Dr. Ana-Christina
@dranachristina.bsky.social
*Director, Entertainment & Media Research Initiative, UCLA
*UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report lead author and researcher
*Latino Film Institute Scholar
https://linktr.ee/DrAnaChristina
*UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report lead author and researcher
*Latino Film Institute Scholar
https://linktr.ee/DrAnaChristina
🗣️UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Featuring Film, Part 2: STREAMING is NOW AVAILABLE! Check out our findings from the 2024 film year for the top STREAMING ORIGINALS on the major streamers.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🗣️UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Featuring Film, Part 2: STREAMING is NOW AVAILABLE! Check out our findings from the 2024 film year for the top STREAMING ORIGINALS on the major streamers.
Download it by going to my Linktree or at socialsciences.ucla.edu/hollywood-di...
Download it by going to my Linktree or at socialsciences.ucla.edu/hollywood-di...
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* The reduced interest of these key demo groups may have contributed to the 3.3% decline in the domestic box office in 2024. /11
To learn more about our findings regarding the top theatrical releases in 2024, DOWNLOAD the full UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: Theatrical ucla.in/4gVAne5
To learn more about our findings regarding the top theatrical releases in 2024, DOWNLOAD the full UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: Theatrical ucla.in/4gVAne5
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
* The reduced interest of these key demo groups may have contributed to the 3.3% decline in the domestic box office in 2024. /11
To learn more about our findings regarding the top theatrical releases in 2024, DOWNLOAD the full UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: Theatrical ucla.in/4gVAne5
To learn more about our findings regarding the top theatrical releases in 2024, DOWNLOAD the full UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: Theatrical ucla.in/4gVAne5
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* The top 20 films ranked by each demo group’s share of opening wknd, domestic box office included fewer movies that were ranked #1 among BIPOC, women, and 18- to 34-year-olds in 2024 as compared to 2023. This suggests that these groups were not coming out in droves to see just any generic film./10
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
* The top 20 films ranked by each demo group’s share of opening wknd, domestic box office included fewer movies that were ranked #1 among BIPOC, women, and 18- to 34-year-olds in 2024 as compared to 2023. This suggests that these groups were not coming out in droves to see just any generic film./10
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“ENTHUSIASM GAP” AMONG KEY DEMO GROUPS APPEARS AT THE BOX OFFICE WHEN THERE IS LESS DIVERSITY ON SCREEN
* There was a marked increase in films with all-White casts and a marked decrease in films with majority-BIPOC casts in 2024. 9/
* There was a marked increase in films with all-White casts and a marked decrease in films with majority-BIPOC casts in 2024. 9/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“ENTHUSIASM GAP” AMONG KEY DEMO GROUPS APPEARS AT THE BOX OFFICE WHEN THERE IS LESS DIVERSITY ON SCREEN
* There was a marked increase in films with all-White casts and a marked decrease in films with majority-BIPOC casts in 2024. 9/
* There was a marked increase in films with all-White casts and a marked decrease in films with majority-BIPOC casts in 2024. 9/
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* In a survey of tix buyers in 2024, BIPOC moviegoers who are 18-34 years old appear to be pillars of the moviegoing market.
* Among young female moviegoers, women of color, particularly Latinas, are key to driving ticket sales. 8/
* Among young female moviegoers, women of color, particularly Latinas, are key to driving ticket sales. 8/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
* In a survey of tix buyers in 2024, BIPOC moviegoers who are 18-34 years old appear to be pillars of the moviegoing market.
