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Women directed 13% of top-grossing films in 2025, down from 16% in 2024
September 25, 2026
Key takeaways Women directed 13% of the top 250 grossing films in 2025, down 3 percentage points from 2024 Studios allocate lower budgets to women directors despite evidence that female-led...
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Emmy Nominations for Women Stand Out as Behind-the-Camera Hiring Fell
September 23, 2026
Key takeaways The Boxed In report found women creating original streaming series fell to 24 percent in 2025-26, down 12 percentage points from 36 percent in 2024-25, the lowest level...
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How ‘Neagley’ Builds a Female-Led Spinoff From Reacher’s Master Sergeant
September 16, 2026
Key takeaways All eight episodes of 'Neagley' premiered September 16 on Prime Video, the same day as the 'Reacher' season four finale. The spinoff is an original story, not adapted...
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British-Australian Cyclist Chronicles Epic Ride Across China
September 11, 2026
A long-distance cyclist whose social media following has made him an unlikely commentator on life in China is drawing renewed attention with a firsthand account of a grueling ride across...
EPD: 2 found dead in Elgin home, police investigating
February 12, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two people were found dead at a home in Elgin on Tuesday, and the Elgin Police Department said it is investigating. On Tuesday morning, Elgin PD...