Geena Davis Honored by ‘Beetlejuice’ Musical on Broadway!
Fans were in for a huge surprise during the latest Beetlejuice show! After the matinee performance of the new Broadway […]
Women in Entertainment Announces New Female-Led Documentary Series with ArcLight Cinemas
Award-Winning Non-Fiction Feature Films Will Screen in Santa Monica for four consecutive Sundays, beginning August 6th Los Angeles, CA – […]
Wind Dancer Day
Geena Davis and Madeline di Nonno with Wind Dancer Films Partner Dete Meserve and twenty kids and family series creators […]
#OscarsSoMale? Hollywood is biased against female directors, some charge
In light of a lack of female nominees for the upcoming Oscars, NBC News investigative correspondent Ronan Farrow looks into […]
Paul Feig, Nina Jacobson and 50 More Hollywood Execs Form Campaign to End Gender Inequality
Every year, USC and Geena Davis’ Institute on Gender in Media (among others) release the findings of their studies on […]
Beloved Actress Geena Davis Visits Walt Disney World Resort
Actress, producer, and writer Geena Davis, takes her family on a surprise winter vacation to Walt Disney World Resort in […]
Hollywood star to shine at high tea
Put on a headscarf over your hair and hold her hand tight, as women from the Northern Rivers drive to […]
Geena Davis Is On a Mission for Gender Equality in the Media
Don’t discount the power of a media image on a young girl’s life, says Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis (Tootsie, […]
Geena Davis Partners With Ford To Fight Unconscious Gender Bias In Media & It’s A Hugely Important Cause
You might recognize the lovely Geena Davis as the woman who won her way into our girl power-obsessed hearts with […]
Geena Davis, Female YouTubers Unite for Gender Equality in Media
Move over Louise, Thelma has three new pals riding shotgun. Geena Davis has wrangled a trio of successful female creators […]
Taryn Southern, Yulin Kuang and Clara Chung Join Geena Davis Institute’s #ShesGotDrive Campaign
Last night at the YouTube Space in Los Angeles, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, in partnership with […]
#ShesGotDRIVE on YouTube
Watch #ShesGotDRIVE stories on our YouTube channel and share your stories of of the inspirational women in your life who […]
This Disheartening Fact About Women Over 40 In Hollywood Is Exactly Why Geena Davis Is Fighting So Hard For Equality
To be an older woman working in Hollywood — and by older, I mean, sadly, anyone over the age of […]
#ShesGotDRIVE Campaign
#ShesGotDRIVE is a new campaign by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and Ford Motor Company, aimed at […]
Number of Female Oscar Nominees for Behind-the-Scenes Roles Drops
Women represent only 20 percent of the non-acting categories in the 89th annual Academy Award nominations, according to a Women’s […]
By age 6, girls are less likely than boys to think that they can be brilliant, study shows
Why do so few women end up in physics, mathematics and other fields traditionally associated with “brilliance”? Part of the […]
‘Marjorie Prime’ Wins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Film Prize – Sundance
Sundance Institute and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation revealed the winners of $60,000 worth of grants today, and Michael Almereyda’s […]
Oscars: No Women Nominated for Best Director — Again
The nominations for the 89th annual Academy Awards were announced this morning and no women were nominated in the category […]
Here’s Why Geena Davis Doesn’t Want ‘Thelma & Louise’ Reboot
The industry is in the age of reboots, where it seems nearly every pop culture phenomenon is being developed into […]
Sundance Institute, Will & Jada Smith Foundation Team For Diversity
Sundance Institute and The Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation will collaborate to support diverse independent artists, they announced today […]
Inside ‘Dear Angelica’: How Oculus Reinvented VR Animation, With a Little Help From Geena Davis
Geena Davis will never forget the first time she tried virtual reality, because it literally brought her to tears. “I […]
At Davos, Sheryl Sandberg Narrows Her Fight for Gender Equality to a Single Foe
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg on Wednesday narrowed her fight for gender equality to a single enemy: gender stereotypes in advertising. […]
How girls use social media to build up, break down self-image
It’s not a law that you have to post a selfie before, during, and after every activity. But for kids, […]
Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange on Difficulty of Aging in Hollywood: ‘I Don’t Think It’s Changed Very Much’
On the surface, “Feud” is about a woman vs. woman rivalry, but creator Ryan Murphy says the idea for the […]
‘Equity’ producer: a show about strong women ‘is needed more than ever’
Film writer, producer and actor Sarah Megan Thomas had hoped to see Hillary Clinton in the White House, but she […]
Alex Cohen named 89.3 KPCC’s ‘Morning Edition’ host
Veteran journalist and award-winning public radio news host Alex Cohen will become 89.3 KPCC’s voice of “Morning Edition” beginning Feb. […]
Actress, activist Geena Davis named keynote speaker for Christus LiveWell Women’s Conference
Acclaimed, award-winning actress Geena Davis will keynote the 10th annual CHRISTUS LiveWell Women’s Conference, an all-day event showcasing the latest […]
Geena Davis Hopes 2017 Brings Greater Gender Equality In All Media
The air was crisp and wintery in mid-December, its cool breeze adding to the jubilant mood as production professionals walked […]
Making of ‘Hidden Figures’: How Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Pharrell Williams Revisited the ’60s to Tell an Untold Story of Space, Sexism and Civil Rights
That vision, which is prospering at the box office after first landing in select theaters on Dec. 25, is an […]
How Box Office No. 1 ‘Hidden Figures’ Is Inspiring Black Girls to Code
We know that STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—is vital to winning in the workplace, but who knew that it is […]
How Geena Davis is Combating Hollywood Sexism
Actress Geena Davis may be best known for her iconic feminist role in Thelma and Louise, but today she’s working […]
Geena Davis: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me (‘I Can Wiggle My Ears One at a Time!’)
Batter up! Actress, athlete and women’s advocate Geena Davis steps up to the plate to reveal 25 things you may […]
‘Thelma & Louise,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘The Birds’ Enter National Film Registry
A woman did not make it to the White House this year, but two other famous ladies, Thelma Dickinson and […]
Goldhirsh Foundation Awards $1 Million in Grants to 12 L.A.-Area Organizations
The Goldhirsh Foundation announced winners for its annual My LA2050 Grants Challenge Tuesday, a $1 million grant competition to source […]
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon Warm Our Hearts With Mini ‘Thelma & Louise’ Reunion
Thelma and Louise are back together again! Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, who starred as the titular characters in 1991’s […]
Geena Davis’ Letter to Hollywood: Want a Female President? Put Them Onscreen First
I always say, “If they can see it, they can be it.” Here’s my favorite illustration of that concept: A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Vigdis Finnbogadottir, former president of Iceland. She told me that while in office, she would get letters from young boys asking, “Madam President, do you think a boy will ever become president?” Interesting, huh? Turns out girls in the U.S. will have to keep wondering for a while. The outcome of the recent presidential election has left many of us shocked and scared. We wonder how this could have happened. What do we tell our kids? How can we explain the depth of misogyny and bigotry in our culture, both the overt and the passively tolerated? Most importantly, what can we do to counteract it? Read More…
Lucasfilm’s Force: Kathleen Kennedy Reveals an Executive Team More Than 50 Percent Female
How did Hollywood’s most storied franchise also become its most prominent champion of female empowerment? For the second year in […]
Tina Fey, Megyn Kelly Talk Female Empowerment in the Trump Era at THR’s Women in Entertainment Event
Many of the most powerful women (and men) in the entertainment industry descended upon Milk Studios in Los Angeles on […]
Goldhirsh Foundation gives $1M in grants via My LA2050 Grants Challenge
The Goldhirsh Foundation announced winners for its annual My LA2050 Grants Challenge, a $1M competition to source creative ideas about […]
Why Diverse Blockbusters Like ‘Rogue One’ And ‘Moana’ Are More Important Than Ever
On-screen and off-screen diversity still matters, even if the “empowering” triumphs found in the likes of Moana or Rogue One […]
Women Lament The Lack Of Role Models On Screen
Many women around the world wished they had seen more role models on film and television when they were growing […]
Women in Toys to honor Geena Davis, Jill Barad
Actor and activist Geena Davis (pictured) and former Mattel CEO Jill Barad will be honored at the Women in Toys, […]
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Committed To Finding Female Star Wars Director
Hollywood has a clear and well-acknowledged representation problem. The statistics don’t lie, and there are far fewer minority and female […]
‘Speechless’ Big Winner as Media Access Awards Salute People With Disabilities
People with disabilities — aka the world’s invisible minority — were saluted Friday at the annual Media Access Awards, with […]
Ted Sarandos And Brian Grazer: Hollywood Is Moving Towards Greater Diversity
This may or may not be the year of the woman in Hollywood, but at Netflix, it’s been the year […]
Why Corporate Gender Equality Could Take 100 Years
It will take more than a century to reach gender parity in the C-suite, and a quarter-century to achieve equality […]
Lupita Tovar, Actress in the Spanish-Language Version of 1931’s ‘Dracula,’ Dies at 106
Lupita Tovar, the Mexican actress who starred in the 1931 Spanish-language version of Dracula that was shot concurrently with the […]
Girls Can Be Anything, Just Not President
“The fact is, seeing women in power matters. According to a survey by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in […]
The Exorcist’s Geena Davis on the Show’s Game-Changing Reveal and What’s Next
Unholy mother of twists! In its October 21 episode, The Exorcist dropped two head-spinning shockers: Geena Davis’s Angela Rance is […]
Mila Kunis Writes Powerful Essay On Gender Bias, Fights Back Over Unfair Treatment
Mila Kunis was once told “You’ll never work in this town again.” It came out of the mouth of a […]
Asian-Americans In Media: Persistence, Presence & Representation Are Keys To Progress
Imploring Hollywood to “think of how Asian-American is mixed races, not just Chinese or Japanese or Korean,” filmmaker Grace Lee […]
Women’s portrayal in media could influence elections, women in government
In the 50 years leading up to 2014, 63 of 142 countries studied by the World Economic Forum have had […]
13-Year-Old Founder Mercer Henderson Is Creating Apps To Make A Difference
Meet Mercer Henderson. She’s 13 years old, almost 14, and she’s the founder of 4GirlsTech, a company she started to […]
Tolerant techies: What Nick research says about Gen Z
Fifty million. That’s how many kids under the age of 11 are currently living in the US. Commonly referred to […]
50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present, and Future of Women + Power Mobile Films for Global Change
50/50 explores the 10,000 year history of women + power — in 20 minutes — asking where are we really […]
Kerry Bishé On Season Three Of ‘Halt and Catch Fire,’ Gender Inequality In Silicon Valley
A major talking point on Bishé’s role is of course Donna Clark’s position as a woman in a male-dominated industry. […]
Geena Davis Partners with Teenage Tech Entrepreneur to Create Girl Empowerment Emoji’s with Sound
During the Global Symposium on Gender in Media at Google, teen entrepreneur Mercer Henderson, Founder of the popular sound based […]
The Digital Lives of African American Tweens, Teens, and Parents Report
This report provides data from a large scale, nationally-representative survey of African American tweens and teens (ages 11 to 17) […]
ABC Sets ‘Equity’ Female Wall Street Drama Based On Movie From Regina Corrado & Amy Pascal
The 2016 financial thriller feature Equity is headed to the small screen as a drama series, which has landed at […]
Meet The Rising Media Star Shattering Stereotypes About Muslim Women
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh kicks off some of her speeches with a request to her audience: take out your phone and search […]
Wonder Woman at 75: How the Superhero Icon Inspired a Generation of Feminists
The new film marks a seminal moment for a character who first hit the comic book landscape at the dawn […]
Why Media Representation Matters for Women in Banking
“If she can see it, she can be it.” Geena Davis announces a new effort to encourage women and girls […]
L.A. Film Critics Association: Shirley MacLaine to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Shirley MacLaine, the legendary film actress whose career spans the late 1950s through the present day, has been chosen by […]
Selfies, Short Films, The Geena Davis Institute And The Media’s Effect On Self Esteem For Girls: Dr Barbara Becker Holstein, Psychologist, Filmmaker, Brings It All Together
“Geena Davis’s work is vitally important on many levels,” Dr. Holstein stated. “It isn’t enough to present programming to youngsters […]
Geena Davis: Women Face ‘Unconscious Bias’ in Banking, Media
What can bankers in formal wear learn from an actress who made her name in Hollywood playing a free-spirited, Thunderbird-driving […]
Mark Cuban Has a Plan to Make Silicon Valley Better for Women
Mark Cuban, who makes many of his investments in the most public way possible, in front of millions of viewers […]
2017 Bentonville Film Festival Submissions Now Open
Submissions are now open and will close in late January 2017. Next year’s festival will be held May 2-7, 2017 […]
Shondaland Promotes 2, Adds Longtime Publicist Chris DiIorio as VP
Rising among the Shondaland ranks are Alison Eakle and Ghazal Moshfegh, promoted to head of comedy and drama and director […]
NYC Film Office Launches Effort To Boost Women Filmmakers
The New York City film office has launched what it’s calling a “groundbreaking series of initiatives targeting the under-representation of […]
‘The Exorcist’: Oscar winner Geena Davis could contend at Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards
Geena Davis returns to series television on Fox’s “The Exorcist.” This marks her first regular role since playing the eponymous […]
Academy Award® Winning Actor Geena Davis Announces 3rd Annual Bentonville Film Festival for May 2017
The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) today announced the dates for the third annual festival, returning to Bentonville, Arkansas May 2-7, 2017. Co-founded by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis & ARC Entertainment CEO Trevor Drinkwater, the Bentonville Film Festival champions women and diverse voices in all forms of media.
‘Girl on the Train’s’ Emily Blunt on Gender Double Standards: “A Woman Is a Drunk, Whereas the Guy’s a Partyer”
“There’s just so much judgment with women,” says star Blunt as she takes on a tough and not at all […]
Sheryl Sandberg: Women Are Leaning In—but They Face Pushback
Last year’s report concluded that we were 100 years away from gender equality in the C-suite. A year later, we’re […]
Advertising and Hollywood Have the Power to Change How People See Women Erasing gender stereotypes ‘overnight’
How women are portrayed in advertising and in Hollywood has a major impact on how people see and think about […]
Shining a Light on Gender Imbalance in Media
While the Bechdel Test has been a positive conversation-starter in the fight towards gender equality in art, it clearly doesn’t […]
Geena Davis Wants to Solve Hollywood’s Gender Gap Problem With New Tech Tool
Actress Geena Davis has a new weapon in her arsenal for her decades-long battle against gender inequality in Hollywood. At […]
Geena Davis on ‘Exorcist’ TV series reboot: We want it to be as ‘life-scarring’ as original
Geena Davis, who stars in the new television series reboot of the classic horror film “The Exorcist,” tells TODAY that […]
Geena Davis Talks About ‘The Exorcist’ and Women Onscreen
By her own admission, Geena Davis is not the norm when it comes to gender disparity onscreen. “I’ve been really […]
First report by High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment outlines drivers to advance gender equality
The High-Level Panel (HLP) for Women’s Economic Empowerment today presented its first findings to the UN Secretary-General. The report aims […]
Geena Davis on KPCC’s Talk Two
Geena Davis spoke with Take Two’s Alex Cohen about GD-IQ, the new software that breaks down representation in TV and […]
The Global Partnership to Ensure Gender Equality in the Digital Age
Women and girls must be a part of the digital revolution. EQUALS is a global partnership putting the power of […]
Women in Hollywood get less screen time than men. This technology could help fix that.
Engineers have created software that parses through every scene, line and frame in a movie to determine exactly how much […]
Female Scientists Turn to Data to Fight Lack of Representation on Panels
Being invited to speak on panels is more than a matter of prestige; it’s how your peers come to know […]
How Long Is an Actress Onscreen? A New Tool Finds the Answer Faster.
The effort to catalog the inequity in onscreen roles for women and minorities has a new weapon. The Geena Davis […]
Geena Davis Inclusion Quotient (GD-IQ) First Report Finds Inclusion of Females Doesn’t Translate to Equitable Screen Time
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media announced research findings from the first study using the revolutionary GD-IQ, which […]
The Revolutionary Life of Emma Goldman
Ordinary Women: Daring to Defy History explores the lives and accomplishments of fascinating women who defied gender stereotypes but often […]
Jacki Zehner CEO, Women Moving Millions
MAKERS Profile: Jacki Zehner shares how she became the youngest woman and first female trader to be invited into the […]
Directors Guild Finds ‘Lack of Real Progress’ in TV Hiring Practices of Women, Minorities
The television industry has made only slight improvements in the hiring of women and minority directors, a new report from […]
Geena Davis envisions ‘Exorcist’ as ‘the scariest TV show ever’
Geena Davis remembers when she first saw the 1973 film “The Exorcist” — and she’s not the only one. Davis’ […]
Conference Gives Women Inspiration, Power to Face Life’s Unexpected Challenges
MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will host its fourth annual “Deal With It: A Women’s Conference” on September 25 […]
Everything you need to know about The Exorcist TV show
After years of sub-standard movie sequels, can Fox finally deliver a worthy follow-up to the 1973 horror film, The Exorcist? […]
Geena Davis: Why She Decided To Take Part In Fox’s ‘The Exorcist’ Series
t Fox’s portion of the TCAs, Geena Davis (Angela Rance) tells Access Hollywood what made her interested in taking part […]
NBC Turning ‘Oliver Twist’ Into Contemporary Female-Driven Procedural
The drama, which has received a script commitment, is described as a modern take on Dickens’ second novel that was […]
Actress and Producer Alysia Reiner On “Equity,” Mentors, and More
Is there anything Alysia Reiner can’t do? From producing, to acting, to being a mother, her résumé is impressive to […]
Shonda Rhimes Guest-Edits Good Housekeeping’s List of 25 Awesome Women
Next month, Good Housekeeping magazine will publish its annual list of 25 Awesome Women. Guest edited by super producer Shonda […]
Shonda Rhimes Guest-Edits Good Housekeeping’s List of 25 Awesome Women
Next month, Good Housekeeping magazine will publish its annual list of 25 Awesome Women. Guest edited by super producer Shonda […]
Sarah Paulson Cast as Geraldine Page in Ryan Murphy’s ‘Feud’ for FX
Sarah Paulson has joined the star-studded cast of Ryan Murphy’s upcoming anthology series “Feud.” She’ll play Oscar-winning actress Geraldine Page […]
Go behind the scenes of the Chicago filming of Fox’s ‘The Exorcist’
The new Fox series “The Exorcist,” set to premiere at 8 p.m. Alan Ruck plays Henry Rance, who suffers from […]
Nina Tassler Returns to TV With ‘The Middlesteins’ at Showtime
Nearly a year after announcing she’d be stepping down as CBS’ longtime entertainment chief, Nina Tassler is readying her next […]
Changing the Face of Comics: 7 women of color you should be reading now
This announcement is both an exciting step forward and a distressing reminder of how far we still have to go […]
Natalie Portman “Can’t Wait” for More Female Directors
When asked how she sees the state of female artists in the U.S. compared to France, Portman mentions that it’s […]
The Film Industry’s Problem Of Gender Inequality Is Worse Than You Think
So can the industry’s problem of entrenched gender inequality be fixed? It can, according to Geena Davis, Oscar-winning actress, advocate, […]
The changing role of women in Bollywood
From a damsel in distress to a figure of power, women have come a long way in Bollywood. With characters […]
Keira Knightley to Star as Sugar Plum Fairy in ‘The Nutcracker’ Live-Action Film
Keira Knightley will star as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Disney’s retelling of “The Nutcracker.” Mackenzie Foy is on board […]
Bron Studios, Gloria Sanchez Mount Dark Comedy ‘Friend Of Bill’
Bron Studios (Birth of a Nation) and Gloria Sanchez Productions are partnering to produce the dark comedy Friend of Bill, […]
Sarah Robles and Michelle Carter redefine ‘normal’ and hope young girls everywhere are listening
The strongest woman in America loves her forehead. She loves the female weightlifter tattoo on her right biceps. She loves […]
Reese Witherspoon & Nicole Kidman Reteam On Deal For Liane Moriarty Novel ‘Truly Madly Guilty’
Reese Witherspoon and her Pacific Standard production banner have re-teamed with Nicole Kidman and her Blossom Films to option the […]
Don’t Call Me ‘Darling’: American Bar Association Bans Sexist Language
The American Bar Association has passed a resolution prohibiting lawyers from making sexist remarks, following the lead of many U.S. […]
Eva Longoria’s Production Banner Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures has signed a two-year first-look production agreement with actress, producer and author Eva Longoria and her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment […]
Equity: how fictional tales of women on Wall Street shed light on reality
Maybe, just maybe, all this will trigger a serious discussion about women on Wall Street, rather than more propaganda. It’s […]
Young actresses benefit from ageism in the film industry, but it won’t last forever
Sure, at ages 25 and 26 an actress is still young. But, to become a ‘star’ takes time and investment […]
Embrace everyBODY
This film is a conversation starter, it needs to be seen by women, men and children far and wide. Watch […]
Weekend Watch: The Gorgeous Animation of ‘The Little Prince’ Needs to Be Seen
The Little Prince. This version of it places the novella’s story within a frame story — filmed in a more […]
The best team in Rio? The U.S. women’s eight. They’re rowers, and they’re awesome.
If you want genuine insight into the rowing tradition the U.S. women have established, don’t ask them about winning. Don’t […]
Kellogg’s releases special edition cereal box featuring Simone Biles and U.S. gymnastics team
Members of the “Final Five” celebrated their gold in Rio with a reveal of a “Gold Medal Edition Special K” […]
Jane Fonda to Host 2016 Women’s Media Awards; Gayle King to Make Opening Remarks
The Women’s Media Awards recognize and honor game-changers for women in media. By deciding who gets to talk, what creates […]
Hollywood: Women in Movies From Past to Present
I’m not saying that filmmakers should revert to their old ways. Female actors deserve better than that. I’m saying that […]
Geena Davis Rolls Hello Kitty Luggage Through LAX Like a Boss Lady
As if Geena Davis wasn’t already the greatest, she just gained rockstar status when she proudly rolled through LAX — […]
Study Suggests That Women Are Becoming More Accepting Of Their Bodies — And These Social Media Posts Are Proof
Despite being inundated with body-shaming advertisements, women today are more accepting of their bodies than they were previously, according to […]
The Problem with Female Protagonists
Those results tie directly into the recent research that shows that men talk significantly more than women in a mixed […]
‘The Exorcist’ TV Producers Explain the Connections to the Iconic Film
Davis, the founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, noted that the producers were well aware of […]
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ inspires Jewish charity benefit
In what may be the most famous episode of the teen drama’s 10-season run, West Beverly High School seniors get […]
‘The Little Prince’ director on the gender imbalance in animated films
Recently one filmmaker, who’s also a dad, decided to reboot a classic story for the big screen by giving more […]
HerStory Edit-a-Thon
Want to be part of global efforts to break down the gender knowledge gap? Then join us on International #YouthDay […]
‘Pitch’ Will Pave Way For Female MLB Player, Like ’24’ Paved Way For Obama – TCA
“I think this is going to happen in my lifetime,” Pitch creator/EP Dan Fogelman said about the notion of a […]
Is It Any Wonder ‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris is Sick of Talking About Diversity?
For Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, “diversity” has become a distraction from the show’s stellar cast and writing. As The Hollywood […]
Marta Kauffman Sets Miniseries At HBO Starring Natalie Portman, Drama Series At Amazon
Marta Kauffman, whose Grace and Frankie is wrapping production on its third season, is ramping up the slate of her […]
The Writers Lab, Funded by Meryl Streep, Selects 2016 Participants
New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) and IRIS, a collective of women filmmakers, are pleased to announce the […]
Greta Gerwig Rewriting “Little Women” Remake For Sony
Originally set up in 2013, Sony Pictures is moving forward with their remake of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel, […]
Ronda Rousey Teams Up With Reebok, Youtuber Laci Green Takes On Rom-Coms
Ronda Rousey is bringing her game-face in a new collaboration with Reebok. Similar in vein to Under Armour’s ‘I Will […]
Study Shows Women Analysts Missing From Primetime Convention Cable News Coverage
Men provided the majority of primetime commentary during the Republican and Democratic conventions on CNN, MSNBC, and FOX even as […]
How Mark Osborne got ‘The Little Prince’ to the big screen, with a computer animated twist
While working with his writers, Osborne drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including research conducted for the Geena Davis […]
#OlympianMAKERS: Celebrating Our Athletes
Celebrate the Olympics with this exclusive look at four lessons from four women who’ve made Olympic history. Watch Video…
New Study from Geena Davis Institute finds Archery Catches Fire Thanks to Inspiring Hollywood Images
Geena Davis and her Institute on Gender in Media announced research findings from a new study, which surveyed members of USA Archery to examine the […]
Daisy Ridley to Star in Adaptation of YA Novel ‘Chaos Walking’
With one franchise already in her back pocket, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star Daisy Ridley is eyeing another popular […]
Lily Tomlin To Receive SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
Lily Tomlin has been named the 53rd recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. […]
Saatchi chairman quits after gender row
The chairman of advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi will step down, after a storm over comments he made belittling the […]
Ava DuVernay Becomes First African American Woman to Command $100 Million Film Budget
We love Ava DuVernay around here, which is why we’re super stoked about the fact that she’s just become the […]
Kathy Griffin On Ageism In Hollywood: “I’ve Been Hearing It Since I Was 30”
Ageism in Hollywood will be the topic of a panel discussion Friday night moderated by actress Sharon Lawrence. Panelists will […]
The U.S. Olympic Gymnasts Are Blowing Up Social Media with Their #SquadGoals in Rio
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is already taking Rio by storm. Since landing in Brazil last Thursday, Team USA’s Simone […]
US NBA stars, women chase more history in Rio
The US women have been even more dominating since settling for bronze at Barcelona, making five unbeaten runs to gold […]
Terry McDonell: How Women Changed the Media
It might sound condescending, sexist even, to write that those women were all creative and tough and thoughtful beyond any […]
An Illustrated Celebration of Trailblazing Women in Science
True as it may be that being an outsider is an advantage in science and life, modeling furnishes young hearts […]
Malala and Emma agree: “Feminism is another word for equality.”
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Actresses Over 60 Are the New Box-Office Powerhouses
It is not surprising that five actresses with decades of great work to their credit would have fans, but the […]
‘Suicide Squad’ is a diversity superhero in Hollywood
White men pervade most big-budget comic-book movies, but not Suicide Squad (in theaters Friday). Director David Ayer wanted a diverse […]
Building a Tech Product that Could Be the Next Big Startup?
The #BUILTBYGIRLS Challenge is looking for the next wave of tech startup founders and change-makers. We want girls building a […]
Katie Couric’s Nat Geo Documentary To Examine Gender Revolution – TCA
National Geographic Channel announced this afternoon that Katie Couric Media, along with National Geographic Studios, are joining forces on two-hour […]
Idina Menzel to play Bette Midler’s Beaches role for Lifetime
The Frozen singer has signed onto Lifetime’s remake of the 1988 Beaches that starred Bette Midler and featured her classic […]
I Always Wanted To Be A Ghostbuster
Ghostbusters came out the year that I was born with a sequel released in 1989, which meant that my final […]
How I Sold a Wall Street Film Starring Women
Knowing how to convince someone that you have a great idea is a crucial skill for any job, whether it’s […]
Women’s International Film & Arts Festival Call for Films
The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival is now accepting films for the 11th Annual Festival and Conference scheduled for […]
‘Wonder Woman’: Gal Gadot And Her Importance To Cinema in 2017 and Beyond
Wonder Woman has created a huge buzz amongst the general public and not just the comic book fandom. Even though […]
Mila Kunis Says Hollywood Needs More Leading Roles For Women
Mila Kunis doesn’t want you to put her in a box. The actress, who stars in the upcoming film “Bad […]
Dove’s New Billboards Criticize the Way the Media Discusses Female Athletes’ Looks
When it comes to commentary about female athletes, media outlets often focus on their looks rather than their performance on […]
Fox Screens New ‘Exorcism’ Pilot at Comic-Con
“The Exorcist” is ba’ack. On Friday, Comic-Con fans got the first look at Fox’s TV adaptation of the 1973 horror […]
Gender Matters – Writing Great Female Protagonists
Academy Award nominated writer Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) provides some key insights into writing powerful and memorable female protagonists. Watch […]
Moving Women to Give Millions
We are so very appreciative of Jacki Zehner’s ongoing support of the Institute and serving on our Board of Advisors. […]
Geena Davis, 60, radiates youth as she shows off her svelte physique in curve-hugging frock at Comic-Con
She’s been an on screen siren since the 80s. And Geena Davis proved she’s still got it when she hit […]
Brie Larson (Finally) Confirmed As Captain Marvel – Comic-Con
Near the end of Marvel’s supersized Hall H panel this evening at Comic-Con, the studio made official what the rest […]
‘Black Panther’ Officially Adds Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B Jordan & Dani Gurira To Cast – Comic-Con
Marvel’s presentation at Comic-Con’s Hall H kicked off today with director Ryan Coogler and star Chadwick Boseman coming onstage to […]
Comic-Con: ‘Wonder Woman’ Debuts First Trailer
Warner Bros. started off its massive, two-plus hours panel at San Diego Comic-Con’s cavernous Hall H with a strong showing […]
Comic-Con: ‘Wynonna Earp’ Renewed for Second Season at Syfy
Diehard Wynonna Earp fans, rejoice. The Syfy IDW comic book adaptation has been renewed for a second season, the stars […]
Rihanna Cast as Marion Crane in ‘Bates Motel’
Rihanna has been cast as Marion Crane – the role made famous by Janet Leigh — in the fifth and […]
Marvel Hires More Black Writers: Roxane Gay, Yona Harvey Set for Black Panther Female Spinoff
Marvel has swooped up more black writers as it seeks to diversify its comic universe and expands its Black Panther […]
The Exorcist is ready to scare a new generation with Comic-Con trailer
Seminary school probably doesn’t prepare a person for this. Ahead of its Comic-Con panel on Friday, a new trailer has […]
TV Actors Rarely Have Conditions They Portray, Report Finds
A new study by the Ruderman Family Foundation revealed that, despite those with disabilities representing nearly 20 percent of the […]
Actress Patricia Clarkson Talks About The Importance Of Seeing Women Of A Certain Age In Film
For a long time it has been very easy to see the massive difference in the way sexuality is defined […]
Margot Robbie to Star in, Produce Thriller ‘Bad Monkeys’
Universal Pictures is hitching a ride on Margot Robbie’s rising stardom. In a move just weeks before the actress stars […]
ArcLight to Present Second Annual Women in Entertainment Summit
ArcLight Cinemas will present the second annual Women in Entertainment Summit, hosted by ArcLight’s executive vp Gretchen McCourt, on Nov. […]
23 Reminders That Representation Is Everything
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Ithaca College campaign encourages students to look beyond beauty stereotypes
That’s a message Schultz and her Ithaca College classmates learned this year in their IC Beyond Body campaign, which is […]
Kyra Sedgwick To Direct, Kevin Bacon To Star In ‘Story Of A Girl’ Lifetime Movie
The Closer star Kyra Sedgwick will make her directorial debut with Lifetime movie Story Of A Girl, based on the […]
Lifetime & WFTV UK Unveil Short Film Competition
Lifetime and Women in Film & TV UK (WFTV UK) are launching a short film competition that recognizes the work […]
Gal Gadot on Why ‘Wonder Woman’ Needed a Female Director: It’s a ‘Different Experience’
Many have decried the lack of women directing Hollywood blockbusters in general, but for “Wonder Woman” in particular, it was […]
Geena Davis and a male director aren’t the problem THIS is…
Alicia Malone, Miri Jedeikin, and Roth Cornet unpack the fact that there’s a male director behind the Davis-produced film about […]
Women in Animation to attend Comic Con
She Made That? Nickelodeon hosts Women in Animation Read more… One Plus Hub & Women in Animation 8th Annual Comic […]
Special preview screening of the full first episode of The Exorcist
See a special preview screening of the full first episode with stars Alfonso Herrera(Sense8, The Chosen), Ben Daniels (Flesh and […]
Julianne Moore movie sees women ‘call the shots’
The lack of diversity within the film industry has been the major talking point of 2016. Yet, when statistics show […]
Statement by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on the killing of Lesbia Yaneth and Jo Cox
We mourn the death on 7 July of Lesbia Yaneth, environmental activist in Honduras and member of the Council of […]
Top 7 Female Directors To Watch Out For This Summer
2016 has already been a great year for female filmmakers and there are plenty more to enjoy this summer – […]
Watch Trailer of Equity
Equity, the first female-driven Wall Street film, follows a senior investment banker who is threatened by a financial scandal and […]
Why the second movie is the biggest hurdle to becoming a filmmaker — especially for women and minorities
“I was interested in where women drop off in their careers,” said Langley, who in recent years has hired female […]
Directors Paul Feig, Pedro Almodovar & Duncan Jones On Sexism In Hollywood Toward Women
And it should be noted there are more and more men speaking up and joining the push for equality. Recently, […]
The Rise of Women’s Pictures on Television
To be the center of a women’s picture means the characters had to be strong, transfixing, and willing to traverse […]
A Starkly Different Iron Man: Black, Female, And 15 Years Old
Now, when you have a young woman come up to you at a signing and say how happy she is […]
See Jane Salon – Exclusive Screening of Equity
Exclusive Institute screening for our members of Equity with opening remarks by Academy-Award winning actor Geena Davis and Madeline Di […]
Anna Gunn, Alysia Reiner and Meera Menon of ‘Equity’ Talk Women on Wall Street, in Hollywood
The film is a Wall Street drama where the stakes are high and the intrigue is deep. The film was […]
The Untold Feminist Story of an Italian Patron Saint in ‘Devoti Tutti’
“Agatha is the ‘Beyonce’ of saints–her devotees are fanatically passionate. But her story has always been told by men.” Read […]
Study Finds Films Directed By Women Suffer From Distribution ‘Trust Gap’
The fact that female filmmakers have limited opportunities when compared to their male contemporaries is unfortunately nothing new, though a […]
‘The First Wives Club’: Vanessa Lachey Joins Alyson Hannigan & Megan Hilty In TV Land Remake
Dads alumna Vanessa Lachey is set as a lead alongside Alyson Hannigan and Megan Hilty in the TV Land pilot […]
Local group, Arclight form SD Women’s Film Network
The local nonprofit San Diego Filmmakers and ArcLight Cinemas have partnered to form the San Diego Women’s Film Network, which […]
In Run-Up to Rio, Always Inspires Girls to Stay Passionate About Sports
Latest ‘Like a Girl’ Push Aims to Combat Drop in Athletics Participation After Puberty Watch Video…
Academy President On Diversity Of New Oscar Voters: “This Is A Change I Truly Believe People In Our Industry Are Ready For And Want”
The Board Of Governors of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved a record-shattering 683 new members, more […]
The Women Of Abstract Expressionism: 12 Artists History Should Not Forget
It’s a tired claim — that art history systematically forgets the women who took part in it — but it’s […]
First Lady – Day one: Why I’m traveling to Liberia, Morocco, and Spain to #LetGirlsLearn
This week, I’ll be traveling to Africa – to Liberia and Morocco – and then to Spain to highlight an […]
Freida Pinto To Star In John Ridley’s Miniseries ‘Guerrilla’ For Showtime & Sky
Slumdog Millionaire’s Freida Pinto is set as the female lead in John Ridley’s six-part limited series Guerrilla, for Showtime and […]
How Geena Davis Is Increasing Jobs For Women In Hollywood
Geena Davis is back on television in FOX’s new series The Exorcist. Davis has been active in fighting for more […]
Pat Summitt, legend of women’s basketball, dies at 64
Pat Summitt was named NCAA Coach of the Year seven times, the Naismith Coach of the Century in 2000 and […]
Liza Donnelly – I want to see every girl around the world in school.
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
How Gymnast Simone Biles Overcame Being Given up by Her Mother to Became an Olympic Hopeful
Three-time U.S. all-around gymnastics champion Simone Biles easily took her fourth national title on Sunday – and for gymnastics fans, […]
The Unlikely Way Walt Disney Championed Strong Women, According To Steven Spielberg
Disney of course would take the damsel in distress that Hollywood would make the victim and turn the damsel into […]
Krysten Ritter & Melissa Rosenberg on ‘Jessica Jones’: “So Many People Feel Represented By Jessica” – Emmys
Jessica Jones follows an alcoholic, PTSD-plagued, rape-surviving gumshoe who possesses an incredible degree of physical strength. Jessica Jones is a […]
Erin Moriarty & Danika Yarosh Team On Inspirational Sports Movie ‘Live Like Line’
Erin Moriarty, who played Woody Harrelson’s troubled teenage daughter on the award-winning HBO drama True Detective, and Danika Yarosh, who […]
Geena Davis to Star in Indie Comedy ‘Don’t Talk to Irene’
Thelma and Louise star Geena Davis has boarded the indie comedy Don’t Talk to Irene. The Oscar winner will co-star […]
Male film critics greatly outnumber female critics, study finds
Last year, Meryl Streep made headlines when she spoke out against gender imbalance in film criticism, telling reporters she personally […]
Anadil Hossain: How One Woman’s Production Company Is Bringing Diversity To Hollywood
Anadil Hossain, the Bangladeshi-American woman behind Dillywood Inc., successfully brought some of the most diverse stories to our screens. The […]
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’: Director Peyton Reed Talks Iconic Comic-Book Images, Female Lead
For me as a comic nerd, I always thought of Ant-Man and Wasp as a team and that’s a lot […]
Kick-Ass Is The Black Female Superhero We’ve Been Waiting For
Despite online outcry for more female superhero representation on screen and in merchandise — just try to find T-shirts or […]
Russian female director crowdfunds film noir with reverse chronology, “The Lightest Darkness”
Award-winning Russian filmmaker Diana Galimzyanova turns to the crowd to fund her debut feature, the first ever female-directed Russian film […]
Wonder Woman joins ‘Supergirl’ cast as the president of the United States
The original onscreen Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter, is about to show “Supergirl” how it’s done. Carter, who brought the female […]
Amy Poehler Sets Seann William Scott Comedy ‘The Baby’ At NBC As She Re-Ups Deal With Universal TV
Amy Poehler and her Paper Kite production company are staying put, signing a new overall deal with Universal Television and […]
Unilever vows to drop sexist stereotypes from its ads
Unilever, the owner of brands including Dove and Lynx, has pledged to drop all sexist stereotypes from its advertising after […]
Charlotte Rampling Joins Alicia Vikander And Eva Green For ‘Euphoria’
Charlotte Rampling is set to join the cast of Euphoria, alongside Alicia Vikander and Eva Green. The evergreen Rampling is […]
Mattel Finally Nails It With Game Developer Barbie
A few years ago Mattel had to apologize for a book featuring a patronizing portrayal of someone called Computer Engineer […]
How ‘Finding Dory’ Will Change Animated Movies Forever
The long awaited sequel to Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, was finally unleashed upon the world on June 17, and boy […]
Female Directors Break New Ground in TV Series
“I said, ‘Women can’t just be sex objects for the men,’” she says. “Being female I do keep an eye […]
Netflix Adds Margaret Atwood Murder Drama ‘Alias Grace’ From Sarah Polley, Mary Harron
Six months after Making a Murderer became a phenomenon, the streaming giant is partnering with Halfire Entertainment and Canadian broadcaster […]
Kristin Chenoweth Joins NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’
Chenoweth will play Velma Von Tussle, the self-promoting and manipulative producer of The Corny Collins Show, who will stop at […]
Tricia Helfer To Play Lucifer’s Mom On Fox Series
One of the biggest casting questions for Season 2 of Fox’s comic book drama Lucifer has been answered in a […]
Kate Winslet to Star in Woody Allen’s Next Film
Woody Allen’s latest film, “Cafe Society,” hasn’t hit theaters yet, but the filmmaker is already moving on to his next […]
Can the Hooked app find the next ‘Harry Potter’ for Hollywood?
Why would studio executives care about a fiction app for the Snapchat-addicted? Some think the San Francisco start-up might have […]
Constance Wu Doesn’t Want to Be Your “It” Girl
“Let’s talk about some race shit!” Constance Wu laughs, her lemonade-yellow dress spinning as she turns to give me a […]
Mindshare Wins Glass Lion for Creating India’s First Transgender Pop Band Tea brand shatters stereotypes
The Glass Lion, which started last year at Cannes, awards creative work that helps to shift culture and addresses and […]
How 17 Equals 49.6: The Amazing Multiplying Women
“Why do academics think there are so many women in academia? The faculty dining room used to have no women […]
Bloomberg Launches Service To Rate The Financial Sector According To Gender Equality
In the financial sector, there have been some interesting bits of data which have become fantastic evidence for closing the […]
James Gunn Promises Female Characters in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Merch (Again)
Your children (or you! No shame in your game) won’t have to settle for Gamora-less merchandise after this next Guardians […]
Why Black Women Are Tech’s Best Investment
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country, generating over $44 billion a year in revenue. So […]
‘Finding Dory’ Set to Break Record for Biggest Animated Film Opening With $130 Million
Early indications are that Disney has a blockbuster that’s going to perform similarly over its life to 2003’s original “Finding […]
Kerry Washington As Anita Hill In ‘Confirmation’: “I Wanted To Find Her Rhythm And Her Cadence”
Kerry Washington’s last name seems perfectly suited to an actress who these days is spending a lot of time in […]
British MP Jo Cox: A passionate diversity advocate murdered
Our deepest sympathies go out to Jo Cox’s family and loved ones. Read More…
From Caged to Orange Is the New Black: A Brief History of Incarcerated Women on Screen
In appreciation of series creator Jenji Kohan and the cast and crew’s elevated take on the subject matter, we’re looking […]
Judi Dench to Star in Stephen Frears’ ‘Victoria and Abdul’
Judi Dench will star as Queen Victoria and Stephen Frears will direct Working Title Films’ “Victoria and Abdul.” Dench will […]
Stacey Snider to Succeed Jim Gianopulos as Top 20th Century Fox Executive
Snider came to Fox — at the urging of 21st Century Fox co-chairman Rupert Murdoch — from DreamWorks, which she […]
Meet the Women Who Make the Men of Late Night Funny
The women working in the writer’s rooms of late-night TV shows feel the pressure to come up with funny responses […]
Shonda Rhimes: Hollywood Content Should “Look Like The World Looks” — White House ‘United State Of Women’ Summit
Participating in a panel that addressed the under-representation of women in the media at the White House summit, Rhimes said […]
Should Ellen DeGeneres Get an Oscar Nomination for ‘Finding Dory’?
Don’t expect Ellen DeGeneres to get any awards recognition at the end of the year. That’s because Oscars have never […]
Anna Ziegler Will Adapt “Photograph 51″ For The Screen With Nicole Kidman To Star, Michael Grandage To Direct
The hit play PHOTOGRAPH 51 is headed from stage to screen – with playwright Anna Ziegler adapting the script from […]
ACLU Urges New York To Pass Bill Linking Diversity To Film Incentives
The ACLU is calling on legislators in New York to pass a bill that would make the state the first […]
Forever Young
Nobody doesn’t love Nia Long. The fact that she’s been relevant all this time, and is still — still! — […]
The Art of Leadership for Women
The Art of Leadership for Women, Canada’s #1 Women’s Leadership Conference, came to Calgary on April 4th featuring five internationally renowned bestselling authors and thought leaders, including Geena Davis. More than 1,000 professionals attended to gain new insights and inspiration.
