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Sean Astin was elected as the new national president of SAG-AFTRA, succeeding Fran Drescher, with Michelle Hurd as secretary-treasurer, amid declining voter turnout. The union faces upcoming contract negotiations with Hollywood studios, focusing on issues like AI technology and industry contraction.
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.
"Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" wins big at the 2024 Razzie Awards, taking home five prizes including Worst Picture, while Megan Fox sweeps with two awards. Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight also receive Razzies, and Fran Drescher is honored with the Razzie Redeemer Award for her work during a 2023 strike. The Razzies, a parody awards show, was co-founded in 1981 and is held the day before the Academy Awards.
Slasher film "Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" dominated the 44th annual Razzie Awards, winning in five categories including Worst Picture, Director, and Screenplay. The film, featuring a feral and bloodthirsty version of the beloved children's character, terrorizes a group of young university women and Christopher Robin. Fran Drescher received the Razzie Redeemer Award for her leadership during the 2023 actor strike. Other winners included actors Jon Voight and Megan Fox, and films "The Exorcist: Believer" and "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania."
"Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" and Megan Fox were the big "winners" at the 2024 Razzie Awards, with the film winning five Razzies including Worst Picture and Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel. Megan Fox earned both Worst Actress and Worst Supporting Actress for her roles in "Johnny & Clyde" and "Expend4bles," while Sylvester Stallone took home Worst Supporting Actor. Fran Drescher received the Razzie Redeemer Award for her successful leadership during the 2023 actors' strike.
The 2024 Razzie Awards saw "Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" sweep the event with five Golden Raspberry wins, while Sylvester Stallone and Megan Fox also received awards for their performances in "Expend4bles" and "Johnny & Clyde" respectively. Fran Drescher was honored with the Razzie Redeemer Award, and the event faced criticism for controversial nominations and rescinded awards in recent years.
The 30th SAG Awards, streamed on Netflix for the first time, featured a rare public appearance by Barbra Streisand, who received SAG’s Life Achievement Award, and an attention-grabbing speech from SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher. The awards did little to change the state of the Oscar race, but notable wins included Lily Gladstone as the first Native American to win lead female actor in a motion picture and Cillian Murphy for lead male actor in a motion picture. The event also saw reunions of casts from "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family," and featured remarks on the recent Hollywood strike.
Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, reflects on the union's 118-day strike and the toll it took on her health, but celebrates the new $1 billion contract with major studios, which includes significant pay increases, improved benefits, and regulations on technology use. She is now advocating for federal regulations to protect individuals' likeness and voice from AI-generated fakes and forgeries. Drescher plans to lead the building process until 2025 but does not intend to lead negotiations when the current contract expires in 2026.
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discussed the end of the actors' 118-day strike and the deal with the AMPTP. They highlighted the "dealbreaker" moment during negotiations and the studios' reversal on AI and streaming revenue. While the deal passed with 86% support from the national board, not all members were entirely happy. The full details of the contract will be released by Monday, ahead of voting. Drescher emphasized the need for change in the contract regarding streaming revenue and thanked the studios for recognizing the importance of the negotiation.
After securing a historic three-year deal with studios following a long SAG-AFTRA strike, Fran Drescher, the union's president, received praise from Hollywood's biggest names, including George Clooney. Clooney expressed astonishment at the deal, stating that he would have bet his house and lost on Drescher's ability to achieve it. Other A-listers, such as Tyler Perry, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Reynolds, Laura Dern, Kerry Washington, and Bradley Cooper, also reached out to congratulate Drescher. The deal, worth $1,011,000,000, wraps up a strike that started in mid-July and affected movie and TV show productions. Drescher hopes the victory will have a lasting impact for generations to come.
Union leaders reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, ending the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike. The contract guarantees higher minimum salaries, increases in streaming residuals, and protections around the use of artificial intelligence. Fran Drescher, union president, called the deal "historic" and worth over a billion dollars. George Clooney expressed surprise and happiness at the successful outcome of the negotiations.
Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, discusses the recently reached tentative three-year contract deal with Hollywood studios, ending the 118-day strike. Drescher highlights the importance of new revenue for members on streaming platforms and the need for AI protections. She also expresses satisfaction with the increased representation and benefits for lower-paid background actors. Drescher plans to continue fighting for the inclusion of motion and facial performance in the contract, recognition of audio description performers, and protection during auditions and interviews. She credits her negotiating style, authenticity, and focus on female empowerment for disarming the studios. Drescher's future plans include working on eco-responsible entertainment and giving seniors back their residuals, while also considering future acting roles and leveraging her newfound recognition for the greater good. However, she dismisses the idea of running for president.
Fran Drescher's unconventional leadership style, including bringing a heart-shaped plushie into the negotiating room, helped end the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike. She prioritized the middle-class actor's income concerns over A-list stars' proposals and created a positive environment where everyone felt valued. Despite doubts from studio insiders, Drescher successfully delivered a contract for the 160,000 members of SAG-AFTRA, showcasing her empathy and political acumen.
Fran Drescher, best known for her role in "The Nanny," is leading the 160,000-member actors union, SAG-AFTRA, during a historic moment of labor unrest in Hollywood. As negotiations with the studios have dragged on for five weeks, Drescher has employed unorthodox methods and focused on building consensus among the diverse group. While her approach has frustrated studio counterparts, Drescher's leadership style has helped unify the union and draw out deliberations. As pressure mounts to close the deal, Drescher faces criticism from some members and studios who question her ability to deliver a pact. However, her backers believe her unique approach may enable actors to secure once-in-a-generation protections.
Fran Drescher praised a Halloween skit on Saturday Night Live that poked fun at her infamous Halloween guidance during the actors strike. The skit, titled "Treat or Treat with Fran Drescher," portrayed Drescher sending kids home for wearing costumes related to struck TV/movies work and made jokes about the slow progress of negotiations with studios. While most viewers found the skit supportive of strikers, actor Brad Garrett criticized Drescher for not understanding the spoof's intent. Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP are ongoing.