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Can Hollywood Avoid a Strike This Time?
Contract negotiations for the industry’s top unions are around the corner, with the performers group SAG-AFTRA kicking off talks Feb. 9. The Writers Guild is in discussions to start its negotiations March 16, The Hollywood Reporter has learned, while the Directors Guild is looking at May 11.
SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract
The biggest news in the gaming industry since the release of the Nintendo Switch 2! SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract; National Board to Review
Some Actors Will Let AI Replicate Their Voices For Advertisements Under New Union Agreement
One year ago they were enemies. Not now.
Video game actors go on strike over AI issues
While the SAG/AFTRA actor's strike may have been long resolved, the video game actors are just beginning.
‘Road House’ brawl: Amazon used AI to replicate actors’ voices during strike, lawsuit alleges
Muscles are all over the new Roadhouse movie coming out in March, but apparently some AI muscling was used behind the scenes to get the movie done.
SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify New Three-Year Contract With Studios
It's over, finally. With a 78% yes vote, the SAG/AFTRA strike has come to an end.
Read Full SAG-AFTRA Deal Summary Released Ahead Of Ratification Vote; Analysis Of AI & Streaming Fund
For those among us who enjoy the details behind the decisions, here’s a deeper dive into the new, proposed, SAG/AFTRA contract.
SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Historic Strike
As Mel Blanc was want to say, "That's All Folks!!" Seems the SAG AFTRA/ AMPTP strike has reached it's end.
SAG-AFTRA Says It’s Waiting on Studio Responses to Latest Proposals Amid Negotiations
As Tom Petty said, "waiting is the hardest part." Here is where the SAG/AFTRA strike stands
Witching Hour: Studios to Devote Another Week to Resolve SAG Strike or Give Up Until January
While Hollywood has often been called a bastion of liberalism, since July they've acted more like our conservative congress: getting nothing done and blaming the other side. Now it looks like they' may pick up their ball and go home
SAG-AFTRA Reschedules Bargaining Session, Saying Union Needs More Time for Response to Latest Offer
Steve Miller said it best: "Time keeps on slipping, into the future." And the strike keeps getting pushed a little further out as well.
Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and studios are suspended
Like Johnny Cash said in 1956, "I walk the line." And this is exactly what the SAG members will continue to do after talks broke down.
Costs and Risks of Casting Process
If you've ever done casting in the last several years you know that video submissions are all the rage. There are a lot of good reasons for that and this article takes a closer look at the ever escalating process and demands.
Why actors worry about automation
The technological ability to simulate new performances is among the concerns.
How to act during strike
SAG-AFTRA limits what actors can do off picket lines. Here are some dos and don’ts.
The Actors Union’s No-Decision On Strike Plunges Hollywood Into More Turmoil
On July 12th, 1804, Alexander Hamilton died from a pistol duel with Aaron Burr. That event may also share the date with the day Hollywood died as SAG/AFTRA may join the WGA and strike, marking the first time in 60 years two unions were striking.
Comic-Con: Some Big Names To Sit Out Fan-Fest Amid Labor Unrest
San Diego's yearly big bay bonanza - Comic-Con - will be missing its big boats this year.