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Host: Cortrice JonesProducer: Lance JohnProduction Studio: Gifted Sounds NetworkKey Updates in TV and Film: IATSE Negotiations, Podcasting Wins, and Streaming NewsSummary - On this episode of TV & Film Beat, host Cortrice Jones discusses ongoing IATSE contract negotiations with studios focused on safety after multiple tragic incidents. The iHeartPodcast Network writers ratified their first WGAE contract, improving conditions and pay. Paramount+ will raise prices on August 20th, reflecting industry trends.Show Notes:IATSE Contract Negotiations - Safety concerns on set following a series of tragic incidents. - Notable incidents on the sets of Peacock's "Hysteria!", Marvel's "Wonder Man", Eddie Murphy's "The Pickup", and "9-1-1". - The role of IATSE in advocating for safer work environments. - Upcoming negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. - Discussion on whether financial penalties or legislative action is needed for meaningful changes.Podcasting Wins - The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) ratifies its first contract with iHeartPodcast Network. - End of two years of negotiations and an Unfair Labor Practice charge. - Improved working conditions and fair compensation for podcast writers. - WGAE President Lisa Takeuchi Cullen's statement on the importance of fair compensation.Streaming News - Paramount Global announces a price hike for Paramount+ streaming service, effective August 20th. - Details on the price increase for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan and the Essential plan. - Despite the price hike, Paramount+ remains competitively priced with a strong content lineup. - Upcoming content highlights: NFL on CBS, Dexter: Original Sin, Frasier's revival, and more.More- The latest developments in TV and film industry safety protocols.- The impact of new contracts on podcasting industry standards.- How streaming services like Paramount+ are adjusting their pricing and content strategies.Don't forget to subscribe to TV & Film Beat for more news and updates from the world of television and film. Thank you for listening! Visit our website: www.giftedsounds.com/studios. Contact us at ponderingnerds@gmail.com. Until next time, stay tuned for more news from PNC's TV & Film Beat.Tags: Television, film, news, contract negotiations, safety concerns, tragic incidents, crew safety, IATSE, negotiations, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, work environments, podcasting, Writers Guild of America East, iHeartPodcast Network, contract, streaming, Paramount+, price hike, content
On the 14th of July 2023, the American actors' union ‘SAG-AFTRA' joined the strike already begun by the WGA (Writers' Guild of America.) The dispute with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) was about pay, working conditions and AI.An interim deal was struck in November and approved by SAG-AFTRA members on the 5th of December 2023.So, what's in the deal and what do we think of it?
We are thrilled to welcome Lamont Magee, an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and producer, co-founder of Ghost Machine, and a visionary writer/creator in the dynamic world of comic books and media.Currently serving as a writer/creator at Ghost Machine, Lamont is at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative—a creator-owned comic book and media company. His inaugural book, The Soulless, is eagerly anticipated to grace the shelves in 2024, promising a unique addition to the comic book landscape.Lamont made significant contributions to the television landscape. He served as a writer/producer on the CW's "Black Lightning," bringing his creative prowess to this impactful series. Additionally, Lamont took on the role of a consulting producer for the HBO MAX series "Green Lantern," showcasing his versatility in crafting compelling narratives across diverse platforms.Lamont's influence extends to the animation space, where he co-developed Young Jedi Adventures for Lucasfilm. His creative footprint can be traced across projects for major studios such as Marvel, Disney, and DreamWorks, solidifying his reputation as a creative force in the industry.Our conversation traversed through the recent writers' strike and the consequential three-year deal achieved with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Lamont shared profound insights into the challenges faced by writers during the strike and the crucial need for fair compensation and improved working conditions.Highlighting the industry's support structures, Lamont discussed the significance of writers joining the Writers Guild of America. He emphasized the guild's role as a protective entity, fostering fair compensation and a tight-knit, supportive community for aspiring and established writers alike.Shedding light on the collaborative intricacies within a writer's room, Lamont, with his dual roles as a writer and producer, underscored the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping the success of episodic television series.Our conversation moved to explore Lamont's pivotal role in trying to reshape the comic book industry. As a co-founder of Ghost Machine, he passionately conveyed the groundbreaking initiative that grants complete ownership to creators. This transformative project involves Lamont and several other writers owning, operating, and profiting from their creative works, promising to revolutionize industry norms.As a self-proclaimed "DC guy," Lamont shared his early fascination with superheroes, providing unique insights into his journey and contributions to bringing the iconic character Black Lightning to the realm of live-action.With such an impressive and diverse portfolio, Lamont Magee's journey in the entertainment industry is one marked by innovation, creativity, and a commitment to empowering creators. Lamont Magee's SOCIALS:@lamagee33 and @ghostmachinepro (Instagram)Father. Son.Galaxy. SOCIALS:Featured on STARWARS.com! Check out our Fan Spotlight!https://www.starwars.com/news/fan-spotlight-father-son-galaxyTwitter: https://twitter.com/FatherSonGalaxyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathersongalaxyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatherSonGalaxyWebsite: https://fathersongalaxy.com/Media Kit: https://fathersongalaxy.com/media-kit-2/Spreadshop (Merchandise) https://fathersongalaxy.myspreadshop.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fathersongalaxy
Marty Krofft, creator of iconic children's TV shows including 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'Land of the Lost,' dies. Bruce Willis pictured in heartbreaking moment with daughter Scout. The AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) would like you to believe they are broke and that new deals with writers and actors will break them. Then, they shelve a $55m project while also producing a new show that might kill people. Celebrities behaving badly. Daryl Hall Is Suing John Oates. Over What Is a Mystery. Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills. Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces third sexual assault lawsuit. We learn about new names for old games.
Episode 45 of Season 5 on the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans, discussing the major artificial intelligence and residual deal points in the SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and DGA agreements with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Copyright © 2023. California Sports Lawyer®. All Rights Reserved. (www.CSLlegal.com).
