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HuffPost
James Franco’s casting as Fidel Castro in ‘Alina Of Cuba’ spurs online and industry backlash
August 5, 2022
The Huff Post quoted the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's Twitter response to the casting news.
Los Angeles Times
Two new Hollywood newsletters are betting they’ve got the town covered
August 2, 2022
Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism, Gabriel Kahn, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the relevance of new trade Hollywood entertainment outlets.
Washington Post
Hollywood ‘nepo babies’ know what you think of them. They have some thoughts.
August 1, 2022
The Washington Post quoted Mary Murphy, journalist and associate professor of professional practice of journalism, about her experience reporting on nepotism in Hollywood.
Rolling Stone
She faked her chimp’s death. Then things went apeshit
July 30, 2022
Professor Dan Birman was quoted in Rolling Stone about the importance of transparency for filmmakers.