CinemAbility Exclusive Screening for Institute For Our Members
Become an Institute member and join us for an exclusive screening of CinemAbility followed by a Q&A with panel of […]
Geena Davis on Hollywood Gender Disparity: We Can Fix It ‘Overnight’
“When the needle moves on on-screen representation for the first time in seven decades that will be historic,” she said. […]
Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Plans Announced
Beginning with a new commemorative logo honoring the Amazon Princess’s legacy, highlights of the Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary will include […]
Quarter of British girls don’t consider themselves ‘brave’ or ‘adventurous’
Out of 1,000 surveyed, 20 per cent of girls aged 12-18 said they had never done anything adventurous, while just […]
‘Girls’ Boss Jenni Konner Asks Hollywood to Hire More Female Directors
Girls co-showrunner and executive producer Jenni Konner on Tuesday entreated Hollywood to hire more women filmmakers. Konner, holding a Girls […]
Geek Girl in Hollywood: On Orlando and the importance of speaking out
We’ll never erase evil from the world. We’ll never stop violence and war. We will never stop hate. But damnit, […]
Patricia Arquette Continues To Call For Equal Pay At White House ‘United State of Women’ Summit
Patricia Arquette, who gave an impassioned speech advocating equal pay for women at the Oscars in 2015, took the summit […]
DC Super Hero Girls Are Getting Their Own Movie
It was definitely somewhat of a surprise when it was revealed last year that DC was going to be releasing […]
Selena Gomez’s Family Is Doing An Amazing Thing To Honor Christina Grimmie
Selena Gomez’s stepfather, Brian Teefy, has raised over $100,00 to support the family of Christina Grimmie, who was shot and […]
Why Hollywood Doesn’t Tell More Stories for—and About—Girls
Girls tend to be slotted into a narrower range of character types (princesses chief among them), making it that much […]
Tony Awards: Jessica Lange Wins Best Actress in a Play
The biggest night of the year in Broadway, the Tony Awards, is taking place Sunday night. Which of Broadway’s finest […]
Tony Awards: Live Updates From Broadway’s Big Night
Variety reporters on the scene at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for the big event. Follow their live […]
‘Battlestar Galactica’ Movie Finds Writer in Lisa Joy, Eyes ‘Hunger Games’ Director
“Westworld” scribe Lisa Joy has been set to adapt a “Battlestar Galactica” film for Universal. The popular property has already […]
Outfest Focuses on Females by Screening a Preview of ‘Ghostbusters’
Outfest, the largest and most influential LGBT film festival in the world, has upped the number of movies being screened […]
18 Celebrity Women Who Have Spoken Out About Sexist Treatment In Hollywood
Sexism exists in every industry, not just in Hollywood, but by these celebrities speaking out about the sexism they’ve experienced, […]
Women in Comedy Talk Navigating the Hollywood Boys’ Club
If we’ve learned anything from the likes of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Tina Fey, and Rebel Wilson, it’s that women […]
Geena Davis to Produce Documentary on Gender Disparity in Hollywood … With a Male Director?
I heard about this documentary mostly through the female filmmakers in my social media feeds, all of them angry that […]
Geena Davis Producing Documentary on Hollywood’s Gender Inequality
Geena Davis and CreativeChaos vmg are launching a partnership to produce an untitled feature documentary on gender disparity in Hollywood. […]
Showrunners for New TV Season Remain Mostly White and Male
Variety found that women, who constitute 51% of the American population, will run 22% of the new shows. That’s not […]
Blair Rich Promoted to President Of Worldwide Marketing For Warner Bros. Pictures
Blair Rich has been upped to President of worldwide marketing for Warner Bros. Pictures from executive VP. She will continue […]
Ready Jet Go! Ask Amy!
Does your young explorer have a “burning question” about space? Share it in the comments below and NASA Jet Propulsion […]
The United State of Women
Today, we’ll change tomorrow. Because we are the United State of Women. Watch the film and join Michelle Obama, Meryl […]
Julie Andrews to Star in Netflix Kids Series
Julie Andrews will star in a new Netflix kids series, the streaming service announced Thursday. Julie’s Greenroom, a 13-episode, 30-minute […]
Paul Feig Responds to “Misogynistic” ‘Ghostbusters’ Backlash
Since it was announced, Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot has gotten a considerable (and well-documented) amount of criticism from very vocal […]
Melissa McCarthy to Play Novelist and Literary Forger Lee Israel
Melissa McCarthy will star in Fox Searchlight’s adaptation of Lee Israel’s memoir “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” with “The Diary […]
Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Gets December 2018 Release Date
The musical stars Emily Blunt as the magical nanny opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the Broadway hit musical […]
Pearlena Igbokwe Named President of Universal Television
A couple of months after ABC’s Channing Dungey became the first African American TV network president, we have what is […]
‘American Gods’: Gillian Anderson To Play Media In Starz Series
The X-Files star Gillian Anderson has been tapped to play Media, the mouthpiece for the New Gods, in Starz’s upcoming […]
Smart Snacks with Geena Davis
Last month, we had the pleasure of attending the Bentonville Film Festival, which champions women and diverse voices in media. […]
‘Orange Is the New Black’ Creator Sets ’80s Women’s Wrestling Comedy Series ‘GLOW’ at Netflix
Orange Is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan is looking to move from women’s prison into the wrestling ring. GLOW […]
Mount Saint Mary’s University Seeking Director, Center for the Advancement of Women
Our Institute is a project of Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. Please share this information with anyone who […]
‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ writer on Hollywood’s ‘lack of real trust in women’
“For screenwriter Linda Woolverton, Alice Through the Looking Glass is a classic girl power tale. The sequel to the blockbuster […]
Geena Davis On Why Hollywood Is At A Turning Point In Gender Equality
Since Davis’s initial hunch that not all was equal in Hollywood, diversity has become a hot topic in the industry. […]
Pink razors and blue razors should cost the same under gender-pricing measure the California Senate just approved
Lawmakers joked about consumers saving money by using a product marketed to the opposite sex. “Members, sex discrimination isnt a […]
Why can’t girls code?
All the ridiculous reasons from girlswhocode.com. Watch Video…
What The Future Holds For Women In Broadcasting
“Tits, Tots, and Ta – as in ‘Ta very much.’” That’s how Penny Marshall, Social Affairs editor at ITV and […]
Inspired by evolution: Caltech bioengineer is first woman to win $1.1-million tech prize
Inspired by the biological processes that drive natural selection, Caltech biochemical engineer Frances Arnold launched a field called “directed evolution” […]
‘Neighbors 2’ Interview: Nicholas Stoller On College Parties, Writing Female Characters, Sequels
Stoller talked about writing and directing a sequel, the responsibility of giving females their own version of Animal House, him […]
Reinvent Yourself at Women of the West
In this inspiring discussion, veterans of big, successful career transitions share how and why they made the leap, what surprises […]
Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s
Ms. Spencer said that labeling the film was not just a turnoff for some audiences, but also unfairly reductive. NASA’s […]
Regina King on the Challenge of Working as a Director and an Actress
“The best directors are someone who actually inspire something in you,” says King of directors. Watch Video…
The Incredible Story of NASA’s Forgotten ‘Rocket Girls’
Looking back, the technology that put man on the moon seems incredibly basic. In the early days of space exploration, […]
19 Things You Might Not Have Known About Thelma & Louise for the Film’s 25th Birthday
Thelma & Louise, which has managed to become both a quintessential girl power and road trip film, turns 25 this […]
Watch: 7 Facts You Might Not Know About Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise is turning 25! Watch Video…
DreamWorks Animation Hires Exec From Paramount As New Head Of Development
Jennifer Howell, who was Paramount’s Head of Comedy for the past two-and-a-half years, has joined DreamWorks Animation as the company’s […]
25 years later, Geena Davis reflects on ‘Thelma & Louise’
Directed by Ridley Scott, the road movie (which opened May 24, 1991) follows two women on the run, caught in […]
Whoopi Goldberg Producing Show About Transgender Models for Oxygen
Oxygen has greenlit “Strut,” a series about transgender models breaking down barriers in the industry. The show hails from exec […]
On the Front Lines – War Correspondent Clarissa Ward’s Story
Clarissa Ward talks about the old-boy network in war correspondence and the feeling that war is a theatre for men. […]
Actress Roundtable: Jennifer Lopez, Kerry Washington, A-Listers on Nudity, Network Fights and the “Diva” Label
Jennifer Lopez has been saddled with the reputation of a diva for much of her career. Sarah Paulson has yet […]
Greta Gerwig on the Lack of Female Directors in Hollywood: “It’s a Big Problem”
It’s a rare thing that unfortunately doesn’t happen too often. It feels special in that way. The fact that these […]
An expert view on why there are so few women working in film
Cannes Jury President Jane Campion (the only female director to have ever won the Palme d’Or) vocally lamented the industry’s […]
As Cannes closes, a new breed of female lead emerges: empowered, careerist –and ‘gender-neutral’
Just three of the 21 films in competition this year were made by women (though that’s still a healthier ratio […]
Equity trailer: Anna Gunn is Breaking Bad on Wall Street
Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn leaves her days as Walter White’s wife behind to become a woman of Wall Street in […]
Female WWII pilots were barred from Arlington. Not anymore.
During the war, Congress voted down a bill that would have granted the female pilots military status. The Army wouldn’t […]
Suicide Squad’s Robbie to lead all-female DC comic film
Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie is spear-heading a new movie focusing on several of DC’s female characters. This top secret […]
Ridley Scott Hired Two Australian, Female Directors To Work On ‘Alien: Covenant’. So Who Are They?
Ridley Scott has invited Brooke Goldfinch, head of Femme Fatales Sydney and Catriona McKenzie, whose debut film Satellite Boy won […]
Though still few in number, female directors’ impact at Cannes notable
At the 69th Cannes Film Festival, there are only three female directors out of 21 in competition for the Palme […]
Star Wars and CodeGirl to Win Best Portrayals of Leading Women in Tech
“Our research has shown that there is a 15:1 ratio of male to females characters depicted with STEM careers in […]
What Works: Gender Equality by Design
You are biased. So are the rest of us. It’s just how our brains are wired. And yet, we want […]
How Robin Wright Negotiated Equal Pay on ‘House of Cards’
When the actress Robin Wright was negotiating a pay raise that would make her earnings for “House of Cards” equal […]
At Cannes, The Year of the Women
Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis reunited at this year’s Cannes Film Festival some twenty five years after “Thelma & Louise” […]
Women in Motion Talk with Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon talk with Women in Motion about what hasn’t happened for women in film and what could be possible overnight.
Shane Black Says ‘Iron Man 3’ Had a Female Villain Who Was Cut Over Toy Sale Concerns
“We had finished the script and we were given a no-holds-barred memo saying ‘that cannot stand and we’ve changed our […]
Why Directing Actors Is Like Being a Psychologist
Earlier this month, the Geena Davis– and Trevor Drinkwater–founded Bentonville Film Festival, based out of Arkansas, kicked off its second […]
Geena Davis in The Exorcist on FOX
The Exorcist FOX is coming soon to@FOXTV. Geena Davis plays the mother Angela who believes there is something in the […]
How the WNBA ‘changed everything’ for girls in first 20 years
“Achievement and performance in America, it’s hard to top that right. For your girls to see that, it sends a […]
Lynda Carter to Receive the Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award at Gala
“Lynda is the definition of a trailblazer as she has paved the way for women in media, carrying a national […]
History Man
Amir Dossal is a well-known figure within NGO, aid and development circles for his roles at the UN, most famously […]
Regina Hall To Star In Will Packer’s ‘Girl Trip’; Universal Sets Release Date – Update
Regina Hall, who was most recently seen in the fan favorite Barbershop: The Next Cut, has been set to star […]
Women In Motion
“Beyond mere injustice, it leads to the cultural impoverishment of each of us, as films shape the way we think […]
Will summer blockbusters do right by women?
The outlook on female-centric films is depressingly cyclical, says Oscar winner Geena Davis, a women’s activist who has watched waves […]
The Surprising Reason Every Feminist Should Watch ‘Grace And Frankie’ Season 2
As unfortunate as this fact is, it’s still no surprise that, women, especially older women, are underpaid and underrepresented in […]
Jodie Foster: Studios Are Scared of Women, Says Blockbuster Culture Harms Movie Industry
Hollywood’s current obsession with big-budget tentpoles is holding the movie business back when it comes to creating more films by […]
‘Brave’ Director Brenda Chapman To Make Live-Action Debut With ‘Come Away’
Brenda Chapman, the animation veteran who won the Oscar for Disney/Pixar’s Brave, has been set to make her live-action film […]
The Create Short Film Competition
Samsung and BFF gave a seven-day challenge to seven teams of Bentonville high school and middle school filmmakers to produce […]
Top Medical Journals Give Women Researchers Short Shrift
And that may also be a problem for women’s health, it turns out. In the same way that having more […]
First Look – Geena Davis in The Exorcist TV Series
“The Exorcist” series will take the form of a psychological thriller. Starring are Geena Davis, Alfonso Herrera (as Father Tomas […]
Google’s New Female Emojis Aim to Promote Equality
A new set of female emojis—including farmers, chefs and scientists—has been proposed by a group of Google employees in an […]
Jodie Foster to Kick Off New Variety Talk Series at Cannes
The Women in Motion series will include insight and commentary from notable leading actresses Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Jodie Foster, […]
Ghostbusters’ Awesome PSA for Google Science Fair
A #Ghostbusters proton pack wouldn’t exist w/o science. Enter the #GoogleScienceFair to show us what YOU can make! Watch Video…
Alicia Vikander Cast as Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ Movie
Oscar winner Alicia Vikander has been cast as Lara Croft in the “Tomb Raider” that is finally coming together at […]
Paramount Teams With Elisabeth Murdoch’s Locksmith Animation on Slate of Films
“We are delighted to be partnering with Elisabeth Murdoch and Locksmith Animation to develop an exciting series of new films,” […]
Ryan Murphy Anthology ‘Feud,’ Starring Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon, Set at FX
The eight-episode first season revolves around the legendary rift between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis that occurred during the making […]
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg admits parts of “Lean In” are wrong
In a touching Mother’s Day weekend post on Facebook, Sandberg says the odds are stacked against single moms. Many live […]
Nia Vardalos, Meg Ryan, Geena Davis Talk Sexism in Hollywood
Meg Ryan, Nia Vardalos and Kimberly Williams-Paisley joined Davis for the spirited event, which took place at the Crystal Bridges […]
Amy Schumer Makes an Important Point About Women’s Roles in Movies
On Thursday night’s episode of “Inside Amy Schumer,” the comedian staged a hilarious fake Academy Awards Ceremony to make a […]
Anne Hathaway to Star in Drone-War Movie ‘Grounded’
The Oscar-winning actress will star in and produce the picture. In 2015, she appeared in a New York production of […]
Alicia Vikander Launches Vikarious Productions; Sets First Project ‘Euphoria’ With Eva Green- Cannes
Oscar winner Alicia Vikander just added a new hyphen to her considerable list of talents: that of producer. The 27-year-old […]
Number of Women Indie Filmmakers Stagnant
The independent film world may be more welcoming to women than major studios, but female directors are still less likely […]
Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon to Receive Kering, Cannes Film Festival’s Women in Motion Award
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon will receive the Women in Motion award from Kering and the Cannes Film Festival, it […]
Charlize Theron to Star in Comedy ‘Tully’ From Jason Reitman, Diablo Cody
Theron will play Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn, who is gifted a night nanny by her brother. […]
My new appreciation for ‘A League of Their Own’
The movie didn’t seem like a piece of ancient history anymore. Players complained of giant welts on their legs from […]
Bloomberg’s New Gender-Equality Index
For investors who prioritize gender equality, new market data tools are emerging to help them assess a company’s efforts on […]
‘Captain America’ Directors Say a Black Widow Movie Is a ‘No-Brainer’ and They’re Absolutely Right
Putting aside the business of moviemaking, there are artistic reasons to make a Black Widow film, not least of all: […]
#SquadGoals Is Over. It’s Time For Female Tribes
Sorry Taylor, Kendall and Karlie. We love you girls, but now that the whole #SquadGoals movement is finally over, we […]
Geena Davis’ Advice for Hollywood Influencers to Get More Women in Movies
Actress Geena Davis said it will not take major changes in the movie industry to get more women on the […]
Ellen DeGeneres Launches Digital Network, Sets Development Deal With Tyler Oakley – Newfront
Ellen DeGeneres continues to expand into the original digital content business in a big way. The Emmy-winning talk show host, […]
Daisy Ridley, Naomi Watts to Star in ‘Hamlet’ Re-Imagining ‘Ophelia’
“Star Wars: Force Awakens” standout Daisy Ridley and Naomi Watts are in final negotiations to star in “Ophelia,” a new […]
Ayo Davis Named Head of Casting for ABC; WME Agent Jonathan Bluman Joins As VP
Ayo Davis has been named the Head of Talent and Casting for ABC ABC LogoEntertainment and ABC Studios. Davis, a […]
Making Jessica Huang, TV’s Queen of One-Liners
On last week’s episode of Fresh Off the Boat, Mama Huang, played by Constance Wu, remembers the story of how […]
Geena Davis on Fighting for Female Representation in Hollywood and the Golden Age of Roles for Women
Hollywood legend Bette Davis once famously put an ad in a trade paper declaring, ‘Actress, late 40s, eager to work.’ […]
Pilot Buzz: Female-Led Comedies, Time Travel & Known Brands Heating Up at Broadcast Nets
Diversity will shine this next TV season across the board, as will recognizable brands and talent. Female-led comedies are dominating […]
Oprah Winfrey to Star in HBO Films’ ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’
Oprah Winfrey has signed on for a rare leading role. She will headline HBO Films’ forthcoming project The Immortal Life […]
Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell and Ilana Glazer Join Scarlett Johansson’s R-Rated Comedy
Comediennes Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell and Ilana Glazer are joining Scarlett Johansson in the Sony comedy Rock That Body. The […]
How Christy Turlington-Burns Is Making Every Mother Count
Mother, director, social entrepreneur, activist, and model Christy Turlington Burns is known for her iconic work representing Calvin Klein’s Eternity, […]
Bentonville Film Festival, May 3-8, brings out the stars
Don’t be surprised next week if you bump into Meg Ryan grabbing a cup of coffee or Laurence Fishburne strolling […]
Celebrity Mom Q&A: Geena Davis—”Media is the one area of gender inequality that can be fixed overnight”
Geena Davis may be best known for her trailblazing characters in A League of Their Own and Commander in Chief, […]
Geena Davis: Hollywood’s gender equality problems ‘not better yet’
Since starring in Thelma & Louise 25 years ago, Geena Davis has made it her business to keep tabs on […]
Fast Company Announces 2nd Annual L.A. Creativity Counter-Conference Featuring Geena Davis, John Cena, Russell Simmons, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Fast Company announced today that it will host its second annual Creativity Counter-Conference in Los Angeles, May 24-25, 2016. Over […]
Blythe Danner and Geena Davis on What I Told My Daughter
My daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow, grew up in a household where there was a constant undercurrent of activism. Of her many […]
Why Geena Davis Is Teaming Up With Wal-Mart and Coke
It’s been 25 years since Geena Davis and co-star Susan Sarandon appeared in the groundbreaking flick Thelma and Louise. The […]
Elisabeth Moss To Star In Straight-To-Series Drama ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ On Hulu
Golden Globe winner Moss will play Offred, a Handmaid trying to survive in the male-dominated totalitarian regime of Gilead. Enslaved […]
The Talk: Geena Davis & Susan Sarandon Reminisce on Iconic ‘Thelma & Louise’ Car Scene
Oscar-winning actresses Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis reunite behind the wheel of a signature Ford Thunderbird from their classic film […]
Geena Davis Suggests One Very Good Reason To Make Diverse Entertainment
Actress Geena Davis has made it her mission to prove balanced entertainment doesn’t ignore anything: Yes, people want to watch […]
Emma Watson Just Had the Best Girl Talk Ever With a Hollywood Icon
As much as we love besties Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Geena Davis and Emma Watson may be our new […]
Meet Afghanistan’s First Female Sesame Street Character ‘Zari’!
In her first interview in the United States, Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric sat down with SESAME STREET’s first […]
Geena Davis Interview – Home & Family
The Oscar-winning actress stops by to talk about her upcoming Bentonville Film Festival. Watch Video…
Interview Magazine: Geena Davis
Twenty-five years after Thelma and Louise roared off in their 1966 Ford Thunderbird, the conversation around women’s agency in Hollywood […]
Emma Watson and Geena Davis Are on a Mission to Fix Hollywood’s Gender Problem
Both Emma Watson and Geena Davis have been outspoken advocates for gender equality — particularly in the media — in […]
Emma Watson & Geena Davis Talk Gender Equality in ‘Interview’
Emma Watson and fellow actress Geena Davis are speaking up about gender politics in media. Read More…
Girls On Film: Geena Davis’s Feminist Film Festival Starts Next Week
A baseball slugger, the president, a pirate captain and a criminal on the run—Geena Davis has played everything a little […]
Comcast buys DreamWorks Animation for US$3.8 billion
Kung Fu Panda has found a whole new stomping ground. Following a number of speculative reports, DreamWorks Animation has been […]
Viola Davis Inks New Overall Deal With ABC Studios
Viola Davis is staying put at ABC Studios. The How to Get Away With Murder star has inked a new […]
CalArts Symposium on Gender Bias in Animation: ‘This is me now’
CalArts student Amanda Bonaiuto’s (Film/Video MFA 18) presents ‘This is me now,’ as part of CalArts’ first symposium on gender […]
In Irish Film, It’s Mostly Men Writing the Scripts
The recent box-office and awards-circuit success of films like Room and Brooklyn proved that Irish writers, directors, and actors are […]
Geena Davis Chats Empowering Women & the Bentonville Film Festival
Academy Award winner Geena Davis is at the top of her H’wood game. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Thelma & […]
Attacks on the Press: Women on the Frontlines
Join the Newseum Institute and the Committee to Protect Journalists for the launch of CPJ’s new book, “Attacks on the […]
Geena Davis thinks Hollywood needs to ‘get over’ its fear of female characters
Geena Davis has starred in plenty of movies written and directed by women in which she plays complex, idiosyncratic female […]
Tune-in Alert – Geena Davis in Extra Weekend Edition
Friendly reminder to set your DVRs and tune in to Extra’s Weekend edition this weekend (Saturday or Sunday depending on […]
Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein to Star in NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’
Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein have signed on to NBC’s “Hairspray Live!,” the network’s next live Broadway musical. Hudson will […]
Second Annual A League of Their Own Reunion Game
Take Mom out to the ballgame for Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8! Tickets are only $5. Read More…
Famke Janssen Slams ‘X-Men’ for Lack of Older Women, Expresses Her Hopes for Dark Phoenix Film
While the actress may have issues with the lack of older women — Berry, Rebecca Romijn — in the new […]
Hollywood Unions See Gender Pay Gap In 2015 Exec Salaries – Top 50 Chart
It’s still a man’s world at Hollywood’s unions, where last year all 10 of the highest-paid executives were men. The […]
Emma Stone, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell to Star in ‘Women in Business’
After a heated bidding war involving multiple studios, Fox has nabbed the hot comedy script Women in Business. Laura Steinel […]
Harriet Tubman – The new face of the $20 bill
Tubman was a slave who freed herself and then worked to free others, helping them to escape bondage as part […]
25 years ago, ‘Thelma & Louise’ was a radical statement. Sadly, it still is.
