Podcasts about television producers amptp

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Hollywood Unions (Rutgers UP, 2024) is a unique collection that tells the stories of the unions and guilds that have organized motion picture and television labor: IATSE, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA. The Hollywood unions represent a wide swath of the workers making media: from directors and stars to grips and makeup artists. People today know some of these organizations from their glitzy annual awards celebrations, but the unions' actual importance is in bargaining with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of 331,000 workers in the motion picture and television industry. The Hollywood unions are not neutral institutions but rather have long histories of jurisdictional battles, competitions with rival unions, and industry-altering strikes. They have supported the industry's workers through the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the collapse of the studio system, the rise of television, runaway production, fights for gender parity, the digital revolution, and a global pandemic. The history of these unions has contributed to making media work sustainable in the long term and helped shape the conditions and production cultures of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this episode, we delve into the latest developments in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which has been disrupting the entertainment industry for nearly four months. After 118 days of picket lines and negotiations, a tentative deal has been reached between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). While the full details of the agreement have yet to be released, this marks a significant step towards ending the strike and bringing Hollywood back to life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with Andy Kroll, reporter at ProPublica, to discuss his recent reporting on Leonard Leo and the new Supreme Court judicial ethics code. Then, they're joined by actor Shaan Sharma, member of the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee, to discuss the tentative agreement reached between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Israel's raid of Al-Shifa hospital, the pro- and anti-war movements regarding Israel, a government shutdown, the UAW's contract, Starbucks' labor action, New York politics, and Paul Pelosi's attacker, also checking in on the large pro-war rally in D.C. that played host to Van Jones, myriad US Congresspeople, and noted antisemitic Pastor John Hagee. Andy Kroll then joins, first running through some quick background on Leonard Leo, and how he came to completely reshape the Federalist Society into perhaps the most influential legal institution in US politics. Kroll begins with the 1992 Conservative Supreme Court affirming Roe v. Wade in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which ignited an organized spark in the Republican party and saw the founding of the Federalist Society some nine years later, serving to funnel conservative lawyers into judgeships, state offices, and the Supreme Court – provided they completely adhere to the society's strict blueprint for jurisprudence. After parsing through the central strategies of the Society (centered around networking), and how the Democrats were completely blindsided by the Society's rise to judicial dominance in the 21st Century, Kroll, Sam, and Emma dive into Leonard Leo's role as Supreme Court Den Mother, doting on the conservative justices to keep them happy and in line with the Society, as has come to light recently. Wrapping up, they look to the weak response from the Senate Judicial Committee to the myriad SCOTUS corruption charges, and whether the Court's new ethics code will completely sweep this story under the rug. Shaan Sharma then walks Sam and Emma through the structure of SAG-AFTRA's national board, and his role in the organization, before touching on the central elements of the negotiation – namely bringing wages into line with cost-of-living, getting actors residuals from streaming, and appropriate AI protections. Next, Sharma explores where he felt the contract proposal falls short, including health care, self-tape and audition protections, and wage growth, before he, Sam, and Emma wrap up the interview with an assessment of the AI policy, the SAG-AFTRA leadership, and the pressures that brought the end of the strike. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma discuss Peter Beinart and Michael A. 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After 118 days the actor's strike finally came to an end as SAG-AFTRA reached an agreement on a new three-year employment contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel joins us to explain all of the major achievements in wages increases, residuals and artificial intelligence protections the union […] The post Showbiz Sandbox 638: What the Actors Won in Their New Contract appeared first on Showbiz Sandbox.

Striking actors have reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood's major studios to end their walkout. The Sag-Aftra union, which represents some 160,000 performers, announced the end of the four-month strike on Wednesday after reaching an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). As FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, actors obtained guarantees on streaming residuals and protection from AI. Also in this edition, we also look at Disney's plans for the future and the start of the "Made in France" fair in Paris. 

