Animation Opens More Screen Doors for Women and Their Stories By Karen Idelson As calls for diversity and gender parity in entertainment are reshaping the industry, animation continues to promote and represent women in game-changing roles, for executives and creative leaders. Jennifer Lee leads Walt Disney Animation Studios. Kristine Belson runs Sony Animation. Karen Toliver heads Netflix’s toon arm. Ramsey Naito…
One Year Into Susan Rovner And Frances Berwick’s Tenure, NBC Named Most Watched Network By Cheryl Robinson When it comes to diversity and inclusion in media, it’s more than producing diverse programming. It’s about having unique voices and perspectives behind-the-scenes throughout the various networks. In 2020, NBCUniversal took a risk and reorganized its television networks and streaming platforms, creating a…
Liza leaves the following tips and advice for business owners who are looking for ways to improve on their skills. By Melissa Houston Imagine having a career, and life, where you love what you do and couldn’t imagine for more. That’s what Liza Anderson, Founder of the entertainment industry business Anderson Group Public Relations, did when she walked away from her career…
By: Betsy Bozdech of Common Sense Media Race, like many other big issues, is something that comes up again and again in movies, from inspiring stories about unforgettable leaders to wrenching documentaries about civil rights. Whatever your family’s racial background, you can use movies like the ones below to begin or continue conversations about race. Movies can help underline key messages like…
By: A.Marie Silver Whether your children are learning from home due to the pandemic, or you’re in need of something to keep them entertained during the weekend, nothing is better than combining fun with education. We picked out a selection of fabulous science experiments. The good news is, each of these experiments is easy. The bad news is, adult supervision will…
The app’s feed is filled with moms and dads, sisters and brothers, aunties and cousins and even family dogs all joining together to make silly, creative, often downright wholesome quarantine content.
In the current era of television we are lucky enough to be living in right now, more and more shows are coming out that showcase a great female lead. There are certainly still strides to be made for female empowerment on television, but we are finally seeing progress after all this time.