It’s been 25 years since Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon hit the desert highway in “Thelma & Louise,” Ridley Scott’s […]
Hasbro Cinematic Universe Promises “Female Empowerment,” Brings on Impressive Team of Writers
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hasbro is focused on making their writer’s room inclusive and female-driven, and has brought on […]
Lifetime Gets Edgier With Selena Gomez, Ronda Rousey, Serena Williams and More
“Welcome to the fempire” has become as much an internal rallying cry as it has an unofficial tagline as Lifetime […]
Geena Davis Tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Be sure to watch Geena Davis tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, 11:35 p.m./10:35 central. Read More….
Weekend Update: Heather on Being a One-Dimensional Female Character
Heather (Cecily Strong), a one-dimensional female character from a male driven comedy, goes through an entire movie relationship with Colin […]
Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival to Open With Anna Gunn’s ‘Equity’
The second edition of Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival will open May 3 with Wall Street drama “Equity,” starring Anna […]
J.J. Abrams, Daisy Ridley to Reunite on Supernatural Drama ‘Kolma’
A supernatural force may soon be reuniting J.J. Abrams and Daisy Ridley. Paramount is developing the supernatural drama “Kolma” with […]
Why Marvel’s Newest Female Superhero Is An Extremely Important Addition To The Universe
Tessa Thompson — best known for her roles in Creed and Westworld — is stepping into the Marvel Universe for […]
Black female characters, creators fight for place in comic book world
There’s a lack of black female creators in mainstream comics where five companies — Marvel, DC, Image, IDW Publishing and […]
Cannes 2016 Lineup: 15% Women Directors in Main Competition
We are used to women not getting opportunities on big budget Hollywood films — though we disagree vehemently and will […]
Lost in Space Race: Women Denied Proper Place in History
This 1955 photo of women scientists at JPL, motivated science writer Nathalia Holt to track down the early women pioneers […]
White House Summit: Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes In Media and Toys
There can often be a disparity between the leaders in media and business and the consumers that they are trying […]
Can the White House explode the Barbie myth? It’s trying.
The conference, “Helping our Children Explore, Learn and Dream without Limits: Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes in Media and Toys,” aims […]
Here’s Why Women Everywhere Will Delete Uber On April 19
According to BuzzFeed News, a former Uber customer service representative (CSR) provided screenshots of a search query of the Uber […]
Trailer Watch: Gloria Steinem Brings the Revolution to Viceland with New Docuseries ‘Woman’
“What we are talking about is a revolution,” says Steinem in the trailer. “I can tell you that by confronting […]
When I Auditioned for ‘America’s Next Top Model’
When Nyle DiMarco was named “America’s Next Top Model” in the show’s season finale in December, he was the first […]
On The Road Again With Thelma & Louise
Geena Davis: One very common theme in the press was, “This changes everything. Now there are going to be so […]
The sexualisation of men—not women—in film has worsened’
Since 2007, the ‘hypersexualisation’ of men on film has increased; in 2014, 8% of male characters were figured in “sexualised […]
Obama calls new women’s rights memorial ‘a centerpiece for the struggle for equality’
President Obama paid homage Tuesday to those who had fought for women’s equality, designating a historic house on Capitol Hill […]
See Where Women Have The Most And Least Political Representation In The U.S.
Women may make up half the population, but in the U.S. they rarely have anything close to proportional political representation. […]
Equal Pay Day: 14 Horrifying Stats About Gender Inequality in Hollywood
Today is Equal Pay Day, dedicated to equal pay for men and women. But in Hollywood, a true equal payday […]
Jane Caro: Why are we afraid of feminising boys and men?
As Geena Davis and her Institute on Gender in Media has revealed – this bias begins in childhood. Girls are […]
Gabrielle Carteris Elected SAG-AFTRA President
Actor Gabrielle Carteris, who has been serving as SAG-AFTRA’s acting president since the death last month of Ken Howard, was […]
Geena Davis Tackles Unconscious Bias In Entertainment For Children
Geena Davis shared an anecdote with me when I sat down with her last week at the Simmons Leadership Conference […]
Disney Slots Mira Nair’s ‘Queen Of Katwe’ For September 2016
Disney has just put Mira Nair’s next picture Queen Of Katwe onto its release schedule, with a limited debut on […]
Largest Script Analysis Ever Breaks Down Over 2,000 Scripts by Gender and Age
Even movies that are ostensibly female-focused like Mulan ended up having a majority of male lines. One could make the […]
Melissa McCarthy to Return for Netflix’s ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival
After much rumor and speculation, Melissa McCarthy announced Thursday she will return for Netflix’s “Gilmore Girls” revival after all. The […]
Video game critic Anita Sarkeesian’s Web series ‘Ordinary Women’ to reveal little-known stories
In Anita Sarkeesian’s San Francisco apartment, a photographer makes a seemingly innocuous request. He wants to open the drapes. Sarkeesian, […]
Charlize Theron to Star in ‘Fast and Furious 8’
Charlize Theron will join the next installment of the Fast and Furious franchise. Theron has been in talks for some […]
Bella Thorne in Talks to Star in Coming-of-Age Movie ‘Be Here Now’
Teen sensation Bella Thorne is in talks to star in the coming-of-age movie “Be Here Now” for Voltage Pictures and […]
FACT SHEET: Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes in Media and Toys so that Our Children Can Explore, Learn, and Dream Without Limits
Research shows that children’s interests, ambitions, and skills can be shaped early on by the media they consume and the […]
Amy Schumer Joins the Movement Against the Term ‘Plus Size’ After Slamming Glamour
Add Amy Schumer to the list of women who are done with being labeled by their size. After the comedian […]
Gender Equality Comes to Pro Wrestling as WWE Ditches ‘Diva’ Moniker
They can roundhouse kick and clothesline an opponent just like male stars The Rock and John Cena. But for nearly […]
What Happens When Women Lead in Hollywood
We know the statistics on women in Hollywood. They’re bleak: Only 4.1 percent of the top 1,300 films released between […]
Elizabeth Banks Launches Online Comedy Platform for Women
Elizabeth Banks has announced the launch of WhoHaha, a new digital comedy platform she co-founded. The platform will give female […]
Diane Lane Will Star In ‘The Cherry Orchard’ On Broadway This Fall
A new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s modern classic The Cherry Orchard is set for the fall under the auspices of […]
GLAAD Media Awards: The Winners List
The awards recognize and honor media for their fair and accurate representations of the LGBT community and lives, according to […]
Olivier Awards: Judi Dench Wins Historic Eighth Trophy
Dame Judi Dench is now the winningest performer in the history of the Olivier Awards, the London equivalent of the […]
Raunchy female Hollywood leads helping or hurting feminist movement?
Movies and TV shows about female sexuality and feminism are taking over our screens, most recently with “How to Be […]
Who produced this week’s Top 40? 80 men and one—yes, one—woman
not a single song in this week’s Top 40 was produced by an all-woman team, but 98.8% of them were […]
‘What cave did you grow up in?’ Melissa McCarthy laments Hollywood’s bland women
There’s been much talk lately of a new era of female-led Hollywood comedies, an upswing of films subverting the traditional […]
EWA Teams with Women in Motion at Cannes
Though the complete program has yet to be finalized, like last year, there will be a series of talks with […]
What A Black Ballerina’s Path To Success Can Teach You About Workplace Diversity
Most of us don’t get literal standing ovations from hundreds of people when we do good work. And most of […]
Photographer Captures The Secret Feminist Utopia Of Dog Sledding
The 29-year-old photographer and native New Yorker has been flying out to Alaska since 2014 to document competitive mushers — […]
Humor Saves the Day (and the Marriage): ‘Catastrophe’ Returns
The wait is over: Season 2 of Amazon’s blissfully filthy-mouthed comedy “Catastrophe” premieres on Amazon Prime next Friday, and once […]
PowerPuff Girls Return To TV With 40 New Episodes
After what has felt like an eternity, the PowerPuff Girls are finally getting a revival. The hit Cartoon Network show […]
Women In Film, The Black List Partner for Female TV Writer Workshop
Women In Film Los Angeles and The Black List are looking out for female writers. The two organizations are teaming […]
2016 Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 2016 Lucille Lortel Awards have been announced. The awards honor the best in New York off-Broadway […]
Kickstarting a history of women and free speech in comics from CBLDF
“Our goal is to make a vital resource for readers, teachers and creators alike that highlights the valuable contributions women […]
Film director says he supports moves toward gender parity
The director of “Bridesmaids,” “Spy” and the upcoming “Ghostbusters” remake says he would add an equity clause to his future […]
Julia Roberts to Star in, Produce Mystery Thriller ‘Fool Me Once’
Julia Roberts is attached to star in and produce a big-screen adaptation of Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once. The story […]
The Forgotten Female Action Stars of the 1910s
During the early years of cinema in the 1900s and 1910s, men starred in action films such as westerns, but […]
Kristen Wiig Joins Matt Damon In Alexander Payne’s ‘Downsizing’ After Reese Witherspoon Exit
Alexander Payne is setting Kristen Wiig to star with Matt Damon in Downsizing for Paramount Pictures. The lead role was […]
Sofia Coppola to Write and Direct Remake of Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Beguiled’
Oscar winner recruits Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman and Kirsten Dunst to star in period film. Sofia Coppola has found her […]
Nia Vardalos’ 8-Year-Old Walked Out Of A Movie That Didn’t Have ‘Enough Girls’
Clearly, Nia Vardalos is doing parenting right. In a conversation with Melissa Silverstein on IndieWire’s “Women and Hollywood” podcast, the […]
Wonder Woman exclusive: Meet the warrior women training Diana Prince
Themyscira is a hidden island where Amazon women of Greek myth have thrived for centuries, living in harmony and free […]
Sarah Silverman Joins Emma Stone, Steve Carell in ‘Battle of the Sexes’
Sarah Silverman has joined the cast of Battle of the Sexes, Fox Searchlight’s telling of the epic tennis match between […]
Amazon sees no gender pay gap among its employees
Amazon.com Inc., under pressure to release details of gender pay equality, said it found that among its U.S. workforce, women […]
New JWT CEO Sets Out Diversity Agenda at London Event
On just her fourth day as CEO of J. Walter Thompson Co., Tamara Ingram has already set out a clear […]
Lake Bell’s ‘What’s The Point?’ Signs Ed Helms, Moves To Production
A new comedy — What’s the Point? (And Other Fair Questions About Marriage) — written and to be directed by […]
Gugu Mbatha-Raw To Star, Gina Prince-Bythewood To Helm ‘An Untamed State’
Gina Prince-Bythewood will direct and Gugu Mbatha-Raw will star in An Untamed State, an adaptation of Roxane Gay‘s debut novel […]
Words By Women awards make their mark with celebration of solidarity
The inaugural Words By Women awards, set up to recognise excellent women in journalism in response to the consistently low […]
Millennial women turning to social media to close business deals
Millennial women are most likely to embrace social media to close business deals, a new study shows. Just under half […]
Emma Stone to Play JFK’s Sister in ‘A Letter From Rosemary Kennedy’
Rosemary was the eldest daughter of Joseph and Rose Kennedy who suffered from intellectual disabilities and underwent one of the […]
Attention Female Filmmakers: Flicks4Chicks Is Here
One day we won’t need a Flicks4Chicks contest, but you may have perhaps noticed that it keeps raining men at […]
Record-Breaking Boxer Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields’ Life Rights Nabbed for Feature Film
“The aim is to make a popcorn sports movie with a female empowerment message in the vein of ‘Rocky.’” After […]
Kering and Cannes Film Festival Will Present Second ‘Women in Motion’ Program
The “Women in Motion” Talks will provide an opportunity to elaborate on last year’s conversations concerning women in cinema with […]
New Doc About Joan Rivers to Air on PBS
“Joan Rivers: Exit Laughing” will celebrate the consummate, controversial performer’s legacy. Rivers died in 2014 and at the time of […]
One of Hollywood’s First Female Execs on Competition, Beauty, and Sexism
As the first female vice president of production at United Artists in 1974, Nasatir didn’t just “pave a way” for […]
Still on the sidelines? Women sports in media
Gopher Women’s Hockey is champions in every sense of the word. There’s no question they rule the ice. Sunday’s Frozen […]
Facebook the Favourite Media to Abuse Women, say Cops
The majority of the complaints are related to derogatory comments and photos being posted on Facebook maligning the dignity of […]
Why Not Ask a Powerful Man What He’s Doing to Help Women?
“Let’s go ask Mr. Hollywood why he doesn’t hire more women,” said my friend, and without waiting for me to […]
Trailer Watch: A Bronze Medal Isn’t Enough For This ‘Veep’
Leave it to Julia Louis-Dreyfus to ask a room full men how they’d choose between their “cock and balls.” But […]
Naomi Watts and Jessica Lange to Star in New Gia Coppola Film
Naomi Watts and Jessica Lange are teaming up to star in Gia Coppola’s “The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll.” […]
Fey, Bassett, Pinkett Smith to receive women’s media awards
Tina Fey, Angela Bassett, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cynthia Nixon and Kathie Lee Gifford are being recognized for their media achievements. […]
Daredevil season 2 and the fear of a powerful woman named Elektra
When Frank Miller — the writer of The Dark Knight Returns and the man behind the neo-noir Daredevil comic book […]
Melissa McCarthy Demands More ‘Real Women,’ Gets To Be Boss For A Day At Morning Show
Like a boss, Melissa McCarthy has spoken up in the name of women in world of the comedy film industry. […]
Galvanizing efforts towards the 2030 Agenda and fostering partnerships, UN Women unveils new Media Compact
At the United Nations Headquarters’ in New York, during a packed side event of the 60th session of the Commission […]
‘Waitress’ writer Jessie Nelson embodies the low-key feminism of her latest work
“What I love about this story is it takes these traditional things like motherhood and baking and says they can […]
Ava DuVernay To Direct ‘The Battle Of Versailles’ Movie In Works At HBO Films
The story of the 1973 Palace of Versailles fashion show that put American designers and black models on the map […]
Shohreh Aghdashloo On Breaking Stereotypes For Middle Eastern Actors: “We Are Now The Newcomers”
Despite the rhetoric coming out of this year’s political campaigns, Middle Eastern actors are breaking through the stereotypes they have […]
World Cup Champ Abby Wambach Wants Badass Girls Like Her To Play Video Games
Ever wonder what US Women’s National Team star Abby Wambach has been up to after winning the 2015 FIFA Women’s […]
The undeniable sexism in textbooks designed for the world’s children
Aaron Benavot and Catherine Jere of the University of East Anglia in Britain write that women are dramatically underrepresented in […]
Zoë Kravitz: ‘I don’t expect any man to write a script for me’
Zoë Kravitz has heard enough talk and she’s ready for some change. She might have an enviable perch in the […]
Quote of the Day: Melissa McCarthy Says ‘It’s Incredibly Important’ To Have More Women Directing
At a press conference for her upcoming comedy, “The Boss,” actress Melissa McCarthy emphasized the need for more female filmmakers […]
Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant to Star in Netflix Comedy Series ‘Santa Clarita Diet’
Timothy Olyphant and Drew Barrymore are headed to Netflix. Olyphant and Barrymore have been tapped to star in the streaming […]
5 Things You Can Do to End Sexual Exploitation of Women and Girls in the Media
It is in movies, music and books. It is promoted in advertisements, magazines and on television. It is consumed daily […]
RIP, YA: Why Women Are Over Movie Franchises Like Divergent and Hunger Games
In November 2013, I went to Rome on vacation. Coming back to my hotel one night, I turned a corner […]
Greta Lee Explains Why Women Have Been Responsible For Her “Favorite Jobs”
Actress Greta Lee knows the value of having women behind the scenes. “My favorite jobs, hands down, are jobs that […]
Melissa McCarthy Sounds Off on Why Hollywood Needs More Female Filmmakers: ‘The World Gets More Interesting’
As one of Hollywood’s top leading ladies, Melissa McCarthy knows just how vital it is to include women in the […]
Michelle Obama at SXSW: ‘I Will Not Run for President’
First lady Michelle Obama delivered a keynote speech at South by Southwest on Wednesday to shed light on the lack […]
Moving Forward as Screenwriters: How to Write for Females in Film
“I don’t know how to write for women.” Is a phrase I hear on a regular basis from male writers. […]
New survey on feminism spotlights issues of exclusion
According to#TheFWord: A Study on Feminism, new research conducted by SheKnows about women’s relationships with feminism. her group and mine […]
Kids at R-Rated Movies? Not if They’re Under 6
Exhibitors say they enacted the policy based on a cascade of complaints from customers bothered by noisy and restless tots, […]
Three Women on Short List to Take Over Helm at the U.N.
Along one wall in the visitor’s lobby of the United Nations hang the portraits of eight men, including Ban Ki-moon, […]
The 4%: Film’s Gender Problem
The 4%: Film’s Gender Problem is a six part doc series, directed by Caroline Suh, spotlighting the egregious gender disparity […]
12 Badass Women Whom History Forgot
Rosa Parks. Susan B. Anthony. Helen Keller. These are a few of the women whose names spark instant recognition of […]
UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment holds inaugural meeting
The inaugural meeting of the first-ever High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment kicked off today during the 60th session of […]
Join the Online Woman Suffrage Biographical Dictionary Project
The online journal and database, Women and Social Movements in the United States, is engaged in several crowd sourcing projects […]
‘Grey’s Anatomy’s Jerrika Hinton To Star In Shondaland ABC Comedy Pilot ‘Toast’
Grey’s Anatomy co-star Jerrika Hinton has been cast as the female lead opposite Jono Kenyon in Toast, ABC’s hybrid comedy […]
‘Taken’: Jennifer Beals To Play Female Lead In NBC Prequel Series
Jennifer Beals is set as the female lead opposite Clive Standen in Taken, NBC’s straight-to-series adaptation of the hit movie […]
Julia Roberts to Star in Crime Drama ‘Train Man’
Sixteen years after “Erin Brockovich,” Julia Roberts is eyeing to star in “Train Man,” a courtroom drama about a real-life […]
‘Supergirl’ Cast And Execs Talk Feminism, Gay Characters & ‘The Flash’ Crossover – PaleyFest
The cast and creatives of Supergirl took the stage on Day 3 of PaleyFest for what fans hoped would be […]
Can tackling awards inequality help close journalism’s gender gap?
Next week, 400 of the most senior members of British journalism are expected to gather in a Park Lane ballroom […]
The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira Picks Up Her Sword to Fight Sexism Around The Globe
Don’t bother trying to second-guess or pigeonhole Danai Gurira. Though she’s best known as the katana wielding badass Michonne on […]
Stars speak out about sexism in Hollywood but nothing seems to change
Enough is enough, say a slew of celebrities, including Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon, Patricia Arquette and the second-highest-paid actor in […]
Ellen Page Talks LGBT Progress in Hollywood: ‘Being in the Closet Hurt My Career Way More Than Being Out’
In Viceland’s new docu-series “Gaycation,” actress Ellen Page and best friend Ian Daniel travel around the world to explore LGBTQ […]
Can you name any women inventors?
See how Microsoft YouthSpark has helped young women who are already changing the world and can give you the tools […]
Shohreh Aghdashloo Has Boarded ‘Star Trek Beyond’
Oscar nominated and Emmy winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (House Of Sand And Fog, House Of Saddam) has joined the third […]
Adolescent Boys and Young Men: Engaging Them as Supporters of Gender Equality and Health and Understanding their Vulnerabilities
This report highlights the importance of engaging adolescent boys and young men in sexual and reproductive health and rights and […]
Exclusive Premiere: Invitation Video for BBQ Films’ Immersive “BEETLEJUICE” Event!
As the immersive horror experience becomes more and more in-demand with each passing event, few can stand with BBQ Films […]
Davis pushes for more female roles; predicts 100,000 at this year’s Bentonville Film Festival
Geena Davis expects crowds to more than double at this year’s Bentonville Film Festival. About 37,000 people attended last year’s […]
Halle Berry Back in the Spy Game for ‘Kingsman 2’
Halle Berry, who as the character Jinx Johnson famously strolled out of the sea to join forces with James Bond […]
Poppy Montgomery To Topline CBS Comedy Pilot ‘Furst Born’
Unforgettable star Poppy Montgomery is returning to CBS as the lead in Furst Born (form. untitled Butler/Hope/O’Shannon), a single-camera comedy […]
Meet the 50 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy
Congratulations to our dear friends and ardent supporters Ruth Ann Harnisch and Jacki Zehner for being acknowledged for their long […]
Amanda Seyfried Boarding Andrew Niccol & K5’s ‘Anon’ With Clive Owen
Amanda Seyfried is re-uniting with her In Time director Andrew Niccol to star in Anon opposite Clive Owen. K5 Film […]
Anna Paquin to Star in ABC’s Reese Witherspoon Divorce Drama
Anna Paquin is returning to TV. The True Blood alum has been tapped to star in ABC’s Reese Witherspoon-produced divorce […]
The Increasing Presence of Women In Star Wars
Princess Leia started a revolution back in 1977 – a revolution which said that the princess can rescue herself, that […]
National Film Board of Canada Commits 50% of Production Budget to Films by Women
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will now allot half of its production spending to female-directed films, government film […]
Common Sense introduces pioneering system at SXSWedu to identify movies and TV shows that highlight character strengths
As the nation’s trusted source for unbiased information about media content, Common Sense embarked upon a project, with the visionary […]
Ordinary Women Daring to Defy History
Ordinary Women: Daring to Defy History is Feminist Frequency’s new video series about challenging stereotypes, smashing the status quo, and being defiant. They’re taking a look back at the amazing women throughout history who defied gender stereotypes and changed the world, to remind us that the stories we tell about women—in TV shows, comic books, video games and in real life—often reflect the limitations placed on them, rather than the world-changing feats they’ve already achieved.
