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Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Apr 3, 2018
April 3, 2018
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Lowering expectations:
If you're a couch potato this might be the perfect job for you.
Netflix is hiring someone to binge watch programs. The "editorial analyst" position involves watching and rating shows and movies. The company says the ideal candidate will be "passionate about movies and TV with a deep knowledge of the entertainment industry." They're looking for analysts to watch original series, along with Spanish and Japanese language content. (Still)Stars and their movies:
Congratulations to the original "Wonder Woman" --LYNDA CARTER is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning at 11:30 am (Pacific). "Wonder Woman" director PATTY JENKINS will be on hand to help unveil the star along with LES MOONVES.
Lynda is also in the new "Super Troopers 2" movie out later this month (Apr 20), and you may remember her as the President of the US on the CW series "Supergirl." She's starred in more than 40 television shows and films.Fashion Emergency:
Ever feel like you're just not thin enough, pretty enough, light enough or young enough? Congratulations --you may be like every other female in America! TODAY Style surveyed almost 15-hundred women about a few sensitive issues like body confidence, pressure from society and found some very interesting results.
--65-percent of respondents felt their life would be better if they lost weight, while the same amount own clothing that is too small and hold onto it just in case it eventually fits again.
--71-percent feel clothing sizes are inconsistent between brands, which makes shopping an unpleasant experience.
--60-percent of ladies in every age group refuse to post a photo on social media unless they love the way they appear, but 94-percent also claim that society places too much emphasis on how people look. (Lee)