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entertainment2 years ago

"DGA Urges Members to Exclude Controversial Writers from Board Election"

A leaked email from Linda Montanti, chair of the Directors Guild of America's Western AD/UPM Council, urged DGA voters not to support the election of 10 writer-directors to the guild's board, citing that they were primarily writers and from "fringe groups." The email has caused outrage within the industry and has been shared with members of the Writers Guild of America. The move highlights tensions between the DGA and WGA, with critics pointing to rigidity within the DGA and its aversion to more "activist" stances taken by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter has condemned the email and is organizing a meeting to address the issue and repair trust.

via Variety|
#dga#directors#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Anonymous Eastside Warrior Expresses Fear of AI's Threat to Art"

As the Writers Guild strike continues, the DGA's deal with studios on AI has been criticized by Lilly Wachowski and others on Twitter. The deal allows studios to train future AI on their work, potentially making human artists obsolete. The DGA's membership is expected to ratify the deal, but many are concerned about the impact on crew members. The strike is seen as a final battle for artists to protect their work from the encroachment of AI.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#dga#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Anonymous Eastside Warrior Exposes DGA Betrayal in Strike Diary"

The DGA has reached a deal with the AMPTP, but the WGA is not impressed with the AI language in the agreement. SAG, on the other hand, has voted 98% in favor of a strike authorization. The author criticizes the DGA deal, calling it a betrayal of the profession, and urges DGA members to read the fine print before voting. The author also highlights the importance of protecting creative work from being replaced by AI and calls on the WGA and SAG to clean up the mess.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#dga#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

DGA Members Vote on New Film & TV Contract Amidst Industry Tension.

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has sent out ballots to its members for the ratification of the new film and TV contract, which includes significant advancements such as essential protections regarding AI, terms and conditions in non-dramatic SVOD programs, and high-budget AVOD programs. The agreement also includes critical improvements in wages, streaming residuals, safety, diversity, and additional creative rights gains. Voting must be completed by June 23.

via Deadline|
#dga#entertainment#film-and-tv-contract
entertainment2 years ago

The DGA Approves New Film & TV Contract Amidst Industry Tensions.

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has unanimously approved a new film and TV contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which includes significant pay hikes, a 76% increase in foreign residuals for the largest streaming platforms, and assurances that artificial intelligence cannot replace directors or their teams. The deal now goes to the guild’s membership for ratification with the board’s recommendation to vote “yes.”

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

WGA Protests Apple at Worldwide Developers Conference.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) targeted Apple by leafleting outside its HQ and stores in LA, New York, and Washington, DC, to protest against the company's treatment of writers. The WGA's proposals would cost Apple around $17m a year, which is a "drop in the bucket" compared to its annual revenues of around $400bn, according to former WGA West President David Goodman. The WGA's negotiating committee co-chair, Chris Keyser, said the streamers' application of productivity and efficiency standards to creativity has made the life of writers almost untenable. The WGA's actions come after the Directors Guild of America (DGA) reached a deal over the weekend, which the WGA said won't change its negotiating stance.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood's Writers Strike: DGA Contract Deal Not Enough

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has reached a deal with the AMPTP, which has disappointed writers who were hoping for solidarity between the three largest unions in Hollywood. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been picketing Universal on the sidewalk, but the studio tore it up, leading to a show-of-force picket outside the studio. The WGA has also set up picket lines in Atlanta, Georgia, and writers are picketing Apple stores as part of the #BadApple movement. SAG-AFTRA's strike-authorization vote ends today, and they are currently seen as the hero of the show.

via Vulture|
#dga#entertainment#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA Stays the Course Despite DGA's New Contract Deal

SAG-AFTRA's bargaining strategy for a new contract remains unchanged after the Directors Guild and the studios reached a tentative deal. The Writers Guild strike will continue, and its bargaining positions remain the same. SAG-AFTRA members are currently voting on giving its National Board the authority to call a strike if negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers fail to reach an acceptable deal by June 30. The DGA deal achieves major breakthroughs in addressing the international growth of the entertainment industry and makes significant gains across key economic and creative rights while reaffirming the critical role of DGA directors and their teams.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Directors Guild secures tentative deal with Hollywood studios amidst ongoing writers' strike.

The Directors Guild and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative deal on a new three-year contract, causing mixed reactions from striking writers who express disappointment in their sister union while showing resolve in their own fight for a fair deal with the studios. Many are using memes from the saga about corporate intrigue and backstabbing to illustrate their social media reactions. The impact of the DGA pact on the WGA remains to be seen, with some writers feeling that it won't change much for them, while others are more determined to fight for a fair deal.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood Unions Stand in Solidarity for Fair Contracts Amid DGA Talks

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has stated that the current strike will not end until the studios agree to negotiate on their full agenda, including a minimum staff size for TV writers rooms, provisions on artificial intelligence, and a streaming formula that pays more for popular shows. The WGA argues that the studios are pursuing a "divide and conquer" strategy, but this year, the Hollywood guilds are united in a way they weren't in 2008. The DGA is negotiating its contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, and it has only a few days left before the studios are scheduled to begin talks with SAG-AFTRA.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

Max faces backlash and rebrands, while Peacock offers its own suggestion.

Warner Bros. Discovery has reversed changes made to director and writer credits in its rollout of Max after receiving backlash from the Directors Guild and the Writers Guild. The DGA called the company’s unilateral move “a grave insult,” while the WGA called the change “disrespectful and insulting.” The credits for movies on Max had listed directors and writers together as “creators.” The company apologized for the mistake and said it will correct the credits.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Cannes Market Faces Challenges from Strikes, Ticketing Chaos, and Shifting Business Models.

As the Cannes film market begins, the potential for a multi-union strike looms over the industry. While executives were initially confident that the WGA strike would not have a major impact, the possibility of a DGA and SAG-AFTRA strike has led to a rush to unveil projects. Some movies being presold at Cannes do not have finished scripts, leaving buyers with the decision to purchase a project that may or may not be able to lens this year with a script that may or may not be done. The difficult macroeconomic climate and domestic studios' buying ability have also added to the anxiety in the industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#cannes-film-market#dga#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Writers' Strike Impacts Hollywood Negotiations and Georgia's Economy.

The Directors Guild of America is negotiating with the AMPTP, while the Writers Guild of America claims to be winning the "PR war" against the studios. The DGA is focused on getting a streaming residual formula that would allow members to benefit from international subscriber growth, as well as an outsized hike in minimums to account for inflation. The WGA is planning a Zoom meeting for members on Thursday, but has advised members not to expect a DGA deal to resolve the strike.

via Variety|
#dga#entertainment#negotiations
entertainment2 years ago

Labor Talks Begin Amid Media Blackout and Writers' Strike

The Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to a media blackout during their collective bargaining talks. The DGA is presenting proposals including a hike in international streaming residuals and an increase in scale minimums to account for inflation. Talks with the Writers Guild of America broke down on May 1, and the DGA's negotiations are unlikely to resolve the WGA's top issues, including TV staff size and having writers on set throughout production. SAG-AFTRA is set to start its negotiations on June 7. The WGA has raised $1.7m for the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers across the industry during the strike.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

DGA and AMPTP vow media silence during contract talks.

The Directors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have begun formal negotiations for the 2023 Agreement, with a media blackout in place. The DGA's priorities include securing wage increases, maintaining pension and health care plans, improving streaming residual formulas, protecting directors' roles and vision, increasing diversity and inclusion, and looking out for the full directorial team. The DGA hasn't gone on strike since 1987, and their current contract with the AMPTP expires on June 30.

via Deadline|
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