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01/23/2015

ConStar Clicks

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#ConStarClicks No. 6 features some writerly advice form Eric Haywood, the evolution of Nickelodeon’s kidsitcom format & some Larry Wilmore praise. Click at your own risk!

01/16/2015

ConStar Clicks

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This week’s #ConStarClicks involve diversity, geek tv shows, & and lack of diversity in geeky books. I sure know how to craft a theme, y’all. That theme is my life.

01/09/2015

ConStar Clicks

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As a media studies major, one of the first things I learned in my television history class was that it started out as being simply televised plays* EDIT: or televised radio shows. TV scripts are called “teleplays” for a reason. A lot of early series are presented as one-act plays for the small screen, lots of […]

09/25/2014

Link: More Diversity in Prime Time: It’s Not Your Imagination – The Root

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More Diversity in Prime Time: It’s Not Your Imagination – The Root This article mostly talk about black-ish in the aftermath of it’s premiere yesterday, but it also spotlights Jane the Virgin, which I must say was probably my favorite pilot this fall. Check it out! Also check out two more articles regarding blackish: In […]

09/08/2014

ConStar's Pilot Watch: Cristela

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Cristela started off a bit rough, but pleasantly surprised me in the end. A solid show featuring a funny Latino family with an opportunity to break stereotypes along the way.

07/16/2014

ABC Heralds Diverse Lineup Of Shows At TCA

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“Let’s not pretend we’re there yet,” when it comes to the television industry accurately reflecting the demographics of America, ABC president Paul Lee said at the Television Critics Association press tour Tuesday. “I think we’re taking a very good step along that journey. But to be able to pull this off, you need not just […]

07/10/2014

Who Are the Emmy Voters?

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Who are the people who vote for Emmy awards? Because who in their right mind sees Tatiana Maslany pull of five different roles and not give her an award for it? Seems to me the Emmy voter committee might need a diversity upgrade, like every other prestigious institution.

06/27/2014

Why it matters that FX’s ‘Tyrant’ didnt cast a Middle Eastern actor in its lead role

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Why it matters that FX’s ‘Tyrant’ didnt cast a Middle Eastern actor in its lead role Check out this Hit Fix article on new FX show Tyrant and the writer’s concerns about the lead actor, playing a Middle Eastern character, being cast as white. That, friends, is why it is important that FX is premiering a […]

06/09/2014

Emmys: 'Orange Is the New Black's' Uzo Aduba Makes a Plea to Voters Guest Column – The Hollywood Reporter

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Emmys: ‘Orange Is the New Black’s’ Uzo Aduba Makes a Plea to Voters Guest Column – The Hollywood Reporter. I’ve been neglecting this blog (and other writing) recently (life is getting super busy and I haven’t quite adjusted yet), but Emmy season is fast approaching and I hope to have more time to discuss shows as […]

04/15/2014

Quote: Co-Screenwriter of 'Noah' Explains Why There Are No Black People Or POC In The Film | Shadow and Act

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What we realized is that this story is functioning at the level of myth, and as a mythical story, the race of the individuals doesn’t matter. They’re supposed to be stand-ins for all people. Either you end up with a Bennetton ad or the crew of the Starship Enterprise.” What’s wrong with the Starship Enterprise?! What’s […]

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