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Cultural Clash and Media Meltdown: Analyzing the Latest in Pop Culture and Society

The State of Hollywood and Corporate Culture

In a candid discussion on the current landscape of entertainment, the panel reflects on Hollywood's woes. Hollywood executives often blame the audience for disappointing box office results, suggesting that if movies fail, it’s because viewers are biased or prejudiced. One executive from Disney publicly stated that poor film performance isn’t due to bad content but because “people are racist, sexist, or homophobic.” This blame-shifting underscores a broader industry trend: instead of improving cinematic quality, studios shift the narrative to criticise their audience, framing criticism as rooted in prejudice rather than filmic merit.