Hollywood's back in business, baby! After 118 days, the Screen Actors Guild finally reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers. This ends the longest - and most expensive - actors strike in Hollywood history! And now that the strike is over, stars like Zac Efron and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher are celebrating the big win. We're happy for all the film and TV pros who can now get back to work. And we're happy for us too, because we've missed our shows and movies!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After months of picketing, SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal to end the strike with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers. In a letter to its members, the union said the new contract is valued at a billion dollars, and that the approval vote was unanimous. Guest: Robert Garrova, Reporter LAist Autonomous taxi operator Cruise says it's identified a software glitch that led one of its cars to drag a pedestrian in a downtown San Francisco crash. The company has now issued a safety recall. Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED The owner of a Bay Area farm and its parent company are facing felony charges in the death of a farmworker. Reporter: Nina Thorsen, KQED
This is a great interview to learn how you can bounce back Follow The Movement https://www.operationchicago.com The Shocking Truth: Arrested! An Inside Look at Chicago Blaxican's New Film Arrested! Behind the Scenes of Chicago Blaxican's New Film | @OperationChicago #chicagonews #chitown Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/PrepareforyourfirsttriptoAfricaudemy Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified In this podcast episode, Chicago Blaxican had a conversation with KELLEN about various topics. They discussed misconceptions surrounding a helicopter scene in his movie, Operation Chicago, and delved into his experiences with the media. He explained that his stage name, "Blaxican," was intended to advocate for black people and address social issues, rather than indicating his race, and he expressed frustration with the media's negative perception of the name. They explored his experiences as an outlier advocating for both black and Mexican communities and the challenges he faced due to his name. He shared his journey of overcoming false accusations, legal troubles, and corruption within the Illinois Attorney General's office, which resulted in lost money and prison time. Despite setbacks, he managed to bounce back and find success, highlighting the possibility of recovering from difficult situations. The conversation also touched on his connections with wealthy individuals, his investment in a movie highlighting issues in Chicago, and his plans to pitch the movie at the National Association of Television Producers and Executives conference. He discussed his ownership of the rights to Operation Chicago, including copyrights and trademarks, and his consideration of finding a new home for it. He expressed frustration with the lack of a comprehensive film production company in Chicago and his desire to focus more on music production than filmmaking. They discussed the potential of making music overseas, the influence of American sound globally, and the need for community action to bring about change. He provided insights into his upcoming movie, Operation Chicago, its real locations, and the plans for its release. KELLEN emphasized the podcast's purpose, which is to inspire listeners by sharing success stories, including the challenges and achievements of individuals. He encouraged the audience to subscribe, like, and share the podcast, believing it can have a positive impact on their lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversifiedgame/message
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your one-stop-shop for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. Although almost half of the episodes of Daredevil: Born Again had been shot when production was halted due to the writer's strike, Marvel Studios has decided to start over! They quietly let go head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman and also released the attached directors as part of a significant creative reboot of the series according to The Hollywood Reporter. The studio is now on the hunt for new writers and directors with a different take. Daredevil is a property that many feel the Netflix show nailed on tone, plot, and writing, and there has been some pushback about the supposed Disneyfication of the darker characters in their appearances thus far on Disney+. New York Comic Con was hosted last week and brought forth a swath of new trailers spanning several different genres, A fresh sneak peek of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live which will premiere in February, A full trailer for Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, premiering on November 17, A new look at Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, releasing 2 episodes globally Nov. 17, And The first trailer for the upcoming anime series Dragon Ball: Daima. which is set to premiere in the fall of 2024. With the actors still on strike, comic cons have become more attuned to their name this year and there was a bunch of exciting comic book news released at New York Comic Con. We'll briefly break these down by franchise. Marvel Comics A Miss Minutes comic was teased from Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Celbuski. Artist Peach Momoko is the creative force behind a new Ultimate X-Men series and Marvel is also launching the first Ultimate Black Panther series. The mainstream Marvel Universe is heading toward a vampire-themed crossover event written by Avengers author Jed McKay. Scarlet Witch and Quiksilver will be getting a new comic run in 2024 celebrating the duo's 60th anniversary and will be an evolution of the current ongoing Scarlet Witch series by Steve Orlando and Lorenzo Tammetta.. DC Comics Return of the Elseworlds announced as an imprint, with no less than six new series. DC will reprint Batman #428 - the issue that killed Jason Todd's Robin - the new reprint will be an alternate version. We'll be Getting a John Constantine/Hellblazer series from Si Spurrier and Aaron Campbell. Star Wars/Lucasfilm Publishing Jody House and Timothy Zahn are headlining an adaptation of Zahn's Thrawn: Alliances novel into comic format starting in January.. Marc Bernardin will helm a new Mace Windu miniseries to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, also to begin in January. Lucasfilm also showed covers for some Dark Horse Star Wars comics and announced a new line of graphic novels tackling Qui-Gon Jinn, written by George Mann, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, written by Cecil Castelucci. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse begins streaming on Netflix on October 31. Last week, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers declared that negotiations with SAG-AFTRA are suspended, given that the gap between the parties is “too great.” Netflix has picked up the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy following the show's cancellation by Paramount+ in June. Season 1 which was previously available on Paramount+, will be released on Netflix later in 2023. The second season, currently in production, will debut on Netflix in 2024. In a new copyright filing by Marvel Studios, it's been revealed Sacha Baron Cohen will be playing "Mystery Man" in the upcoming Ironheart series. Previously reported rumors have pointed toward the Borat star playing the villain Mephisto. Keith Giffen, a legendary comic creator known for his work on Justice League International and Legion of Super-Heroes, as well as co-creating characters like Rocket Raccoon, Lobo, and Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle, has passed away at the age of 70.
Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles-based AP reporter covering entertainment, talks about the breakdown in contract negotiations between The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists [SAG-AFTRA], and The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers [AMPTP].
On October 9th, the Writers Guild of America officially ratified their agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after one of the longest labor disputes in Hollywood's recent history. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with WGA member and vice chair of the Middle Eastern Writers Committee Mano Agapion about the agreement and the necessity of the committee itself.
It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with Greg Iwinski member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiating committee, to discuss the agreement struck between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end their strike. Then, they're joined by Moe Tkacik, investigations editor at the The American Prospect, to discuss her recent piece on the complaint levied against Amazon by the Federal Trade Commission. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on labor action among healthcare workers and the UAW, Federal challenges to monopoly, Trump's gag order, and Septembers record heat numbers, before parsing through the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, and his total shock in reaping what he sowed during his confirmation. Greg Iwinski then joins, first reflecting on the massive progress made by the WGA since his last MR appearance, and the ongoing process of ratifying their deal with studios – before briefly stepping back to analyze the role of the growing national labor movement and mass contraction of the streaming model in creating this moment. After briefly touching on the future of the industry model, Iwinski walks Sam and Emma through the big wins from the WGA deal, including various pay protections, job protections, and a peek behind the curtain of streaming data. Next, Moe Tkacik tackles the FTC's ongoing anti-trust suit against Amazon, exploring the elements of monopoly that this case is targeting, and Amazon's massive ability to leverage third-party sellers and shippers into horrendous deals – with severe algorithmic consequences if they don't agree. After parsing through the details of the allegations (and what remains foggy), Tkacik, Sam, and Emma look to the growing anti-trust movement in both law and politics, and why anti-trust messaging is so necessary to combat the media manipulation of massive monopolies. They wrap up the interview with an analysis of the future of the anti-trust movement, and what it will take to fight against generations of brainwashing by the Chicago School of economics. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma dive into the beautiful culmination of the absolute sh*t show hosted by the House GOP, tackling responses from both the Gaetz and McCarthy coalitions, and exploring where the Right-Wing media falls along these lines. Hannity floats a Trump-Speakership and is shut down by hopeful Jim Jordan, and Grant Stinchfield shifts to another off-brand Fox station to rant about Dianne Feinstein's passing, plus, your IMs! Find out more about the WGA deal here: https://www.wga.org/ Check out Moe's piece here: https://prospect.org/power/2023-09-27-redacted-case-against-amazon/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Help out MR friend Star Fox here!: https://www.gofundme.com/f/starfox-treatment-fund Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code MAJORITYREPORT for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to https://stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code MAJORITYREPORT. Henson Shaving: Just go to https://hensonshaving/com/MAJORITY, That's https://hensonshaving.com/MAJORITY. Add a razor and 100-pack of blades to your cart, then enter code MAJORITY to get the blades for free. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/
For cinephiles and avid TV consumers, the months-long Hollywood writer strikes spelled impending doom for beloved shows and movies as the entertainment industry came to a grinding halt.There was the possibility that actors like Bella Ramsey—known for her role as Ellie in "The Last of Us"—could age out her iconic role. For the writers themselves, it was a fight for a livable wage.Fortunately, the Writers Guild of America's impending agreement could serve as a beacon of hope, ultimately paving the way for SAG-AFTRA to also secure an agreement.But the strikes ultimately dragged on for months as the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed to reach agreements with the writers and actors unions.On this episode of "The Word with Jackie Rae," author, screenwriter, and Long Beach resident Raqiyah Mays discusses the challenges posed by the WGA strike and the necessity of this labor action. She also dives deep into her background in journalism, her childhood desire to write, and more."The strike was really about standing up to the bullies, you know, making sure that we get a piece of the billions and billions of dollars that the studios are actually making," Mays said. "And it's unfortunate that the strike had to go what, five months and a deal was made in three days? That's ridiculous."To learn more about Raqiyah Mays you can visit her website or follow her on Instagram.
The Writers Guild of America released details of the new contract they negotiated with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers ending their historic 148 day strike. The 94-page document is filled with big gains for writers in pay and protection from artificial intelligence. It's also a compromise to the deal the WGA initially […] The post Showbiz Sandbox 633: Dissecting the New Writers Guild Contract appeared first on Showbiz Sandbox.
Now that the Writers Guild of America finally has a deal, what does that mean for SAG-AFTRA? Last week, WGA reached a deal with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers. Nationwide, writers celebrated historic wins regarding the use of artificial intelligence and residuals. In the midst of celebration, everyone wondered what the WGA deal would mean for the actors. Ahead of heading back out to Los Angeles for the next round of negotiations with AMPTP, actor Carla Christina Contreras stopped by Studio A to talk with This Is Nashville about everything from her early start on sets on the Warner Brothers lot, to what it's like to be in the negotiating room (or 4-hour Zoom call) with the likes of Fran Drescher. And most importantly, what does this round of negotiations, and the potential end to the strike mean for actors, writers, and crew members looking to work here in Nashville? This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton. Guest: Carla Christina Contreras, actor, president of the Nashville SAG-AFTRA local, and bullpen alternate on the National TV/Theatrical/Streaming Negotiating Committee
TV and film writers have officially ended their five-month strike, thanks to union leaders approving an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.However, with TV sales hard by the action, this Hollywood story isn't quite over yet.Advertisers might welcome re-runs being swapped out for new content in the coming months. Despite this, the ongoing shift to ad-free streaming, and a proliferation of digital platforms including TikTok and YouTube combined with lingering questions around measurement are just some of the challenges still facing the TV industry.On this week's edition of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, Adweek's senior TV reporter Mollie Cahillane joins community editor, Luz Corona, and Europe brands editor, Rebecca Stewart, to discuss what's next -- and why the actors strike continues to rumble on.To close up the episode, we also have a special one-on-one chat with Fernando Machado, who caught up with Luz live during Brand Week to talk about why he made the leap from Activision Blizard to plant-based food AI firm NotCo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your one-stop-shop for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. As of Sunday, the Writers Guild reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end its strike after nearly five months. The parties finalized the framework of the deal Sunday when they were able to untangle their stalemate over AI and writing room staffing levels. This is welcome news to everyone involved no doubt and hopefully means the actor's strike will soon follow suit. The first trailer for the upcoming three-episode Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special has premiered to excited Whovians everywhere. The trailer features David Tennant portraying a reincarnation of his Tenth Doctor who reunites with his companion Donna Noble played by Catherine Tate, as well as Jemma Redgrave reprising her role as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, and Neil Patrick Harris will play The Toymaker, an all-powerful villain who first appeared in 1966. We also get a short glimpse of the new Fifteenth Doctor, played by Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa. The special series begins streaming in November. For reasons unknown to many, a reboot of the U.S. version of The Office is rumored to be in the works. Original creator Greg Daniels is reportedly returning and has previously hinted at bringing the show back, but with different actors in the roles. Daniels has also been quoted as saying he envisioned it as a quote “extension of the universe…but I don't know if that would be something people want…” end quote. In a recent podcast interview, screenwriter David S. Goyer let loose some interesting info about the Christopher Nolan Batman films, stating that he vouched for Jake Gyllenhaal to portray the titular character of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Goyer continued to tantalize saying that he is pretty sure there is test footage laying around somewhere of Gyllenhaal's audition in a Batman costume. We also could have had a Leonardo DiCaprio version of The Riddler, if an unnamed Warner Bros. executive had gotten their way. The Dark Knight trilogy is often lauded as some of the best feature films of the Caped Crusader. Amazon has announced that its Prime Video service will feature limited ads beginning in early 2024 and the ad tier will be the default option for Prime Video. The company says the price of a regular Prime subscription won't rise next year, but users who want to continue watching Prime Video without commercials will have to pay an extra $2.99 per month. Paramount has set a release date for its untitled sequel to the surprise horror hit Smile. It will be released Oct. 18, 2024. Paramount also set a date for the musical adaptation of Mean Girls, which will debut on Jan. 12, 2024. It previously was intended for Paramount+ but has been upgraded to a theatrical release. Lionsgate has released a new trailer for The Hunger Games prequel film Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The film is set to hit theaters on November 17th, despite the ongoing actor's strike. During what is expected to be the worst weekend for theatrical ticket sales so far this year, Expendables 4 landed only $8.3 million in its opening weekend, representing the worst opening for a film in the franchise. It was narrowly bested by The Nun II, which continues its reign at the September box office. Gareth Edwards' hotly anticipated sci-fi epic The Creator has finally been unveiled for its first audience, with a press screening taking place last week. Judging by the early social media reaction from journalists and critics, there is almost universal praise for the way The Creator looks and the stunning work of cinematographers Oren Soffer and Greig Fraser. Many of those who saw the film last Monday described it as one of 2023's best films. The movie releases this week on September 29th.
What went on during those last five crucial days of negotiations between the WGA and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers? Showrunner and WGA negotiating committee member Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) takes us behind-the-scenes of the talks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theankler.com/subscribe
Uber Eats plans to start accepting food stamps as a payment method for groceries in 2024. This could potentially improve access to food for those relying on government assistance. The episode also delves into the potential impacts of a government shutdown on Americans, discussing the potential challenges and disruptions it may bring. In addition, the Brittany Clardy Act for Missing and Murdered Black Women is introduced by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and New Jersey Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman, highlighting ongoing efforts to address issues of violence against Black women. Lastly, the Writers Guild's tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end its strike is mentioned, indicating potential progress in the entertainment industry. Throughout the episode, various segments, including the Big Up/Let Down, 60 Second Headlines, and discussions on the influence of Southern music, government shutdowns, and the support for Chrisean Rock, provide a comprehensive overview of current events and societal topics. Furthermore, Amanda Seales engages with her audience on the question of "How Black Do You Feel," creating an interactive and thought-provoking dialogue. Overall, this episode offers a mix of news, entertainment, and important social discussions, making it a well-rounded and engaging listen for the audience. FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (03:20) - Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, and New Jersey Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman, have introduced the Brittany Clardy Act. (08:32) - The Writers Guild has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end its strike. (12:57) – 60 Second Headlines (15:28) – We'll go to the phone lines. (20:00) – Happy Birthday Serena Williams! (23:35) - UberEATS will accept food stamps as a payment method for groceries in 2024. (27:07) – Birdman says that Southern Music Will Reign Supreme and Dominate other Regions Forever. (32:14) – The Big Up Let Down… Momma Dee let us down. (36:47) – We'll go to the phone lines. (39:39) – Coming up, we'll talk about the possible government shutdown, How Black Do You Feel, and more! (42:11) – The Government is on the Brink of a Shutdown. How will that impact you? (46:50) – Who's Speaking Out in Support of Chrisean Rock? (52:26) – Amanda takes us – Black Around the World. (57:03) – How Black Do You Feel? (1:01:21) – The Word of the Day! (1:03:29) – Politicians Say the Smartest Things! Vice President Kamala Harris (1:08:26) – Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the cast of the Archers star in a new adaptation of Flora Thompson's Lark Rise to Candleford, Samira is joined by actors Louiza Patikas, who plays Helen in the Archers, and Susie Riddell, who plays Tracy, to discuss the two-part Radio 4 drama, now called Lark Rise to Ambridge. Actor and chef turned director Philip Barantini joins Samira to discuss making the sequel for BBC television to his BAFTA-nominated, one-take film, Boiling Point, set in the febrile atmosphere of a high-end restaurant kitchen. An ambitious series of spaces at the National Gallery of Scotland opens this week to display Scottish art created in the last 150 years. BBC Scotland's arts correspondent Pauline McLean visits the new galleries and explains what the building and the works tell us about Scottish identity and how Scottish artists have been representing their country and people. The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios, streaming services and producers, to end the strike by writers over pay and AI. The strike has had an impact on film and television production here and Lisa Holdsworth, Chair of the Writers Guild of Great Britain, explains the significance of the settlement for the UK. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Olivia Skinner
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Donald Trump campaigns in South Carolina. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announces lower speed limits in business districts. Spain's conservative party leader makes one final push to form new government with support of right wing extremist Vox party. The Writer's Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The federal government is heading towards a potential shutdown if Congress can't agree on a spending bill by October 1. Ukraine struck the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in a missile attack Friday that left a serviceman missing and the main building smoldering. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 25, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former President Donald Trump campaigns in South Carolina. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announces lower speed limits in business districts. Spain's conservative party leader makes one final push to form new government with support of right wing extremist Vox party. The Writer's Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The federal government is heading towards a potential shutdown if Congress can't agree on a spending bill by October 1. Ukraine struck the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in a missile attack Friday that left a serviceman missing and the main building smoldering. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 25, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your one-stop-shop for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. Following the lead of their Disney sibling Star Wars, Marvel Studios announced on Monday that Loki Season 2 will premiere on Thursday, October 5, at 9 p.m. eastern - giving the show a primetime watching spot for North American audiences. We have to assume this means Disney+ is pleased with the viewership for Ahsoka, which is the first Disney show to experiment with a primetime release. Loki will follow suit, with all episodes dropping on Thursdays at that time. Marvel also released a featurette called “Amazing Loki” highlighted by the following quote from executive producer Kevin R. Wright; "Rest assured, our Loki will be with our Mobius, and they will be dealing with the consequences of this first season.” DC finally released the trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, scheduled to hit theaters on December 20. The almost three-minute long trailer shows us an Arthur Curry, portrayed by Jason Momoa, who has embraced both sides of his life - on land and under the sea. But this bliss is going to be interrupted by Black Manta, played again by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who threatens to destroy Aquaman's life and cause a global meltdown. We'll also see the return of Nicole Kidman, Patrick Wilson, and Temuera Morrison reprising their roles from the first film. The film is directed by James Wan. Donald Glover's Lucasfilm project Lando is now being developed as a film instead of a Disney+ series. Though Solo: A Star Wars Story - where we first saw Glover portray the smuggler - was not a box office or critical success, there was strong response to his young version of Lando Calrissian. We reported in the past that Glover is working on the project with his brother, Stephen, but of course those plans are currently on hold due to the strikes. In an April interview with GQ, Glover indicated that he isn't going to waste time on projects that mean very little to him, but he was quoted as saying “Lando is definitely somebody I'd like to hang out with,” hence his passion for the project. AppleTV+ has released its first trailer for the upcoming limited series Lessons In Chemistry starring Brie Larson. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel, the series will tell the story of Elizabeth Zott, a chemist turned celebrity chef during the 1950s. Though Lessons in Chemistry, written by Bonnie Garmus, is a work of fiction, the novel examines issues of feminism and patriarchy that still resonate today. The series will run for eight episodes from October 13 through November 24 and also stars Rainn Wilson, Lewis Pullman, and Aja Naomi King. A full trailer was released for Percy Jackson and The Olympians, premiering on Disney+ in December. The story will follow Percy Jackson coming to terms with newfound supernatural powers while restoring order to Olympus. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers says that the Writers Guild of America reached out to restart negotiations, and the organization is seeking to schedule the meeting this week. The first trailer for the upcoming Halloween themed Horror-Comedy film Totally Killer has been released. The film stars Kiernan Shipka as the protagonist who accidentally time travels to the 1980s and attempts to stop a series of murders. The Blumhouse and Amazon Studios production hits Prime Video exclusively on October 6. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star Xochitl(sow-cheel) Gomez, Who played America Chavez, will be one of the contestants competing on season 32 of Dancing With the Stars. Gomez is the first actor from the MCU to compete on the show while also being an active part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Are you fearful about the impact that AI could have on society? You're not alone. Workers in Hollywood are on strike, and this has a lot to do with their concerns about being replaced by artificial intelligence. In this podcast episode of The Drew Mariani Show, Drew interviews Peter Atkinson, who is in charge of The Merry Beggars, the entertainment division of Relevant Radio. They discuss several key topics: The Writers Strike: They talk about the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America against the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers. This strike has disrupted the entertainment industry, affecting talk shows, movie releases, and TV series. Discussion on Residuals and Streaming: They delve into the topic of residuals in the context of streaming services. Unlike traditional broadcasting, streaming platforms don't generate additional revenue through advertising when content is rerun, which affects how actors and writers are compensated. Impact of AI in Hollywood: Peter Atkinson points out that the strike is partly a response to the rise of artificial intelligence in the industry. AI has been used for various purposes, including performance capture, de-aging actors, and even cloning the voices and likenesses of deceased individuals to create content. This shift raises concerns for actors and writers about job security. Peter gives his own opinion about AI and how he doesn't believe it can actually produce excellent content right now. The Merry Beggars' new audio series: They introduce The Merry Beggars' new audio series called "The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage." This weekday series shares dramatic and inspiring stories of saints. It's available through the relevant radio app and on thesaintspodcast.com. Peter assures you that this audio series was not produced with any AI and relied on real voice actors and producers to create the podcast.
First, what lasting damage to the entertainment industry will the extended impasse between striking Hollywood creatives, and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers leave in its wake? Then, in an encore interview, Navalny director Daniel Roher and investigative journalist Christo Grozev discuss how they came to pursue a film about Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader. They also talk about the risks they faced to make the Oscar-winning documentary, and the eventual arrest and sentencing of the politician in Russia.
Actor and educator Charles Andrew Gardner is starting his fourth term as president of the Chicago local branch of the union SAG-AFTRA.He grew up in Chicago and studied acting at Northern Illinois University. He is a company member with TimeLine Theater and has acted on several of Chicago's important stages. He has appeared on the Chicago-filmed TV shows “The Chi” and “Chicago P.D.,” and his film credits include “Long Ride Home” and “Olympia.” He has also shot several national commercials for brands including Hyundai and Liberty Mutual, and he has many credits as a voiceover artist.This interview took place a little over five weeks after SAG-AFTRA, having failed to reach an agreement with AMPTP (the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers), went on strike on July 14, 2023. At the core of the disagreement between the actors and the producers is the amount of residuals actors should receive for streamed content. Also on the negotiating table are the burdens on actors of self-taped auditions, the amount producers should contribute to the union's healthcare and pension funds and how the use of AI-generated likenesses of performers should be regulated.Here Charles explains why he chose to remain in his hometown as he set out on his acting career and how a passion for education continues to inform his leadership style as he shepherds his fellow union members through this latest challenge.https://www.charlesandrewgardner.com/
As the writers' and actors' strike in Hollywood stretches into the fall, many have called this moment “existential.” After negotiations with AMPTP, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, broke down, SAG-AFTRA and WGA members took to picket lines over dwindling wages and the use of artificial intelligence, which may change the entertainment industry forever. Writer, director, and producer Justine Bateman is one guild member warning of A.I.'s potentially devastating influence. Following her roles in Family Ties and Satisfaction, among many others, Bateman transitioned to working behind the scenes as a filmmaker and author. She earned her Computer Science and Digital Media Management degree from UCLA in 2016, which has become all the more relevant facing the rise of A.I. Bateman speaks with Alec Baldwin about the threat A.I. poses to the entire entertainment industry, how the business has changed since she first started in it, and what drives her creative work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's "strike two" for Hollywood! For the first time in over 60 years, actors and writers are both hitting the picket lines at the same time. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher - aka "The Nanny" - gave a passionate speech yesterday announcing that members of the actors union are going on strike after failing to reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers - aka the studios. Looks like a total Hollywood shutdown for now, with no happy ending in sight!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Well, we didn't expect this today: And Just Like That has been renewed for a season 3. For us? We love it. The AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) are trying to keep this, and everything else creative, from ever happening again. But if those goons ever agree to anything close to reasonable working conditions for writers and actors, we'll go to season 3 of ‘And Just Like That,' and folks? We're INTO it. This makes the finale much more interesting, and Kevin and Jon talk about what they now expect, what they hope to happen, and what we know so far, based on the announcments to the press. AND JUST LIKE THAT...THE SHOW NEVER ENDED! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CIDIOT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers publicly shared its latest proposal to the Writers Guild of America. But writers don't seem thrilled. The economic fallout of Hollywood's strikes goes beyond the entertainment industry. It's hitting LA businesses like dry cleaners and prop houses, plus other cities nationwide. Harvard-trained attorney and former liberal Democrat Kenneth Chesebro turned himself in Wednesday. He faces charges in Georgia for concocting the fake elector scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Actor Ben McKenzie is trying to convince anyone who will listen that the cryptocurrency world is a giant scam. He makes the case in the new book, “Easy Money.”
Rescue efforts continue in Maui after fast-moving wildfires caused catastrophic damage across the island this week. The death toll from the wildfires has risen to at least 53 with several others wounded. Thousands of Maui residents have been displaced by the catastrophe, as well.The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will return to the negotiating table today. The meeting comes as the writers' strike just crossed the 100-day mark, a milestone the Guild's negotiating committee co-chair Chris Keyser has called “an anniversary of shame.”And in headlines: the first of Trump's many criminal trials could start as soon as January 2nd, the Supreme Court put on hold a bankruptcy settlement involving OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma, and Virgin Galactic sent its first tourists into space yesterday.Show Notes:Help those affected by the fires in MauiMaui Mutual Aid Fund - https://www.bit.ly/mauimutualaideHawai'i' Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund - https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strongFundraiser for Pūnana Leo o Lāhinā whose school site at Waiola Church, which burned down: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvvWWoqSl9V/Fundraiser for Nā ‘Āikane O Maui Cultural Center, which burned down: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvvJeNzy2WM/?img_index=1 What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
Wayne Resnick and Amy King accompany Bill for Handel on the News. The wildfires in Lahaina, Maui have claimed the lives of at least 55 people; Residents had little warning before the flames overtook their town. The WGA negitations are slated to resume today and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is set to deliver a response to the guild's proposals, according to the union. And U.S. inflation appears to be cooling down as consumer prices rise moderately again.
The Writers Guild of America recently met with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to discuss contract negotiations. With little progress made, however, the strike will continue indefinitely. The Hollywood Reporter's Alex Weprin joins us. And, as fears of recession cool, some economists think it's time for the Federal Reserve to halt interest rate hikes. Jill Schlesinger, host of the podcast "Jill On Money," is one of them. She joins us to talk about why. Then, Ingela Travers-Hayward and William Perry spent the summer traveling to different music festivals handing out opioid-overdose reversal medications and teaching attendees how to use them to save someone's life. They talk about their non-profit This Must Be The Place and the work they're doing.
Last July was so hot that 81 percent of the world's population endured sweltering heat, according to a new report by the science non-profit Climate Central. The temps broke records across the globe. Next week President Biden visits the nation's Southwest to talk more about his plans to combat climate change.Negotiations in Hollywood may soon resume nearly 100 days since the strike began. The president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached out to Writers Guild of America to schedule a meeting for Friday. Meanwhile, Hollywood started hiring for high-paying AI jobs.And in headlines: a federal judge ruled that health care providers in Idaho can refer patients for abortion services out-of-state, New York City officials are considering a plan where migrants will sleep in tents in Central Park and other green spaces, and picking your nose is associated with a higher risk of COVID.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
What a CreepSeason 21, Episode 2The AMPTP and the Hollywood Strike(Support Union Labor!)The writers' and actors' guilds are on strike. While movie and television studios have earned record profits, the workers who make those profits possible are not getting their fair share. So, let's talk about it. This episode will be a little different than our usual episode. We will explain who the players are, what the strike is about, and why we should be supporting it because the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are the creeps in this situation.Sources for this episode: DeadlineThe GuardianIndie WireLos Angeles TimesLos Angeles TimesNew York TimesPopSugarVoxVultureWashington PostWhy We Strike on the WGA siteWriters Guild of AmericaWikipediaIf you want to help, you can donate to the Entertainment Community Fund or The Snacklist, which provides food and other necessities to strikers in Los Angeles.Follow Jen Kirkman's Blog as well! https://www.jenkirkman.com/WGA Social Media KitsBe sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely. Don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group!Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.comWe've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.comOur logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloudThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5394615/advertisement
TV and movie actors have joined Hollywood writers for the biggest strike in four decades. Dominic Patten, senior editor for Deadline, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the move, which has effectively shut down the industry as negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down. Plus, we'll hear how streaming and A.I. have brought new complications into discussions of fair wages, royalties and studio profits.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes For the first time since 1980, the grind in Hollywood has come to a near halt as actors in the union SAG-AFTRA officially went on strike last week. The Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers could not come to an agreement on a contract by the deadline at midnight last Wednesday. Some of the key bargaining aspects are: economic fairness - highlighting what the union says are outdated contract terms coupled with the evolution of the media business, The Union wants increased compensation, and shoring up of funding for health, retirement, and pension plans, as well as increased residuals. Artificial Intelligence - the union states that AI already provides a threat to their work as it can mimic their likenesses, performances, and voices, and are looking for protections that involve compensation and bargaining. Self-taped auditions - These, in the union's statement, are unregulated and out of control. There is a desire to ensure fair access to work opportunities and protect performers against exploitation. Emmy nominations have been formally announced and several shows are big winners including Wednesday (12), Barry (11), Beef (13), Dahmer (13), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (14), The Bear (13), The White Lotus (23), Ted Lasso (21), The Last of Us (24) and Succession (27). Many shows from the geek world are also up for many nominations including Andor, Ms. Marvel, Rings of Power, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more. Immediately following the public update of a three-year contract extension as Disney CEO, Bob Iger came out swinging against the actors' strike saying the workers have unrealistic expectations. Running his mouth some more, Iger stated that with the drive to ensure Disney+ had plenty of content, studios like Marvel and Pixar who released many different movies and TV shows diluted the focus of the audiences and adversely affected the output of those studios. Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One was on fire during its five-day opening weekend, raking in a global $235 million dollars. Both Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Elemental have crossed $300 million dollars globally while Insidious: The Red Door currently sits at $122.6 million dollars globally. Anthony Carrigan, fresh off an Emmy nomination for his performance in Barry as Noho Hank, is joining the cast of Superman Legacy as Metamorpho. The first trailer for Wonka has dropped. The prequel film, which stars Timothee Chalamet as an emerging Willy Wonka, is set to hit theaters on December 15. Several Hollywood projects have officially stopped production due to the SAG-AFTRA strike including Deadpool 3, Mission Impossible 8, Venom 3, and Gladiator 2. The Marvels actor Iman Vellani will co-write the new comic titled 'Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant' alongside Ms. Marvel series writer Sabir Pirzada. In other Ms. Marvel news, ABC announced the MCU show will make its broadcast TV debut on ABC. The season will air in two batches, with the first three episodes debuting on August 5 and the remaining three episodes following on August 12. Yellowjackets star Sarah Desjardins has joined the cast of the upcoming Tron: Ares. Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh appears set to direct a live action film based on the popular 1990s Disney animated series, Gargoyles.
Evanston, Illinois, becomes the first city in the country to pay reparations to Black residents. The city council voted to allocate $10 million to a reparations fund for Black residents who can prove they were directly harmed by redlining, a discriminatory housing practice that denied Black families access to home loans. Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas is making a comeback. Douglas, who won gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, announced that she will compete in the upcoming World Championships. Hollywood actors join screenwriters in an industry-stopping strike. The Writers Guild of America West and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have been deadlocked in negotiations over a new contract for writers. The strike has halted production on many TV shows and movies. Carlee Russell, who was missing for 48 hours, was found alive. Russell, a 16-year-old girl from New Jersey, was found safe after she went missing on July 14.Amanda also discusses her own thoughts and feelings on these stories, and she shares some of her own experiences as a Black woman in America. Listen, laugh, and learn with the Amanda Seales Show! 5:11 – 9:48 Blackurate News STORY 1: THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION IS FORGIVING $39 BILLION IN STUDENT DEBT FOR OVER 800,000 STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS. 9:49 – 13:28 Blackurate News: Hollywood actors have joined screenwriters in an industry-stopping strike. 13:29 – 18:56 Amanda shares how the industry works. She also shares some of her residual checks with us. 18:57 – 60 Second Headlines 23:36 – 28:34 Blackurate News – First City in the Country to Keep Their Promise in Granting Reparations to their Residents. 28:35 – 33:12 Carlee Russell was found alive after missing for 48 Hours. 33:13 – 37:32 Big Up Let Down – The People Let Amanda Down 37:33 – 41:49 Caller talks about UPS Strike 41:49 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY … CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AND LONGTIME CONGRESSMAN, JOHN LEWIS DIED ON THIS DAY BACK IN 2020, AT THE AGE OF 80. WALT DISNEY OPEN DISNEYLAND ON THIS DAY BACK IN 1955 IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. BLACKURATE NEWS: IS OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST GABBY DOUGLAS HAS A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. ANOTHER INSURANCE COMPANY IS LEAVING FLORIDA… BUT WHY? WE'LL TALK ABOUT IT. SMALL DOSES SEGMENT - SIDE EFFECTS OF… 44:45 – 50:10 Blackurate News AAA Following Farmers Insurance, pulling back in Florida. 50:11 – 54:56 Blackurate News: Gabby Douglas is making a comeback! 54:57 – 57:44 Small Doses with Big Sean 57:46 Caller discussing UPS Strike 101:53 – 105 IT'S TIME TO LISTEN LAUGH AND LEARN… I HAVE THE WORD FOR THE DAY…. AND THE WORD OF THE DAY IS… 105:42 Politicians Say the Darndest ThingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's "strike two" for Hollywood! For the first time in over 60 years, actors and writers are both hitting the picket lines at the same time. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher - aka "The Nanny" - gave a passionate speech yesterday announcing that members of the actors union are going on strike after failing to reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers - aka the studios. Looks like a total Hollywood shutdown for now, with no happy ending in sight!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's "strike two" for Hollywood! For the first time in over 60 years, actors and writers are both hitting the picket lines at the same time. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher - aka "The Nanny" - gave a passionate speech yesterday announcing that members of the actors union are going on strike after failing to reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers - aka the studios. Looks like a total Hollywood shutdown for now, with no happy ending in sight!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In an effort to get a fair deal with the AMPTP - the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2nd of this year. A month later, in early June, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) authorized their own strike. As we post this episode, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have extended their deadline to make a deal until July 12. In this episode, Hello Monday producer and SAG-AFTRA member Sarah Storm hosts WGA Strike Captain Laura Jacqmin for a conversation on how we got here, and what might come next for the Writers' Strike. As a veteran TV, theater, and video game writer, Laura has a deep understanding of the industry and what it will take for her union to get a fair deal. From AI to fair pay, she'll break it all down to help the rest of us understand how their fight might be indicative of a larger movement for all knowledge workers. For more on Laura Jacqmin, check out her website. To learn more about the current and potential labor actions in the entertainment industry, visit WGAE, WGAW, SAG-AFTRA, and the AMPTP. Follow Sarah Storm on LinkedIn, and find her acting work on IMDB. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir. Become a part of the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, visit us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET, and join our LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners to continue this week's conversation.
Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. ***Also, for those of you on Spotify, there are videos attached to these episodes!*** So you should be able to watch the video as well. The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers had been negotiating over pay, streaming residuals and other issues for a new contract to replace a three-year deal that expired May 1. A majority of the WGA's membership voted in April to authorize a strike if an agreement wasn't reached. On Monday evening, the boards of directors of the WGA's East and West coast divisions voted to call a strike effective 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. The WGA says late-night talk shows would be among the first to be affected by a possible strike. Southern California's production economy was upended during the last writers' strike, which lasted 100 days and happened in 2007-08. Follow - The Left Wing: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLeftWingPod Follow - Counterpoint Politics: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/counterpoint_politics/ Follow - Cocktails & Capitalism: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcapitalism/ Follow - Independent Thought: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en
The less glamorous side of writing for television shows and movies is coming to the surface during the strike by the Writers Guild of America. The union says the pay for many of its 20,000 professional writers is low and remains stagnant, even while the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continues to reap new profits from streaming and other platforms.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticWhy Are the Writers Striking?Streaming and its ripple effects are at the center of the dispute. The guild says that even as series budgets have increased, writers' share of that money has consistently shrunk.Streaming services' use of smaller staffs — known in the industry as “mini rooms” — for shorter stints has made sustained income harder to come by, the guild says. And the number of writers working at guild minimums has gone from about a third to about half in the past decade.“On TV staffs, more writers are working at minimum regardless of experience, often for fewer weeks,” the guild said in a March report.Writers of comedy-variety shows for streaming have no minimum protections at all, the guild says.The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents Hollywood's studios, streamers and production companies, says the writers' demands would require that they be kept on staff and paid when there is no work for them. “If writing needs to be done, writers are hired, but these proposals require the employment of writers whether they're needed for the creative process or not,” the group said in a document outlining its positions.source: Hollywood Writers Are Striking. Why? And What Are the Impacts? | TimeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Today's Headlines: The Texas state legislature passed a bill to ban puberty blockers and hormone treatments for minors, which will be sent to Governor Greg Abbott for signing. Disney canceled its nearly $1 billion office development in Orlando, Florida, citing changing business conditions. A Florida teacher is being investigated for showing the animated Disney movie "Strange World" that features an openly gay character. The Supreme Court ruled that Twitter cannot be held liable under a federal anti-terrorism law for failing to prevent terrorist groups from using its platform. Senator Diane Feinstein suffered undisclosed complications from shingles, including facial paralysis and post-shingles encephalitis. SAG-AFTRA authorized a strike in anticipation of upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, focusing on compensation and regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Texas Tribune: Texas expected to ban puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids NY Times: Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida NBC News: Florida teacher under investigation for showing a Disney film with a gay character Reuters:US Supreme Court leaves protections for internet companies unscathed NY Times: Feinstein Suffered More Complications From Illness Than Were Publicly Disclosed SAG-AFTRA: SAG-AFTRA National Board Unanimously Agrees To Send Authorization Vote To Members Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
The entertainment industry and its TV and film writers can't get on the same page. For the first time in over a decade, the Writers Guild of America is on strike. Shows like Saturday Night Live have already stopped production, with more to come as the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers try to reach a labor agreement.As networks and film studios continue make record-high profits, writers are fighting for livable wages and fair compensation in the streaming era. And for the Black writers and the community at large, there's much more at stake.For decades, Black writers were shut out of writers' rooms, unable to tell their own stories. As the industry changed, these scribes were only relegated to write comedy. Today, just a handful have made it to the top of the television hierarchy as showrunners. Anthony Sparks, a 20-year industry veteran told Trymaine Lee that for him, the strike is about making sure writing can continue to be a viable career path for people like him. Because if the industry doesn't change, Black writers could get squeezed out, and Black audiences risk losing representation, or worse – having outsiders control it.Follow and share the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using the handle @intoamericapod.Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.For a transcript, please visit our homepage.For More: The Re-Freshed Prince of Bel-AirComedian Cristela Alonzo explains why WGA writers are on strikeWGA Says Strike Is Costing California's Economy $30 Million A Day
We welcome former Writers Guild of America (West) president and current co-chair of the negotiating committee, David Goodman, who also happens to be the head writer for many of your favorite TV shows like “The Family Guy” to tell us why TV and movie writers are on strike. Then, grad students Sandra Oseguera and Jesus Gutierrez stop by to update us on their continuing fight to save the anthropology library at UC Berkeley, a battle that has wider implications for how more and more universities across the country are becoming corporatized. Plus, Ralph highlights some trenchant listener feedback.David A. Goodman has written for over 20 television series. His best-known work is as head writer and executive producer on Family Guy. He was the president of the Writer's Guild of America West from 2017 to 2021. In that capacity, Mr. Goodman led the Guild in a campaign to force the Hollywood talent agencies into adopting a new Code of Conduct to better serve the needs of their writers. Today, he serves as co-chair of the WGA negotiating committee in their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.These companies that we work for are spending billions of dollars, making billions of dollars on the product that we create. And writers currently (many of them) can't afford to pay their rent. Can't afford to live in the cities where they're required to work. Need to take second jobs. Now, that's a very familiar situation in labor across this country. And what we're saying is if these companies are profitable… we need to fight.David Goodman, co-chair of the WGA negotiating committeeThe reason that our strike does have power is because America and the world relies on this product that we create. Those stories that we create are a connection, are a way for people to connect. And because of corporatization some people are losing sight of that, and hopefully this strike will bring them back.David Goodman, co-chair of the WGA negotiating committeeLet our listeners know that a lot of those programs that they watch on TV or listen to on the radio all over the country are written by the people who are on the picket lines and are pretty mercilessly exploited by the corporate titans that rake off the profits.Ralph NaderSandra Oseguera and Jesús Gutiérrez are graduate students in the Anthropology department at the University of California, Berkeley. Earlier this year, campus administration announced their plan to close the Anthropology Library, one of only three dedicated Anthropology libraries in the US. In response, stakeholders including students and faculty have organized to demand that the Anthropology Library be protected and fully supported by the University.We truly disagree with the vision that the administration has for this university, and we believe that it can be different. That this can truly be a public university for students, underrepresented minorities, but also for the public. The public can come here—especially to our library— and be curious, collect knowledge, and have a refuge where they can find themselves in the shelves.Sandra OsegueraIt has been really inspiring to see our occupation space make our Anthropology Library into the space of encounter and transformation that it is supposed to be. The administration— and the press, to some degree initially— portrayed us as passively occupying, just sleeping and reading in the space. But the reality on the ground has been that the library has become an organizing space. Those of us who are occupying also gather, and then from there we fan out and make plans to go talk to our fellow students, make plans to go confront these core decision makers and hold them accountable for what they are doing to our education, what they are doing to these essential public resources.Jesús GutiérrezWe are not chasing symbolic wins. We want a fully functional library. That is what matters to us. And the overwhelming desire of the department, faculty, and grad students is to keep our library open.Sandra OsegueraDear Ralph Nader & Radio Hour Staff,I Hope that you and your families are all doing well. I look forward weekly to your Radio Hour via KPFA.org Mondays 11am-12pm.I was excited at the beginning of the hour that you were addressing the topic of sports in the U.S.A. By the end of the hour, I was extremely disappointed at the coverage. I have never been disappointed in the years listening to your radio show and otherwise.Neither the staff, your guest speaker, nor yourself, mentioned the state of affairs for women in sports, their unfair disadvantages, lack of equity in competing for sports funding from cradle to grave, competing for funding in infrastructure building of training centers, stadiums…, unfair medi coverage, and lastly focusing on the today's show coverage, girls and women's injuries, physical, psychological, whether she plays recreationally, professionally, or is not able to reach her potential due to discrimination against her gender, race, ethnic composition, language/cultural barrier, disability visible and non-visible. Shocking that you did not address sexual harassment, abuse, and rape of female athletes at all levels by coaches and male peers! As well as sexual abuse of boys and male athletes by male coaches and peers! Specially in the light of the well documented but short-lived media stories, selective amnesia, about the sexual abuse and rape of many Olympic gymnastics athletes by their team doctor!!!Concussions are very serious injuries in many sports including but not limited to: football, soccer, baseball, martial arts, boxing, gymnastics, skiing, skating, cycling, surfing, even running slipping and falling on ones head. Serious injuries in many sports are not exclusive to boys and men players! They are definitely not only prevalent in boys and men's football and baseball only! But as usual, girls and women are not mentioned even in one of the most progressive radio shows in the U.S!!! Shocking and infuriating!How many more centuries will it take for all of you to acknowledge, research, interview, respect, fund, divulge girl and women's issues, reality, financial inequity, needs, demands, and listen to Her-Story??!!I urge you to have an entire show on girl's and women's sports addressing the above points I wrote about and much more.FYI. I follow the news all day. I read papers and online, listen to the radio and follow it on TV. When the sports news section is on, I listen to the first couple of seconds. Undoubtedly and unfortunately, coverage always starts, ends and with boys and male sports and hardly ever over girls and women sports as if we don't exist and/or don't play sports at the same rate and intensity!!! Infuriating! So after a couple of seconds, I turn the medium off as a protest and because I can't bear not being represented!I am 67 years old and have been, until recently due to health challenges, a serious athlete and played a variety of sports since I was very young. I was born and grew up in Lebanon of a Palestinian athletic father who was a refugee in Lebanon, and an Argentinian artistic mother. I competed in swim competition in Beirut at the age of 9 and on. Started practicing Taekwondo-Do at age 12at the YMCA in Beirut. Practiced 7 days a week about 3-5 hours daily until age 19. I am the first Arab woman receiving a Black Belt in Martial Arts. I also taught Taekwondo-Do to men, women, and children At the YMCA and the AUB.At age 17 in Lebanon, I was SCUBA Certified by the Lebanese Gov't via the American University of Beirut's Biology Department and Diving Club. At 19 I had to flee Lebanon due to the deadly and long civil war.In the U.S, among other things, I practiced Taekwondo-Do and Judo. Taught Kickboxing. Did skydiving, swimming, backpacking, camping, spinning, cycling, Tango dancing master classes, practiced and performed Dabkeh Palestinian folkloric dancing, and other sports and activities. When my son turned 10 and I turned 53, him and went on a 278 mile ride across California in 6 days, riding through the most spectacular California scenery, coast, high desert of Anza Borrego, sand dunes, pastures…under the hot sun, sand wind, and rain. The ride of a lifetime!I am writing, briefly, about my life and some of my accomplishments, to bring home to you that this herstory is one of billions that needs to be talked about every day, in all industries, and in all aspects of life and living. My story is different but not unique. Every action, gain, and defeat was earned by working more than double than white men in the U.S. and men in general in other parts of the world. I forge ahead against all odds: Ethnic and gender discrimination, gender and general violence, war, trauma, immigration, poverty, housing and food insecurity, divorce, single motherhood, injuries, chronic and degenerative disease.I urge you to pay attention, and not ignore 52% of the world population. We have the same feelings and get injured at the same rate as men. We are your mothers, grandmothers, sisters, relatives, girlfriends, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, doctors, farm workers, nationals including Native Americans, immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, prisoners, governors, and hopefully soon president of an equitable and peaceful U.S.A nationally and internationally.Sincerely,Randa BaramkiDear Ralph,I have to take issue with a few things Shanin Spector stated. I'll confine this comment to one: The advice that no lawyer can afford to take a $250,000 medical malpractice case and at least, implicitly, that elderly people are out of luck if they fall victim to medical malpractice (which is probably the largest demographic that are victims).Lawyers, even well-seasoned ones with profitable practices, can and do take risky malpractice cases for elderly people for a variety of reasons-even in venues where the jurors are instinctively in favor of local doctors. See, E.g., Cooper v. Hanson, 2010 MT 113, 234 P.3d 59. In fact, most trial lawyers--even good ones-- don't have the luxury of Cherry Picking only multi-million dollar cases. We take risks, which is why we are allowed to charge contingency fees.A medical malpractice case for an elderly person can be done profitably, although the lawyer is not going to get rich. Most jurisdictions have mechanisms to cut costs and streamline some of the proceedings, at least if you have a good judge. Depending on the facts, you could conduct the whole case for less than $100,000 in legal costs and at any rate, costs are the client's obligation if you win and should only be the lawyer's if he or she loses (Although some lawyers regrettably charge either way. Avoid them if that is what they do).Moreover, a general statement about pain and suffering damage caps on elder cases needs to be qualified for a variety of reasons. Loss of earning capacity may not be the driving generator of damages. It might be the medical costs and rehabilitation costs, which could run into the millions and hence, would generate millions in damages. Moreover, the presence and amount of caps varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Washington, for instance, has no caps.I will agree that risks have to be considered. One has to make a back of the envelope determination if the firm, given its financial status, can take the risk. An expensive, complicated case of questionable liability probably could not be considered. On the other hand, a relatively straightforward case with relatively clear liability could be.A big factor is the seriousness the lawyer pays to his or her duty to perform pro bono work. You are supposed to take cases as part of your duty to the community. You don't always take cases--even risky cases-- to make the big bucks. At least, you should not.There are benefits other than getting paid a lot. An ambitious young lawyer with a limited practice, but good skills, might jump at the opportunity to go to trial (Though sad to say, many who call themselves trial lawyers do everything they can to stay out of the scary courtroom, but there are some serious trial lawyers too.).One thing, which was not touched upon, is that an elderly person who suffers the injuries of a medical mistake SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING FOR A CONSULTATION WITH A CONTINGENCY FEE LAWYER. THAT SERVICE IS FREE IN ALL CASES. As should be clear from the above, whether or not the lawyer can take the case depends on the facts and circumstances and there is no charge for telling the lawyer the facts.I know Mr. Spector qualified his advice near the end of the podcase, but judging from some of the listeners' questions, they got the impression that if you are old and injured by medical malpractice, you were out of luck. I think that impression needs refinement.Thanks for giving me this opportunity to present my little dissertation. I mean no disrespect to Mr. Spector, but I felt as if a more nuanced response would help your listeners.Erik Thueson Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
TV and film writers in the US – 11,500 of them – have walked off the job for the first time in 15 years. On May 2, their negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down. One of the bargaining points: the role of AI in writing a script. The Writers Guild wants to put regulations on artificial intelligence into their contract, and they say the studios have turned them down – leading to the question of how studios envision future writers' rooms. The Take explores the balance of power between writers and studios. In this episode: John August (@johnaugust), Screenwriter and member, Writers Guild of America negotiating committee Episode credits: This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei with Sonia Bhagat and our host, Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode. Special thanks to the Scriptnotes podcast and Drew Marquardt. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
More than 10,000 television and screenwriters are on strike after months-long contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down late Monday. The Writers Guild of America is seeking higher compensation and residuals for its members, as well as minimum staffing requirements for TV writers and rules restricting the use of artificial intelligence in script production. We'll talk about the impacts of the strike and the labor conditions for writers that led to it. Guests: Alissa Wilkinson, senior culture writer and critic, Vox Anousha Sakoui, entertainment industry writer, Los Angeles Times Betsy Thomas, television writer and producer; secretary-treasurer, Writers Guild of America West Eric Haywood, writer, producer and director. His TV shows include "Empire" and "Law & Order: Organized Crime" Sal Gentile, writer and producer, "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
Union writers in Hollywood have put down their pens and reached for picket signs, after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.Some television shows and movies with finished scripts can continue filming, but other productions, like late-night talk shows, may soon be in reruns.NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with TV writer and WGA captain Jeane Phan Wong about what union members want and what's getting in the way.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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