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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

Hollywood Actors Strike Reaches 100 Days: No Plans to Acquiesce, But Optimism for Return to Talks

The actor's strike, now on its 100th day, continues as negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP remain at a standstill. Lead negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland expresses confidence in reaching a fair deal with the support of members and sister unions. Michelle Hurd, a SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee member, emphasizes the unity and solidarity among actors and other industry workers affected by the strike. Despite the challenges, actors like John Ortiz find inspiration and connections on the picket lines. The negotiating committee urges members to continue showing support and emphasizes the importance of solidarity. Nicole Cyrille, chair of LA Performers with Disabilities, highlights the strong membership turnout and unity in the union's fight for a fair deal.

via Deadline|

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Anonymous Strike Diary: How the AMPTP's Mistake Saved Our Souls

Hollywood writers are sharing their experiences during the ongoing writers' strike, expressing their frustration with the AMPTP's refusal to make a fair deal. The strike has gained momentum after an anonymous source revealed the studios' intention to let the writers suffer financially. The writers are now more determined than ever, with actors like Ian McKellen, Meryl Streep, Quinta Brunson, and Salma Hayek showing support. The article calls for the federal government, specifically President Biden and the FTC, to intervene and break up the vertically integrated media conglomerates and address the power of Big Tech.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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SAG-AFTRA Contract Talks Show Promise Amid Deadline Approaches.

SAG-AFTRA leaders have given an update on the ongoing contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, stating that talks have been "extremely productive" and they "remain optimistic" that a fair deal can be reached. The guild's members voted 97.9% in favor of authorizing a strike if an acceptable deal isn't reached by the end of the month when the current contract expires. The negotiations are focused on crucial issues such as economic fairness, residuals, regulating the use of artificial intelligence, and alleviating the burdens of the industry-wide shift to self-taping.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Labor Talks Begin Amidst Writers' Strike: Bernie Sanders and Adam Schiff Show Solidarity with DGA.

Bernie Sanders and Adam Schiff express solidarity with the Directors Guild of America as it begins negotiations for a new film and TV contract. Both politicians urge for a fair deal for the 19,000-strong Directors Guild members who are creative forces behind the film and TV industry. The DGA's priorities include securing wage increases, maintaining pension and health care plans, negotiating streaming residual formulas, protecting the role and vision of directors, improving safety on set, increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and looking out for the full directorial team.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden Urges Fair Deal for Striking Writers and Screenwriters.

President Joe Biden expressed his support for the Writers Guild of America strike, calling for writers to receive a fair deal as soon as possible. He made the remarks at a screening of the upcoming Disney+ series American Born Chinese, which celebrates Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Biden also praised the show's star, recent Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, and his journey as a refugee from Vietnam to Academy Award-winning actor.

via Deadline|

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