Shartia Brantley

Oct 2, 2024 | bloomberg.com | John Gittelsohn |Shartia Brantley

Hollywood budget cutting and dwindling support for inclusion and diversity initiatives are disproportionately affecting people of color who have long been underrepresented in the industry, according to the head of one of the largest media companies focused on Black entertainment and entertainers. Job cuts have hammered the movie and television industry as consumers continue to shift their viewing habits from traditional TV and theaters to streaming services.

Oct 2, 2024 | bnnbloomberg.ca | John Gittelsohn |Shartia Brantley

(Bloomberg) -- Hollywood budget cutting and dwindling support for inclusion and diversity initiatives are disproportionately affecting people of color who have long been underrepresented in the industry, according to the head of one of the largest media companies focused on Black entertainment and entertainers. Job cuts have hammered the movie and television industry as consumers continue to shift their viewing habits from traditional TV and theaters to streaming services.

Oct 20, 2023 | bnnbloomberg.ca | Shartia Brantley

(Bloomberg) -- Comedian, actor and media mogul Tyler Perry has helped transform Atlanta into an entertainment industry destination. He joined Bloomberg’s Shartia Brantley at a Bloomberg Equality event in Atlanta on Oct. 18 to discuss his career, the expansion of Tyler Perry Studios, Georgia’s film industry and his bid for BET Media Group, which was thwarted when owner Paramount Global ultimately decided against a sale. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Oct 20, 2023 | bloomberg.com | Shartia Brantley

In an exclusive interview, the entertainment mogul discusses his business, the ‘disrespectful’ BET sale and more. Comedian, actor and media mogul Tyler Perry has helped transform Atlanta into an entertainment industry destination. He joined Bloomberg’s Shartia Brantley at a Bloomberg Equality event in Atlanta on Oct.