HOLLYWOOD has set up a commission to combat sexual misconduct and inequality in the industry in the wake of the allegations against disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The Commission on Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace grew out of a meeting called by Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy and several other prominent women in the industry.
"The commission will not seek just one solution, but a comprehensive strategy to address the complex and interrelated causes of the problems of parity and power," Kennedy said in a statement.
The chief executives of nearly every major Hollywood studio, TV network and record label attended the meeting and agreed to found and to fund the group, the statement said.
The revelations about Weinstein began in October , with nearly daily allegations of sexual harassment, assault and abuse that have implicated a number of prominent Hollywood players.
Actors Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd missed out on major roles because of Weinstein.
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson said the women were "blacklisted" following conversations with Weinstein's company who said they were a "nightmare to work with".
Both actresses have claimed the media mogul sexually harassed them. Weinstein has denied allegations of misconduct and of blacklisting the actresses.
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