Thursday, April 9, 2015

What happens to Hollywood's push for diversity after Oscars?

FILE - In this Wed., April 1, 2015 file photo, James Wan, center, Tyrese Gibson, left, and Ludacris arrive at the premiere of "Furious 7" at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX, in Los Angeles. Featuring multicultural casts and international settings, the franchise has continued for 14 years and generated $2.4 billion in global earnings. Wan, director of the latest installment, “Furious 7,” said keeping casts diverse is “almost like a no-brainer.” (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — The "Fast & Furious" series is often cited as an example of how diversity can work in Hollywood. With its multicultural casts and international settings, the franchise has generated more than $2.4 billion in global earnings. The latest installment, "Furious 7," set box-office records last weekend with its $147-million domestic opening.








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