GLAAD CEO discusses LGBTQ inclusivity in film; Disney and Universal sue over AI plagiarism

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GLAAD CEO discusses LGBTQ inclusivity in film; Disney and Universal sue over AI plagiarism

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Published on Jun 20, 2025, 10:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:28:31

Episode Description

Disney and Universal sued generative AI company Midjourney last week over claims that the startup plagiarized characters from their movies and shows, such as The Simpsons and Star Wars. After remaining mum on the use of AI in movies and shows so far, studios are getting involved in this debate. But why now? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break it down.

 

Plus, Masters talks to GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis about the organization’s 2025 Studio Responsibility Index, which evaluates studios on LGBTQ inclusivity in films. Ellis discusses the rise of mid-budget films as spaces for queer stories and shares why she feels optimistic about the newly elected Pope Leo.

 

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