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SAG-AFTRA is preparing for a leadership transition as Fran Drescher steps down after her tumultuous tenure, with upcoming elections featuring candidates like Sean Astin and Chuck Slavin, amidst ongoing negotiations for better contracts, AI protections, and member welfare following the 2023 actors strike.
Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer" dominated the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, with Cillian Murphy winning best actor and the ensemble cast taking home outstanding performance by a cast. "Killers of the Flower Moon" star Lily Gladstone was named best leading actress, while Barbra Streisand received the lifetime achievement prize. Tributes were paid to several industry legends during the show, and the event also featured a reunion of "The Devil Wears Prada" stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt.
Ryan Reynolds announces the completion of filming for Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3, thanking the cast and crew for their dedication amidst challenges including wind, rain, and an actors strike. The movie, set to release on July 26, 2024, resumed production after the strike in November and was approximately 50% complete before the hiatus. Director Shawn Levy hinted at a grounded and real feel for the film, likening it to classic buddy comedies.
SAG-AFTRA members have voted to ratify a new three-year contract, valued at over $1 billion, ending the 118-day actors' strike. The contract raises minimum wage rates, establishes AI protections, creates a streaming bonus, and includes performance capture work. The agreement received 78.33% "yes" votes and will be retroactive to June 9, 2022. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers congratulated SAG-AFTRA, stating that the new contract represents "historic gains and protections for performers."
Production of the sequel to "Gladiator" is set to resume in Malta on December 4th after a strike by actors caused delays. The strike, which lasted 118 days, was resolved after studios agreed to provide protections for the use of artificial intelligence in film and television and a pay increase. The sequel stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Derek Jacobi, with Russell Crowe not returning due to his character's death in the original film. The film is set to be released on November 22, 2024, and is distributed by Paramount Pictures.
SAG-AFTRA has released a 128-page document detailing the contract terms following the end of the 118-day actors strike, after pressure from members. The contracts include over $1 billion in new compensation and benefit plan funding, as well as provisions for AI protections, increased background coverage, and streaming residuals. The union president highlighted the importance of new revenue for members on SVOD platforms and the need for AI protections. Voting on ratification began on November 14 and ballots are due on December 5.
SAG-AFTRA has released the full contract terms that ended the actors strike, urging members to vote yes by the Dec. 5 ratification deadline. The deal, praised as groundbreaking, includes provisions on generative artificial intelligence. Some members are concerned that the AI protections don't go far enough to protect jobs. However, the likelihood of a majority rejecting the contract seems slim after the significant financial and workplace gains achieved during negotiations. If approved, the agreement will run from Nov. 9, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
Tom Cruise showcases his newly-dyed highlighted hair as he arrives in London to resume filming Mission Impossible 8 after the actor's strike caused production delays. The Hollywood star, known for his piloting skills, arrived by private jet before hopping into a helicopter. However, before shooting any scenes, Cruise will need to visit the barber to transform into his character, Ethan Hunt. Paramount Pictures had to rearrange release dates due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors' strike, causing the film's delay.
CBS has announced the delayed 2024 premiere dates for popular shows such as "Young Sheldon" and "NCIS" after the 118-day actors strike ended. The first show on CBS' schedule is the new drama "Tracker," starring Justin Hartley, which will premiere after Super Bowl LVIII on February 11. Other shows returning include "The Neighborhood," "FBI," "Young Sheldon," "S.W.A.T.," "Blue Bloods," "The Equalizer," "CSI: Vegas," "Survivor," and "The Amazing Race." The end of the strike allows for the resumption of scripted television, but there may be challenges in getting all shows and films back to production simultaneously.
John Oliver jokes about the end of the SAG-AFTRA actors strike on his show, Last Week Tonight, expressing his ambivalence towards movies and highlighting a popular YouTube video of a hamster ball pool maze. Despite his jest, Oliver had previously expressed anger at the studios for prolonging the writers strike and hopes that the resolution of the actors strike will inspire others in different industries to find power in each other.
Justine Bateman, known for her role in "Family Ties," opposes the tentative deal reached between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP to resolve the actors strike, citing concerns over AI protections. While guild leaders claim the deal includes robust AI protections, Bateman argues that the agreement falls short and plans to explain the violating AI permissions in the actual deal document. She believes the use of generative AI will disrupt the industry and urges union members not to ratify the deal if they want to continue working. SAG-AFTRA members will begin voting on the deal's ratification on November 14.
Safeguards against artificial intelligence (AI) were a crucial aspect of the recently settled actors strike, according to SAG-AFTRA union leadership. The battle for actor protection from generative AI and the use of synthetic performers was fought until the final hours of negotiations. The three-year contract agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) includes AI protections and pay gains for actors, particularly in streaming series. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher emphasized the significance of AI protections, stating that they were a "deal breaker" in the negotiations. The agreement now awaits final ratification from the union's general membership.
Kevin Bacon celebrates the end of the historic actors' strike by posting a video of himself recreating his iconic dance from "Footloose" in a barn. The 65-year-old actor shows off his dance chops and tags the official account for SAG-AFTRA. Bacon previously admitted to bribing DJs not to play the song at weddings because it attracts attention. The strike, which lasted 118 days, resulted in actors fighting for better pay, health benefits, and protections against the unauthorized use of their likeness by AI technology. Despite the strike ending, delayed TV shows and movies may not immediately resume production.
Disney has postponed the release of Deadpool 3 to July 26th, 2024, following the end of the actors' strike. Other Marvel films, including Captain America: Brave New World, Blade, and Thunderbolts, have also had their release dates pushed back. The delays have left Deadpool 3 as the only Marvel Cinematic Universe film set to release next year, potentially impacting audience interest in the superhero genre. The strike by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America has disrupted production schedules across Hollywood. Disney has also rescheduled the release of the Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Sony Pictures has delayed the release of its third Venom movie.
Late night hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, Judd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, and Jimmy Fallon weighed in on the end of the actors strike, joking about the long work stoppage and expressing relief that actors can finally get back to their real jobs. SAG-AFTRA and the studios reached a tentative deal, ending the 118-day strike and reinvigorating Hollywood.