Leighton Meester Set As Female Lead In ‘Making History’ Fox Comedy Pilot
Gossip Girl co-star Leighton Meester is returning to series TV as the female lead opposite Adam Pally in Making History, […]
Amy Talkington Sets Comic Dance Movie Pitch At Universal; Brownstone’s Elizabeth Banks & Max Handelman Producing
Universal Pictures has acquired an untitled comedic dance movie pitch to be scripted by Amy Talkington. Brownstone Productions’ Elizabeth Banks […]
Hillary Clinton’s Women’s History Month Playlist Is Amazing
Hillary Clinton released a new playlist on Spotify today in honor of Women’s History Month and she describes it as: […]
Editorial: Forget the mystery, express women’s history
Though we have a full month dedicated to the accomplishments of strong, powerful women throughout history, there is still an […]
The top ten Jewish women in history? The list is endless…
Today is International Woman’s Day. The theme for this year is gender parity, but as in previous years, IWD celebrates […]
I’m A Queer Trans Woman, And Women’s History Month Erases Me From History
The traditional writing of history would give you the impression that anything important ever accomplished was accomplished by men alone, […]
International Women’s Day 2016: 7 most inspiring women in history as we celebrate female achievement through the decades
Today marks International Women’s Day 2016, when the world celebrates female achievement and highlights the plight of global women’s issues. […]
Anita Sarkeesian’s new project: women in history
Anita Sarkeesian — best known for her criticism of how women are portrayed in video games — is ready for […]
20 women in Hollywood making a difference from behind the camera
The fight for gender equality will always seem to inevitably fall in front of the camera, so starkly visible amongst […]
Study shows gender-inclusive brands score big with kids
Entertainment properties developed for the six- to 12-year-old set have historically been gender-specific, or at least gender-skewing. Think Barbie vs. […]
A Challenge to Emma Watson (and All Feminists): Learn about Challenges for Women with Disabilities
Last week, actress and feminist powerhouse Emma Watson made waves in the media after announcing that she would be taking […]
Meenakshi Shedde: Less macho is more
Bollywood has survived post-Valentine gloop with two films portraying women as made of sterner stuff than men -Ram Madhvani’s Neerja […]
Everything you need to know about International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world. One website for the day says: “Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and […]
Natalie Portman’s Feature Directorial Debut ‘A Tale Of Love And Darkness’ Acquired By Focus World
Focus Features’ multiplatform label Focus World has acquired U.S. rights to Natalie Portman’s feature directorial debut, A Tale of Love […]
anelle Monae Joins Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer in Fox 2000’s ‘Hidden Figures’
Pop star Janelle Monae has landed the third lead alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer in the Fox 2000 […]
Andie MacDowell to Star in ABC Soap ‘Model Woman’
Following an extensive casting search, ABC has found its Eileen Ford. Andie MacDowell has been tapped to star in the […]
Leading ladies: the women who helped build Hollywood
When it comes to tackling gender equality, Hollywood always seems to drag its feet. With depressing frequency, stories and statistics […]
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Nancy Reagan, Actress Who Became Powerful First Lady, Dies at 94
Former first lady Nancy Reagan, who as an aspiring actress married affable leading man Ronald Reagan, and then offered her […]
Video: Casting Call, Women React To Demeaning Casting Call Character Descriptions
It’s no secret that society holds women to a more rigid standard of appearance than men. This standard is certainly reflected in the acting profession, where men are allowed to age, gain weight and represent a far wider variety of physical appearances than the women they work with. “Whether it’s stereotyping, sexism, racism, ageism, inequality, or a slew of other demeaning, shocking and sometimes yes, absolutely hilarious offenses women face in the casting world of acting, this project seeks to open up the conversation with both humor and grace.”
Under the Influence of Media
No matter what influences the world around you, always be sure that you are being not influenced, or peer pressured, but inspired. There is not one moment in your life that you need to feel like you need to be something you’re not, look like something you are not, or be someone you are not, due to trends or what you see around you. Everyone grows as a person, and everyone will change. Make sure that as you evolve as a person, you evolve as yourself, not someone else.
6 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Feminists
Emma Watson, Demi Lovato, Amandla Stenberg, Lena Dunham: celebrity feminists are easy to name. They talk openly about feminism and […]
A New International Film Competition Moves Beyond the Bechdel Test
One of the oldest chapters of Women in Film and Video is teaming up with Harvard Square Script Writers to […]
‘Ghostbusters’ Director Hits Back At Haters After Criticism Of Film’s All-Female Cast
The first official trailer for the all-female Ghostbusters reboot landed Thursday morning, stirring up the hornet’s nest that is the […]
#BeautyIs
Women talking about beauty, fitting in, changing themselves for others, insecurities and finally embracing themselves. You have to love yourself!
Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Produce ‘Soldier Girls’ Miniseries For HBO
The mini, now in development, is based on the praised 2014 non-fiction book Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women […]
‘Suits’ Star Gina Torres to Topline ABC Drama ‘Death of Eva Sofia Valdez’
Suits star Gina Torres is headed for ABC. The actress has signed on to star in ABC drama pilot The […]
This Week on TV: It’s International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Tuesday March 8. A whole lineup of programs this week, honoring strong women of […]
Mary Parent Named New Production Chief at Legendary Entertainment
Producer Mary Parent has been appointed to a newly created post as vice chair of worldwide production at Legendary Entertainment. […]
Behind the Scenes: YouTube Spaces Women’s Program
To inspire female creators and catalyze even more female-driven content on the platform, YouTube has funded a global production program at YouTube Spaces designed to showcase the talents of female creators both in front of and behind the camera. Cue the Women’s Program: 51 channels from 6 cities around the world with a combined subscriber reach of over 43 million subscribers produced content as part of a special YouTube initiative to spotlight and empower female creators in 2016. Our goal is to support the creation of female-driven content and inspire women to make more videos for YouTube – ultimately, to help create a world where everyone’s voice can be heard.
‘Mad Max’ Costume Designer Jenny Beavan on Her Oscar Win: “I Don’t Mind in the Least If They Didn’t Clap”
One of the bigger viral videos to come out of Feb. 28’s Oscar ceremony was a Vine viewed over 37 […]
‘Carol’ Producers Elizabeth Karlsen And Stephen Woolley On Turning Good Taste Into A Business
Getting one high-end, sophisticated independent film off the ground in today’s climate is no mean feat. Carol producers Stephen Woolley […]
Piper Perabo to Star in ABC Drama Pilot ‘Notorious’
Piper Perabo is returning to series television. The Covert Affairs alum has nabbed the leading role in ABC legal drama […]
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Female Tribes is J. Walter Thompson Company’s proprietary insight study about women around the world. Over the past three years, we’ve been conducting research to chart the ways in which women’s role and influence within society is evolving, making the J. Walter Thompson Company the agency with the most insight, knowledge and research about the largest consumer category in the world: women.
Tribeca Film Festival has record number of female directors
The Tribeca Film Festival unveiled the first half of its annual slate of films Wednesday, a record third of which […]
YouTube Funds Women Video Creators, Teams With U.N. and Geena Davis
YouTube, touting itself as a platform that empowers women across the globe, has launched a new initiative to fund and promote content from female creators. The Google-owned video giant program has financed more than 50 videos spotlighting women’s perspectives, shot at YouTube Spaces studios around the world. YouTube also struck a yearlong partnership with the United Nations, which has enlisted seven top YouTube female creators as “change ambassadors” to create videos promoting tolerance and gender equality. In addition, YouTube has partnered with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the thesp’s nonprofit org whose mission is to improve gender depictions on-screen and create opportunities for women behind the camera. The group provided consulting to creators as part of YouTube Spaces program.
Geena Davis speaks about diversity
Following the controversy surrounding the lack of diversity in the nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, the 60-year-old actress has […]
Beetlejuice To Marry Lydia Deetz In Immersive Ceremony
A recent engagement notice caught our eyes and Den of Geek wrangled an invite to what may well prove to […]
Bentonville Film Festival to use mobile theaters
The Bentonville Film Festival is coming back in two months, and it’s bringing three cinetransformers with it. A cinetransformer is […]
Meet The Women Who Changed Your Life
What does it take to make history? From Susan B. Anthony to Rosa Parks to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, there’s been […]
Brazil’s 6th Rio Content Market Puts the Focus on OTTs, Femme Creators
Anonymous Content chairman-CEO Steve Golin, producer of The Revenant” and “Spotlight,” “Homeland” co-creator Howard Gordon and “Jessica Jones” showrunner Melissa […]
Sarah Shahi to Star as CBS’ Nancy Drew
Following a lengthy casting search and dealmaking process, CBS has found its Nancy Drew. Person of Interest star and The […]
Is Disney’s Zootopia a Feminist Film Completely by Accident?
In a recent interview with io9 the director of Zootopia, Byron Howard, tells the story of how originally, the main […]
Reel Women in Technology – Reel WiT award – Deadline Extended
You’re in luck. The deadline has been extended to March 10, 2016 for the first-ever Reel Women in Technology (Reel […]
Geena Davis: ‘The more TV a girl watches, the fewer options she thinks she has in life’
It has been 25 years since Geena Davis held hands with Susan Sarandon and hurtled over a cliff in Thelma […]
Don’t Tell Me I Can’t PSA
Let’s build a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, DC so young girls can be inspired by heroines like #RosaParks. […]
10-Year Analysis of Gender & Oscar Nominations Infographic
The Women’s Media Center’s new report – WMC Investigation: 10-Year Analysis of Gender and Oscar Nominations – documents 19 non-acting […]
Lack of gender diversity in the Oscars could have far reaching consequences for women globally
Discussions surrounding this year’s Oscars have been dominated by the fact that the nominees are predominantly white males and the […]
Gender Equality: Patricia Arquette’s Speech Cost Her Jobs
Patricia Arquette is a dedicated activist, with years of struggle behind her, but her most effective effort may have been […]
Report: Women Believe Female Role Models In Film, TV Influential In Their Lives
Commenting on the findings Davis stated: “The fact is — women are seriously under-represented across nearly all sectors of society […]
JWT & Geena Davis Show Vital Importance of Female Role Models on Screen
As the Oscars and Hollywood continue to draw criticism for the lack of equal representation of gender and diversity, ground-breaking […]
The Roles That Win Actresses Oscars (Hint: Wedding Rings Are A Good-Luck Charm)
What kinds of roles do women win Oscars for? To answer that question, Fusion studied the history of the Academy […]
Eliza Coupe Set as Female Lead in Hulu’s Seth Rogen Comedy ‘Future Man’
Hulu’s Future Man has cast its leading lady. Happy Endings alum Eliza Coupe has been tapped to star in the […]
Elisabeth Shue to Star in Fox Baseball Drama ‘Pitch’
Elisabeth Shue is taking her turn at bat for Fox. The CSI alum has been tapped to star in the […]
The Art of Leadership for Women Vancouver 2016 speaker list
ive world-renowned women, from Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis to legendary athletes, arrive in Vancouver Friday, April 1 for The […]
Demi Moore Returning to TV in Drama From ‘Rookie Blue’ Co-Creator
Demi Moore is returning to TV for her first major role in 20 years. The actress has signed on to […]
A Hollywood Agent Explains How Negotiations Work and Why Actresses Get Paid Less
If a Jennifer Lawrence or Charlize Theron makes a few million dollars less than a Bradley Cooper or Tom Cruise, […]
Exclusive: Diverse Content Is Crucial For Business – UCLA’s Hollywood Study
“Audiences crave diverse content,” Dr. Darnell Hunt, chairman of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA, […]
Ava DuVernay to Direct ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Movie Adaptation
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay has come on board to helm Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” movie adaptation. Jennifer Lee, who […]
Lady Gaga On Her Oscar Nomination: “It’s Not About That For Me”
“I have to brag about this one for a minute,” says Diane Warren recalling the Feb. 8 Oscar Nominees Luncheon […]
Jenna Elfman to Star in ABC’s Imaginary-Friend Comedy From ‘The Goldbergs’ Duo
Jenna Elfman is returning to the small screen. The Dharma & Greg alum has signed on to star in ABC’s […]
From C-Suite To Characters On Screen, How Inclusive Is The Entertainment Industry?
Ahead of entertainment’s most exclusive and glamorous night of the year, a new study demonstrates just how exclusive film and […]
Actor, Advocate Geena Davis to Speak at U of A on Women, Diversity in Media
Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis, founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, will give a free public […]
Amy Adams to Star in Gillian Flynn’s ‘Sharp Objects’ TV Adaptation
Amy Adams will star in “Sharp Objects,” the television adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s debut novel, Variety has confirmed. She has […]
Ryan Reynolds is dropping some truth about women and superhero movies
During the press tour for superhero action flick “Deadpool,” Ryan Reynolds was asked what about the movie appeals to women. […]
Jessica Chastain To Star In ‘Molly’s Game;’ Launches New Production Company, Inks First Look Deal With Maven Pictures
Jessica Chastain has launched Freckle Films, a new production venture, and inked a first look overhead deal with Trudie Styler […]
Reel Women in Technology – Reel WiT award – Call to Action
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Google, and the National Center for Women & Information Technology have partnered […]
Octavia Spencer to Play Mathematician Opposite Taraji P. Henson in ‘Hidden Figures’
Octavia Spencer is on board to co-star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Fox 2000’s “Hidden Figures.” The studio has been […]
Truth In Reality’s Redefining HERstory Documentary Crowdrise Campaign
Redefining HERstory is an in-depth and empathetic look into the images of women of color being promoted on a multitude […]
Only 1 in 10 film directors in India is woman: study
Women are greatly under-represented in the Indian film industry while their number as audience in theatres was far lesser than […]
Oscars: Women Receive Less Than 1 in 5 Nominations in Non-Acting Categories
The Women’s Media Center has studied Oscars for 10 years, concluding that women represent only 19% of non-acting nominations — […]
ABC Shakeup: Paul Lee Exits As President, Channing Dungey Named To Succeed Him
In a major executive upheaval in the middle of pilot season, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee has abruptly left […]
Los Angeles Symposium for 2015 Jury Prize Winner, Jack of the Red Hearts
You are cordially invited to a screening of our 2015 Jury Prize winner for best dramatic film, “Jack of the […]
Empowering women through films
In an exclusive interview with dna, Falguni Padode, FLO Mumbai chapter chairperson, talks about the role of FICCI FLO Film […]
£40m Cannes Lions adds ‘digital craft’ as the festival just gets bigger and bigger
New on the scene is a Digital Craft award, which seems fair enough as Film gets one. We wait to […]
25 years on, Geena Davis reveals she wanted Susan Sarandon’s Thelma & Louise role
It’s been 25 years since Ridley Scott released Thelma & Louse, the thriller following two friends on the run from […]
Small Factory Productions Nominated for 2016 New York Emmy® Award
Small Factory Productions, a children’s studio located in Fair Haven, NJ, has been nominated for a 2016 New York Emmy® […]
Cannes Lions announced Jury Presidents
Congratulations to our CEO Madeline Di Nonno, who has been selected as the Class Lion: The Lion for Change along […]
The many roles of women
The tale of five young orphaned sisters in a remote Turkish village, Deniz Gamze Erguven’s Mustang is the frontrunner for […]
Gloves are on as Pakistan women boxers make history at South Asian Games
Three Pakistani women are making history this weekend as they step into the boxing ring at the South Asian Games […]
Candice Bergen to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot ‘Pearl’
Candice Bergen is returning to primetime. The Murphy Brown alum has been tapped to star in the ABC comedy pilot […]
Taraji P. Henson to Play Math Genius in New Film ‘Hidden Figures’
“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson will play mathematics genius Katherine Johnson in “Hidden Figures” for Fox 2000. The studio has […]
As Disney Junior Turns 5, Nancy Kanter Talks Boys Vs. Girls, Disney Synergies, Multi-Platform Challenges, Kids TV Future
Underscoring how rapidly the TV landscape is changing, just five years ago there was an entire 24-hour cable channel dedicated […]
Jennifer Getzinger To Helm ‘Miranda’s Rights’, Only Female Director Hire On Drama Pilot This Season
Jennifer Getzinger (Mad Men, The Big C) is set to direct NBC/Universal TV’s legal drama pilot LizFriedlanderMiranda’s Rights, written by […]
Study: Only 21% of European Films Directed by Women
A new study has found that only one in five European films is directed by a woman, while 84% of […]
At FLO film fest, 32 shades of women’s issues from across the globe
Spread over three days across several venues in the city, the FLO Film Festival, organised by FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), […]
U.K. to Name and Shame Companies That Pay Men More Than Women
Paying women less than men for the same work has been illegal in the U.K. for more than 45 years, […]
Ashley Judd, Soraya Chemaly Launch WMC Speech Project: Initiative Spotlights The Effects of Toxic Online Harassment on Women
The Women’s Media Center launched the WMC Speech Project today to spotlight and document online abuse and its effects on […]
‘Jane, 28, athletic but sexy’: A Hollywood producer tweets hilariously awful sexist descriptions of female characters
“JANE stands next to it (30’s) dressed in a paramedic’s uniform – blonde, fit, smokin’ hot.” And so reads one […]
There are a lot of instances where a male character could have been replaced by a female one: Geena Davis
Geena Davis is best known for the memorable characters she has portrayed, whether it is the rebellious Thelma in Thelma […]
#codedwithlove
For teen girls, Valentine’s day is about much more than crushes, candy, and flowers. It has become a day to […]
Samantha Bee has the solution for Hollywood’s diversity problem: ‘Just hire people’
Samantha Bee brings her satirical late-night show “Full Frontal” to TBS starting Monday night. The comedian, who spoke to The […]
Hollywood Sexism Continues: Women Had Just One Third of Speaking Roles in 2015 Movies, Study Shows
In 2015, women accounted for one third of all speaking characters in films, only a 3 percent increase from the […]
Women’s Advocacy Group WeForShe Announces 2016 WriteHer Script List
Women’s advocacy organization WeForShe has selected 16 unproduced female-written television scripts for its 2016 WriteHer List. The scripts were culled […]
Catherine Hardwicke Set To Direct USA Series ‘Eyewitness’, Tyler Young To Star
Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) is set to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of USA Network’s 10-episode straight-to-series drama […]
Goldie Hawn to Play Amy Schumer’s Mother in Fox’s Family Vacation Comedy
Oscar winner Goldie Hawn is in talks to play Amy Schumer‘s mother in an upcoming comedy from director Jonathan Levine, […]
Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ Wins Top Prize at Annie Awards
Joy was the primary emotion felt by Pixar after “Inside Out,” its heart-tugging journey through the mind of an 11-year-old […]
2016 DGA Awards: The Complete Winners List
A visibly emotional Alejandro G. Inarritu accepted the award for outstanding directorial achievement in feature film for his work on […]
Hollywood Game Night Gets Explosive With a “Jane in the Box” Twist
It’s a battle of the sexes on the NBC game show, with Geena Davis (Commander in Chief), Kate Walsh (Private […]
Trailer Watch: A Single Mom Falls for a Provincial “Hick” in Julie Delpy’s ‘Lolo’
“How can you think I’d be interested in two hot 20-year-old blondes?” asks Violette’s new beau, Jean-René, when she finds […]
Zoë Kravitz Gets Honest About Her Hollywood Connections — ‘Things Were Definitely Handed To …
“It’s great that it’s a subject that’s trendy right now, but we’re still waiting for this shift to happen from […]
Indie Wire (blog) Dawn Porter’s Abortion Doc ‘Trapped’ Gets Distribution Deal
Dawn Porter’s “Trapped” has landed a distribution deal. Trilogy Films, Big Mouth Productions, Cedar Creek Productions and Chicken & Egg […]
The Multi-Ethnic Coalition calls for diversity in Hollywood
A group of activists has called on the major Hollywood studios to do a better job of representing America’s diversity. […]
We cast Hollywood stars to play world leaders in the movies of our dreams
A lot of the time, movies about world leaders only get made after politicians have kicked the bucket. But wouldn’t […]
Rebecca Hall: Hollywood should let women play ‘ugly’ roles like Christine Chubbuck
Rebecca Hall wowed the Sundance Film Festival with her gritty portrayal of Christine Chubbuck earlier this month but only wishes […]
Ryan Murphy spearheads effort for Hollywood diversity
Ryan Murphy is initiating an effort to expand diversity in Hollywood to include more LGBT people, women and people of […]
Capital markets not the boys’ club Hollywood portrays, industry insiders say
Priya Radha was nervous when she decided to make the switch from Scotiabank’s commercial banking division to a sales and […]
Paul Feig Named As the Recipient of the Inaugural Athena Leading Man Award at Athena Film Fest
Paul Feig has been named the recipient of the inaugural Athena Leading Man Award by the Athena Film Festival, an […]
Essence Cover: Chris Rock on Black Women in Hollywood, Hosting Oscars
“I’ve never done a movie, any movie, the silliest movie, where someone, some studio person hasn’t gone, ‘Does the girl […]
Queen Latifah on Hollywood’s Diversity Problem: ‘Take That Emotion & Turn It Into Action’
Diversity took center stage at this past weekend’s Screen Actors Guild Awards with Queen Latifah, Idris Elba, Uzo Aduba and […]
I Once Used Movies to Escape My To-Do List. Now Films Are Part of My Work.
