Recent News
Explore the Annenverse Podcast
Media Highlights
Authenticity in times of COVID-19
Research Professor of Communication and Journalism, Norman Lear Chair in Entertainment, Media and Society and Director of the Norman Lear Center Martin Kaplan was quoted in an article discussing Disney’s live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, which has become one of the studio’s most controversial projects, sparking debates over casting, story changes, and cultural relevance, raising questions about its fate at the box office.
Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article highlighting the news that women now star in as many films as men.
Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the #TeslaTakeDown movement, driven by opposition to Elon Musk, which has gained momentum on social media, causing Tesla’s stock to drop by 15%.