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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Drew Barrymore's Season 4 Premiere Ignites Controversy Amidst WGA Strikes and On-Camera Drama"

Drew Barrymore did not address the recently ended WGA strike and ongoing SAG strike during the season 4 premiere of her chat show, despite a controversy that led to her writers declining to return. Critics slammed the show as "meandering" and in need of better writing. Barrymore launched into an interview with Shania Twain, avoiding any mention of the strikes. Three of the show's writers had previously rejected job offers due to Barrymore's initial decision to bring the show back during the WGA strike. The show's return date was announced after the strike was resolved.

via Daily Mail|

#controversy #drew-barrymore #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Wicked" Film Production Almost Complete Before Strike Disruption

Production of the film adaptation of the musical "Wicked" was shut down with just 10 days of shooting left due to the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA. Composer Stephen Schwartz expressed frustration but also solidarity with the unions. Director Jon M. Chu confirmed the production was close to completion and assured that the film's release date would not be affected. Schwartz praised the meticulous production design and attention to detail on the set, and also praised the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

via Variety|

#entertainment #film-production #jon-m-chu

entertainmentlabor2 years ago•8 min saved

Hollywood's Double Strike: A Spotlight on Fran Drescher and Bob Odenkirk's Words

Fran Drescher, the Jewish president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), is leading a strike against studios over their treatment of actors in the age of digital streaming. Drescher, known for her brashness and Jewish identity, joins a long line of Jewish women labor activists who have fought for justice in various industries. The strike, which has effectively halted Hollywood production, aims to address issues of economic fairness, residuals, the use of artificial intelligence, and the shift to self-taping. Drescher and the guild are demanding a better deal for actors and are prepared to continue the strike until their demands are met.

via The Times of Israel|

#entertainmentlabor #fran-drescher #hollywood

entertainment2 years ago•15 min saved

Hollywood's Revolutionary Strike: Fran Drescher's Insight and Unprecedented Impact

Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, discusses the ongoing actors' strike, her motivations for running for president, and the challenges faced in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Drescher emphasizes the need for fair compensation in the changing landscape of streaming and digital platforms, and expresses her willingness to fight for the working-class members of the union, even if it means potential backlash or blacklisting from major studios.

via Variety|

#bob-iger #entertainment #fran-drescher

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Venice's Pan-European Festival: A Response to Hollywood's SAG Strike"

The director of the Venice Film Festival, Alberto Barbera, is preparing an alternative program in case American films do not participate due to the ongoing WGA and SAG strikes. The festival organizers are also anticipating a limited presence of U.S. films at the Toronto International Film Festival. The strikes are centered around residuals in the streaming era, and their impact is already being felt on Venice, which heavily relies on Hollywood talent. Barbera is considering showcasing more international titles if American films are absent, with a potential focus on European and Asian cinema. A press conference to announce the Venice lineup is still scheduled for July 25.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#alternative-program #american-films #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Hollywood Strike: Solidarity, Surprising Pay, and Pan-European Festival

Actors from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) picketed outside Netflix's Hollywood headquarters in scorching heat to show solidarity as the SAG-AFTRA strike against Hollywood studios and production entities began. The strike addresses the issue of declining residuals and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, which threaten the livelihood of actors, particularly background players and extras. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' AI proposal, which allows the scanning of background actors' likenesses for perpetual use in exchange for a one-time fee, has raised concerns. Actors are determined to protect their profession and highlight the importance of fair compensation and the preservation of artistic integrity.

via Variety|

#actors #artificial-intelligence #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Hollywood Picket Lines: SAG Actors Strike and Consumer Impact

Actors have joined screenwriters on Hollywood picket lines in the largest strike in over 60 years. The strike, driven by frustrations over pay, working conditions, and lack of protections from advances in AI, has affected major film productions and halted red-carpet premieres and promotional events. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are demanding better pay, increased royalties, improved pension and health plans, and safeguards on the use of AI in the industry. Talks for a new contract broke down, and the strike could last until the end of the year, impacting the availability of new content for viewers.

via BBC|

#actors #entertainment #hollywood

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Hollywood Actors Strike: Pay and AI Concerns Lead to Walkout

Hollywood actors, represented by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), have joined a strike alongside screenwriters, resulting in the industry's largest shutdown in over 60 years. The strike, which involves approximately 160,000 performers, aims to secure fairer profit sharing and improved working conditions from streaming giants. Additionally, the SAG seeks to protect actors from being replaced by digital replicas and artificial intelligence (AI). The strike prevents actors from appearing in films or promoting their existing movies. The big studios have offered a proposal to address AI concerns, but the union rejected it. Picketing will take place outside the headquarters of Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros, and Disney. The strike will impact film and TV productions, potentially leading to rescheduled or scaled-back events such as the Emmys and Comic-Con.

via BBC|

#ai-concerns #entertainment #hollywood-actors

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

The Impact of Hollywood Strikes on Film Festivals: Red Carpets and Premieres in Jeopardy

The upcoming Telluride, Toronto, and New York film festivals are expected to be significantly impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike, as actors are not allowed to do any promotional activity until a new contract deal is reached. The absence of stars on the red carpet and at press conferences will make it difficult for studios to launch their movies at these festivals. While Telluride may be the least affected due to its filmmaker-focused approach, Toronto is likely to suffer the most if a deal isn't reached, potentially leading to studios pulling their premieres. The New York Film Festival and regional festivals may also struggle to find movies to showcase. The impact on non-English language titles and their international actors remains uncertain.

via Variety|

#actors #entertainment #film-festivals

entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

The Potential Impact of a Hollywood Actors' Strike on TV and Movies

The possibility of a SAG strike looms as negotiations for a new contract continue past the June 30 deadline. The impact on TV shows is expected to be minimal, as the Writers' Guild of America strike has already caused production slowdowns. Soap operas, talk shows, and reality television are not affected for now. Streaming platforms may have a backlog of content, potentially benefiting from a longer strike. Movies have already been postponed due to production shutdowns, and further delays are likely if a SAG strike occurs. The strike would mark a historic moment in Hollywood, with SAG and WGA concurrently on strike for the first time since 1960. The duration of the strike is uncertain, but past strikes have lasted from weeks to months.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

#alliance-of-motion-pictures-and-television-producers #entertainment #impact-on-industry