After a grueling 118-day strike, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative three-year deal, marking the end of the longest strike in SAG-AFTRA's history. The agreement, described as “historic” includes significant wage and bonus increases, with a crucial focus on addressing concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI). Studio heads, including Ted Sarandos and Bob Iger, offered substantial protections against AI, paving the way for Hollywood to resume full-scale production within three weeks. While this marks a significant step forward, Hollywood still faces labour challenges, with VFX workers unionising at Disney and Marvel, and a potential strike looming in the video game industry. The deal signifies a hard-fought victory for over 160,000 SAG-AFTRA members and brings an end to a bitter labour dispute that began in May.

Prendendo spunto dalla notizia della vendita dello Studio Ghibli a Nippon Television Holdings, parliamo della luce del cinema “speranzosamente concreta” di Miyazaki Hayao.Nella prima parte della puntata parliamo della mostra alla Fondazione Prada di Milano Wes Anderson - Asteroid City: Exhibition; della bozza di accordo tra il sindacato degli sceneggiatori americani (WGA) e la Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) per la risoluzione dello sciopero degli sceneggiatori; infine cerchiamo di capire dinamiche e prospettive della vendita dello Studio Ghibli a Nippon Television. Qui l'indice della puntata:00:28 News: aggiornamenti editoriali su Linkinmovies.it02:36 News: presentazione della mostra di Wes Anderson alla Fondazione Prada di Milano che illustra il suo nuovo film, Asteroid City.04:19 News: spiegazione dell'accordo preliminare per l'interruzione dello sciopero degli sceneggiatori concordato da WGA e AMPTP.07:42 News: perché Nippon Television ha acquistato lo Stuio Ghibli e quali sono le ipotetiche prospettive di questa vendita.11:03 La Luce del Cinema di Miyazaki Hayao. Film analizzati: Nausicaä della valle del vento; Il castello del cielo; Il mio vicino Totoro; Kiki - Consegne a domicilio; Porco Rosso; Principessa Mononoke; La città incantata; Il castello errante di Howl; Ponyo sulla scogliera; Si alza il vento.

Zwischen dem 2. Mai und 27. September hatten die Mitglieder der Writers Guild of America (WGA) aufgrund eines Arbeitskonflikts mit der Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) die Arbeit niedergelegt. Die 148-tägige Arbeitsniederlegung war die größte Unterbrechung seit der Corona-Pandemie sowie die zweitlängste seit dem Streik von 1988 (153 Tage). Einer der größten Konflikte waren die ausbleibenden Zahlungen aus Verwertungen der Streamingdienste. Netflix und Co. veröffentlichen - im Gegensatz zu anderen Gewerken wie die Verkäufe an nationale oder internationale Sender - keine gesonderten Lizenzzahlungen. Inzwischen hat man zusammengefunden, doch man habe die Probleme eher aufgeschoben statt wirklich beseitigt. Die Summen sind verhältnismäßig überschaubar. Vor allem die großen Player wie Disney und Warner Bros. Discovery haben aktuell Geldsorgen. Die Unternehmen sind mit jeweils vielen Milliarden US-Dollar verschuldet und die amerikanischen Zinserhöhungen der Notenbank führt zu einer riesigen Belastung an Zinsen. Dennoch scheffeln die Unterhaltungskonzerne hohe Beiträge, die sie vor allem ihren Aktionären ausschütten.

