Media brands, like Disney, are making noticeable changes in their programming, pulling back on DEI-adjacent storylines. Shows like ABC’s Shifting Gears and the return of A&E’s Duck Dynasty reflect this shift, along with the comeback of reality police series’ like On Patrol: Live and Ozark Law. Where mainstream TV had been making plot lines of Trump’s last presidency in recent years, studios are pulling back on politics that might be controversial. Disney has made some of the most noticeable changes, recently removing a transgender storyline from its animated show Win or Lose—marking the second time in 18 months it has changed similar content. The company explained its choice saying that many parents prefer to introduce certain topics to their kids on their own terms rather than through entertainment. It’s clear Hollywood is navigating changing viewer preferences, but whether this will be a lasting trend or just a response remains to be seen. (WSJ)
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