Netflix cut off the HFPA after misconduct issues, but the HFPA wants them back. After a series of allegations against the Hollywood Foreign Press, Netflix decided to cut ties with the group last Thursday. Over the last few years, there have been allegations of sexism, harassment, and discrimination within the HFPA ranks. The details mounted up, culminating in recent bombshells about the organization's lack of diversity, and Netflix walked away from the group of critics last week. “Like many in our industry, we’ve been waiting for today’s announcement in the hope that you would acknowledge the breadth of issues facing the HFPA and provide a clear roadmap for change,” Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos wrote in a letter Thursday to the HFPA’s Leadership Committee. Netflix said until the HFPA properly deals with diversity and inclusion, they don't want to work with them. The HFPA has reached back out to Netflix, sending an open letter asking them to come back. HFPA president Ali Sar sent the letter to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 10 May, 2021