In this episode of the Indestructible PR Podcast with Molly McPherson, long-time TV writer and Writers' Guild of America (WGA) writer, Michael Jamin, takes us behind the scenes of the recent strike and shares insight that helped the WGA negotiate a new contract with Hollywood studios. Grab your headphones and get ready for some serious industry insider knowledge!1. The Inside Story: Michael Jamin, a seasoned TV writer, shares fascinating insights about the challenges faced by newcomers in the business and reveals why sustaining a career is often more difficult than breaking into it. You'll discover the struggles aspiring writers face, including the difficulty of securing a second job after their initial gig. Get ready to gain a whole new perspective on the inner workings of Hollywood!2. The Power of Social Media: Ever wonder how social media has changed the game for industries like entertainment? Jamin will shed light on how social media platforms can be used as effective tools for causes, as demonstrated by an unexpected group that caught the attention of an industry giant, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Get ready to be inspired by the possibilities of social media storytelling!3. The Tactics and Playbooks: Strikes can be intense, and Jamin doesn't hold back in discussing the playbook pulled out by the studios during negotiations. He'll dissect the recent strike, revealing how the studios tried to maintain the status quo while the Writers Guild pushed for much-needed changes. This insider knowledge will give you a fresh perspective on the strategies and tactics employed by both sides during high-stakes negotiations.Behind the HeadlinesThe WGA strike was a game-changer that showcased the power of unity and effective communication. This episode unravels the complexities of the strike negotiations, dives into the world of social media activism, and presents an insider's perspective on sustaining a career in Hollywood. Gain exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes world of Hollywood strikes and negotiations in this episode of the Indestructible PR Podcast with Molly McPherson.  An episode that will leave you informed, entertained, and craving more insider knowledge. Let's dive into the irresistible world of Hollywood!More from Molly McPherson: Join PR Confidential for expert analysis on PR tactics and spin ripped from the headlines. Pose your PR pop culture questions directly to Molly and gain exclusive insights, including bonus commentary from her podcasts and TikTok. Spot the spin and uncover the narrative with PR Confidential. Getting flamed on Social Media? Get your 'Quick Fix Crisis Communication Plan Linktree Instagram TikTok Twitter (I refuse to call it 'X') YouTube Facebook Listen and Subscribe to Apple Podcasts Indestructible: Reclaim Control and Respond with Confidence in a Media Crisis Indestructible: Reclaim Control and Respond with Confidence in a Media Cris...

This episode reflects on the news that the Writer's Guild of America settled its strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA announced they were thrilled with the resolution. The main issues were streaming residuals, AI integration, and higher wages. The actor's union, SAG-AFTRA remains on strike with negotiations scheduled as of the release of this podcast. Rahul Telang is Trustees professor of Information systems at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and at the Tepper School of Business. He joined this episode to discuss the issues that led to the strike, and where will the streaming industry go, paying particular attention to the superhero genre. Dr. Telang does extensive consulting and speaking at various firms. In particular, he has been working closely with Disney and Warner Brothers on their streaming and Home Entertainment business strategy including pricing, streaming, and licensing strategies.

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The Writer's Guild of America reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) potentially ending its strike after 146 days. Entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel wrote the book on Hollywood strikes, literally, and is a contributing writer at Puck where he covers labor issues. He fills […] The post Showbiz Sandbox 632: Pickets Down – Hollywood Writers Strike A Tentative Deal appeared first on Showbiz Sandbox.

The Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, and as of yesterday, the union has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).  But, this doesn't necessarily mean your favorite shows are coming back. Today, we're re-airing our episode from last month about how the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes are hitting Nashville. It's easy to think of these strikes as a Hollywood problem, but Nashville's creatives are also feeling the impact. With no writers and no actors, scripted television and most of the film industry came to a complete halt. With the writers headed back to work, there are a lot of questions about what this will mean for television, film, and streaming going forward. Without actors, there is still no reason to expect that production will resume any time soon. When we think about TV and film, we often direct our attention to LA, NYC, and maybe Atlanta, Georgia. But what about Nashville? Music videos, corporate shoots, and even narrative work happens all over our city, and the strikes are happening in our own backyard. What do Nashville creatives want to see? This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton and Laura Boach. Special thanks to Peter Kurland and Richard Van Syckle. Guests Carla Christina Contreras, president of Nashville SAG-AFTRA local and member of the SAG-AFTRA national negotiating committee Rod Blackhurst, local WGA member Darryl Wilson, president of IATSE Local 492 Mike Montgomery, former president of Nashville SAG-AFTRA local Bob Raines, executive director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission Julie Lighty, production coordinator and supervisor

