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Hollywood

The name Hollywood conjures glitz and glamour, movie stars and theaters and palm tree-lined boulevards. Most recently, strike action by actors and screenwriters has upended productions.

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Over 75 women accused the ex-Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct and rape, some allegations dating back decades.
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Eighty-two female stars at the Cannes Film Festival have staged a red-carpet protest against gender inequality.
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DW's KINO team picked its seven favorite film adaptations of German works of literature.
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Beyond his most iconic role as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars," Mark Hamill has featured in 70 movies and 200 TV shows.
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Upon accepting her best actress Oscar, Frances McDormand reminded actors of their power — and popularized an idea.
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Guillermo del Toro (L) accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for "The Shape of Water."

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Director del Toro dedicated his win to young filmmakers, and best actress Frances McDormand hailed female talent.
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Hollywood is far from gender equality. But just how pronounced is the imbalance?
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Greta Gerwig finds rare success in Hollywood

Greta Gerwig is one of only five women ever nominated for an Oscar for best director in 90 years of Oscar history.
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KINO favorites: 10 worst best picture snubs in Oscar history

The Oscars may be prestigious, but sometimes they fail to recognize the best picture. DW's KINO team selects its top 10.
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French star Catherine Deneuve and other artists wrote an open letter describing sexual assault claims as a "witch-hunt."
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With sexual harassment cases in the backdrop, the Golden Globes are set to launch Hollywood's annual awards season.
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Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett will head the jury of the Cannes film festival this year.
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Women working in Hollywood's entertainment industry have unveiled an initiative to help victims of sexual harassment.
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