New initiative shows the lasting impact of #OscarsSoWhite
The Inclusion List, launched Wednesday by Associate Professor of Communication Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, tracks and celebrates progress in entertainment.
Trojan brings authenticity to the growing number of LGBTQ+ characters in animation, video games
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH: Actor JP Karliak launched Queer Vox, a nonprofit training academy and community for LGBTQ+ voiceover actors.
A look at evolution of stand-up comedy, from vaudevilles to sold-out arenas
Trojans get an in-depth look at the art and how it has become so popular, thanks to USC School of Dramatic Arts faculty member and comedian Wayne Federman.
A Friend in the Business: Trojan Network Connects USC Undergrad and Hollywood Mentor
As an aspiring actor pursues a creative career in entertainment, he can lean on the advice and guidance of a multitalented fellow Trojan.
Student group explores how mental health is portrayed on TV and in film
Two communications majors at USC Annenberg teamed up to create the Mental Health Content Collective to further the dialogue about mental health and entertainment.
Annenberg Inclusion Initiative releases study of representation in Netflix original productions
The streaming service generally receives high marks, though the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities rarely see themselves reflected on screen.
Why GIFs are the Internet’s Emotional Art Form
Meme expert and GIPHY Editor-in-Chief Tyler Menzel ’06 explains why GIFs are so universally funny — and meaningful. (A story partly told in GIFs.)
Women win the night at USC Libraries Scripter Awards
Greta Gerwig’s film Little Women and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s television series Fleabag were both recognized at the 32nd annual ceremony, as was author Susan Orlean.
USC 2019 | Did you spot these celebs on campus?
✌ Year in review: USC never fails to draw the big names — it’s one perk of being smack dab in the middle of La La Land. Check out the stars who captivated the Trojan Family this year.
Disney CEO Robert Iger discusses the secret to his success
Time’s Businessperson of the Year for 2019 shared his expert insights on leadership, creativity and the need to trust your instincts.
Study: Paying the film industry billions in tax incentives doesn’t generate economic growth
According to the USC Price School, the five states that spend the most on motion picture incentive programs are not getting a return on that investment.
USC Alumni Bring in the Laughs on Saturday Night Live
A hefty lineup of comedic Trojans — including Will Ferrell ’90 — have made their mark on the iconic show.
USC 2018 | The USC News stories you had to share this year
✌ Year in review: From the most competitive freshman class in USC history to Trojans making waves in Hollywood, many of our stories captured your attention in 2018.
USC 2018 | Did you see who was on campus?
✌ Year in review: There are definitely perks to being in the entertainment capital of the world and the business capital of the West. Take a look at some of the famous faces who stopped by for a visit.
Cinematic arts student wins worldwide screenwriting contest
Stanley Kalu’s timely tale about a wealthy black student who falls victim to police brutality wins film financing and an education grant.
Why do we like to be scared? USC experts explain the science of fright
USC experts in neuroscience, horror films and folklore explain why being terrified can thrill and excite, and what that says about our culture.
Why horror films are worth watching in these angsty times
USC’s William Whittington notes that projects like Get Out tap into current fears and anxiety but, perhaps unexpectedly, offer hope, too.
Ben Kingsley reflects on Gandhi, other top projects at Spotlight@SDA event
The Oscar-winning actor looks back at a stellar career that once included work with 300,000 extras and a funeral carriage.
A USC Student Designs Games With an Emotional Punch
A creative junior designs games for all different platforms that are both fun and heart-wrenching.
The story behind USC sophomore’s recording of ‘Yellow’ from Crazy Rich Asians
Katherine Ho, a former contestant on The Voice, recorded the demo for hours while her parents coached her Mandarin dialect over the phone.
Why legendary Stan Lee and older adults remain relevant in movies — and life
The 95-year-old’s cameos in summer blockbusters add a human touch to big-budget franchises, reminding us that age is just a number.
Comic-Con, not just about comics any more, is changing the entertainment industry
USC experts note that the annual event, which opens Thursday in San Diego, is making a difference behind the scenes and on screen, too.
Screenwriters urged to deliver on the promise of a great story
As audiences expect more from movies and TV, Irving Belateche exhorts students to turn their personal visions into compelling tales.
Angels in America playwright Tony Kushner works on new version of an old play at USC
The Pulitzer Prize winner reimagines his acclaimed 1985 work A Bright Room Called Day for a cast of MFA actors.