Movies are more likely to star a talking animal or an actor named Chris than women over 60, study finds

Entertainment Weekly·May 26

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A study has found that movies are more likely to feature talking animals or actors named Chris than women over 60. The study's findings suggest a disparity in representation, with some outlets noting that talking animals and men named Chris have more lead roles than older women. The prevalence of talking animals in films is consistently reported, while some outlets also specifically mention actors named Chris in this context.

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Deadline·May 25

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Euronews.com·May 25

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ABC Audio Digital Syndication·May 27

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Boing Boing·May 26

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