Ucla Finds

• A new UCLA study reveals that diversity among BIPOC creatives in streaming films declined in 2025, despite strong audience demand for inclusive content. • The report highlights a disconnect between industry hiring and the success of diverse projects, such as "KPop Demon Hunters," which became Netflix’s most-watched movie with over 500 million views. • "KPop Demon Hunters" further demonstrated the commercial viability of diverse storytelling by winning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and expanding into theatrical sing-along screenings.

• A new report from UCLA’s Entertainment and Media Research Initiative reveals that representation for women and minority groups in streaming films dropped significantly in 2025. • The findings indicate a sharp reversal of recent gains in diversity and inclusion within the streaming sector of the entertainment industry. • This decline is critical as it highlights a regression in Hollywood's efforts to ensure equitable visibility for underrepresented demographics on screen.

• A new UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report reveals that diversity in streaming titles is declining, mirroring a downward trend previously observed in theatrical releases. • The findings are based on data analyzed from content released in 2025, indicating a shift in representation across streaming platforms. • This decline is significant as it suggests that the digital transition is not solving the systemic lack of diversity in the entertainment industry.

School said its admission process is ‘based on merit’ and it is committed to complying with state and federal lawsThe US Department of Justice found on Wednesday that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles illegally considered race in admissions as the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of colleges’ processes for selecting students.The finding escalates the Trump administration’s ongoing standoff with UCLA, which has focused mostly on the main campus’s response to allegations of antisemitic harassment. Continue reading...