New research from CAA and tech firm Shift7 shows casting women as leads in films at all budget levels offers a significant box office boost compared with male-led averages.
Analyzing 350 films released between January 2014 and December 2017, the companies determined that 105 of them listed women first in billing blocks, press notes or distributor-issued final credits.
Across five budget categories (below $10M; $10M to $30M; $30M-$50M; $50M-$100M; and $100M-plus), female-fronted titles out-grossed male-led rivals on average. Budget figures were pulled from Studio System, a database owned by Gracenote.
The margin was greatest in the higher cost brackets. Among films costing $50 million to $100 million, worldwide box office for women-led films averaged $318 million compared with $243 million for men. For the top budget category of $100 million and up, women-led titles collected $586 million compared with $514 million for men.
CAA and Shift7 joined forces through Time’s Up, taking part in a working group aiming...
Analyzing 350 films released between January 2014 and December 2017, the companies determined that 105 of them listed women first in billing blocks, press notes or distributor-issued final credits.
Across five budget categories (below $10M; $10M to $30M; $30M-$50M; $50M-$100M; and $100M-plus), female-fronted titles out-grossed male-led rivals on average. Budget figures were pulled from Studio System, a database owned by Gracenote.
The margin was greatest in the higher cost brackets. Among films costing $50 million to $100 million, worldwide box office for women-led films averaged $318 million compared with $243 million for men. For the top budget category of $100 million and up, women-led titles collected $586 million compared with $514 million for men.
CAA and Shift7 joined forces through Time’s Up, taking part in a working group aiming...
- 12/11/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Female-led films outperformed movies with male leads at the box office in the period between January 2014 and December 2017, a study researched by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and shift7 found.
The study looked at the top-grossing U.S. films and found that female-led films outweighed male-led films on all budget levels. Films were categorized into five budget levels and further identified films that had a woman listed as its lead actor. In every budget category, films with female leads performed better at the worldwide box office.
“This is powerful proof that audiences want to see everyone represented on screen,” Amy Pascal, who leads the content-focused working group alongside shift7 CEO Megan Smith, producer Liza Chasin, Geena Davis and CAA Agent Alexandra Trustman, said. “Decision-makers in Hollywood need to pay attention to this.”
Also Read: More Than Half of 2019 Sundance Dramatic Competition Films Have Female Directors
Davis applauded CAA and shift7 for...
The study looked at the top-grossing U.S. films and found that female-led films outweighed male-led films on all budget levels. Films were categorized into five budget levels and further identified films that had a woman listed as its lead actor. In every budget category, films with female leads performed better at the worldwide box office.
“This is powerful proof that audiences want to see everyone represented on screen,” Amy Pascal, who leads the content-focused working group alongside shift7 CEO Megan Smith, producer Liza Chasin, Geena Davis and CAA Agent Alexandra Trustman, said. “Decision-makers in Hollywood need to pay attention to this.”
Also Read: More Than Half of 2019 Sundance Dramatic Competition Films Have Female Directors
Davis applauded CAA and shift7 for...
- 12/11/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Female-led movies outperformed male-led titles at the worldwide box office during the 2014-17 period, a study released Tuesday showed.
Creative Artists Agency and technology company Shift7 said that the analysis found that female-led films outperformed male-led films at all budget levels. The study grew out of the Time’s Up movement in a collaboration aiming to improve the portrayal of women in media and entertainment.
The group is led by producer and former Sony Pictures Chairman Amy Pascal, Shift7 CEO Megan Smith and producer Liza Chasin. It includes CAA Agent Alexandra Trustman and Geena Davis.
“This is powerful proof that audiences want to see everyone represented on screen,” said Pascal. “Decision-makers in Hollywood need to pay attention to this.”
The analysis examined 350 top grossing films released between 2014 – 2017, categorized into five budget levels: under $10 million, $10 million – $30 million, $30 million – $50 million, $50 million – $100 million, and over $100 million. To be characterized as female-led, women had...
Creative Artists Agency and technology company Shift7 said that the analysis found that female-led films outperformed male-led films at all budget levels. The study grew out of the Time’s Up movement in a collaboration aiming to improve the portrayal of women in media and entertainment.
The group is led by producer and former Sony Pictures Chairman Amy Pascal, Shift7 CEO Megan Smith and producer Liza Chasin. It includes CAA Agent Alexandra Trustman and Geena Davis.
“This is powerful proof that audiences want to see everyone represented on screen,” said Pascal. “Decision-makers in Hollywood need to pay attention to this.”
The analysis examined 350 top grossing films released between 2014 – 2017, categorized into five budget levels: under $10 million, $10 million – $30 million, $30 million – $50 million, $50 million – $100 million, and over $100 million. To be characterized as female-led, women had...
- 12/11/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Megan Smith, 29, says she always believed her baby would make it. Doctors in Charlotte, North Carolina, weren't so sure. E'layah Faith weighed barely 10 ounces and 10 inches when she was born at just 26 weeks. That's smaller than a soda can. "A lot of babies at that size - we can't even get them out of the delivery room, but she was incredibly vigorous and active," Dr. Andrew Herman, a neonatologist and Interim Chief Medical Officer at Levine Children's Hospital tells People. "She was teeny tiny. Looking at her size, we realized it would be an incredibly difficult challenge to keep her...
- 2/12/2016
- by Michelle Boudin, @michelleboudin
- PEOPLE.com
Megan Smith, 29, says she always believed her baby would make it. Doctors in Charlotte, North Carolina, weren't so sure. E'layah Faith weighed barely 10 ounces and 10 inches when she was born at just 26 weeks. That's smaller than a soda can. "A lot of babies at that size - we can't even get them out of the delivery room, but she was incredibly vigorous and active," Dr. Andrew Herman, a neonatologist and Interim Chief Medical Officer at Levine Children's Hospital tells People. "She was teeny tiny. Looking at her size, we realized it would be an incredibly difficult challenge to keep her...
