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Gina Rodriguez to Star in Netflix’s Live-Action “Carmen Sandiego” Film
With “Annihilation” still in theaters and more than one Netflix project on the horizon, Gina Rodriquez is on fire — and she isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. According to...
Women Directing 32 Percent of 2018–19 Pilots
It’s official: the 2018–19 pilot season has been much more welcoming to women than 2017–18. According to Vulture, women are directing 24 of the 75 broadcast TV pilots this year, which amounts...
Australian Women Launch #MeToo and #TimesUp-Inspired NOW Organization
Less than two months after Screen Australia revised its code of conduct, Australian women have officially joined the fight against sexual harassment. The Daily Telegraph has announced the launch of...
Exclusive: Hasidic Women Form NYC’s First All-Female Volunteer Ambulance Corps in “93Queen” Trailer
“In the Hasidic community there’s a huge divide between the genders,” explains Rachel “Ruchie” Freier in our exclusive trailer for “93Queen.” “I’m being told that it’s not right...
“Queen Sugar” Season 3 Will Be Directed Entirely by Women
“Queen Sugar” is sticking with its feminist hiring practices for its third season. The Root confirms that Season 3 of the Ava DuVernay’s OWN family drama will be directed entirely by women, as...
Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth Are Re-Teaming for “Men in Black” Spinoff — Let’s Talk About Pay
“Thor: Ragnarok” co-stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth are reuniting for another big budget project. Thompson is in talks to join Hemsworth in Sony’s “Men in Black” spinoff, Variety...
Trailer Watch: Women Run Things “As Good As Any Man” in WWI Drama “The Guardians”
France, 1915. Hortense (Nathalie Baye) is trying to keep the family farm going as her sons fight in The Great War. “I stopped reading the papers,” she tells them in a letter. “The war scares...
Check Out the Inclusion Rider Template
Interested in adopting the inclusion rider but unsure how to go about it? USC Annenberg’s Inclusion Initiative is here for you. The organization has released an inclusion rider template online....
Today in #TimesUp and #MeToo: “Crown” Producers Apologize to Foy, Updates on Weinstein
#MeToo and #TimesUp are showing no signs of slowing down. In the wake of public outcry over the disparity between Claire Foy and Matt Smith’s pay on “The Crown,” the Netflix series’...
Biopic About First Woman to Win Workplace Harassment Suit in the Works
Sandra Bundy, the first woman to win a workplace sexual harassment lawsuit in the historic Bundy v. Jackson, is getting her own film. Deadline reports that Adaptive Studios and EnLight Productions...
Guest Post: How Starting a Film Festival Helped Expand My Social Awareness
Guest Post by Nora Armani Awareness is the first step towards reclaiming our rights as women. So long as we are unaware that we are experiencing inequality, and so long as we accept the status quo...
Quote of the Day: Zoey Deutch on the Lack of Complex Film Roles for Women
In her new movie, “Flower,” Zoey Deutch portrays an opportunistic, morally ambiguous teen who turns to vigilantism to take down a sex offender. Deutch’s Erica isn’t the usual teen...
Netflix Must Lead on Inclusion Issues — Instead, They Are Lagging Behind
It’s been 10 days since Frances McDormand uttered those two words that set Hollywood afire — inclusion rider. And in those 10 days Brie Larson, Michael B. Jordan, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon,...
New Review Aggregate of Female Critics Launches at SXSW
According to a 2016 report from The Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film, women comprise just 27 percent of top critics on Rotten Tomatoes and men 73 percent of these individuals....
Women and Hollywood Joins WrapWomen’s Inaugural Power Women Summit
Women and Hollywood is joining Time’s Up, Women In Film (WIF), and more in supporting WrapWomen’s first ever Power Women Summit. Taking place November 1 and 2 in Los Angeles, the event will...
The World of #MeToo: Crowdfunding Picks
Originally used by social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke, the term “me too” has become prolific in recent months, following the many exposés of sexual abuse allegations made...
“Half the Picture” Doc About Women Directors Finds a Home
Women accounted for just 11 percent of directors working on the 250 top-grossing films in 2017. “Half the Picture” investigates why women are so often excluded from the director’s chair...