In the latest episode of the Geektown Radio podcast, Matt from Entertainment Talk returns to the show, as we talk you through the week of TV series, movies, video games, and the recent industry-wide strikes.Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of AppleTV+ shows, football clubs, and video games! From Antonio Thomas' stellar performance in 'Still Up' to the heartbreaking story of 'Welcome To Wrexham', we'll explore all the highs and lows and give our honest opinion on the shows and games of the moment. Plus, we'll hear Matt's first experience with 'Starfield' and the ever-growing list of mods for the game. I review the beautifully strange 'Barbie' movie which is out now on home release, talk Apple's 'Invasion' Season 2, whilst Matt chats about a very different version of Pinocchio in the video game 'Lies Of P'.Moving onto the news, we discuss the strike news that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a “tentative agreement” with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). We also chat through Vicky McClure's new show ‘Insomnia' for Paramount+, and that trailer which dropped for 'Doctor Who'!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with Dr. Jiaying Zhao, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, to discuss her recent research into the benefits of guaranteed cash transfers, and how they can help reduce homelessness. Then, they're joined by actor Shaan Sharma, member of the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee, to discuss the recent updates on the strike and the ongoing negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). First, they run through updates on Gabe Amo's victory in Rhode Island, Saudi Arabia's oil production cut, Trump's Mar-a-Lago case, the Cop City RICO indictment, Russian bombing in Ukraine, COVID hospitalizations, captive audience meetings and AirBnbs in New York, and Google's anti-monopoly trials, before parsing through Atlanta's role as the testing ground for building massive Police day camps despite active local pushback – and how to criminalize those that won't stop. Dr. Jiaying Zhao then outlines her study into the massive impact of direct cash transfers on the lives of homeless people and on the government's pockets, with only $7,500 drastically reducing both the extent of time spent homeless and the net spending on aid. Then, Shaan Sharma updates us on SAG-AFTRA's negotiations with Hollywood studios, why the studios refuse to negotiate in good faith for anyone but Wall Street and the shareholders, and the complete corruption of corporate America. And in the Fun Half: Joe Rogan tells Oliver Anthony you can't just tax the rich, Jeannine Pirro thinks hurricanes started in the 1400s, Elon Musk melts down about Jews ruining his business, and Saul roasts Sam for a second consecutive day and offers his opinions on Bugattis. Check out Dr. Zhao's research here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2222103120 Find out more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ 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: Tushy: Save 40% off ALL bidets and bundles by visiting https://hellotushy.com/MAJORITY and using promo code MAJORITY. Sale ends September 11th. That's https://hellotushy.com/majority for 40% off. 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/  

In Hour 1 of the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross interviews award-winning author Dan Moldea who tells the compelling story of the rise and fall of Jimmy Hoffa, whose career mirrored the trajectory of the Organized Labor Movement. And we also hear from SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, as the strike of Screen Actors,Television and Radio Artists against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) enters its 9th week of work stoppage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes Warner Bros has officially delayed Dune: Part 2 until next year, scheduled to release March 15, 2024. The move is unsurprising, given the ongoing, concurrent Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but no less disappointing for Dune diehards. The hotly anticipated sequel took Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's original release date, shifting that film back by a month. The animated feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was also delayed about 8 months moving from April 12, 2024 to Dec. 13, 2024. It's not all doom and gloom for Dune fans though, as director Denis Villenueve teased a possible third installment for the series. In more disappointing news (and the cause of the aforementioned delays), just 2 weeks removed from what seemed to be the most promising progress made since the Writers strike began, negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), have reached a complete standstill. Both parties have publicly slammed each other in the last week, with sources from each indicating there are currently no discussions for a return to the negotiating table. Marvel Studios has released a trailer for “Marvel Studios: The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline” a new coffee table book that serves as an official guide to the MCU timeline. The 344 page book contains exclusive infographics, timelines, and stills that aims to be the go-to resource for fans and filmmakers who are hoping to connect the dots and truly understand the web of interconnections between the different Marvel Studios movies and streaming series. It will deconstruct every moment” from the 15-year history of the MCU and covers everything from the first film with 2008's “Iron Man,” to the upcoming second season of the Disney+ series “Loki” and is available for pre-order, releasing on October 24th. Barbie has officially passed the Super Mario Brothers Movie to become the highest grossing film in North America of 2023. Adult Swim animated series Rick and Morty will officially begin its 7th season on Sunday, October 15th. The new season will also be available to stream on Max and Hulu in its entirety sometime in 2024. Gran Turismo took the number one spot at the domestic box office this weekend with a muted $17.3 million dollar outing. Blue Beetle took third place behind Barbie with a $12.8 million dollar take domestically, a drop of nearly 50%. Arleen Sorkin, the original voice of Harley Quinn from Batman: The Animated Series, has passed away at the age of 67. Disney+ is not moving forward with The Spiderwick Chronicles, its live action series adaptation of the popular children's fantasy books. The 8 episode series from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television has been completed and is currently being shopped by Paramount to other potential buyers. Disney+ has also decided not to stream Nautilus, a big budget prequel to Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Disney says that it is working to find a new home for Nautilus. “Killers of the Flower Moon” will hit theaters October 20, with a streaming debut on Apple TV Plus to follow at an undetermined date. This pivots from a previously-announced limited rollout set for October 6. Ridley Scott Has a ‘Fantastic' Cut of ‘Napoleon' That Runs Four-and-a-Half Hours and Features Way More Joséphine

