Despite positive trends, women remain underrepresented in animation
A new USC Annenberg study examines the ecosystem of the animation industry and finds pluses and minuses for women in the field.
USC Libraries to codevelop K-12 curriculum based on Emmy-winning L.A. documentary series
The Lost L.A. Curriculum Project will bring together Southern California educational and media organizations to create lesson plans that pull from the city’s rich history.
Film and TV miss the mark in portraying mental health conditions
A new study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative finds popular media underrepresents and misrepresents characters with mental health conditions.
Mahershala Ali muses on True Detective and refining his award-winning craft
The two-time Academy Award winner shared his thoughts on acting, hope, motivation and life as part of the USC Annenberg-HBO Diverse Voices Series.
Win the Iron Throne by mastering these 7 liberal arts specialties
Whether you’re a Stark, a Lannister or a Targaryen, nothing would help more in the Game of Thrones than a mastery of the letters, arts and sciences. USC Dornsife experts explain why.
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.
Why it’s important to see marginalized communities in pop culture
As the Oscars near, USC anthropologist and playwright Dorinne Kondoto argues that we all need to be ”mirrored” in popular culture, media and the arts.
USC Libraries name finalists for 31st annual Scripter Awards
The Feb. 9 ceremony honors the year’s best film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
Veteran USC Alumni News Broadcasters Find Stories that Matter
You’ll find them in small towns and on the big networks. Reporters and anchors from USC keep TV news alive.
She Balances Hollywood and Bollywood
Rising producer Noopur Sinha MFA ’15 crosses from India to the U.S. to seek stories worth telling — and remembering.
The Physicist Who Helps Make Science Cool in TV and Movies
USC Dornsife scientist Clifford Johnson hopes to make science part of our everyday literacy.
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.
Recognize that background? University Park Campus has starring role in movies, TV
From Laurel and Hardy to How to Get Away with Murder, it’s not unusual to see USC on the big or small screen — often standing in for some other place.
USC Libraries’ Scripter Award honors Call Me by Your Name and The Handmaid’s Tale
The movie and TV series are recognized as the year’s best cinematic adaptation of the written word at Doheny Library.
USC Libraries name finalists for 30th annual Scripter Awards
In a competitive year, tie votes lead to additional nominees for the awards, which honor the authors of printed works alongside the writers who adapt their stories for film and TV.
USC 2017 | Celebrities from TV and movies who taught Trojans this year
✌ Year in review: From Bryan Cranston to Issa Rae, stars from Los Angeles’ entertainment industry and beyond brought valuable lessons to USC students.
Is Netflix bad for you? How binge-watching could hurt your health
USC experts share when it’s time to put down the remote when watching The Crown or The Fall.
NBC’s Lester Holt offers insight into fake news and hosting a debate with Trump
The anchor sits down with USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay for a revealing hourlong conversation.
Insecure’s Issa Rae shares secrets with USC audience, like where she gets her best ideas
The writer/actress is drawn to projects that depict people you don’t usually see on traditional television and movies — people like herself and her friends.
Alexandra Billings of Transparent talks transitioning, teaching and life experiences
The transgender writer, actor, singer and theater arts teacher cautions students to have realistic career expectations.
USC Annenberg-Humana studies suggest relationship between TV age bias and health of seniors
Findings explore the connection between negative portrayals of seniors and their effect on mental and physical health.
Tech on the big screen: Computer users, and hackers, are more likely to be male characters
New study examines depictions of computer science in TV and films.
Advice from one of your Friends: Lisa Kudrow shares career insight with USC drama students
Her impressive career has also had plenty of low points, like the time she was fired from Frasier.
Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson’s voice) shares tips of the trade
USC School of Dramatic Arts students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.