Case 65: Crude Script for Tinsel Town Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties Humorist Art Buchwald

Humorist Art Buchwald was embroiled in a legal battle with Paramount over the rights to a story that was made into a movie by Paramount. How could Rawls’ “veil of ignorance” be used in this situation to ensure that both sides get treated fairly? What are some ways that Hollywood could better its accounting practices in order to benefit all?

Case 65: Additional links Less Than Zero: Studio Accounting Practices in HollywoodLess Than Zero: Studio Accounting Practices in Hollywood – A look at the accounting practices that Hollywood studios use. Buchwald v. Paramount PicturesBuchwald v. Paramount Pictures – Actual case. Rule Changes Due for Hollywood AccountantsRule Changes Due for Hollywood Accountants – Uses the Buchwald case to argue for changes in Hollywood’s accounting practices. Dumb and Dumber in HollywoodDumb and Dumber in Hollywood – Article criticizing the fights in Hollywood over who first came up with the idea for a movie.

Case 66: Virtual Whitewash Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties NAACP leader, Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume, head of the NAACP criticised television networks for not having enough African-American representation. Do television networks have a moral obligation to reflect cultural diversity? What can networks do to reflect this cultural diversity? Should a networks decisions about programming be solely based on profit or should there be other considerations?

Case 66: Additional links US networks accused of racismUS networks accused of racism – Article reporting on Mfume’s accusation that television is segregated. Mfume Charges Tv 'Whitewash'Mfume Charges Tv 'Whitewash' – Article on Mfume’s charges aimed at the television industry. Kweisi Mfume’s Hollywood ShakedownKweisi Mfume’s Hollywood Shakedown – Article claims that Mfume is overstating the problem of blacks in the media. Anything but RacismAnything but Racism – Criticizes the large media outlet’s response to accusations of discrimination.

Case 67: Deep Trouble for Harry Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties

The pornographic film Deep Throat made Linda Lovelace a star, but it also ruined her life. How can the exploitation and abuse of artists such as Lovelace be avoided? What kind of restrictions, if any, should be put on industries such as the pornography industry.

Case 67: Additional links Linda LovelaceLinda Lovelace – Article written after the porn stars death gives details of her troubled life. Politics and PornographyPolitics and Pornography – A look at some of the reports on pornography in United States History. A comparison and look at some of their good points and bad. The women behind the porn projectorThe women behind the porn projector – Criticizes the exploitation of Linda Lovelace and of all the women that are mistreated by the pornography industry. The Harm of Porn: Just Another Excuse to CensorThe Harm of Porn: Just Another Excuse to Censor – Argues that the studies about the harm of pornography are just an excuse to censor material and take away first amendment rights.

Case 68: Super Strip Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster came up with the idea for Superman but ended up without the rights and without and of the money the comic strip made. How could the agape principle be bettered applied within the entertainment industry? What could the entertainment industry do in the future in order to take better care of its artists?

Case 68: Additional links The Original SupermanThe Original Superman – History of the original strip and the men who created it, with pictures. Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and SupermanJerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and Superman – History of the two creators and their fight with the comic book publisher over Superman. Interview with Siegal and ShusterInterview with Siegal and Shuster – A rare interview with the creators of Superman. Superman GalleriesSuperman Galleries – Extensive galleries that include artwork, and audio/visual clips.

Case 69: Sue Thomas, F.B. Eye Facts – Empirical Definition Values Principles Loyalties

Sue Thomas, F.B. Eye is a show about a deaf woman who works for the F.B.I. She is played by Deanne Bray, who is deaf herself. How can the entertainment industry better portray disabled people as being “normalised”? Why are shows like Sue Thomas so rare and what can be done to create more like it?

Case 69: Additional Links Sue Thomas, F.B. EyeSue Thomas, F.B. Eye – Homepage for the show on the PAX- TV website. Two PAX TV Programs Feature Women with DisabilitiesTwo PAX TV Programs Feature Women with Disabilities – Another article on the show and another show on PAX-TV featuring a character with a disability. Hollywood portrayals of disability improve, but some still miss markHollywood portrayals of disability improve, but some still miss mark – Criticism of some Hollywood films that try to portray disability with non-disabled actors. Feel good TVFeel good TV – Praise for the show from conservative columnist Cal Thomas. Disability and the Media in the United KingdomDisability and the Media in the United Kingdom – Article on the relationship between disability and media and how this relationship can be deepened.