Fandango Study Investigates What Women Want at the Movies
Fandango is celebrating International Women’s Day by setting the record straight about female moviegoers. #TimesUp on the myth that women don’t frequent cinemas and are only interested in weepy...
Tina Fey and #MeToo Founder Tarana Burke Among Variety’s Power of Women 2018 Honorees
Variety’s annual Power of Women: New York event has announced its 2018 honorees. The five women, whose humanitarian efforts will be celebrated at a luncheon on April 13, are Tina Fey, Emily Blunt,...
ReFrame Pushes for More Inclusive Hiring in Hollywood with New Handbook
ReFrame, a Hollywood inclusion program that boasts 50 industry leaders among its ranks, has set its sights on updating show business’ current hiring practices — i.e. its habit of employing...
Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan Commit to Inclusion Rider
Frances McDormand’s Oscar speech is proving to be a game-changer in Hollywood. The “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” actress mentioned the words “inclusion rider” while accepting...
Tribeca 2018 Competition Lineup Is 44 Percent Women-Directed
The Tribeca Film Festival has unveiled its 2018 lineup and women directors are very well represented. As previously reported, Tribeca’s opening film will be Lisa D’Apolito’s Gilda Radner doc...
Rachel Brosnahan on Playing an Undercover Feminist in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Brosnahan in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”: Sarah Shatz At a recent event at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Rachel Brosnahan was asked about the #MeToo movement and its potential impact on...
Trailer Watch: Maxine Peake Hits the Stand-Up Scene in “Funny Cow”
Life has always been “too much and not enough” for Maxine Peake’s character in “Funny Cow.” It’s only on-stage — and out of the reach of her abusive husband — that she seems...
Rachel Morrison & Diane Warren Sign on to Amy Ziering & Kirby Dick’s Upcoming #MeToo Hollywood Doc
Two of last night’s Oscar nominees have boarded Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s upcoming doc about the lack of parity and diversity within Hollywood. “Mudbound” cinematographer Rachel Morrison...
Only 3.3 Percent of 2018’s Studio Films Are Women-Directed
“A Wrinkle in Time” is part of the 3.3 percent: Disney “A Wrinkle in Time,” “The Darkest Minds,” and “Blockers” — those are the only women-directed studio films you can look...
Frances McDormand Made My Night at the Oscars a Memorable One
I’ve tried to get Oscar credentials for the past several years. This year, my dream finally came true. Like most people, I’ve watched the Oscars every year I can remember — years ago for...
British Actresses Launch Campaign for Equal Representation on Stage and Screen
With two-thirds of screen time going to men, actresses in the UK turned activists this week and launched the Equal Representation for Actresses (ERA) campaign for gender equality in television,...
Time’s Up Planning a “Moment” at Oscars, Has Received 1,700 Help Requests
Time’s Up is becoming more and more powerful. According to Variety, the anti-harassment movement will continue its awards show domination at Sunday’s Academy Awards, and its defense fund has...
Anita Hill-Led Commission on Sexual Harassment Considering Tech to ID Abusers
The Commission on Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equity in the Workplace might be adopting a technology system to identify sexual predators in the entertainment business. According to...
French Film Industry Introduces 50/50 by 2020 Gender Equality Initiative
Members of the French film industry are gearing up their fight for gender equality just in time for Friday’s César Awards. Per Deadline, 300 artists and execs are lending their support to 5050...
45 Music Festivals Vow 50/50 Gender Parity in Lineups by 2022
Music festivals including Toronto’s North by North East (NXNE) and New York’s Winter Jazzfest and A2IM Indie Week have promised 50/50 gender parity in their lineups by 2022. Pitchfork reports...
Rashida Jones to Co-Write “9 to 5” Reboot with Tomlin, Fonda, and Parton in Talks to Star
Many of the issues at the heart of hit 1980 feminist comedy “9 to 5” still resonate in 2018: equal pay, workplace harassment, childcare, and “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigots”...
Women TV Writers in the UK Sign Letter Asking Why They’re Being Denied Job Opportunities
Seventy-six women writers have banded together to pen an open letter to UK TV drama commissioners. Boiled down to its essence, the letter poses a very simple question to the execs: “Why are you...
Trailer Watch: An Archer Fights Sexism on the Road to the Olympics in “Ladies First”
“I want my story to inspire every girl,” says Deepika Kumari in a new trailer for “Ladies First.” The short documentary chronicles the athlete’s epic journey to the Olympics. Born in...
