Source: Hollywood Reporter – Eye on Islamism

Jeff Goldblum faces social media backlash over Islam comments on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ 'Is there something in this religion that is anti-homosexuality? And anti-woman?' the actor and special guest asked during Friday night's episode.

April 24, 2020 Sharareh Drury

(Hollywood Reporter) Jeff Goldblum has come under fire on social media for asking if Islam was “anti-homosexuality” and “anti-woman” during Friday night’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The comments came after the seven remaining queens on the show, now in its 12th […]

Directors talk problems and progress at ‘Black Muslim Narratives’ event 'People stood up and for years and years they said we want to see something different. We want to see ourselves.'

September 6, 2019 Alex Cramer

(Hollywood Reporter) Over 100 writers, producers and filmmakers packed a large conference room at the Writer’s Guild headquarters on Thursday night to participate in the panel on Black Muslim Narratives in Entertainment, hosted by the Muslim Public Affair[s] Council’s Hollywood bureau and […]

Hollywood Iftar encourages creators to reject ‘stereotypical stories’ about Islam The third annual event was hosted by the Muslims on Screen & Television Resource Center, Unity Productions Foundation and the Writers Guild Foundation.

May 17, 2019 Alexander Modiano

(Hollywood Reporter) On Wednesday night the Writers Guild Foundation and Muslims on Screen & Television Resource Center (MOST) welcomed influential film and television creators to the 3rd annual Hollywood Iftar. The London Hotel in West Hollywood played host to the event, a […]

‘Counterpart,’ Jamal Khashoggi honored by the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau Media Awards In a time when Muslims are frequently under attack, Hollywood has begun to take the opposite approach with an aim to be more inclusive.

April 15, 2019 Kirsten Chuba

(Hollywood Reporter) The Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau held its 28th annual Media Awards on Sunday night, highlighting those in the industry who are creating inclusive opportunities and authentic portrayals of the Muslim community. This year’s honorees included Counterpart‘s Betty Gabriel […]

Muslim writers call for more positive, authentic portrayals in film, TV stories 'Man With a Plan' and 'America Inside Out With Katie Couric' staffers were among those who spoke Monday at a panel hosted by the Writers Guild of America East.

March 26, 2019 Benjamin Lindsay

(Hollywood Reporter) There has never been a more important time for positive, nuanced and authentic portrays of Muslims on television and in film and digital media. That was the message, at least, on Monday evening at a panel discussion with Muslim writers […]

WGF, MPAC host panel on creating authentic representation for Muslims in film and TV 'If I'm the Muslim writer in the room and I feel like it's going in a certain way and the Muslim character is moving into a certain stereotype, I have the responsibility to voice my opinion,' shared 'S.W.A.T.' writer Munis Rashid at the Hollywood panel.

October 19, 2018 Max Geschwind

(Hollywood Reporter) On Thursday evening, an industry panel featuring writers, actors and practicing entertainment lawyers discussed ways in which Muslims and the Islamic faith have been represented through film and television as well as offering ideas on how to ensure better and […]

USC launches Hollywood boot camp for Middle Eastern TV creators The Los Angeles training program for Arab TV writers and producers comes as Netflix and other U.S. digital players target 300 million potential viewers in the region.

July 10, 2018 Etan Vlessing

(Hollywood Reporter) Keen to bring high-end TV to the Middle East, the USC School of Cinematic Arts has launched a Hollywood training program for Arabic TV writers and producers. USC, working with the U.S. State Department, is hosting an initial Hollywood boot […]