SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher shared some more thoughts on Disney CEO Bob Iger's comments regarding the strikes from last week.
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SAG-AFTRA released a statement and a chart detailing the key issues & differences that are still in play between the union and the AMPTP.
SDCC is feeling the impact of SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes. Here's another way Comic-Con could've been an effective way to get out the message.
Earlier this afternoon, SAG-AFTRA members received a copy of the strike order letter - here's a look at the details on what's being impacted.
At a press conference this afternoon, it was confirmed that the SAG-AFTRA National Board has given a strike order to begin at midnight.
Contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA & AMPTP failed, with SAG-AFTRA's National Board holding a strike vote & press conference later today.
As this is being written, the WGA/AMPTP writers' strike continues to roll on, with no signs of negotiations resuming anytime soon And then there's the matter of where things stand with SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP – and that's where things are still as blurry as ever Last night, both sides agreed to a federal mediator[...]
SAG-AFTRA released a statement agreeing to federal mediation in its efforts to negotiate a new deal with the AMPTP. Here's the statement...
As the deadline nears, reports are that AMPTP folks spoke via conference call about looking to the feds to mediate a new deal with SAG-AFTRA.
As many of you know, the WGA and AMPTP are currently at an impasse over a new deal, with the writers' strike (along with a possible SAG-AFTRA strike) beginning to have a serious impact on productions on new & returning series While discussing how different the second season was from a filming standpoint as opposed[...]
Earlier this week, we shared our thoughts on San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2023 and how it's been impacted by the current WGA (Writers Guild of America)/AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) writers' strike as well as fears of a SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) strike That's[...]
SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP released a joint statement confirming negotiations have been extended through July 12th. Plus, a timeline update.
On Good Morning America, SAG-AFTRA National President Fran Drescher shared some thoughts on where things stand with the AMPTP negotiations.
As the WGA (Writers Guild of America)/AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) writers' strike rolls on, Deadline Hollywood is reporting exclusively from sources that SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and the AMPTP are considering extending negotiations beyond this Friday's deadline – until next week, possibly July[...]
If you've been following our coverage of the current WGA (Writers Guild of America)/AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) writers' strike as well as the potential SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) strike, then you know this is a very big week Because by Saturday, we should[...]
With the writers' strike now on its 54th day (and counting), will the Writers Guild of America (WGA) be the ones left twisting in the wind when July 1st rolls around? Recent developments over the weekend involving the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists[...]
Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) denied accusations that anyone who doesn't cross the WGA picket lines for AHS S12 will be "black-balled."
The votes are in and nearly 98% of voting SAG-AFTRA members have authorized the union to strike if a deal with the AMPTP can't be reached.
This deal would not have been possible without the unity of the DGA membership, and we are grateful for the strong support of union members across the industry."
So where does this leave things with the WGA/AMPTP writers' strike, now on its 33rd day? And let's not forget that SAG-AFTRA is prepping for its own negotiations with[...]
The WGA/AMPTP writers' strike is hitting Marvel Studios & Disney+ in a big way, with Deadline Hollywood reporting exclusively that production on the Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (HBO's Watchmen, "Aquaman" franchise)-starring Wonder Man has stopped production on the series In addition, production on the big-screen adventure Thunderbolts (which was set to begin in Atlanta in less[...]
But for this go-around, the spotlight shines on what's going on behind the scene as the WGA/AMPTP writers' strike rages on Now, we've been as big of a fan of Melissa Navia for their social media presence just as much as for their portrayal of Lt Erica Ortegas – and if we ever needed an example[...]
Last week, we learned ABC's Fall 2023 programming answer to the ongoing WGA/AMPTP writers' strike With scripted series being shifted to midseason, viewers can expect a line-up of reality shows, game shows, and repeats of shows like Abbott Elementary But what about Disney+? If the strike continues, could ABC look to the streaming service to[...]
What's also keeping that from happening is the current WGA/AMPTP writers' strike, with ABC announcing today that the series (along with 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, The Conners, The Good Doctor, Grey's Anatomy, High Potential, Not Dead Yet, Station 19, Will Trent, and reality series American Idol & The Bachelor) won't be on its Fall 2023 programming line-up,[...]
That's right, the ongoing WGA/AMPTP writers' strike, which is now entering its third week with no end in sight The best-selling author & showrunner took his support for the WGA to NYC today, joining the picket lines outside of NBCUniversal's Upfronts event And the best part? Deadline Hollywood was able to get some time with[...]
The FOX TV animated series celebrates some milestones as the creators and look ahead at the industry's future in part one of my two-part interview with the duo.
Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux, The Great North creators.
As the creators of "The Great North," what are you hoping for when it comes to the results of this[...]
So when Edlund is looking to share some perspective on the current WGA/AMPTP writers' strike, we're going to pay attention "A corporation is NOT a person It is NOT a human being, even if our legal system recognizes it as such It is a profit-seeking collective, an inhuman conglomerate which eats numbers and shits misery[...]
Seth MacFarlane is no stranger when it comes to supporting his fellow union members in the Writers Guild of America (WGA) – especially during labor disputes like the current writers' strike (as well as the 2007-2008 strike) When the WGA went on strike on May 2nd after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and[...]
Martin ("Game of Thrones" universe), who shared updates on the second season of AMC's Dark Winds, Peacock's Wild Cards, HBO/Max's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, and HBO's "Game of Thrones" spinoff House of the Dragon in light of the WGA/AMPTP writers' strike But this time around, GRRM is using his most recent[...]
For the WGA, AI is a very real problem for screenwriting as a livelihood, with AI-generated "screenplays" being nothing more than plagiarism.
Well, it looks like the writers' strike between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) might be moving into ugly legal territory In a letter obtained by The Hollywood Reporter (which you can see in its entirety here), Bob McPhail, Assistant Chief Counsel, ABC Signature, e-mailed[...]