On this day in legal history, August 23 1927, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in the United States. They were Italian-born American anarchists who were controversially convicted of murdering a guard and a paymaster during an armed robbery in 1920. Their trial and execution sparked protests and debates about the justice system, immigration, and political radicalism.Many were critical of the trial and its outcome, including Felix Frankfurter, who was at the time a professor at Harvard Law School and would go on to be appointed to the Supreme Court by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The trial of the Italian anarchists continues to be a subject of interest and debate, particularly regarding their guilt in armed robbery and murder. They were accused of killing two men during a robbery at a shoe factory, but there was no solid evidence linking them to the crime. Their arrest and trial occurred during a period of intense social unrest in the U.S., known as the "Red Scare," marked by anti-immigrant sentiment and fear of radical ideologies. The trial was heavily influenced by their anarchist beliefs and immigrant background, leading to their conviction on July 14, 1921. The proceedings were considered unfair, as the trial judge had sole authority over motions for a new trial and appellate rules limited review of evidence. Sacco and Vanzetti were executed on August 23, 1927, in a case that has since inspired various works of art and literature. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of a fair legal system and the dangers of prejudice and fear in the administration of justice.The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti - The AtlanticEdward Blum's anti-affirmative action group, The American Alliance for Equal Rights, has sued law firms Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster, alleging that their diversity fellowships are unlawful following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. The suit claims that the firms' fellowships, aimed at hiring diverse candidates, are discriminatory. Perkins Coie has responded by affirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has vowed to defend the lawsuit vigorously. Morrison Foerster has not commented on the matter.The lawsuit follows the Supreme Court's ruling against Harvard and the University of North Carolina, in which affirmative action in admissions was overturned. Since then, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives have faced increased scrutiny, with warnings from Republican lawmakers that such initiatives may be illegal. Perkins Coie offers diversity fellowships for students from underrepresented backgrounds, including a $15,000 academic scholarship for first-year students and a $25,000 scholarship for second-year students. Morrison Foerster has been sponsoring legal diversity scholarship programs since the 1980s, providing $25,000 to students over two years. Similar programs are common in many large and mid-sized law firms.The American Bar Association is also reviewing the Supreme Court decision to ensure compliance while promoting diversity within the legal profession. The lawsuits against Perkins Coie and Morrison Foerster were filed in federal district courts in Dallas and Miami, respectively. This is part of Blum's continuing campaign against affirmative action, which recently included a lawsuit against a venture capital fund for financing startups run by Black women. The legal actions highlight the ongoing tension and debate surrounding affirmative action and diversity initiatives in the professional world.Perkins Coie, Morrison Foerster Sued Over DEI Programs (2)The former head of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s precious-metals desk, Michael Nowak, and top trader Gregg Smith were sentenced to prison for spoofing, fraud, and attempted market manipulation. Nowak received a one-year and one-day term, while Smith was given two years, marking the harshest sentence in recent government efforts against questionable trading practices. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offense, stating that it undermined market integrity. The sentences were meant to send a message that market manipulation will be punished. Both men plan to appeal their convictions.The case is part of a broader crackdown on illegal spoofing, where traders place and quickly cancel bogus orders to manipulate prices. Smith and Nowak used this technique to manipulate gold and silver prices from 2008 to 2016. Convictions in this case follow a series of wins by prosecutors against some of Wall Street's biggest banks. In 2020, JPMorgan agreed to pay $920 million to settle related allegations, the largest fine for market manipulation since the 2008 financial crisis.Witnesses, including three former team members who pleaded guilty, testified against Nowak and Smith, describing how they placed huge orders they never intended to execute. Spoofing became illegal after the passage of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, and the JPMorgan case highlights the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to ensure compliance and maintain trust in the financial markets.JPMorgan's ‘Most Prolific Spoofer' Gets Two Years in Prison (1)The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request from West Virginia and 26 other Republican attorneys general to challenge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding mechanism at oral arguments this fall. The states had filed a petition in July, arguing their expertise in consumer protection issues gave them insight into how an unbounded CFPB could damage consumer-financial markets and impair states' abilities to regulate those markets. The Supreme Court denied the motion without explanation, in line with its rare granting of such motions. The court is set to hear arguments on October 3 in the CFPB's appeal to a ruling that declared the agency's funding unconstitutional.Supreme Court Blocks West Virginia Bid to Challenge CFPB FundingMeta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of breaking European data privacy rules in Norway, according to the country's data regulator, Datatilsynet. The regulator has imposed a fine of one million crowns ($94,145) per day since August 14 for breaching users' privacy by harvesting data and using it for targeted advertising. Meta is seeking a temporary injunction against the order, arguing that it had committed to ask for user consent and that the regulator's process was unnecessary and rushed. If the European Data Protection Board agrees with the Norwegian regulator's decision, the fine could become permanent and have wider implications across Europe.Facebook owner Meta breaks privacy rules, Norway regulator tells court | ReutersHollywood studios and streaming services released a revised proposal to the striking Writers' Guild of America (WGA) on Tuesday, but the union urged members to continue picketing, stating that the new offer failed to address all their concerns. The WGA, joined by members of the Screen Actors Guild, had walked off the job on May 2, halting productions across Hollywood and costing the California economy billions of dollars. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) changed its offer to include new details about compensation, minimum staffing, residual payments, and curbs on artificial intelligence.The latest proposal includes a compounded 13% pay increase over a three-year contract and stipulates that AI-generated content will not be considered "literary material." Streaming platforms also offered to provide the WGA with confidential quarterly reports on the total number of hours viewed for each made-for-streaming show.AMPTP President Carol Lombardini expressed commitment to ending the strike and hopefulness that the WGA would work toward resolution. However, the WGA met with executives from Walt Disney, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal Studio Group, and Netflix to discuss the new offer and stated that the meeting was an attempt to make them "cave."The union explained why the offer fell short and "failed to sufficiently protect writers from the existential threats that caused us to strike in the first place." Despite this, the WGA plans to continue picketing and will share more details on the state of the negotiations with its members.Hollywood writers union says new proposal from studios not enough | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On July 13th, the SAG-AFTRA national board voted unanimously to issue a strike order against the studios and streamers. This historic decision was made after the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to reach a deal that adequately addressed the issues most important to the union's members. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Dresher joins hosts Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Ben Whitehair to discuss how we got here, what the strike means for our members, and where we go from here. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

