Weekly Roundup: Gia Coppola, ‘Murphy Brown’ & a Media Internship
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READ MOREWeekly Roundup: Gabourey Sidibe, Director Kimberly Pierce & Oxygen Media
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READ MOREWeekly Roundup: Disney’s Call for Writers & Broadway’s Gender Problem
Disney Channel launches a new screenwriting program. Hey, Broadway! Why weren’t any woman-written Broadway plays produced this season? Interview with Belle director Amma Asante (video) and Q&A with star GuGu Mbatha-Raw. Women (literally) rule at this year’s Cannes film festival. Fifteen of Time magazine’s “Top 100” are women in the arts. Happy 10th Anniversary, Mean Girls. #StopTryingToMakeFetchHappen
READ MOREWeekly Roundup: Lupita Nyong’o Wins Again & Universal’s Nikki Rocco Retires
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READ MOREMember Spotlight: Kelly Glover
Kelly Glover during the production of The Contradictions of Fair Hope. You may recognize Kelly Glover’s name from her roundup posts right here on our blog, where she manages to find a compelling mix of TV, film and digital news every week. I was lucky enough to catch up with Glover to learn about her...
READ MOREWeekly Roundup: Jane Pauley, Chelsea Clinton & Women’s Media Status
Jane Pauley, 2012. Photo credit: David Shankbone. Journalist Jane Pauley leaves NBC to join CBS News. New SNL writer Katie Rich has witty insight on male comedians’ success. Women’s Media Center updates its Status of Women in the U.S. Media report. Pam Dawber, TV’s original “Mindy,” to reunite with Robin Williams. Persistence pays off for Shaun of The Dead and Hot Fuzz producer Nira...
READ MOREWeekly Roundup: Peabodys Announced & ‘Frozen’ Breaks Record
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1980s cartoon Jem (Hasbro). A Jem and the Holograms is being made—by men. #JemTheMovie Amazon Studios wants your comedy or children’s series. The PGA is stepping up to promote gender equality behind the scenes. Journalist Maria Bartiromo has a new show and three rules for success. OWN headquarters leaves the Windy City for the bright lights of LA. FreemantleMedia...
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Matilda The Musical. Photo credit: Joan Marcus. Females ruled the Tony Awards! Joss Whedon has “Much” to say about feminism & female superheroes. Sooo, do actresses over 40 have clout or not? Consider changing the name of your Facebook fan page. The Real talk show is geared towards younger women of color. Holla! To all women directors,...
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“Women do not do any of the creative work” — 1938 Disney rejection letter Are any female written/directed films playing near you? Sara St. Onge takes little credit for directing her big film, Molly Maxwell. Ladies, what’s our media status in 2013? Creator Theresa Rebeck makes it clear, she did not ruin “Smash.” Bad mothers? VP Candidates? Julianne Moore can...
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