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Many actors, stunt workers, and now production assistants oppose tentative SAG-AFTRA agreement

November 29, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Opposition continues to mount among rank-and-file actors and entertainment workers generally after details of the tentative agreement between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) were released last Friday. Voting started prior to the release, i.e., before there was a complete … Read more

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Congress demands deepfake redressal, Google to invest in Character.AI, more

November 11, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Diwali is almost here, and while India is all set to enter the festive weekend, the artificial intelligence space is ever so buzzing. In the first incident, Maharashtra Congress asked the state government to intervene and set up a committee to create a legal, regulatory framework to deal with the issue of deepfakes. In another … Read more

SAG-AFTRA weighs ‘last, best offer’ from Hollywood studios – NBC Los Angeles

November 5, 2023 by Robert Jeff

The union representing actors said it is reviewing the “last, best and final offer” major Hollywood studios presented to it after both sides met Saturday in an effort to come up with an agreement to end the 114-day strike that’s brought film and scripted television production to a halt. The Alliance of Motion Picture and … Read more

Hollywood Actors Fighting Over ‘Basic Principles’ of AI Replicas

October 27, 2023 by Robert Jeff

One month after the Hollywood writers’ strike ended following a landmark agreement with studios to establish guardrails for how artificial intelligence is used in their work, actors are still working to reach a similar deal for their own AI protections. “The principle that actors need to have informed consent over the creation of a digital replica and the … Read more

Netflix hikes prices again | CNN Business

October 18, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Los Angeles CNN — Netflix has raised its prices again. The streaming giant said in its third-quarter earnings report that its premium ad-free plan in the United States will increase by $3 per month, to $22.99, starting Wednesday. Its one-stream basic plan will rise to $11.99 in the United States. All other plans, including its … Read more

SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP talks set to resume today – NBC Los Angeles

October 11, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Representatives for the striking SAG-AFTRA actors union and the major studios are set to meet for a fifth time Wednesday as they look to resolve a labor standoff that’s nearing its third month. The sides last met on Monday. Wednesday’s meeting will continue an alternate-day pattern of face-to-face talks that began when negotiating teams finally … Read more

SAG-AFTRA requests approval to strike against video game companies

September 2, 2023 by Robert Jeff

New York CNN — SAG-AFTRA’s National Board is unanimously seeking permission from union members to strike against a number of video game makers ahead of negotiations resuming later this month. The union’s initial contract with major video game companies, the Interactive Media Agreement, was extended past its initial expiration date last fall as SAG-AFTRA “negotiated … Read more

Latest offer sparks outrage and accusations of unfair bargaining tactics

August 24, 2023 by Robert Jeff

After a long period of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has come back with a strong response to the recent proposal from studios Source/Instagram After a long period of negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has come back with a strong response to the recent proposal from studios and streaming companies aimed … Read more