Ask any one of my friends or family members what my favorite thing to do is, and they’ll tell you […]
Marvel’s Victoria Alonso to Receive Harold Lloyd Award
Marvel Studios’ executive producer and executive vp physical production Victoria Alonso has been tapped to receive the Advanced Imaging Society’s […]
Mumbai to host workshop on “Gender Sensitive Reporting” for working journalists
A one-day workshop on Gender Sensitive Reporting for working journalists is going to be organized on 15th February 2016 at […]
Actresses And Activists Eva Longoria And Geena Davis To Speak At 37th Simmons Leadership Conference
With a focus on women who have broken the mold, Simmons College will feature actresses and activists Eva Longoria and […]
Sundance screens Wall Street thriller ‘Equity’ while honoring female leaders of Utah
All the recent buzz about gender inequality on Hollywood screens just underscores how “intractable” the problem has been over the […]
‘Equity’ Producer-Stars Alysia Reiner & Sarah Megan Thomas On Their Femme-Driven Wall Street Film – Sundance Studio
Equity producer-stars Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black) and Sarah Megan Thomas could hardly contain themselves as they walked […]
Submit a Reel WiT Awards nomination
Google, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and the National Center for Women & Information Technology have partnered […]
Archie Panjabi To Star In ABC Drama Pilot ‘The Jury’, Neil Burger To Direct
The Good Wife alumna Archie Panjabi is returning to series television as the star of ABC’s murder trial drama pilot […]
10 female directors you need to watch in 2016
There’s hope on the horizon for Hollywood’s gender disparity problem. The statistics are still way out of whack: A 2015 […]
Sundance: Jena Malone on ‘Lovesong,’ Women in Hollywood and Leaving ‘The Hunger Games’
Twelve years after “Saved,” Jena Malone returned to the Sundance Film Festival with “Lovesong.” The in-competition drama, which premiered on […]
Catherine Zeta-Jones calls out ageism in Hollywood
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has criticised the film industry for its apparent ageism problem, with the star saying that there’s a […]
Taking Action to Advance Equal Pay
Seven years ago today, President Obama signed into law his first piece of legislation as President: the Lilly Ledbetter Fair […]
‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival A Go: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel & 4 Other Actors Return
The Gilmore Girls follow-up movies are officially cleared for production after securing six cast members from the original series, led […]
Julia Roberts to Star in and Produce “ADX” for HBO Films
Julia Roberts is set to star in and produce ADX, a drama about the real life harrowing and potentially groundbreaking […]
Jennifer Aniston To Play Sports Dealmaker Denise White In Fox 2000’s ‘The Fixer’
Fox 2000 has acquired The Fixer, a package for a film that will star Jennifer Aniston as Denise White, a […]
Kathryn Bigelow to Direct True Crime Drama About Detroit Riots for Annapurna
Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow will direct an untitled true crime drama set in Detroit for Annapurna Pictures, whose Megan Ellison […]
Barbie’s Got a New Body
Barbie’s got a new body. Three new bodies, actually: petite, tall and curvy, in Mattel’s exhaustively debated lexicon, and beginning […]
Diversity in Hollywood: Failure of Inclusion Plagues the Entire Industry
In 2015, America’s age-old struggle over civil rights centered on police violence. Gunshots too often killed unarmed black citizens — […]
21 Leaders 2016 – Meet Three Powerhouses Who Enrich Women’s Economics
Profiles of three outstanding leaders dedicated to improving lives of women and girls: Dr. Thelma Awori, Sema Başol, Jill S. […]
Donna Langley: Approach To Universal’s Diverse Slate Comes From Quality, Not Quota – Sundance
Universal chairman Donna Langley and Pitch Perfect 2 filmmaker Elizabeth Banks sat down at the annual Women at Sundance Brunch […]
Universal Boards Mary Magdalene Movie From ‘The King’s Speech’ Producers See-Saw Films; Garth Davis Directing
A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, who is believed to have witnessed both his crucifixion and resurrection, Magdalene has been […]
Comedies from Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones Among NBC Pilot Orders
NBC has ordered three comedy pilots, including projects from exec producers Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones. Poehler’s former “Parks and […]
Jessica Jones: Netflix series wins buzz as a female-led success
With its perpetually scowling, bourbon-drinking, psychologically damaged lead, the thoroughly modern tale Jessica Jones is pulling in audiences as part […]
Brooklyn’s Saoirse Ronan to Star in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’
Saoirse Ronan is set to star in Lady Bird, the writing and directorial debut of actress Greta Gerwig. Ronan will […]
Academy Changes Rules to Promote Oscar Diversity
The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences announced what it referred to as “a sweeping series of substantive changes” to […]
Let’s Rewrite Hollywood, Shall We?
The male gaze is yet another consequence of a wildly unbalanced Hollywood, in which just a quarter of behind-the-scenes television […]
This Forgotten Female Screenwriter Helped Give Hollywood Its Voice
Pickford. Harlow. Valentino. Garbo. A single script by early Hollywood’s highest-paid screenwriter could make or break any of their careers—and […]
MPAA’s Chris Dodd on Oscar Diversity Issue: ‘We Must Do a Better Job’
MPAA chairman Chris Dodd said the industry “must do a better job of cultivating and recognizing diversity” in the wake […]
Buffalo Bills Hire NFL’s First Full-Time Female Coach
The Buffalo Bills now have the NFL’s first-ever full-time female coach: Rex Ryan has promoted Kathryn Smith to Special Teams […]
India’s Chamber of Commerce and UN Women partner to advance gender equality and empower women in business
The UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka and the Federation of Indian Chambers of […]
UN announces first-ever High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment
Today, women globally earn less, have fewer assets, bear the burden of unpaid work and care and are largely concentrated […]
#OscarsSoWhite, Sony Hack Raise Hopes for More Diverse Hollywood
The all-white slate of actors nominated for Oscars this year is forcing some uncomfortable discussion in Hollywood about racism and […]
Bette Midler Will Star In Broadway Revival Of ‘Hello, Dolly!’
“Who is out there that has the necessary stature, warmth, the incredible talent and ability, and especially the singular, outsized […]
Global Symposiums on Gender in Media – Mumbai
Our 2016 Global Symposiums on Gender in Media will be held in Mumbai on February 17 and Sao Paulo on […]
Former Kudos Chief Jane Featherstone Launches Sister Pictures
Featherstone: “This is a great time to be starting again, with such a range of global opportunities in scripted. My […]
Female Directors To Watch Out For At Sundance 2016
Of the fifty-four films that will play in competition at the festival, twenty-two of them will be directed by women. […]
Elle’s 2016 Women In TV Power List
Presenting 13 women backing the projects, writing the scripts, creating the roles, and embodying the characters, all in the name […]
The Diary of a Teenage Girl Director on What Women in Hollywood Need to Succeed
“It’s a serious problem,” Heller said about the paucity of opportunity and recognition for women directors in Hollywood, currently the […]
Heather Graham Reminds Us Jennifer Lawrence Is ‘An Exception’ In Hollywood
There’s no question Jennifer Lawrence is currently riding a career high. But, as actress Heather Graham reminded HuffPost Live’s Alyona […]
Why are there so few girls in children’s books?
Every night, my daughter picks out bedtime stories from the picture books on her shelf. And every night, my husband […]
Tina Fey, Ronda Rousey Team for ‘Do Nothing Bitches’ at Universal
Tina Fey and UFC fighter Ronda Rousey are set to throw comedy punches for Universal Pictures. The pair will star […]
‘Wonder Woman’ Casts Superhero’s Mother
Connie Nielsen has come on board to play Hippolyta, the queen of the Amazons and mother of Princess Diana, aka […]
Dan Fogelman’s Female Baseball Drama Picked Up to Pilot at Fox, Kylie Bunbury to Star
Kylie Bunbury will topline the potential series, which follows a young female pitcher who defies the odds when she becomes […]
Black Actors Shut Out of Oscar Race — Again
Last year’s Oscar nominations drew howls of protests for their lack of diversity. This year, it’s even worse. “Creed” was […]
The 2016 Oscar Nominees Recognized Women In More Categories Than In Recent Years
Last year’s Oscars weren’t great for diversity. Not one single person of color was nominated in any of the acting […]
America Ferrera Applauds ‘Superstore’ Diversity, Explains Golden Globes Bit – TCA
“It didn’t occur to me until deep into shooting that this is a diverse cast,” Ben Feldman said of NBC’s […]
Elle’s 2016 Women in TV List Is Its Most Diverse Ever, Featuring Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Priyanka Chopra and More
The magazine’s 2016 Women in TV list is easily its most diverse feature ever, including actresses such as Golden Globe […]
Study: Women Filmmakers Held Just 19 Percent of Top Behind-the-Screen Jobs in 2015
A new study from the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film shows that female directors, writers, […]
‘Quantico’s’ Priyanka Chopra in Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Baywatch’
“Quantico” star Priyanka Chopra is in talks to join Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in Paramount’s “Baywatch,” sources tell Variety. […]
Author Mollie Gregory Leaps Tall Buildings in STUNTWOMEN
Author Mollie Gregory tells the untold stories of stunt women working in Hollywood in her latest book. It described how […]
Laura Dern Joins Cast Of ‘Twin Peaks’ Follow-Up On Showtime
Laura Dern is joining the cast of Showtime’s Twin Peaks revival. As with most other details about the show Dern’s […]
When Teamwork Doesn’t Work for Women
Women get essentially zero credit for the collaborative work with men. Papers written by women in collaboration with both a […]
Star Wars Director J.J. Abrams: Rey Toy Omission ‘Preposterous and Wrong’
J.J. Abrams wants to know where the Rey toys are, too. The director of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” slammed […]
Israeli media slight women, perpetuate gender stereotypes, report finds
Israeli women make up only 24 percent of people heard, read about or seen in newspaper, television and radio news […]
Campaign calls for movie lovers to watch one film directed by a woman a week for a year
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Adam McKay, Ridley Scott, Todd Haynes, Steven Spielberg. There’s a common theme in the BAFTA nominations for […]
Amandla Stenberg Didn’t See Anyone Who Looked Like Her In Hollywood, So She Turned To Instagram
For brazen teen star Amandla Stenberg, the lack of representation for young, black women in Hollywood galvanized her to find […]
Hornets-Suns Makes History as the First NBA Game with Two Female Analysts
History was made Wednesday night in Phoenix, where the Suns were taking on the Charlotte Hornets. It was the first […]
Creed Director Ryan Coogler Says Women Are Better Filmmakers
In an interview with Variety this week, the director of Creed and Fruitvale Station (and, most recently, Marvel’s upcoming Black […]
Watch: A Celebration of the Top-Grossing Women-Directed Films of 2015
The video captures some of the year’s most memorable moments in women-helmed films, from a young female boss’s confident stride […]
Dakota Johnson hits out at ‘brutal’ Hollywood over ageism
Johnson, who is promoting her new film, Black Mass, told Vogue UK that she worried about her future in Hollywood […]
Lady Gaga on Her Song “Til It Happens to You”: “I Wanted It to Be Empowering”
Recently, Lady Gaga opened up about being a rape survivor, saying she channeled her personal experience into the song. At […]
The Power of Rey
Rey is many things: a survivor, a scavenger, an isolated figure looking for community, a pilot, a mechanic, a warrior… […]
Liza Donnelly – Welcome to Hollywood
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
Netflix Orders Psychological Thriller ‘Gypsy’ to Series
Netflix is adding another original series to its roster. The streaming service has picked up psychological thriller Gypsy to series, […]
2016 Global Symposiums on Gender in Media
Our 2016 Global Symposiums on Gender in Media will be held in Mumbai on February 17 and Sao Paulo on March 8. The Mumbai Symposium is co-hosted by FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), Mumbai Chapter, the women’s wing of FICCI and sponsored by ITVS. The Sao Paulo Symposium will be hosted by Google. The Institute will present new global research which explores the influence of film audiences in the UK, India, Nigeria, France and Brazil funded by the Oak Foundation.
Please Help Us Reach Our Goal of Transforming Children’s Entertainment
When we’re not telling women’s stories we are leaving out half of the population. When we are including women and […]
Patricia Arquette puts a spotlight on how California’s new equal-pay law will affect Hollywood
“To every woman who gave birth to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else’s […]
Men on Screen: Over-Represented, Badly Portrayed
Feminism has made a lot of recent headlines, but the question remains: is the media really on board with gender […]
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ and the Little Casting Choice That Makes a Huge Impact
When Lucasfilm initially announced the lineup for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it wasn’t long before the studio began populating […]
How Television Provides Better Female Superheroes Than Film
Jessica Jones could lift your car and stop it with no effort. If she’s ever knocked down, she’ll punch back […]
Study finds four out of the top five ‘best value’ Hollywood stars are women
Four of the top five “best value” Hollywood actors are women, according to a new Forbes magazine report which will […]
Amazon orders three new kids series, renews Tumble Leaf
The three new series, Danger & Eggs, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Niko and the Sword of […]
Geena Davis Bakes! – Home & Family
The Oscar-winning actress is in the kitchen baking 3D holiday cookies! Watch Video…
Reaching Millennial Women: The Continued Rise of Visual Social Platforms
This study also illuminated that the visual piece has really surged for Millennials. We saw the beginnings of it in […]
Women Screenwriters Make Up Paltry 17 Percent of Black List 2015
Women accounted for only 17 percent of the screenwriters featured on the 2015 Black List, yet another alarming statistic that […]
Is Hollywood finally a woman’s world too?
“I remember when ‘Thelma and Louise’ came out, all of the press was predicting that this would start a whole […]
Women in Entertainment: Geena Davis on the “Tremendous Obstacles to Women’s Progress”
Much of the conversation at THR’s Women in Entertainment breakfast, held Dec. 9 in Los Angeles, centered on the need […]
How the women of Hollywood called out gender inequality in 2015
All of the women (plus a few men) in this article called Hollywood on its sexism this year, and more […]
Chloe Grace Moretz’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Flips for Director Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca Thomas is in early talks to direct a live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” starring Chloe Grace Moretz for […]
The Women of Hollywood Find Their Voice
“The problem with this business is that there’s always hope because there’s always something in development and you think, ‘Oh […]
Girls Who Code and Pixelberry Studios to add new content to High School Story game
Girls Who Code is partnering with Pixelberry Studios, maker of top mobile game High School Story, to feature new content […]
Black List 2015 Topped by Michael Jackson Chimp Script, Features JFK Drama
The 2015 Black List, consisting of Hollywood’s top unproduced screenplays, was announced by Reese Witherspoon, Channing Tatum, Catherine Hardwicke, Damon […]
Geena Davis Salutes Hollywood Pay Dispute Leading Ladies
The actress is standing alongside the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Sienna Miller, Patricia Arquette and others who have […]
Jessica Chastain Pens Essay From Female-Helmed Movie Set: No One Feels “Left Out or Bullied”
Usually on a movie it would be me and maybe two or three other women, even though there are 100 […]
Is 2015 the tipping point for women and minorities in Hollywood?
In a recent interview, Mike De Luca, the prominent producer of “The Social Network” and “Fifty Shades of Grey,” wondered […]
Actoutgames Project for Awesome 2015
Today Presley asks you to consider a donation to the Project for Awesome as well as pitching a charity for […]
Mercedes-Benz & THR Honor Hollywood’s Power Women
The Hollywood Reporter‘s 24th Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast honored Barbra Streisand and celebrated the many accomplishments of women in […]
Cate Blanchett Joining ‘Thor 3’
Cate Blanchett, coming off her best actress nomination for the 1950s-set drama Carol, is in final negotiations to join Thor: […]
Geena Davis & George Clooney’s Awkward ‘Thelma & Louise’ Encounter
Geena Davis reflects on her iconic role in “Thelma & Louise.” Plus, what does she remember about George Clooney auditioning for Brad Pitt’s role?
Geena Davis’ Crusade to Empower Women through Media
Oscar winner Geena Davis shares the focus of “The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.” Why does Geena want to use media as a catalyst for gender equality?
Lifetime Invests in AFI Grads, Guarantees Jobs to Female Filmmakers
A&E Networks CEO Nancy Dubuc is acutely aware of the gender imbalance in Hollywood — but rather than bemoan the […]
Female Directors Helming Only 6.4% of Movies: DGA Report
Female directors helmed a mere 6.4% of the 376 movies released in 2013 and 2014, according to a new report […]
Olivia Wilde on Geena Davis: “I’m Very Appreciative” For Making Women in Hollywood a Priority
“I think this year has been defined by conversations about women taking up leadership roles as directors, producers, screenwriters, and […]
Barbra Streisand on Hollywood’s Double Standard: “What Does ‘Difficult’ Mean, Anyway?”
Streisand was criticized for having demanded too much control over the movie and, at the same time, suspected of having […]
Hollywomen
Hollywomen.com is a new platform exploring the legacy, chronicling the present and anticipating the future of women and diversity in […]
First Findings of EWA’s Pan European Research Project
“EWA’s evidence-based research indicates that measures need to be taken to ensure fair and proportionate support for women directors to […]
Queen Latifah to Topline Lee Daniels’ Girl-Group Pilot
Queen Latifah is returning to TV. The Oscar nominee and former Living Single a actress is set to star in […]
This Major Female Villain in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Was Originally a Man
As an actress, Gwendoline Christie is used to keeping secrets — she is, after all, Brienne of Tarth on Game […]
Get to Know the Unsung Heroes of Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2015, marks the 74th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks on Oahu. Though the military has since leveled […]
Gender Equality in the News 1995-2015
The gender gap is narrowest in stories on science and health, the major topic of lowest importance on the news […]
Campaign for more women in film and TV gets major boost from Screen Australia
The push for more screen stories by, for and about women has received a major boost, with Screen Australia announcing […]
Shailene Woodley Joins HBO’s Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman Drama
Shailene Woodley is returning to the small screen. The Divergent star is joining HBO limited series Big Little Lies, Nicole […]
Barbra Streisand to Direct Catherine the Great Biopic
Streisand, one of the most prominent female directors, is tackling the story of one of history’s most powerful women, Catherine […]
Meet Sanaa Hamri, the Woman Behind Empire’s Musical Productions
Hamri feels like she prepared for this job all her life. The Fox hit capitalizes on her entire body of […]
Movie Ratings: Sex Remains Top Concern for American Parents, Not Violence
Sexual content and nudity in movies remains the top concern for parents, while violence and language — save for the […]
Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2016 Competition, Next Films
The latest films by returning Park City alums So Yong Kim, Antonio Campos, Jeff Baena and Chad Hartigan; timely documentaries […]
Hollywood leaders put aside rivalries to take on the industry’s lack of women
Usually it takes a fundraising politician or a glittering awards show to convene competing studio executives and Hollywood agents in […]
In 24 Hours, Pirelli’s Calendar Showed How Quickly a Brand Can Modernize Its Image
It’s not often that a tire company burns a path across the Internet the way Pirelli did when it took […]
Women Must Have Equal Access to Technology
Technology is empowering women and girls around the world to improve their lives and their communities. Just ask the female […]
American Girl Promotes Female Empowerment in Holiday Push
American Girl is pouring on a huge TV and social media push — its largest ever, in an effort to […]
Jessica Jones Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg on Season 2 and Women in Hollywood
In reply to a question about female-hero-led shows and Supergirl, Rosenberg echoed a lot of our feelings when she said: […]
Abigail Breslin Lands Lead Role In ‘Freak Show’ Movie
Freak Show tells the story of Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther), a boldly confident teenager who faces intolerance and persecution at […]
The CW Joins the White House to Let Girls Learn
The CW Network is teaming up with the White House and the Peace Corps in support of Let Girls Learn, […]
MAKERS: Once And For All Film – The largest international digital gathering of women in history
Once and For All tells the story of the 47,000 women who gathered in 1995 to demand their rights be […]
An Evening with Geena Davis – Cocktail Party
An Evening with Geena Davis is our annual fundraiser that will be held on December 3, 2015 at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica, California. This event is attended by 200 thought leaders in the entertainment industry. Since its beginning, three years ago, this event has raised almost $130,000 to support the research, education and advocacy programs that are creating a world where girls grow up surrounded by positive reminders of their equality and worth.
Malala Strikes Back Behind the Scenes of Her Fearless Fast-Growing Organization
Malala is doing more than building awareness: She’s creating a network of action and impact. Her still-young Malala Fund has […]
How this Googler is trying to shake up Hollywood’s idea of who an ‘engineer’ is
Julie Ann Crommett describes her job as a “tech-and-Hollywood hybrid.” She’s Google’s entertainment industry educator-in-chief, striving to banish stereotypes about […]
Images of Computer Science: Perceptions Among Students, Parents and Educators in the U.S.
Google’s second report of our research study with Gallup, Inc. dives into our data from nearly 16,000 respondents to explore […]
Google Proves That TV Teaches Girls to Not Like Computer Science
A new Google report that includes surveys of parents and students conducted by Gallup suggests that stereotypes perpetuated by TV […]
Liza Donnelly – When I grow up, I want to be perfect, high-achieving, hyper-perfect and scripted.
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
Women And Technology: Increasing Opportunity And Driving International Development
We need to improve the gender digital divide. Data suggests that over 1.7 billion women do not own a mobile […]
Julianne Moore to Star in Todd Haynes’ ‘Wonderstruck’
Julianne Moore will star in the drama “Wonderstruck” with Todd Haynes directing an adaptation of Brian Selznick’s children’s book. The […]
7 Times Geena Davis Was A Total Feminist Hero
Most of us probably best know Geena Davis as the star of iconic classics like Beetlejuice, A League of Their […]
Women Gain Seats on Company Boards of Directors
Women continue to make gains in the boardrooms of Fortune 1000 companies according to 2020 Women on Boards’ just-released 2015 […]
Where are the women?: Gender inequality in Hollywood
At a glance, Hollywood loves women. From Greta Garbo to Marilyn Monroe; from Meryl Streep to Jennifer Lawrence, strong leading […]
Geena Davis speaks up on gender equality in Hollywood
The fight for gender equality in Hollywood has had a major moment recently: The feds recently launched an investigation into […]
Equal Pay Revolution: How Top Actresses Are Finally Fighting Back
Kathy Griffin was an unknown comedic actress when she landed her breakout role on NBC’s 1996 sitcom “Suddenly Susan.” But […]
Scarlett Johansson Earned Same Pay as Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth for ‘Avengers’
Fans of Marvel’s “Avengers” series have long griped about the franchises’ ratio of male to female superheroes. Just earlier this […]
Reese Witherspoon Offers to Produce Amy Schumer’s Biopic, Slams Industry Sexism: ‘I’ll Probably Have to Play Your Grandmother’
“I hope, Amy Schumer – and all the other incredible nominees – that you’ll give me the rights to your […]
ArcLight, Geena Davis, and WIF’s Cathy Schulman Co-Host Women in Entertainment Summit
ArcLight Cinemas, partnering with Women in Film and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, hosted the first annual […]
Geraldine Laybourne joins 9 Story board
Entertainment industry vet and former Nickelodeon and Disney senior exec Geraldine Laybourne has joined the board of directors of Toronto, […]
10 Top Female Characters in Video Games
The role of women in video games has always been a subject of contention. Female characters are often sidelined, without […]
Melanne Verveer, Kim Azzarelli hope to “Fast Forward” the discussion on women, girls
Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli, co-founders of Seneca Women, are co-authors of “Fast Forward: How Women Can Achieve Power and […]
Is Failing Key to Women Finding Success?