Barbra Streisand on Her Oscar Snubs, Hollywood’s Boys’ Club, and More
Barbra Streisand reflects on the past, present, and future in a wide-ranging, lengthy new interview in Variety. The trailblazing writer, director, and singer speaks candidly about her experiences as...
Quote of the Day: Lynne Ramsay on Her Reputation for “Being Difficult”
“I’ve got a reputation for being difficult,” says Lynne Ramsay in a new interview with The Guardian, “and yet with my crew and my cast, I’m super-collaborative and we get on really well,...
Jennifer Lawrence, Catt Sadler, & Stephanie Soechtig Team Up for #MeToo Doc Series
Jennifer Lawrence, former E! News host Catt Sadler, and documentary filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig are working on a #MeToo-themed docuseries. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project will...
Alafair Burke to Adapt Her Sexual Harassment-Themed Novel “The Wife” for Amazon Studios
Alafair Burke’s novel “The Wife” has only been on bookshelves for a month but plans for a film adaptation are already in the works. Following a bidding war with several parties, Amazon Studios...
2018 Athena List Announced
The 2018 Athena Film Festival (AFF) is in full swing. Last night’s opening film, Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton’s “Battle of the Sexes,” was followed by a Q&A with Billie Jean King...
CBS Introduces Women’s Empowerment Initiative Eye Speak
The Eye is stepping up its support of women. Variety reports that CBS has launched Eye Speak, a program dedicated to advancing women’s careers at the network and providing opportunities for female...
Michelle Wolf Is Hosting This Year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Michelle Wolf has landed another major gig. Just over a week ago Netflix announced that the “Daily Show with Trevor Noah” contributor and writer is getting her own show on the streamer, and now...
Study: Number of Female Protagonists in Top 100 Films Dipped to 24 Percent in 2017
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Wonder Woman” were the three highest-grossing films at the domestic box office in 2017. Unfortunately, according to new research...
Study: Women Received Just 23 Percent of Non-Acting Oscar Noms This Year
Yeah, we’re not impressed, either, Tonya: Oscar nominee Margot Robbie in “I, Tonya” The 2018 Academy Award nominations are marked by a few milestones. “Mudbound’s” Rachel Morrison is the...
Quote of the Day: Natalie Portman on What the Woody Allen Conversations Are Missing
Natalie Portman has never been one to remain silent about gender inequality in Hollywood. She’s spoken out about receiving one-third of co-star Ashton Kutcher’s pay for “No Strings...
USA TODAY Surveys Women in Hollywood, Finds 94 Percent Have Been Harassed or Assaulted
Since the Harvey Weinstein story broke last fall and the rise of #MeToo and Time’s Up, the cultural conversation has been focused on sexual misconduct in show business. So it’s no secret that...
Women In Animation Head Calls On Major Studios to Take Pledge, End Harassment
Women In Animation (WIA) president Margaret Dean is excited about the steps Hollywood has taken against sexual harassment in recent months — but wants to see more action. In particular, she...
National Sawdust Names Winners of First Female & Non-Binary Composer Contest
National Sawdust, the Brooklyn performance venue, has announced the winners of its inaugural Hildegard Competition for Female and Non-Binary Composers: Kayla Cashetta, X. Lee, and Emma O’Halloran....
Berlinale 2018: Isabelle Huppert to Lead Anne Fontaine’s New Film, Fest Hosts Gender Equality…
Berlinale 2018: Isabelle Huppert to Lead Anne Fontaine’s New Film, Fest Hosts Gender Equality Events The 68th Berlinale hasn’t reached its midway point yet but it’s already seen the...
Time’s Up Dominates BAFTAs, New UK Anti-Harassment Campaign Introduced
The anti-harassment movement has taken the United Kingdom by storm. Less than a week after the BFI and BAFTA introduced new anti-bullying/anti-harassment guidelines, the BAFTA Awards were dominated...
Quote of the Day: Viola Davis on Receiving Fewer Opps and Less Pay as a WOC
What’s absent from far too many conversations about pay equality in Hollywood — and elsewhere — is recognition of the fact that all women aren’t compensated equally. As bad as things...