At last month's Sundance Film Festival, Knock Down the House broke the festival's documentary sales record: reportedly $10 million to Netflix.
7 years ago
Penn student’s documentary examines the media’s role in the refugee crisis
In “Shattering Refuge,” Sonari Chidi speaks to refugees, asylum-seekers, officials and journalists in Kenya, Jordan, and the United States.
7 years ago
N.J. sportsbooks first in U.S. to take Oscars bets
Now, for the first time in the United States, you can legally bet on one of pop culture's biggest nights.
7 years ago
Elizabeth Banks and Chris Pratt for "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"
Air Date: February 7, 2019
Documentary tracks ‘secret history’ of black representation in horror movies
A Philadelphia production team released an online documentary on Shudder, tracking a century of black representation in the bloodiest of genres.
7 years ago
Bidding farewell to ‘Hello, Dolly!’: Actress Carol Channing dies at 97
Channing's trademark platinum blond hair framed a face that always seemed to be smiling, her wide-eyed innocent style belied a very savvy mind, and her voice was unmistakable.
7 years ago
Netflix and chill no more — streaming is getting complicated
Streaming TV may never again be as simple, or as affordable, as it is now.
7 years ago
Black directors had a big year in 2018 — but other inclusion numbers stagnated
Black directors had a "banner year" in 2018, according to the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.
7 years ago