According to a 2014 report by the World Economic Forum, global gender parity won’t be achieved in the workplace for […]
Olivia Munn, CW Set 1970s Female Sportscaster Drama
The CW is going back in time with Olivia Munn. The network is teaming with the actress to develop an […]
‘Gamergate’ Movie in Works With Amy Pascal Producing, Scarlett Johansson Eyed to Star
Amy Pascal is set to produce a movie about Gamergate that screenwriters Rebecca Angelo and Lauren Schuker Blum will adapt […]
Amazon Studios greenlights three new kids series, special
Amazon has ordered three new original kids series, Dino Dana, The Kicks and Lost in Oz, as well as half-hour […]
‘Ghostbusters’ Director Paul Feig Blasts Hollywood Sexism: ‘We’ve Gotta Fix the Scripts’
Since creating “Freaks and Geeks” and directing the breakout hit “Bridesmaids,” Paul Feig has used his creative clout in Hollywood […]
Why Regina King Calls Sisterhood Among Women In Hollywood ‘Priceless’
Actress Regina King doesn’t take her relationships with Hollywood’s leading ladies for granted, she told HuffPost Live on Friday. At […]
Susan Sarandon Boards Hedy Lamarr Documentary
Susan Sarandon and Reframed Pictures are partnering with American Masters and Submarine on a documentary about Hedy Lamarr. “This is […]
Trudie Styler joins fight for more women’s films
“American Hustle” actress Jennifer Lawrence opened the floodgates with her critique about women’s pay gaps in Hollywood. Now, Trudie Styler, […]
Sasheer Zamata: “Women Are Fighting for Equal Treatment, Not Superior Treatment”
Sasheer Zamata was recently named ACLU’s newest celebrity ambassador on women’s rights. The Saturday Night Live comedian speaks with The […]
Hollywood wants me to make a certain kind of movie: Ava DuVernay
Director Ava DuVernay, who headed the recent Mumbai Film Festival’s International Competition jury, talks about ‘women of colour’ in filmmaking. […]
‘Athena’ Is Proof We Need More Movies About Powerful Greek Goddesses
We need to talk about goddesses. More specifically: Greek goddesses. Because, I’m pretty sure you were just as excited as […]
The ‘Ishtar’ effect: When a film flops and its female director never works again
This month, four very different films directed by women arrive in theaters in wide release — Angelina Jolie-Pitt’s period romance […]
Women Direct Lifetime’s 5 Most Popular TV Movies After Network Bets on Female Helmers
Six months ago, Lifetime launched Broad Focus, a major initiative to have more women writing, directing, developing and producing content […]
Studio Execs Talk Hollywood’s Pay Gap, Women Directors, Unequal Opportunities for Female Talent
“I actually think women drive the box office,” said Sony chairman Tom Rothman at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual executive roundtable. […]
5 Dumb Reasons Why Hollywood Won’t Hire Women Directors
Vulture’s list of “Shit People to Say to Women Directors” chronicles some of the crazy things that people say directly […]
Catherine Hardwicke: “Be Fearless and Create Your Own” to Combat Hollywood Sexism
The first annual Women in Entertainment Summit took place at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood Nov. 5, featuring numerous panel […]
Essence’s 3rd Annual Black Women In Hollywood Short Film Contest Now Open for Submissions
The Essence Black Women In Hollywood Short Film Contest is back for a 3rd year, this time in search of […]
The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens
A new landmark report released today by Common Sense Media finds that teenagers (ages 13-18) use an average of nine […]
Liza Donnelly – Honey, I thought it was high time we had more women in the house
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
Daily Reads: 100 Women Directors Hollywood Should Be Hiring, The Jason Mann-Filled World We Live In, and More
As Criticwire and other publications have pointed out again and again. there’s a dearth of female directors working in Hollywood […]
Codegirl Free On YouTube Until November 5th
“CODEGIRL” follows the story of 5,000 girls from 60 countries as they compete in a global entrepreneurship and coding competition […]
Reese Witherspoon Carries Torch For Women At American Cinematheque Tribute; Katzenberg Receives Sid Grauman Award
Tonight’s 2015 American Cinematheque tribute to Reese Witherspoon wasn’t just about her multi-faceted resume from Election to Wild. For those […]
The Effects of Gender Stereotypic and Counter-Stereotypic Textbook Images on Science Performance
to address the gap in science achievement between male and female high school students, the authors of this study consider […]
Why Ava Duvernay Hates The Word Diversity
Here’s the easy criticism lobbed at celebrating women in any industry dominated by men: Singling women out diminishes their achievements. […]
Wishing to be a mommy to a (girl) mummy this Halloween
When you’re 7 years old, deciding what to be for Halloween is serious business. After weeks of debate and deliberation, […]
Media images have a huge impact on our perceptions, and on our social and cultural beliefs and behaviors
The first FLO Film Festival organized by FICCI Ladies Organisation(FLO), Mumbai Chapter,the women’s wing of FICCI, today announces a new […]
Looking from the Outside In – Gender Representation in Animation
There is a longstanding attitude in the animation industry that female characters are difficult because they have to be pretty […]
Pitch Perfect 3 Director Elizabeth Banks: Empowering Women in Hollywood ‘Requires a Real Partnership with the Men in Our Industry’
Now that Banks is stepping behind the camera for the second time, she sees the need for more female directors. […]
Liza Donnelly Cartoon – My dolls is the pretty one and your doll just watches her.
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
ShondaLand Teaming With ‘Scandal’s’ Kerry Washington, Katie Lowes for ABC Nanny Dramedy
ShondaLand is reteaming with three stars from Scandal. Scandal stars Kerry Washington, Katie Lowes and her husband, Adam Shapiro, are […]
Geena Davis: Kudos to Jennifer Lawrence, But Women in Hollywood Have a Long Way to Go
Something’s going on—you can feel it. Sandra Bullock has a movie coming out Friday in a part that was written […]
Mumbai Diary: Monday Dossier
It has been announced that Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis’ The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media will partner […]
America Ferrera Launches Production Company, Inks Overall Deal With ABC
America Ferrera is returning to ABC. The Ugly Betty alum — poised to return to the screen in NBC midseason […]
Funding for Filmmakers
Looking for funding and support for your film? The Women’s Film Institute has compiled a comprehensive list of funding opportunities […]
Bentonville Film Festival adds day, kids activities
The 2016 Bentonville Film Festival will include an extra day, kids’ activities, a diversity and inclusion summit and unique cinema […]
‘Jessica Jones’ Is Proof That More Female-Fronted Superhero TV Shows & Movies Should Be Produced
Netflix has been teasing us with snippets from their new comic book series, Marvel’s Jessica Jones, for the past couple […]
“Suffragette” Director Sarah Gavron on Fixing the Gender Imbalance In Filmmaking
Director Sarah Gavron’s new film, Suffragette, tells the story of the the women’s right-to-vote struggle in Britain at the turn […]
Angela Bassett on playing Six in Rainbow Six Siege
Angela Basset shares what it’s like playing the first female lead in Six in Rainbow Six Siege gaming series. Read […]
We Need More Women in Hollywood Boardrooms, Not Just in Front of the Camera
We’ve talked a lot about women in Hollywood with relation to sexism, representation, and the wage gap, but we generally […]
Shondaland Developing Romeo & Juliet Sequel Series for ABC
Shondaland is taking on Shakespeare. A series adaptation of “Still Star-Crossed,” based on the 2013 book of the same name […]
Liza Donnelly – I found a room of my own. It’s between my ears.
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
Deeds not words: in the spirit of the suffragettes
When I was a young woman, the suffragettes were my heroes. I called my first car, a battered Renault, Emmeline […]
Geena Davis Has a Simple Way to Fix the Gender Bias in Hollywood
Geena Davis is a walking, talking font of knowledge and outrage about the representation of women in film. Her Geena […]
How Mad Men and Transparent Writer Bridget Bedard Broke Into the Writers Room
This Saturday at the Film Independent Forum we’re offering a panel discussion on TV writers rooms, in which television writers—some […]
TIME – Geena Davis on Inequality in Hollywood: ‘It’s a Big Relief Not to Pretend’
In the not-too-distant past, many women in Hollywood, myself included, felt that we shouldn’t speak out about unfairness in the […]
Rio Film Festival Infographic
GEMAA has just published this new infographic of race and gender, with the profile of the films that will be […]
London Film Festival Closes With Well-Received ‘Steve Jobs’ And Femme-Dominated Awards Ceremony
The fest’s awards ceremony was dominated by women filmmakers, a fitting end to an edition that had seen the debate […]
The Conversation With Geena Davis, Leading The Charge On Gender Equity In Entertainment
In this signature espnW column, Allison Glock sits down for a candid Q&A with Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning actress, star […]
‘Lego Batman’ Casts Rosario Dawson as Batgirl
Rosario Dawson will voice Batgirl in the animated “Lego Batman” opposite Will Arnett, Michael Cera and Zach Galifianakis in the […]
Someday, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, a Woman Might Direct a Star Wars Movie
All of the next few Star Wars films will be directed by men, but that might not be the case […]
‘Y The Last Man,’ A Comic That’s Literally Full Of Women, Is Coming To TV
One of the biggest problems with comic book movies like “The Avengers” or “Batman V. Superman” these days — or […]
Jennifer Lawrence Presses Case On Equal Pay For Actresses
Though she has become one of Hollywood’s best-paid movie stars of any gender, who better than Jennifer Lawrence to carry […]
Charlize Theron Prompts Protagonist Gender Change For Sony’s ‘The Gray Man’
How convincing was Charlize Theron’s action-star work in this summer’s Mad Max: Fury Road? Sony Pictures is in talks with […]
Geena Davis on Closing the Gender Equality Gap in Hollywood and ‘Taking Everything Too Far’
When Geena Davis gets excited about a project, she doesn’t just sign up — she goes all in. That’s how […]
Geena Davis Calls For #MoreWomen In Film
‘I take everything too far,’ joked Geena Davis at the BFI London Film Festival – but when it comes to […]
ArcLight Cinemas to Launch Women in Entertainment Summit
Theater chain ArcLight Cinemas will launch the inaugural ArcLight Presents Women in Entertainment Summit, set to take place at the […]
Why Disney nailed its casting choice for its newest princess, Moana.
On Oct. 7, 2015, Disney revealed more details on its newest princess, Moana. And, as expected, the Interwebs shook with […]
Oprah Tearfully Empowers Women to Help Others at Variety’s Power of Women
Oprah Winfrey, who was selected this year as a Variety Power of Women honoree along with Salma Hayek Pinault, Anna […]
Geena Davis Smacks Hollywood In the Jaw: ‘Give Women More Clothes to Wear!’
Academy award-winner Geena Davis wasn’t messing around when she gave her speech at the Global Symposium on Gender in Media. […]
We are mighty! Jada Pinkett Smith shows off her strong arms and style at Power Of Women event
She has long been an example of a strong woman of Hollywood so it stands to reason she would be […]
‘Suffragette’ stars tackle Hollywood sexism, the power of the ordinary woman
At the Suffragette press conference, the cast and crew held nothing back when discussing women’s history, industry sexism, and the […]
Reed Morano and Olivia Wilde’s ‘Meadowland’ Challenges Hollywood Sexism
The partnership between Morano and Wilde is unusual in Hollywood. When you think of silver-screen duos, it’s usually a bromance: […]
Probe into Hollywood sexism as female directors are asked whether they’ve been held back by their gender
The US has launched an official investigation into gender discrimination in Hollywood that could radically shake up the male-dominated film […]
Equal pay for women takes centre stage in Hollywood
Gwyneth Paltrow, whose $9 million in earnings ranked her 12th on Forbes’ list of highest-paid actresses in Hollywood this year, […]
Hayek, Paltrow lend voices for equal pay for women in Hollywood
In a week that saw Meryl Streep speak out about equal pay and other actresses of the film “Suffragette” applaud […]
Geena Davis predicts ‘historic’ rise in number of female film characters
Hollywood is poised to make “historic” improvements in the number of female characters in films within 10 years, the actor […]
London Film Festival: Geena Davis Calls for Gender Equality in Family Entertainment
The actress said research from her own institute showed there was a “powerful negative message” in children’s content. With Suffragette […]
Planet ‘B’: How A Feminist Comic Book Found Devoted Fans Through Absurdity
When comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick got the opportunity to reimagine Captain Marvel as a blond, blue-eyed fighter pilot […]
Liza Donnelly – Stop looking at women’s magazines and call me in the morning
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
This Chart Shows Hollywood’s Glaring Gender Gap
Early in their careers, WOMEN receive more movie roles than MEN. That trend reverses sharply after age 30 as men […]
The Founders of a New Hollywood Diversity Program on How to Make Film and TV More Diverse
By now we all know the drill: Hollywood does not do a good job of representing diversity both onscreen and […]
‘Suffragette’ Writer Didn’t Set Out to Make a Feminist Film
As detailed in this week’s column, 2015 is a strong year for female-driven narratives on the big screen, particularly films […]
From Thelma and Louise to fighting Hollywood sexism: The making of Geena Davis
Shy would not be the first (second or third) word to come to mind when meeting Geena Davis in the […]
London Film Festival: Why 2015 is the year for strong women
The BFI London Film Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday this week, has proudly declared 2015 ‘the year of the […]
Geena Davis Makes Women the Center of Attention With Her Institute
When Geena Davis’ daughter was a toddler, the Academy Award-winning actress noticed something unsettling about the content of children’s programming […]
Woman director’s latest film delivers an orgasm at last
In Nguyen Hoang Diep’s third, and first feature-length, film, “Dap canh giua khong trung” (Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere) […]
Study shows how women directors get blocked in Hollywood
Throwing statistical fuel on what is quickly becoming a show-biz conflagration, a just-released study on gender inequality in Hollywood finds […]
Geena Davis lands movie role as Jon Hamm’s daughter
Geena Davis, 59, has been cast as the daughter of Jon Hamm, 44, in new indie movie “Marjorie Prime.” The […]
Geena Davis ‘Would Love’ to Be in ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel
Geena Davis is known for a slew of iconic roles, including (if not especially) Thelma in Thelma & Louise, Dottie […]
London Film Festival Turns Spotlight on Gender Equality
The Institute is excited to launch its first international Global Symposium on Gender in Media in partnership with BFI London […]
Geena Davis’ Very Simple Solution to End Hollywood’s Gender Inequality Problem
Geena Davis has a lot of meetings in Hollywood. And they’re not just about what movie or television series she’d […]
Geena Davis, 59, flashes her legs in black wrap-around dress with thigh-high split as she attends San Diego Film Festival
It’s been more than 25 years since she starred in Tim Burton’s cult classic Beetlejuice. And Geena Davis looked incredible […]
Geena Davis So Not Into a Thelma & Louise Remake: “Leave It the Hell Alone!”
Hollywood sure loves a remake. And it seems like every couple of months we’re hit with another rumor that producers […]
DC’s ‘Super Hero Girls’ taps into what kids want
A new superhero universe is letting the younger female crowd connect with Supergirl, Wonder Woman and Batgirl more than ever […]
Corporate America is not on a path to gender equality
Today LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company released Women in the Workplace, a comprehensive study of the state of women in […]
Malala’ Director Davis Guggenheim on Making the Film: I Thought About My Own Daughters
When Davis Guggenheim sets out to make a new movie — like his documentaries An Inconvenient Truth and the upcoming […]
Jessica Chastain: Female Action Heroes Over-Sexualized By Hollywood, Needs To Stop
Actress Jessica Chastain called for Hollywood to stop over-sexualizing female action stars, in a new interview with Radio Times. The […]
‘Spy’ Director Paul Feig Thinks It’s ‘Ridiculous’ Women Don’t Get The Same Opportunities He Does
Paul Feig had just five minutes to spare for our conversation, barely squeezed into his tightly packed schedule. With a […]
Liza Donnelly – I am supposed to be here
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
Why Thelma & Louise Was Really Frustrating For Geena Davis
Ridley Scott’s 1991 film Thelma and Louise will surely go down in history as one of the great female empowerment […]
Men for Women Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives
Today Rep. Don Breyer announced the Men for Women Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives. “When women succeed, America […]
Geena Davis slams Hollywood’s gender inequality: ‘It’s frustrating’
Actress Geena Davis has spoken of how “frustrating” she finds gender inequality in the media and film industries. Davis, who […]
Geena Davis: ‘After Thelma & Louise, people said things would improve for women in film. They didn’t’
Geena Davis is tall, very tall. In her bare feet, she reaches 6ft. Today, she is wearing 5in wedge heels […]
Oprah Winfrey Among Honorees at Variety’s Power of Women Event
Variety’s Power of Women will honor Salma Hayek Pinault, Anna Kendrick, Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey and Susan Wojcicki as Lifetime […]
Sigourney Weaver Answers Call For ‘Ghostbusters’ Revamp
Another Ghostbusters original is crossing streams and joining the reboot. Director Paul Feig informed the Twitterverse this morning that Sigourney […]
The UN says we need to ‘wake up’ and fight violence against women and girls online
The internet is being used as a tool “to inflict harm on women and girls,” the United Nations declared today, […]
Female Cinematographers A Rarity In Hollywood
Recent reports reveal that female writers and directors remain woefully underemployed in the film and TV business; the numbers are […]
Liza Donnelly – Mommy, what did you do in the War on Women?
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon…
Shondaland, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ EP Team for ABC Army Medical Soap Set in Baghdad
ABC is reteaming with Shondaland for another medical drama. The network has picked up a script from Grey’s Anatomy exec […]
Girl Power: Awesome female characters for kids!
In September, YouTube Kids and the Geena Davis Institute teamed up to produce a series of playlists curated by Geena […]
Marvel Ups Victoria Alonso to Head of Physical Production
Marvel Studios has promoted its longtime visual effects chief, Victoria Alonso, to executive vice president, physical production. Alonso had been […]
Muhammad Ali awards mix glamour, activism
The harrowing story of a Congolese human rights activist charged the room with emotion Saturday night as the Third Annual […]
Alliance for Women Film Composers Launches Online Directory
The Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC) has just launched an online directory of female film, television, video game and […]
10-Year Study Reveals Women in Key Roles Make Up Less Than a Quarter of Emmy Nominees
At the Emmys this Sunday, women writers, directors, producers and editors will make up a quarter of the nominees for […]
Accenture Finds More Than Half of 12-Year-Old Girls in the UK and Ireland Believe STEM Subjects are Too Difficult to Learn
New research from Accenture (NYSE:ACN) reports that more than half (60 percent) of 12-year-old girls in the United Kingdom and […]
Lily Tomlin’s ‘Grandma’ Leads New Wave of Movies Defying Hollywood’s Age Bias
Lily Tomlin picked a great year to debut her indie film “Grandma,” which begins its limited national run Friday, and […]
Women Of Color Are Still Underrepresented At The Emmys Despite Progress Over The Years
Despite the various strides primetime television has made in diversifying the landscape, there is still a lot of work to […]
Liza Donnelly – Where It All Begins
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon. See cartoon…
Think More Comic Book Geeks are Guys? Think Again
Watch out boys, women are surpassing you in comic book geekdom. Market research done by a comics analysis site, Graphic […]
Gloria Steinem Featured on WMC Live with Robin Morgan + Hear the Interview!
This week marks the fourth season of Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan. To celebrate, Gloria Steinem discusses her […]
‘Wonder Woman’ Updates: New Director And New Filming Date Revealed
The MARVEL Cinematic Universe should now be watching its back, now more than ever, as the Cinematic Universe, or the […]
Women, Minorities Still Underrepresented as First-Time Episodic TV Directors: DGA Report
Woman and minorities are still lagging among first-time directors in episodic television, a new study from the Directors Guild of […]
Geena Davis, Adrien Brody to be Feted at San Diego Film Festival
Adrien Brody and Geena Davis are set receive awards for their creative work at the San Diego Film Festivals’s Night […]
New Pot Noodle advert smashes gender stereotypes
The instant food giant challenges traditional gender roles in its latest advertising campaign. The advert tells the story of a […]
How Startups Are Using Tech To Try And Fight Workplace Bias
We all harbor biases — subconsciously, at least. We may automatically associate men with law enforcement work, for example, or […]
‘Empire’s’ Cookie Lyon, ‘SVU’s’ Olivia Benson Are America’s Favorite Female TV Characters
Entertainment marketing firm Trailer Park partnered with research-based consultancy QC Strategy to conduct the online survey, exploring on-screen portrayals of […]
‘Empire,’ ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Score Fox, ABC Family A+ Grade – But A&E, History Get Big Fat F on GLAAD TV Diversity Report
Fox and ABC Family earned a grade of “Excellent” in the 2015 GLAAD Network Responsibility Index (NRI), according to the […]
Cate Blanchett to Play Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin-Penned Biopic
Cate Blanchett is attached to star as Lucille Ball in an authorized biopic that Aaron Sorkin will write. Sorkin has […]
The Year of the “Strong Women” at the 2015 London Film Fest Lineup
When we learned Sarah Gavron’s “Suffragette” would open this year’s BFI London Film Festival, we were optimistic about the rest […]
How Shows Like ‘Will & Grace’ And ‘Black-ish’ Can Change Your Brain
Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was my first American friend. Ours was an unlikely friendship: a shy […]
Bentonville Film Festival will return for second year
With a turnout of over 37,000 and 50 filmmakers last year, we are proud to say The Bentonville Film Festival […]
Bentonville Film Festival to Offer More Diversity in 2016, Says Geena Davis
Academy Award winner and women’s rights activist Geena Davis is bringing her message of diversity in media back to Arkansas […]
Study: Female TV and movie directors make work gains; minorities lag
Female directors are getting slightly more work in the expanding world of TV series and outlets, but the same can’t […]
Liza Donnelly – I can’t decide what I want to be when a grow up: a good girl or a slut.
