Third Foundation3d ago

#writing #merchandizing #toys #dolls #sexism

"then we began writing stories that got into the two girls’ back stories, and they were really interesting. And suddenly we had families and girls watching, and girls really became a big part of our audience, in sort of like they picked up that Harry Potter type of serialized way, which is what The Batman and [indistinct]’s really gonna kill. But, the Cartoon Network was saying, ‘F***, no, we want the boys’ action, it’s boys’ action, this goofy boy humor we’ve gotta get that in there. And we can’t—’ and I’d say, but look at the numbers, we’ve got parents watching, with the families, and then when you break it down—’Yeah, but the—so many—we’ve got too many girls. We need more boys.'”"
https://gizmodo.com/paul-dini-superhero-cartoon-execs-dont-want-largely-f-1483758317

Paul Dini: Superhero cartoon execs don't want largely female audiences

In an interview with Kevin Smith, writer and television producer Paul Dini complained about a worrying trend he sees in television animation and superhero

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@rayckeith @ElyseMGrasso

Huh... Entitled, sexist AND skill issues all in an executive who failed upward into a network management spot. I mean, who would imagine?

In all seriousness this is why I avoid commercialed content categorically. If it's made to pimp me in 12m increments between commercials then it can die in a fire.

Apr 3 at 1:57amWeb