Social media has a habit of over reacting to small situations and turning non issues into nationwide epidemics. Chris Pratt’s recent statement on blue collar workers is a perfect example of this. By all accounts Chris Pratt is a good guy. He supports charities, succeed despite having small opportunities (his breakout role in Parks and … Read more
by Ray Hayes The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has made it their mission to address the issue of diversity in business. CAA’s diversity initiatives began back in 2005 when the agency recruited minorities from top-tier universities for staff positions. As a result of the recruitment effort, within five years, more than 43 percent of the … Read more
With conference season among us we take a quick break and discuss our thoughts on the upcoming movies focused on DC and Marvel Comics. Please don’t forget to comment and like the video. https://supplierty.com Youtube Soundcloud
1993 was a much simpler time in the superhero genre. Crime fighters were given a problem, solved the issue and had fun along the way in less then 30 minutes. In the early 90s the concept of duality or anti-hero were around, but they weren’t pushed to the forefront as they are today. In addition, … Read more
by Ray Hayes A Marvel executive recently stated that diversity is one of the reasons Marvel’s sales are decreasing. I give my thoughts and opinions about the topic and would love to hear your thoughts as well. In addition to the mini podcast, we will discuss the topic of diversity in Marvel on this week’s … Read more
George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, recently established the George Lucas Family Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity in 2016 at the University of Southern California. For those unaware, Lucas is the famed film director of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series while Hobson is the current Chair of the Board of Directors … Read more
News of an upcoming Batgirl film has been released just as Women’s Month comes to an end. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Age of Ultron writer / director Joss Whedon will take on the responsibility of bringing the Batman partner to life on the big screen in the coming years. According to reports, this version … Read more
Rashida Jones has been a key figure in the success of both MSNBC and NBC news coverage with MSNBC experiencing triple digit growth year to year under her tenure. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Jones was recently appointed the Senior VP of Specials for NBC News and MSNBC. Before her time at MSNBC, Jones … Read more
Viola Davis is a trailblazzer for diversity in film. From the critically acclaimed films Fences and The Help to pop culture successes like How to Get Away with Murder and Suicide Squad, Davis has made a name for herself as a quality actress in the industry. As Davis seeks to build on her successful, Viola … Read more
The HBO show Game of Thrones (Thrones) is one of the biggest phenomenon’s in cable television. From incredible storytelling, compelling characters, and outstanding battle scenes, Thrones has captivated audiences despite its lack of diversity. But is this an issue really? As a reader of the books, I’ve noticed that the show is MUCH more diverse … Read more