Day: July 28, 2023

Actors, News

New Report Reveals Stark Disparity in Pay Between Hollywood Executives and Writers

While Hollywood TV and film writers fight for modest raises, a shocking Los Angeles Times report exposes top entertainment executives’ exorbitant salaries. In the past five years alone, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav raked in an eye-popping $498,915,318, nearly 384 times the average pay of a Hollywood writer. The analysis further reveals that average pay for Hollywood executives skyrocketed to $28 million in … Continue reading New Report Reveals Stark Disparity in Pay Between Hollywood Executives and Writers

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SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Independent Productions to Shoot During Strike

Despite the ongoing strike against AMPTP companies, SAG-AFTRA has granted approval for 39 independent productions to commence shooting. This includes two highly anticipated projects from A24, the renowned independent production company. “Mother Mary,” featuring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, as well as “Death of a Unicorn,” starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, are set to captivate audiences soon. A24 is not affiliated with the Alliance … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Independent Productions to Shoot During Strike

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Union Negotiator Expresses Concerns Over Unauthorized Use of AI in Casting, Studios Deny Claims

The union’s lead negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, has raised alarm bells over studios’ increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to place background actors in other projects without their permission. While the studios deny these allegations, they privately express anger towards Crabtree-Ireland. On the union’s side, there is growing concern that studios are taking inspiration from the show “Black Mirror” and attempting to replace actors with AI … Continue reading Union Negotiator Expresses Concerns Over Unauthorized Use of AI in Casting, Studios Deny Claims

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Voice Actors Rally Against A.I.’s Potential Threat to Their Industry at Comic-Con Panel

Industry Leaders Discuss the Urgency of Protecting Actors’ Voices and Careers The impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry took center stage at San Diego Comic-Con, sparking a vigorous debate among voice actors and industry professionals. Led by Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the national executive director of SAG-AFTRA, the panel explored A.I.’s specific dangers to the voice acting profession. Crabtree-Ireland set the tone by rejecting the … Continue reading Voice Actors Rally Against A.I.’s Potential Threat to Their Industry at Comic-Con Panel

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