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  Hollywood Gets Handbook on War
Posted by FoM on March 09, 2002 at 09:19:28 PT
By Associated Press 
Source: Associated Press 

justice An industry advisory group that counsels Hollywood on responsibly handling issues such as substance abuse and auto safety has added terrorism and war to its list.

"Spotlight on a New Normal," a handbook from the Entertainment Industries Council Inc., will be distributed to more than 3,000 industry members who create and distribute films and television programs.

It includes suggestions for depicting terrorism and conditions of war. Among them: Promote preparedness for future vulnerabilities or attacks and consider story lines that promote volunteerism and flag displays in memory of terrorism victims.

The handbook was developed in response to the Sept. 11 attacks and is intended to help define the role Hollywood can play in the war on terrorism, the council said.

"While we do not endorse or encourage government interference with the creative process, we do, however, believe that government can be a reliable resource for information that writers can draw upon for character and story line development," council president Brian Dyak said Thursday.

In the past, the EIC has worked to encourage the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use in movies and TV and to encourage depictions of such safety measures as seat belts in cars.

The Bush administration has asked Hollywood executives to take part in the war on terrorism by boosting the spirits of citizens and entertaining soldiers at home and abroad.

Although some in the industry have expressed uneasiness about acting as government propagandists, the White House has said it doesn't see Hollywood in that role.

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Entertainment Industries Council: http://www.eiconline.org

Source: Associated Press
Published: March 8, 2002
Copyright: 2002 Associated Press

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Comment #2 posted by Morgan on March 09, 2002 at 16:19:23 PT
New Normal
"Spotlight on a New Normal"

New Normal? If it's normal, it ain't new. Nice little Orwellian doublespeak.

"Although some in the industry have expressed uneasiness about acting as government propagandists, the White House has said it doesn't see Hollywood in that role."

Hey, if the shoe fits...

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Comment #1 posted by Robbie on March 09, 2002 at 10:27:29 PT
It depends on what your definition of "is" is
Hollywood already runs the flag up the pole. It has since World War II, and the idea that studio execs need help falling into line is beyond ridiculous. They're the first ones to get on their knees and whine "Yes, sir. Whatever you say Mr. Rove, sir. Absolutely, sir!" They've had (at least) 4 patriotic films come out since September 11th, and there's signs of 5 to 10 more over the next year. I don't think we have to worry about seeing the party line coming out of Hollywood. It's already there.

One of my reactions to reading this article was, "why don't they just eliminate the middle-man and create a Hollywood East in Crawford, or wherever would be most convenient for their agendas. (I'm sure there are a few movies that need to be made in support of cutting taxes and other favorable movies about pols.) That way, you could leave Hollywood to do what it wants...such as "Dude, Where's My Car?" or the upcoming sure-to-be giant movie about the young men dressing up as women and joining a sorority...

Besides, aren't most of these people believers in the "free market"? ...and "the free market regulates itself"? Then why not leave Hollywood to its own devices? Certainly the free-market will regulate itself (i.e. produce morale boosting pictures or scenes). Why interfere? Why the sudden push at "regulation." I thought they hated that sort of thing.

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