Share this article Share this article SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Starz President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch announced today the launch of the Starz #TakeTheLead initiative, a comprehensive effort deepening the company's existing commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. Starz commissioned an inclusion study in partnership with The Center for Scholars & Storytellers, UCLA with results confirming Starz is " Taking the Lead" with its diverse representation on screen, off screen and throughout the company. In an effort to inspire and engage others across the industry to #TakeTheLead, Starz will also host a series of monthly "Transparency Talks" with thought leaders and members of key organizations including the ACLU of Southern California, Producers Guild of America, California Film Commission and more.