- 2/12/2016
- by Michelle Boudin, @michelleboudin
- PEOPLE.com
Megan Smith, former Google executive, has been named the next U.S. Chief Technology Officer and Assistant to the President.
Megan Smith Named New Chief Technology Officer
Smith isn’t the only Silicon Valley vet heading to Washington. President Obama also recruited former Twitter lawyer Alexander Macgillivray to act as deputy U.S. Cto.
“Megan has spent her career leading talented teams and taking cutting-edge technology and innovation initiatives from concept to design to deployment. I am confident that in her new role as America’s Chief Technology Officer, she will put her long record of leadership and exceptional skills to work on behalf of the American people. I am grateful for her commitment to serve and I look forward to working with her and with our new Deputy U.S. Cto, Alexander Macgillivray, in the weeks and months ahead,” Obama said in a statement.
Smith is expected to bring...
Megan Smith Named New Chief Technology Officer
Smith isn’t the only Silicon Valley vet heading to Washington. President Obama also recruited former Twitter lawyer Alexander Macgillivray to act as deputy U.S. Cto.
“Megan has spent her career leading talented teams and taking cutting-edge technology and innovation initiatives from concept to design to deployment. I am confident that in her new role as America’s Chief Technology Officer, she will put her long record of leadership and exceptional skills to work on behalf of the American people. I am grateful for her commitment to serve and I look forward to working with her and with our new Deputy U.S. Cto, Alexander Macgillivray, in the weeks and months ahead,” Obama said in a statement.
Smith is expected to bring...
- 9/5/2014
- Uinterview
A quartet of business heavyweights, including Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson and PayPal co-founder Max Levchin have led a new round of investment in Indiegogo, the popular crowdfunding service. Indiegogo would not disclose the size of the round, focusing instead on the credibility of investors such as Branson, Levchin, Yahoo chairman Maynard Webb and serial entrepreneur Megan Smith. “It's about who they are – their experience, advice and networks,” Rubin told TheWrap. Though he said they are “putting in real money,” when asked to specify he repeated, “It's not about the money but who they are.” Also read: Indiegogo Rebrands After a.
- 5/20/2014
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
Tags: OutOut magazinePower LesbiansEllen DeGeneresRachel MaddowIMDbDIana NyadJillian MichaelsHilary RosenKate KendellMegan EllisonMarlene KingJodie Foster
Every year Out puts together a list of the 50 most powerful gays and lesbians. This year, 11 women were included:
46. Megan Smith, Google Executive/Inventor, 40. Jane Lynch, Actress, 38. Jenna Lyons, President and Executive Creative Director, J. Crew, 37. Mary Kay Henry, International President, Seiu, 36. Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston 28. Suze Orman TV Host/Author/Financial Advisor/Entrepreneur, 20. Christine Quinn, New York City Council Speaker, 18. Martha Nelson, Editor in Chief, Time Inc., 9. Tammy Baldwin, Senator, 4. Rachel Maddow, TV Host/Political Commentator, 2. Ellen DeGeneres, Talk Show Host/Producer/Spokesperson
In case Out needs some more ideas, we thought we'd come up with some for them. You know, for next year.
Diana Nyad, swimmer
Megan Rapinoe, soccer player
Megan Ellison, producer
Urvashi Vaid, attorney/activist
Patricia Cornwell, author
Emma Donoghue, author
Fran Lebowitz, writer
Annie Leibovitz, photographer
Ariel Levy, writer
Laura Ricketts,...
Every year Out puts together a list of the 50 most powerful gays and lesbians. This year, 11 women were included:
46. Megan Smith, Google Executive/Inventor, 40. Jane Lynch, Actress, 38. Jenna Lyons, President and Executive Creative Director, J. Crew, 37. Mary Kay Henry, International President, Seiu, 36. Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston 28. Suze Orman TV Host/Author/Financial Advisor/Entrepreneur, 20. Christine Quinn, New York City Council Speaker, 18. Martha Nelson, Editor in Chief, Time Inc., 9. Tammy Baldwin, Senator, 4. Rachel Maddow, TV Host/Political Commentator, 2. Ellen DeGeneres, Talk Show Host/Producer/Spokesperson
In case Out needs some more ideas, we thought we'd come up with some for them. You know, for next year.
Diana Nyad, swimmer
Megan Rapinoe, soccer player
Megan Ellison, producer
Urvashi Vaid, attorney/activist
Patricia Cornwell, author
Emma Donoghue, author
Fran Lebowitz, writer
Annie Leibovitz, photographer
Ariel Levy, writer
Laura Ricketts,...
- 4/10/2013
- by trishbendix
- AfterEllen.com
The Google Developers Live series has emerged as a platform where innovative tech companies can present their works to the world and established names from the digital sphere can talk about their secrets for success. Next week, Google will use the space to present five hangouts with several women who have reached great heights within the field of technology. The series of talks, titled Women Techmakers, started as a panel held around the time of this year's Google I/O. The panel featured Megan Smith alongside four other high-ranking female employees from Google. Smith will also be featured in the new series alongside executives from several other companies, including Bitly, Pixability, and VMWare. The Google Developers Live page will host one hangout each day from November 5-9 beginning at 5:30 Est. Fans are encouraged to join the conversation by submitting questions and comments to the Google Developers Google+ page
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- 11/1/2012
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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