Liza Donnelly, cartoonist for the New Yorker, shares her cartoons with us. See this week’s cartoon. See cartoon…
Priyanka to Produce a Film to Raise Awareness On Girl Child
Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra along with actress Freida Pinto will be producing a film called, Girl Rising – Woh […]
Funny or Die Tries to Explain Why Women Don’t Direct Studio Blockbusters
Funny or Die is finding the funny in Hollywood’s female-directors gap. A new short pushes women helmers like Catherine Hardwicke […]
‘Learning to Drive’ Offers Meaty Roles for Women In Front of and Behind the Camera
“Learning to Drive” is a women’s movie in the truest sense of the phrase. Yes, the story of a middle-age […]
Embracing Gender and Racial Diversity Pays Off (And Then Some) for Universal Pictures
Summer’s big success story isn’t just “Straight Outta Compton,” which topped the box office for the second week in a […]
Jasmila Zbanic Reveals Info About Her Upcoming Srebrenica Massacre Film
Bosnian director Jasmila Zbanic has revealed what to expect from her upcoming drama about the Srebrenica massacre, a genocide that […]
Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers Developing Divorce Comedy for ABC With ‘Trophy Wife’ Creators
Divorced women may be TV’s next big trend. Lifetime has renewed Marti Noxon’s “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” starring Lisa Edelstein, […]
Elizabeth Banks driven to directing by Hollywood sexism: I didn’t want to end up playing fifth banana to Iron Man
Elizabeth Banks has revealed that Hollywood sexism drove her move from acting to directing as she did not want to […]
Bollywood’s women steal movie limelight from men
After decades of male domination, Bollywood has seen a recent wave of hit movies including a boxing champion and a […]
Trainwreck director Judd Apatow: It’s ridiculous how rarely we give female directors big opportunities
Amy Schumer’s new film Trainwreck is the latest female-centric projects Judd Apatow has helped bring to fruition. We caught up […]
European Film Industry Adopts Gender Equality Declaration
Europe has weighed in on the issue of gender disparity in the film industry, adopting a declaration calling for policies […]
Harry Belafonte, Geena Davis to receive Muhammad Ali awards
Singer and activist Harry Belafonte and Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis will headline this year’s winners of the Muhammad Ali […]
NFL: Pair of women make history
Jen Welter walked from the sideline and shook hands with the line judge for the night’s game between the Cardinals […]
Saudi Women to Vote for First Time in Kingdom’s History in Upcoming Elections
Women living in Saudi Arabia will make history later this year when for the first time they’ll be allowed to […]
Sadie Frost turns academic to highlight lack of film production roles for women
Sadie Frost has done the theory, and now she is putting it into practice. The actress has just completed an […]
Study: Gender roles reinforced & debunked in mobile space
While retail stores are busy blurring the lines between boys and girls labeling, it looks like the kids mobile gaming […]
Angelina Jolie Pitt Will Exec Produce ‘The Breadwinner’, Animated Film About A Girl And The Taliban
Angelina Jolie Pitt and her Jolie Pas Productions today signed on with Aircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon and Melusine Productions for […]
“Inequality in 700 Popular Films” report reveals diversity bias in Hollywood
White, straight men are most likely to land a job in Hollywood, according to the “Inequality in 700 Popular Films” […]
7 reasons African female directors rock
African cinema is booming. The continent is awash with creative minds with a flair for storytelling who are bringing life […]
Bryce Dallas Howard kicks her high heels up in ‘Jurassic World’
Typical: You spend $150 million on your effects-heavy summer blockbuster, and all people want to talk about is a character’s […]
Woman Behind #ILookLikeAnEngineer Says Campaign Against Gender Stereotypes Is ‘Long Overdue’
What started as an employee recruitment campaign has become a social media movement for women aiming to break stereotypes in […]
Priyanka Chopra on Her ‘Quantico’ Character: ‘She’s the Female Jason Bourne’
Priyanka Chopra may be one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, but ABC’s “Quantico” will mark her television debut. During “Quantico’s” Tuesday […]
Cheryl Boone Isaacs Gets Third Term As Academy President
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs ran unopposed in this year’s Board of Governors elections […]
Lela Swift Dies: Pioneering TV Director Was 96
Lela Swift, who rose from the secretarial pool at CBS to become a pioneering force for female TV directors, died […]
Jenji Kohan Leads Band of Female Showrunners Breaking TV’s Old-School Rules
In a dynamic marketplace, a rising tide lifts all boats. And the tidal wave of television series production in the […]
Missing In Action
Over the past decade, a string of war movies emerged in the wake of 9/11: The Hurt Locker, Syriana, The […]
UFC Champion Ronda Rousey to Star in Movie Adaptation of Her Autobiography
After knocking out her opponent in an instantly famous 34-second match, UFC star Ronda Rousey became a household name over […]
Vice launches female-focused channel Broadly
Vice Media announced the launch of its female-focused channel on Monday. Geared toward women around the globe and of all […]
MAKERS – Women’s Sports Firsts
On the heels of the NFL naming its first female coach, this summer has been a milestone season for women […]
‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Books Famke Janssen for Recurring Role in Season 2
“How to Get Away with Murder” has booked “X-Men” star Famke Janssen for Season 2, TheWrap has confirmed. Janssen, who […]
Latinos Are Everywhere, Except on TV. What’s going on?
If the current rate of Latino involvement in the media were to play out as it has, it would take […]
Diane Keaton To Star In ‘The Young Pope’ Series For HBO, Sky & Canal+
Filming begins this week on the eight-episode series, which tells the fictional story of the beginning of the Pontificate of […]
Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah Join NBC’s ‘The Wiz’
Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah have been cast in NBC’s live version of the musical “The Wiz,” the network […]
The Next MacGyver Competition: Pitches, Panels, Party & Winners Revealed!
Twelve competition finalists pitch ideas aiming for the first iconic TV show with a female engineer main character. Watch video…
Why Pixar’s Inside Out is the best children’s film ever made
In a central London cinema, a group of adults old enough to know better watched the latest Pixar film Inside […]
Cate Blanchett to Direct TV Series ‘Stateless’
Cate Blanchett is to develop and direct an Australian TV series, “Stateless.” The series centers on “the tragic and true […]
‘Ant-Man’ Star Evangeline Lilly On How The Latest Marvel Film ‘Does Right’ By Women
Perhaps the best part of Ant-Man came after the film’s final scenes. In a post-credits scene (spoilers ahead!) we see […]
Females in leading film roles are dominating the box office
According to Motion Pictures Distributors Association of Australia figures female-driven movies comprise six of the 10 biggest blockbusters — and […]
Coming soon to your TV: A female MacGyver?
Sure, he can defuse a bomb with his Swiss Army Knife and a paperclip, but can MacGyver fix the shortage […]
Female Filmmakers Initiative Resource Map
Sundance Institute and Women in Film launched an amazing and comprehensive resource for female filmmakers which includes the Institute’s research. […]
I scream, you scream, we all scream for #genderequality
This year, the United Nations entity for gender equality, UN Women–together with the European Commission, the Belgian Development Cooperation, and […]
Viola Davis, Diane Warren, Gale Anne Hurd Named 4th Annual ‘Women Making History’ Honorees
Actress Viola Davis, songwriter Diane Warren and producer Gale Anne Hurd have been named the 2015 honorees for “Women Making […]
How Two Badass Actresses Are Making Hollywood Better For Women
It seems like every single day brings with it another depressing statistic about women in film. Like how out of […]
Watch Out, Wonder Woman, Female Superheroes Are On The Rise
In 1941, the world was introduced to Wonder Woman, a warrior princess clad in a mini skirt, strapless top and […]
The End of Boys and Girls: These Companies Are Going to Change How Your Kids Dress
Ever since Jaya Iyer’s daughter was a toddler, she had been fascinated by Saturn and its icy rings. When Swaha […]
Amy Schumer Is on Fire
A recurring feeling has accompanied Amy Schumer’s rapid ascent in show business. “It’s always: I walk in a room thinking […]
‘I was being paid ten per cent of what my male co-star was getting:’ Amanda Seyfried speaks out about huge gap between what male and female stars earn in Hollywood
She’s currently one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood but Amanda Seyfried says she’s no stranger to Hollywood’s much-discussed […]
Ghostbusters’ First Look: All-Female Cast Suits Up for Paul Feig Reboot
The all-lady “Ghostbusters” are here and ready for some supernatural butt-kicking. The upcoming reboot’s director, Paul Feig, tweeted a picture […]
Everything You Know About Boys and Video Games Is Wrong
Kids are fed up with Kate Upton. When the ads for Game of War started showing up on my students’ […]
New Always® #LikeAGirl Unstoppable Video Reveals How Societal Expectations Hold Girls Back; Always Takes Action by Partnering with Academics and TED to Teach Confidence to Girls at Puberty
“Girls can’t be brave” and “girls aren’t strong” are limiting phrases seemingly from a bygone era, but a new Always […]
A Female Producer Explains 4 Ways Women Get a Raw Deal in Hollywood
By this point, it’s been well established that women who work in film have a tougher time of it than […]
Women’s World Cup Final Sets Soccer Ratings Record: 25.4 Million Viewers on Fox
Nielsen estimates that Fox Sports averaged 25.4 million viewers for Sunday’s lopsided 5-2 result, which gave the U.S. its third […]
How can we close the gender gap faster?
Really? That long? The standout point from the bleak findings within the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2014 is […]
Heroines Triumph at Box Office, but Has Anything Changed in Hollywood?
Has feminism conquered Hollywood? Has Hollywood co-opted feminism? Some recent female-driven hits and some vocal critics suggest that the entertainment […]
Misty Copeland Is Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater
Misty Copeland was fast becoming the most famous ballerina in the United States — making the cover of Time magazine, […]
Geena Davis Institute selected as one nonprofit to receive Cannes Lions proceeds
The Cannes Lions festival had a new award this year called “Glass Lion: The Lion for Change” that celebrates campaigns […]
The Women’s Foundation / YouGov Polls HK Women on the Media Portrayal of Women
The Women’s Foundation, one of Hong Kong’s leading NGOs dedicated to the advancement of women, recently conducted a representative Hong […]
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, London Film Festival Team up
The BFI London Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled a collaboration with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and […]
Geena Davis to Speak at London’s Global Symposium on Gender in Media
Geena Davis will deliver the opening speech at the Global Symposium on Gender in Media on Oct. 8, which is […]
Gender Imbalance in the Film Industry
Geena Davis and Pat Mitchell discuss gender imbalance in the film industry on National TV Discussion Show in Iceland! Their […]
Celluloid Ceilings: Women Directors Speak Out
Even though women make up 51 percent of the U.S. population, only about 4 percent of movies are directed by […]
How does Hollywood depict women in war movies?
A recent study by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media showed that globally, there are 2.24 male characters […]
A woman will appear on redesigned $10 bill in 2020. Who will it be?
Will it be Susan B. Anthony or Harriet Tubman? Eleanor Roosevelt or Rosa Parks? Or another important woman from American […]
Rose Mcgowan Is Going Behind the Camera and Intends to Stay There for Good
As her debut short-film Dawn, is set to be released on June 21st on YouTube we met with Rose McGowan […]
“The Next MacGyver” Top 12 signature event
“The Next MacGyver” competition finalists will present their concepts for New TV series featuring female engineers at the Special Live […]
Hollywood Sets Up Its Lady Superheroes to Fail
FEMALE SUPERHEROES IN lead roles just don’t work. Isn’t that what we’ve been told? Leaked emails from the CEOs of […]
The “Katniss Middleton” Movie and More Major Moments for Women in Hollywood This Week
The boys might be back in town, but a lone Spy is stealing their thunder. Before you bolt for Litchfield […]
7 Ways ‘Orange Is The New Black’ Has Changed Society Since The Season 1 Premiere
Since its premiere in the summer of 2013, Orange is the New Black has been a critical and commercial success, […]
Students Create Cartoon Characters to Raise Awareness of Gender Stereotypes
Fair Haven – Students in grades 1 – 5 from across Monmouth County were invited to submit their original drawings […]
‘Orange Is The New Black’ Star Alysia Reiner Can Play More Than ‘Just A Bitch’
Natalie “Fig” Figueroa may not be very popular among the Litchfield Penitentiary inmates. But the character, and the amazing actor […]
Geena Davis Gives Voice to Girl Power on ‘Annedroids’
When it comes to empowering young women, Geena Davis doesn’t kid around. The Oscar-winning actress was so disturbed by the […]
New Research from Women’s Media Center Concludes ‘Media On All Platforms Are Failing Women’
The Women’s Media Center has released their annual report tracking the status of women in both entertainment and the news. […]
The Life and Times of Jackie Ormes, America’s First African-American Syndicated Comic Artist
Comics can be more than just a funny panel of stories. Woven together like a patch quilt, its strip can […]
The Mary Sue Interview: Gamechanger’s Mynette Louie on Changing Hollywood from the Inside Out
The state of female directors in Hollywood is fairly bleak. For an industry that so often prides itself on being […]
Gala Screenings, Industry Initiatives Part of Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF)
The 13th annual Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) runs Tuesday, June 16 to Sunday, June 21 in Toronto, with a […]
Are male leads in romantic films older than their female co-stars?
Last week, Oscar-nominated actress Maggie Gyllenhaal was widely quoted as saying that (by Hollywood standards) she is already “too old” […]
A Video Game Paves the Way for Female Drivers in Saudi Arabia
It’s 2015, and Saudi Arabian women still aren’t allowed to drive. In the world of Saudi Arabian video games, however, […]
These Are the Best Unproduced Screenplays with Female Protagonists
The Black List— a yearly list of great scripts that are circulating in Hollywood but have not yet become movies […]
‘The Next MacGyver’ competition aims to encourage more women to pursue STEM
Back when she was growing up, Veronica Eliasson used to be rooted in front of her family’s television watching “MacGyver” […]
The Film by Two Women That Has Wall Street Talking
Hollywood hasn’t released a notable female-led film set on Wall Street for 27 years. Not since Mike Nichols’s 1988 comedy […]
‘Pitch Perfect 2’ box office: Movies by women for women work
Hollywood got the memo. Women like movies too. It’s a “duh” moment, but one that took a shockingly long time […]
Lasseter Promises More Disney/Pixar Diversity After ‘Inside Out’ Raves At Cannes
Pixar and Disney animation mastermind John Lasseter was the toast of Cannes on May 18, with rave reviews for the […]
‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Makes 2015 a Historic Year for Women in Hollywood
The success of Pitch Perfect 2 isn’t just good news for musical comedy fans; it’s also a historic win for […]
Salma Hayek, Aishwarya Rai and Parker Posey hit back at gender inequality
Salma Hayek, Parker Posey and Aishwarya Rai were among those leading a call for greater gender equality in film at […]
Google, NASA work together on Disney show to inspire girls into sciences
There are certain television tropes about computer scientists that just drive programmers nuts. They include the portrayal of coders as […]
Bentonville Film Festival pushes diversity message from year one
The first Bentonville Film Festival is a little festival with big aspirations and deep pockets. The aspirations come from Geena […]
A.C.L.U., Citing Bias Against Women, Wants Inquiry Into Hollywood’s Hiring Practices
Grumblings that Hollywood is a man’s world have percolated for decades and are borne out in studies that show how […]
Lifetime Introduces Initiative for Women Behind the Scenes
Lifetime has always been known as a network devoted to focusing on females and providing quality entertainment and programming. In […]
Geena Davis’ Inaugural Bentonvillle Film Fest Promotes Femme Filmmakers and Diversity in Media
Bentonville, Arkanasas, a sleepy, tree-lined city that exudes a Norman Rockwell-esque vibe but whose citizenry is primarily made up of […]
Amazon preps six new kids TV pilots
Following its success at the Daytime Emmy Awards, which saw its stop-motion preschool series Tumble Leaf pick up five awards, […]
Rise of the alpha female: Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Males dominate summer blockbuster movies, a hard fact The Avengers’ Scarlett Johansson recently sent up in a wicked Saturday Night […]
Older Women Are Having a Moment in Hollywood
On the heels of campaigns from Joni Mitchell, 71, for Saint Laurent and Joan Didion, 80, for Celine, New York […]
Geena Davis: Thelma and Louise star on setting up her own film festival and getting more women on screen
Last year surprised residents of Bentonville, Arkansas, reported that they opened their mailboxes to find recruitment letters from the Ku […]
NBC Greenlights Kids’ Variety Show From Steve Harvey & Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey are teaming up for “Little Big Shots,” a children’s comedy variety show, which has landed […]
The Most Powerful and Inspiring Statements Made at Geena Davis’ First Women and Diversity in Film Festival
Tonight, as Geena Davis and her Institute on Gender and Media wrap up their first-ever film festival dedicated to Women […]
At the Bentonville Film Festival, Women Are Playing in the Major Leagues
A League of Their Own‘s Geena Davis, is doing something extremely important this week in, of all places, Bentonville, Arkansas. […]
HBO Orders Reese Witherspoon-Nicole Kidman Limited Series ‘Big Little Lies’
HBO has landed a deal for the limited series “Big Little Lies,” featuring the powerhouse trio of Reese Witherspoon, Nicole […]
Google: Doing more on diversity
When we released the composition of our workforce almost a year ago, it confirmed what many people suspected: the tech […]
The time is now for media to make the future – on-screen and off-screen
Geena Davis wrote and Op-Ed in support of UN Women and their Bejing +20 Campaign: What do we learn about […]
Geena Davis Launches Arkansas Film Fest for Women, Diversity
With help from a slew of corporate sponsors, Geena Davis and filmmakers focused on women and diversity have taken over […]
Tavis Smiley Interviews Geena Davis on PBS about Bentonville Film Festival
The Academy Award-winner shares her thoughts on how gender is represented in the media, and what drove her to spearhead the upcoming Bentonville Film Festival, (BFF), a one-of-a-kind inaugural event designed to champion women and diversity in film.
Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, Bentonville Film Festival
Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment’s inaugural event is about to kick off in Arkansas with a focus on impacting the […]
Mattels First-Ever Action Figure Line For Girls Features DC Comics Characters
Mattel has teamed with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. to launch its first line of action figures aimed squarely at […]
Transformers Introducing More Female Characters
Hasbro is making a push for more female characters in the Transformers franchise, with more female Transformers characters appearing on […]
CinemaCon: Theater President Proclaims 2015 “Year of Women” at Box Office
Female moviegoers are driving a much-needed boom at the box office, as actresses — still woefully underrepresented in terms of […]
Study: Female Directors Face Strong Bias in Landing Studio Films
A three-year study of the marketplace for female directors has found that women are far more likely to work in […]
Panel including Shonda Rhimes address film/TV’s ‘unconscious bias’
TThe top entertainment figures filling the stage at the Writers Guild Theatre came from wildly diverse areas. One was an […]
How Lena Dunham is Launching an Empire for Comedic Women
Lena Dunham needs to change her outfit. On a recent Saturday afternoon, the star and executive producer of “Girls” slips […]
Marvel Sets Scribes For ‘Captain Marvel’
Rumors have been circulating about who would pen Captain Marvel and now Marvel themselves have made it official. Guardians Of […]
Women as Leaders Was the Central Focus of the 93rd Annual Conference of The Association of Junior Leagues International
Public policy, women’s issues and diversity were key topics at the 93rd Annual Conference of The Association of Junior Leagues […]
GDIGM Member Spotlight – Geralyn Dreyfous
Geralyn Dreyfous has a wide, distinguished background in the arts, extensive experience in consulting in the philanthropic sector, and participates […]
Meryl Streep Funds Lab for Women Screenwriters Over 40
Meryl Streep has funded a screenwriters lab for women writers over 40, to be run by New York Women in […]
Report: ‘Frozen’ Credited with Growing Interest in Female-Led Animated Features
Whether you love it or hate it, Frozen has nonetheless changed the landscape of feature animation in a big way. […]
Zosia Mamet, Jessica Biel Play Femmes On The Edge In ‘Bleeding Heart’ – Tribeca
Movies by women, starring women, about women. Tribeca Film Festival has found some groundbreaking films being made by females this […]
Pressure Mounts for Female Superheroes, Will Women Directors Get a Boost?
In order for a woman to land one of these gigs, she has to be truly impressive and have proven […]
TV’s First Female President Talks About Hillary Clinton – CNN Video
Geena Davis talks to CNN about Hillary Clinton running for President and how women are still not represented equally on-screen.
Female director to open Cannes for first time
France’s Emmanuelle Bercot (pictured) is to become the first female director to open next month’s Cannes Film Festival, organisers said […]
‘Captain Marvel’ Lands Female Writers Behind ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Inside Out’
Nicole Perlman (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) and Meg LeFauve (Pixar’s “Inside Out”) are nearing a deal to co-write “Captain Marvel” […]
‘Frozen’ credited with ushering in more female-focused animated features
In tackling a big screen adaptation of the literary classic “The Little Prince,” director Mark Osborne decided one thing early […]
8 quotes from Oscar-winner Geena Davis’ speech at Ithaca College
Davis made her mark in part through her portrayal of the first female U.S. President in ABC’s hit show Commander […]
Actress Geena Davis to Keynote Fairfield County Community Foundation Fund for Women and Girls Annual Luncheon
Academy Award-winning actress and activist Geena Davis will be the keynote speaker at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women […]
Finally, a Summer Movie Season for Women
Glance at this summer’s movie lineup, and you’ll notice something strange. Women are getting guns. And guitars. And emotional inner […]
Keira Knightley: ‘Where are the female directors and writers?’
Keira Knightley has spoken out over the lack of women working behind the camera in Hollywood, in a new interview. […]
Rebel Wilson: ‘There aren’t any women in Hollywood my size and age’
Rebel Wilson believes she has a responsibility to embrace fashion. The Pitch Perfect 2 actress told Elle UK that she […]
Cannes Film Fest, Kering Launch Women in Motion
Entering a new Era, the Cannes Film Festival and its general delegate Thierry Fremaux are joining forces with Kering, François-Henri […]
We Need More Badass Women: TV Bosses Tell Us Why The Bechdel Test Isn’t Enough
In 1985, an American cartoonist named Alison Bechdel inadvertently changed the way we talk about popular media via her seemingly […]
Disney Developing Live-Action ‘Mulan’
On the heels of the magical success of Disney’s live-action Cinderella, the studio is eyeing another live-action retelling: Mulan. Disney […]
Anne Sweeney Joins Netflix Board
Anne Sweeney, former co-chair of Disney Media Networks and Disney/ABC Television Group president has joined the Netflix board of directors, […]
‘Home’: How DreamWorks Animation Brought in Girls and Beat the Critics
Heading into the weekend, “Home” looked like yet another box office disappointment for DreamWorks Animation. The studio has suffered through […]
Voices: What DreamWorks movie ‘Home’ means for Hollywood representation
DreamWorks Studio was founded 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. Its animation spin-off, DreamWorks Animation, came about […]
Let’s Celebrate The Bravest Women In Hollywood
As Angelina Jolie speaks out about her latest surgery, we get inspired by some of Hollywood’s bravest women. Never let […]
Cate Blanchett Just Shattered a Big Stereotype About Women in Hollywood
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett is only 45, but she already knows a lot about aging as an actress. And she thinks […]
Happy Birthday Gloria Steinem! In Her Own Words – Notes from a Young Feminist
Our twenty-something commentator appreciates the HBO documentary, but also wishes for a deeper treatment of WMC Cofounder Gloria Steinem’s philosophy […]
For BoJack Horseman, It Matters If A Cartoon Dog Is A Man Or A Woman
“The thinking comes from a place that the cleanest version of a joke has as few pieces as possible,” Bob-Waksberg […]
CBS Cares: Megan Smith, First Woman Chief Technology Officer of United States
To celebrate Women’s History Month, CBS Cares with Kirsten Vangsness of Criminal Minds features Megan Smith’s achievement as the United […]
Geena Davis: I just assumed sexism wasn’t present in what we show kids
or me, and possibly the majority of my generation, Geena Davis will always be Thelma Dickinson, one half of the […]
She enters, stage right
Geena Davis once played a meek Arkansas housewife named Thelma who, buffeted by fate and bucked up by her fiesty […]