* Among young female moviegoers, women of color, particularly Latinas, are key to driving ticket sales. 8/
* Among young female moviegoers, women of color, particularly Latinas, are key to driving ticket sales. 8/
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YOUNG BIPOC MOVIEGOERS ARE A DRIVING FORCE AT THE BOX OFFICE
* BIPOC moviegoers bought the majority of opening wknd, domestic tickets for 7 of the top 10 films & 12 of the top 20 theatrical films in 2024 (ranked by global box office). 7/
* BIPOC moviegoers bought the majority of opening wknd, domestic tickets for 7 of the top 10 films & 12 of the top 20 theatrical films in 2024 (ranked by global box office). 7/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
YOUNG BIPOC MOVIEGOERS ARE A DRIVING FORCE AT THE BOX OFFICE
* BIPOC moviegoers bought the majority of opening wknd, domestic tickets for 7 of the top 10 films & 12 of the top 20 theatrical films in 2024 (ranked by global box office). 7/
* BIPOC moviegoers bought the majority of opening wknd, domestic tickets for 7 of the top 10 films & 12 of the top 20 theatrical films in 2024 (ranked by global box office). 7/
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* Films with 41%-50% BIPOC casts were the most successful across virtually all metrics, including global & domestic box office, ROI, domestic opening weekend ranking, & no. of intl. markets. 6/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
* Films with 41%-50% BIPOC casts were the most successful across virtually all metrics, including global & domestic box office, ROI, domestic opening weekend ranking, & no. of intl. markets. 6/
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AUDIENCES PREFER DIVERSE FILMS
* Despite the shrinking selection of diverse films in 2024, audiences unambiguously flocked to the ones that best represented the nation’s diversity. 5/
* Despite the shrinking selection of diverse films in 2024, audiences unambiguously flocked to the ones that best represented the nation’s diversity. 5/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
AUDIENCES PREFER DIVERSE FILMS
* Despite the shrinking selection of diverse films in 2024, audiences unambiguously flocked to the ones that best represented the nation’s diversity. 5/
* Despite the shrinking selection of diverse films in 2024, audiences unambiguously flocked to the ones that best represented the nation’s diversity. 5/
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* But given that many of these gains were fueled by low-budget, independent films that broke through in an atypical year, it is unclear if the increases will continue. 4/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
* But given that many of these gains were fueled by low-budget, independent films that broke through in an atypical year, it is unclear if the increases will continue. 4/
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WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION RISES, BUT WILL IT LAST?
* Women posted major gains among leads, where they reached near parity with men, and minimal gains among directors & total roles. 3/
* Women posted major gains among leads, where they reached near parity with men, and minimal gains among directors & total roles. 3/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION RISES, BUT WILL IT LAST?
* Women posted major gains among leads, where they reached near parity with men, and minimal gains among directors & total roles. 3/
* Women posted major gains among leads, where they reached near parity with men, and minimal gains among directors & total roles. 3/
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HOLLYWOOD BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE ON RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY
* The BIPOC share of leads, total roles, directors, & writers in top theatrical films declined in 2024. 2/
HOLLYWOOD BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE ON RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY
* The BIPOC share of leads, total roles, directors, & writers in top theatrical films declined in 2024. 2/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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HOLLYWOOD BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE ON RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY
* The BIPOC share of leads, total roles, directors, & writers in top theatrical films declined in 2024. 2/
HOLLYWOOD BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE ON RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY
* The BIPOC share of leads, total roles, directors, & writers in top theatrical films declined in 2024. 2/
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UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: THEATRICAL is NOW AVAILABLE! Check out our findings from the 2024 film year for top theatrical releases at the global box office. Download it at ucla.in/4gVAne5 1/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: THEATRICAL is NOW AVAILABLE! Check out our findings from the 2024 film year for top theatrical releases at the global box office. Download it at ucla.in/4gVAne5 1/
UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: THEATRICAL is NOW AVAILABLE! Check out our findings from the 2024 film year for top theatrical releases at the global box office. Download it at ucla.in/4gVAne5 1/
February 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2025, Part 1: THEATRICAL is NOW AVAILABLE! Check out our findings from the 2024 film year for top theatrical releases at the global box office. Download it at ucla.in/4gVAne5 1/
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
@aoc.bsky.social
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
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On her show just now, Rachel Maddow said of Joy Reid's show being cancelled: "I think it is a bad mistake to let her walk out the door." She adds it is "unnerving" to see the network's decision to cancel shows hosted by nonwhite anchors: "That feels indefensible."
February 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
On her show just now, Rachel Maddow said of Joy Reid's show being cancelled: "I think it is a bad mistake to let her walk out the door." She adds it is "unnerving" to see the network's decision to cancel shows hosted by nonwhite anchors: "That feels indefensible."
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Research universities are often the largest employers in their region. They are often the primary health care providers to communities. This funding shift will not only reduce US research leadership, it will put working people out of work and reduce healthcare access.
