Arts Feb 01 ‘Interior Chinatown’ is our February book club pick Our February 2021 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour’s book club with The New York Times, is Charles Yu’s "Interior Chinatown."… By Courtney Vinopal
Arts Oct 22 TV industry falls short of off-camera inclusivity, study finds According to a new university study, there is a lag in diversity in behind-the-camera jobs and among TV executives. As of this fall, the study found that whites held 92% of chair and CEO positions at TV networks and studios,… By Lynn Elber, Associated Press
Arts Sep 10 Hollywood’s inclusion problems still run deep, study finds In many areas, speaking roles, behind-the-scenes jobs, LGBTQ representation, parts for people with disability — Hollywood remains far from reflecting the makeup of its American audiences. By Jake Coyle, Associated Press
Arts Aug 08 Watch 3:11 Utkarsh Ambudkar’s brief but spectacular take on avoiding ethnic stereotypes Actor and singer Utkarsh Ambudkar has appeared in the movie “Pitch Perfect” and television’s “The Mindy Project.” This fall, he’ll star on Broadway in Lin Manuel Miranda’s “Freestyle Love Supreme.” But despite these high-profile performances, Ambudkar, who is South Asian,…
Mar 21 Watch 2:57 The blacklist that rising screenwriters want to be on By Steve Goldbloom Franklin Leonard is the founder of The Black List, a website that aims to connect potential screenwriters with filmmakers. The site allows users to upload their screenplays and earn ratings from the site’s community, with the possibility of seeing their… Continue watching
Sep 15 When women are in charge of TV shows, more women get hired By Corinne Segal Female leaders are leading the push for more diversity in television, both on-camera and behind the scenes, according to a new study. Continue reading