Tagged With: racism
What Do Middle Earth and the Internet Have in Common? Trolls
Racism controversy surrounding Prime Video’s ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ storms the internet.
WEBTOON Launches ‘Illuminated’ to Spotlight Asian Women in Entertainment
New webcomic series from 88Rising and Asian Americans Advancing Justice showcases the experiences of Asian women in high-profile fields to dispel false narratives surrounding their identities.
Ray Fisher Slams Warner Bros. Over George Floyd Tweet
The ‘Justice League’ actor, who has a long history battling the studio and its executives with accusations of racism and on-set mistreatment, has criticized their supposed ‘performative gesture’ in response to the verdict.
Morrissey Takes Offense at ‘The Simpsons’ Parody
The eternally gloomy former The Smiths’ frontman has spoken out against the ‘harshly hateful tactics’ of a recent ‘The Simpsons’ episode, which pokes fun at his elitist and bigoted opinions.
Hank Azaria Apologizes for Portrayal of Apu on ‘The Simpsons’
The actor is reaching out to make amends for his inherently racist and insulting voice work as the show’s Kwik-E-Mart owner, which for three decades he portrayed with an outrageously exaggerated Indian accent.
Cartoon Network Launches ‘Be An Ally’ PSA
Final anti-racism campaign spot developed by ‘Steven Universe’ creator Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey discusses the importance of changing the racist system by standing up and speaking up when seeing what’s unfair.
BFI and BAFTA Issue Action List to Fight Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Racism
Guidance outlines employers legal and ethical responsibilities; new suite of The Film and TV Charity services provides immediate support for victims.
Disney+ Pulls Three Classic Animated Films Due to Racist Stereotypes
Kids will no longer be able to watch ‘Peter Pan,’ ‘The Aristocats,’ and ‘Dumbo’ on the streamer, though the films will still be available to adults with added advisory warnings.
Cartoon Network and ‘Steven Universe’ Fight Racism in ‘See Color’ PSA
The third spot in a set of four developed by Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey each feature a different character from the hit series, providing kids and families productive ways to counter common narratives about racism.
‘Cops and Robbers’: Contrasting Childhood Play with Racial Hatred
Premiering today on Netflix, Timothy Ware-Hill and Arnon Manor’s powerful new spoken-word animated short harkens back to simpler days when hands up was for blocking shots on the court, not in the streets.
Confronting Racism and Injustice in Yoke Lore’s ‘Fade Away’ Music Video
2D Animated short, directed by Aishwarya Sadasivan, explores two characters forced to determine whether their differences outweigh their similarities.
John Boyega Calls Out Disney for Pushing Aside Characters of Color
The actor experienced extreme online racial abuse and bullying because of his lead role of Finn in the recent ‘Star Wars’ films and claims Disney should have done something about it.
‘Squidbillies’ Actor Stuart Baker Fired for Offensive Facebook Posts
Series creators Jim Fortier and Dave Willis announce the move on Twitter in response to longtime cast member’s comments about legendary singer and actress Dolly Parton and Black Lives Matter.
This is America
Animation Guild Panel Shares Pioneering Stories That Champion Diversity
Special event for guild members brought together Floyd Norman, Willie Ito, Jane Baer and Enid Denbo-Wizig for a candid discussion about their career triumphs in the face of significant adversity.
Hank Azaria Says No to More Apu on ‘The Simpsons’
Veteran comedian and long-time voice of the show’s Indian immigrant convenience store owner is stepping down from the role.
Did ‘South Park’ Troll or Tip a Sly Nod of Support to ‘The Simpsons’?
New episode, ‘The Problem with a Poo,’ ends with a #cancelthesimpsons hashtag as Mr. Hankey is banished from town for insensitive tweets, landing him in Springfield alongside the controversial Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.
What are all those paint men digging? - 'The Pride of Strathmoor'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Einar Baldvin's The Pride of Strathmoor
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XXXIX - Exit Flagger
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. This week: What can Animation do to combat racism?