“Black Panther” is set to open this weekend with Disney anticipating an opening weekend of $150 million at the box office. Alyssa Julya Smith sits down with Screen Junkies Editor-in-chief Roth Cornet to discuss how the film is helping with diversity in Hollywood as well as what to expect this year at the Oscar's with the Time's Up and #metoo movement.
Roth argues that films like "Black Panther" and "A Wrinkle in Time" could signal a shift in the industry that could lead to more and more lead roles for underrepresented groups in big budget blockbusters. She also discusses women as another underrepresented group in Hollywood, as only four women have directed a live-action film with a budget over $100 million, and how the studios that are making efforts to invest in more female filmmakers.
The Time’s Up and Me Too movements have been a huge topic of conversation when it comes to women in film, and Cornet discusses the impact the movement is making in Hollywood, as well as what we can expect at the Oscars this year in support of the movement.
Finally, she discusses the effect Moviepass has had on the streaming and theater industry and the constant changes the company is making as more and more people opt to purchase the monthly subscription, including the fact that the company seems to be changing their offerings on a daily basis.
Baker fills in for Jill on this Veteran's Day, as the president continues to sow unfounded doubts about who won the election, and the president-elect and rest of the world start to move on.
Some major and promising developments on the path forward in the pandemic, plus the GOP lines up behind Trump's refusal to concede the election, 2020 breaks another record and who will fill Alex Trebek's shoes?
Health experts say a safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but they know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry, overcooked turkey.
John Matze, CEO of Parler, says he welcomes Republicans and Democrats alike to create "discussion, debate, and discourse" on the popular "free speech social network."
Jill and Carlo go over what happened in an historic weekend as Joe Biden preps to become the 46th president. Also: Trump won't concede, Alex Trebek has died, and predictions for the week.
Jill and Carlo end the week with the latest updates on the state of the presidential race, why Georgia could determine control of the Senate, some final thoughts on the election & Love, Hate, Ate - Election Night Edition.
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted its Class of 2020. The three honorees revealed Thursday are Baby Nancy, sidewalk chalk and the wooden block game Jenga.
The AP calls Michigan and Wisconsin for Biden as the lawsuits start flying. With Dems' disappointing down-ballot, is divided gov't good for business? Or America? Plus, everyone got drunk on Election Night.
Where things stand in the presidential and Senate races as day breaks on the East Coast.
Voters in Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey will vote on adult-use cannabis legalization, while voters in Mississippi will decide on medical cannabis and South Dakota will consider both medical and adult-use simultaneously.