This marks the first time since 1960, that both labour unions representing writers and actors, are on strike together. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. Despite the double summer blockbuster of Barbieheimer - which brought in the fourth largest weekend box office of all time - Hollywood is currently at a standstill. Amid deteriorating working conditions and salaries that have failed to keep pace with rising inflation, the writers and actors of America are on strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA), who write for television, went on strike in May against the major studios, networks and streamers that form the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) followed in July, going on strike having failed to reach a fair deal with the AMPTP. This marks the first time since 1960 that both labour unions have been on strike together. In this episode of #PopVultures, host Jan Lee runs down the reasons why both unions are on strike, why it is unlikely to end anytime soon and how this double strike will affect audiences around the world.  Highlights (tap/click above): 1:19 What is the WGA, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP? 3:34 How is Hollywood affected when the unions go on strike?  7:19 Why are the unions on strike? Their demands and how long might the strike last  23:10 How are viewers affected?  28:20 Some exceptions to the strike and the meaning of “scab” Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Eden Soh Edited by: Paxton Pang Follow #PopVultures Podcast episodes here every month:  Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP  Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47  SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc Read Jan Lee's stories: https://str.sg/Jbxp --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #PVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This marks the first time since 1960, that both labour unions representing writers and actors, are on strike together. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. Despite the double summer blockbuster of Barbieheimer - which brought in the fourth largest weekend box office of all time - Hollywood is currently at a standstill. Amid deteriorating working conditions and salaries that have failed to keep pace with rising inflation, the writers and actors of America are on strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA), who write for television, went on strike in May against the major studios, networks and streamers that form the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) followed in July, going on strike having failed to reach a fair deal with the AMPTP. This marks the first time since 1960 that both labour unions have been on strike together. In this episode of #PopVultures, host Jan Lee runs down the reasons why both unions are on strike, why it is unlikely to end anytime soon and how this double strike will affect audiences around the world.  Highlights (tap/click above): 1:19 What is the WGA, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP? 3:34 How is Hollywood affected when the unions go on strike?  7:19 Why are the unions on strike? Their demands and how long might the strike last  23:10 How are viewers affected?  28:20 Some exceptions to the strike and the meaning of “scab” Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg), Paxton Pang and Eden Soh Edited by: Paxton Pang Follow #PopVultures Podcast episodes here every month:  Channel: https://str.sg/JWad Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaA Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaP  Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju47  SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Jan Lee on Instagram: https://str.sg/Jbxc Read Jan Lee's stories: https://str.sg/Jbxp --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #PVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boots Riley is known nowadays for his work as a writer, but he's been making waves as an artist for years. In his early 20s, he was the frontman and founder of the Coup, a fiercely political hip-hop group from the Bay Area. But in recent years, Boots has made his way over to film-making. In 2018, he wrote and directed his first ever feature film: Sorry To Bother You. If you saw it, you know it is hilarious and scary and insightful and generally very bonkers. And then Boots had another idea. His new show I'm A Virgo takes the word bonkers to new heights, literally. It's a story about a 13-ft-tall giant, a Black teenager living in the Bay Area. But the show's not about his super powers. It's about how he sees himself, and the little personal things about him — like his star sign. I'm a Virgo is a great show, but this isn't an interview about I'm a Virgo. Boots Riley is a writer. And his union, the Writers Guild of America, has been on strike since May. On Bullseye, we'll talk about what is at stake in the dispute between the WGA and the studio heads - represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Plus, we'll get into his early career as a rapper and his roots in activism.

