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entertainment2 years ago

Adam Driver Receives Acclaim for Confronting Major Studios at Venice Film Festival

Adam Driver receives praise for calling out major studios at the Venice Film Festival, expressing support for the ongoing strikes by SAG-AFTRA actors. Driver highlighted the success of independent films and questioned why big studios like Netflix and Amazon couldn't meet the demands of the union. Director Michael Mann also voiced support for the Writer's Guild. People are applauding Driver for his bold stance and for naming the studios directly.

via BuzzFeed|
#adam-driver#entertainment#major-studios
film-industry2 years ago

Fall Film Festivals Navigate Strikes and Indie Film Sales Amidst SAG Waivers and Loopholes

The interim agreement issued by SAG-AFTRA, allowing union members to promote their films at Venice, Toronto, and Telluride, has sparked controversy in the indie industry. While some see the waivers as crucial support for non-AMPTP projects, others argue that the conditions imposed by the union create difficulties for producers and sales companies in making deals with distributors. One condition of the waiver is that distributors must comply with SAG-AFTRA demands, including on subscription revenue and residuals, which major studios and global platforms have rejected. As a result, waivered projects are being overlooked by these entities, limiting revenue options for independent productions. The impact of the SAG waivers will be tested at the Venice Film Festival, where films like Michael Mann's "Ferrari" and Luc Besson's "Dogman" arrived with interim agreements in place.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#film-festivals#film-industry#independent-productions
entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood Writers and Studios Hold Crucial Meeting to Restart Negotiations

Negotiators from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios met for the first time in three months to discuss the possibility of resuming contract talks as the Hollywood writers' strike nears its 100-day mark. The strike, which began on May 2, has been fueled by disputes over pay, streaming residuals, and the use of artificial intelligence. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed optimism about the reopening of communication, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution to mitigate the strike's negative impact on the local economy. The strike has also led to a parallel strike by members of the Screen Actors Guild. The work stoppage is affecting various businesses that support the entertainment industry, and its ripple effects are halting production on scripted series and potentially delaying film releases.

via Reuters|
#contract-negotiations#entertainment#hollywood-writers-strike
entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA Board Unanimously Approves Strike Authorization Vote

SAG-AFTRA will hold a strike authorization vote ahead of June 7 negotiations with major studios. The vote does not mean that the performers union will necessarily join the Writers Guild of America on the picket lines after its contract expires on June 30. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said the authorization would provide “maximum bargaining leverage” for the talks. The union is looking to address wage increases, higher streaming residuals, protections against artificial intelligence, and the move to “self-tape” auditions.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#major-studios#negotiations
entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA Board Seeks Strike Authorization Vote Ahead of Talks.

SAG-AFTRA, the performers' union, will hold a strike authorization vote ahead of June 7 negotiations with major studios. The vote will provide "maximum bargaining leverage" for the talks, according to the union. The vote does not necessarily mean that the union will join the Writers Guild of America on the picket lines after its contract expires on June 30. SAG-AFTRA is looking to address issues such as wage increases, higher streaming residuals, and protections against artificial intelligence. The union represents 160,000 performers.

via Variety|
#entertainment#major-studios#negotiations