Excellent 🧵 on this evening's NIH announcement of a dramatic reduction in indirect rates for research institutions, which amounts to a generational restructuring of the US research and development ecosystem. These cuts are effective immediately, not just for new grants but for existing ones.
6. The policy does not just affect funding going forward. All existing NIH grants will have their indirect rates cut to 15% as of today, the date of issuance.
For a large university, this creates a sudden and catastrophic shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars against already budgeted funds.
For a large university, this creates a sudden and catastrophic shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars against already budgeted funds.
February 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Research universities are often the largest employers in their region. They are often the primary health care providers to communities. This funding shift will not only reduce US research leadership, it will put working people out of work and reduce healthcare access.
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Some media characterizing Trump's exec order to end birthright citizenship as being about children born to undocumented immigrants
That understates how extreme this EO is. It also denies citizenship to kids born of immigrants here *legally,* but without green cards (on H1Bs, student visas, etc.)
That understates how extreme this EO is. It also denies citizenship to kids born of immigrants here *legally,* but without green cards (on H1Bs, student visas, etc.)
January 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Some media characterizing Trump's exec order to end birthright citizenship as being about children born to undocumented immigrants
That understates how extreme this EO is. It also denies citizenship to kids born of immigrants here *legally,* but without green cards (on H1Bs, student visas, etc.)
That understates how extreme this EO is. It also denies citizenship to kids born of immigrants here *legally,* but without green cards (on H1Bs, student visas, etc.)
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Make sure to read!! Great findings!
1/ DOWNLOAD our latest UCLA report HERE: socialsciences.ucla.edu/hollywood-di...
December 19, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Make sure to read!! Great findings!
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Eye-opening as always 🧵
1/ DOWNLOAD our latest UCLA report HERE: socialsciences.ucla.edu/hollywood-di...
December 19, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Eye-opening as always 🧵
1/ DOWNLOAD our latest UCLA report HERE: socialsciences.ucla.edu/hollywood-di...
December 17, 2024 at 2:19 PM
1/ DOWNLOAD our latest UCLA report HERE: socialsciences.ucla.edu/hollywood-di...
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Also stay tuned early next yr for our next theatrical film report on 2024 films. In addition to our usual international & domestic box office and demo data for top films, we will also have new data on the moviegoing audience that no group has ever published in the past. You don’t want to miss it. 7/
December 5, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Also stay tuned early next yr for our next theatrical film report on 2024 films. In addition to our usual international & domestic box office and demo data for top films, we will also have new data on the moviegoing audience that no group has ever published in the past. You don’t want to miss it. 7/
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Check back here or on my Linktree on DECEMBER 17th to read our latest report from this new UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report series. 6/ linktr.ee/DrAnaChristina
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December 5, 2024 at 9:03 PM
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We also have a separate section on television DEALS in 2024 and what are the demographics of those who have those deals and who is financing those deals.
Overall, we have lots of new data, new measures, and new findings. 5/
Overall, we have lots of new data, new measures, and new findings. 5/
December 5, 2024 at 9:03 PM
We also have a separate section on television DEALS in 2024 and what are the demographics of those who have those deals and who is financing those deals.
Overall, we have lots of new data, new measures, and new findings. 5/
Overall, we have lots of new data, new measures, and new findings. 5/
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It tackles the different ways streaming is measured now & offers analysis using BOTH minutes viewed & TV ratings. The report also has top 10 tables ranked by both measures. If you want to know where should TV go in the next phase of its evolution, you should understand what people want to watch. 4/
December 5, 2024 at 9:03 PM
It tackles the different ways streaming is measured now & offers analysis using BOTH minutes viewed & TV ratings. The report also has top 10 tables ranked by both measures. If you want to know where should TV go in the next phase of its evolution, you should understand what people want to watch. 4/
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It reveals the demographic share of leads and co-leads of these top shows and their show creators. It breaks out WHO was watching these top shows by age and gender and by race/ethnicity of the households. 3/
December 5, 2024 at 9:03 PM
It reveals the demographic share of leads and co-leads of these top shows and their show creators. It breaks out WHO was watching these top shows by age and gender and by race/ethnicity of the households. 3/