In this Episode I discuss The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if they don't reach a deal with major entertainment company studios by June 30, 2023. Nearly 98% of voting members were in favor of the strike, SAG-AFTRA said. However, SAG-AFTRA cannot go on strike before their contract expires on June 30, 2023, and a membership vote authorizes a strike, which is then declared by the National Board or its designee¹. On July 14, 2023, the American actors' union SAG-AFTRA went on strike over an ongoing labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). It has coincided with a Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in a series of broader Hollywood labor disputes³. The SAG-AFTRA strike specifically concerns any work performed under the union's TV and theatrical contracts, meaning actors can't work on any major feature films or scripted television—whether on network, cable or streaming services—or promote any of their film or television projects that fall under those contracts **Host: --Contact/ Follow Marcos on IG/Fb/IMdb/Twitter/TikTok: @MarcosLuis everything and www.MarcosLuis.com —Show: OneMicNite Podcast with Marcos Luis *Contact/Follow: IG/Fb/Twitter/Tumbler/LinkedIn/Youtube/TikTok @OneMicNite www.OneMicnite.com - - ** Listen to Audio Podcast: Available wherever you download , all digital platforms.. ** Support Us Now: http:www.Anchor.fm/onemicnitetalk ---Follow/Contact -- The Show: All Social Media Fb/Ig/Twitter/Tumbler/TikTok/ *** watch the episodes on Youtube @OneMicNite & www.OneMicNite.com Direct Support of the Podcast: CashApp: MarcosLuis1 VenMo: Marcos-Luis-1 PayPayl /Zelle Pay: MarcosStarActor@gmail.com Please Visit: The AzulesEn Online store to find Products that Compliment your Lifestyle: OneMicNite Signature Merchandise Available! Link https://www.AzulesEn.myshopify.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onemicnite/support

