Day: November 10, 2023

Actors, News

SAG-AFTRA Celebrates Landmark Deal Valued at Over $1B with Unprecedented Provisions and Extraordinary Scope

Listen: Strike is Over, SAG AFTRA Wins SAG-AFTRA Celebrates Landmark Deal Valued at Over $1B with Unprecedented Provisions and Extraordinary Scope Actors Reach Agreement, Ending Strike In Brief • SAG-AFTRA announces a landmark $1 billion deal with the studios, featuring unprecedented provisions and an extraordinary scope. • The agreement includes wage increases, safeguards against AI threats, streaming bonuses, raised Pension and health caps, and improvements … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Celebrates Landmark Deal Valued at Over $1B with Unprecedented Provisions and Extraordinary Scope

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Actors, News

Strike is Over-Hollywood Celebrates

The strike is Over-Hollywood Celebrates. After months of turmoil and stalled movie productions, the actors’ strike is finally over. The news has sparked a wave of excitement on social media, with actors and fans expressing joy. The strike profoundly impacted Hollywood, affecting both the industry and the livelihoods of actors. Many were left without work, while others scrambled for alternative roles. It was a troubling … Continue reading Strike is Over-Hollywood Celebrates

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News

Hollywood Celebrates the End of Actors’ Strike

Listen: Actors Celebrate End of Strike Hollywood Celebrates the End of Actors’ Strike In Brief • Hollywood is celebrating the end of the actors’ strike with joy and enthusiasm • The lengthy strike has had a major impact on many actors in the industry, causing delays in production and loss of income • Social media platforms have been abuzz with excitement as ousted actors look … Continue reading Hollywood Celebrates the End of Actors’ Strike

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Animation

Charter CEO Criticizes Paramount+ for Exclusive South Park Promotion

Listen: South Park Charter CEO Criticizes Paramount+ for Exclusive South Park Promotion In Brief • Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey criticized Paramount+’s exclusive streaming promotion of South Park, questioning why customers still pay for Comedy Central when show content is only available on a separate platform. • His remarks at Liberty Media’s investor day focused on the difficulties of streaming services to traditional linear TV. … Continue reading Charter CEO Criticizes Paramount+ for Exclusive South Park Promotion

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Premieres

The highly anticipated film, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’, made its dazzling world premiere at London’s BFI Imax.

Listen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes world premier The highly anticipated film, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’, made its dazzling world premiere at London’s BFI Imax. Summary • The world premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ at the BFI Imax was the first major world premiere outside of a festival to feature actors on the … Continue reading The highly anticipated film, ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’, made its dazzling world premiere at London’s BFI Imax.

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Uncategorized

The AMPTP proposed a contract that would give them the authority to scan and use actors’ likenesses for a fee or with consent.

Listen: The AMPTP The AMPTP proposed a contract that would give them the authority to scan and use actors’ likenesses for a fee or with consent. The AMPTP’s latest proposal could have a lasting impact on image and likeness laws for years. In Brief • SAG-AFTRA raised concerns as the proposal could enable the exploitation of these scans even after an actor’s death without any … Continue reading The AMPTP proposed a contract that would give them the authority to scan and use actors’ likenesses for a fee or with consent.

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Animation

Warner Bros scraps $70m Coyote vs Acme movie, opting for tax write-down.

Warner Bros scraps $70m Coyote vs Acme movie, opting for tax write-down. Studio chooses not to release comedy starring John Cena, leading to $30m tax savings. Warner Bros has shelved a completed $70m film, Coyote vs Acme, to take advantage of a $30m tax write-down. Summarily Dismissed • Warner Bros has decided to axe its $70m film Coyote vs Acme, starring Will Forte, John Cena, … Continue reading Warner Bros scraps $70m Coyote vs Acme movie, opting for tax write-down.

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Uncategorized

Robert De Niro, Cleared of Gender Discrimination, Must Pay Former Assistant a Substantial Six-figure Sum

  Listen: Robert DeNiro Cleared Robert De Niro, Cleared of Gender Discrimination, Must Pay Former Assistant a Substantial Six-figure Sum. Summary • Robert De Niro was found not guilty of gender discrimination in a highly publicized case. • A civil jury in New York City ordered De Niro to pay his ex-assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, $632,000 in damages. • During the trial, both parties presented … Continue reading Robert De Niro, Cleared of Gender Discrimination, Must Pay Former Assistant a Substantial Six-figure Sum

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