The Harsh Data Behind Barbie and Taylor Swifts Success
Matt is joined by Dr. Stacy Smith\u2014the founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative\u2014to discuss the state of female representation in Hollywood and how \u201cThe Year of the Woman\u201d after major box office hits from \u2018Barbie\u2019, Taylor Swift\u2019s \u2018The Eras Tour\u2019 and Beyonce\u2019s \u2018Renaissance' might not be accurate. They also discuss the state of casting older men and women in Hollywood, the DEI initiatives of major studios, new inclusion standards for the Oscars, and the responsibility of the Academy to bring about change in Hollywood. Matt finishes the show with a prediction on the new Apple sports app.\n\nFor a 20 percent discount on Matt\u2019s Hollywood insider newsletter, \u2018What I\u2019m Hearing ...,\u2019 click here.\nEmail us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com\n\nHost: Matt Belloni\nGuest: Dr. Stacy Smith\n\nProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez\nTheme Song: Devon Renaldo\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices