Considering connections between Hollywood and biodiversity conservation AUTHORS: Matthew J Silk1*+, Sarah L Crowley1*, Anna J Woodhead1,2 and Ana Nuno3+ 1 Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK. 2 Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, UK. 3 Centre for Ecology and Conservation, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK *Joint lead authors Author emails:
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[email protected] (AN) Corresponding authors: Matthew J Silk, Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Penryn, Cornwall, UK. TR10 9FE. Email:
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[email protected]. RUNNING TITLE: Hollywood and biodiversity conservation Keywords: CITES; consumer research; Google trends analysis; impact evaluation; industry engagement; nature deficit disorder; social media; wildlife trade Article Impact Statement: Engaging with and understanding the impact of the movie industry could contribute to the success of biodiversity conservation. Abstract Cinema offers a substantial opportunity to share messages with a wide audience. Given its global range and potentially high impact, there is an urgent need for research that evaluates the This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review but has not been through the copyediting, typesetting, pagination and proofreading process, which may lead to differences between this version and the Version of Record. Please cite this article as doi: 10.1111/cobi.13030.