SAG-AFTRA, the Writers Guild of America, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) continue their strikes as Hollywood and streaming services face a reckoning.  Rep. Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin just introduced new legislation to attack the National Education Association's charter in order to gut teacher union power.  Chad Connelly, a Christian nationalist operative and former “faith outreach director” for the Republican National Committee, runs a voter mobilization organization called Faith Wins. Connelly has organized dozens of secret meetings between top Republican presidential candidates and right-wing pastors, giving pastors the opportunity to grill the candidates on political issues and pray over them. A train derailed in Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County on Monday. We all got lucky. Turns out most of the cars were carrying Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and toxic chemicals. A bomb train that luckily did not go off.   And are you ready for the launch of a nationwide effort to destroy teachers' unions? Let me introduce you to the first-annual “Teacher Freedom Summit.”  It's what all the right-wing education privateers and religious zealots have been drooling over.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. On July 14, 2023, the labor union SAG-AFTRA began a strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), joining the Writers Guild of America (WGA). This marks the second time since the 1960s that two Hollywood labor unions are striking simultaneously. First, we speak with Dominic Patten, Senior Editor for Deadline Hollywood, who discusses the latest on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the issues brought up by the unions, and the responses we've seen from the studios and producers. Then, we're joined by Art Wheaton, Director of Labor Studies at Cornell University's ILR School, and Dr. Miranda Banks, Associate Professor from Loyola Marymount University, to share their thoughts on the Hollywood labor strikes, and other labor disputes in what's being called the “Hot Labor Summer”. Plus, Orange is the New Black star Lea DeLaria, joins the conversation to discuss her participation in the SAG-AFTRA strike and thoughts on the issue of residual payments for actors. Guests: Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Deadline Hollywood Art Wheaton Director of Labor Studies, School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), Cornell University Dr. Miranda Banks Associate Professor and Chair of Film, Television and Media Studies, Loyola Marymount University Author, The Writers: A History of American Screenwriters and Their Guild Lea DeLaria Actor, Comedian, and Jazz Singer Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

On June 23rd, the Directors Guild of America ratified a new three-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP); the vote was 87% in favor. Today I'm discussing the agreement with Kevin Koster, who works as a 1st Assistant Director, served as a member of the negotiating committee, and is a returning guest to the podcast.

Samantha Chery, Features breaking news reporter for The Washington Post, provides a look at the outcome of negotiations between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which brings together TV and streaming studios, and SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 actors including Hollywood's brightest stars.

Do androids dream of writing Succession? In the second part of this two-part special, Hannah and Maia discuss the 2023 Writers Strike - a hotly debated labour dispute between the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) and The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Robots may not want to turn you into a paperclip (yet), but they do want to turn you into a gig worker. Creative industries were the last place we thought this would happen... until generative AI came about. Although, is generative AI really to blame, or is it the greedy f*ckers in too-big suits dictating the future of art? Listen for a comprehensive breakdown of the strike, a chat about the precedent it will set for our job market, and lastly a theatrical reading of an AI-generated screenplay about three people who are bored. We must ask - does it compute? 

The ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The WGA, a labor union representing over 11,500 writers in the US, is locked in a dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), a trade association of more than 350 US television and film production companies. The core issues at the heart of the strike have been brewing for quite some time, with the evolution of the entertainment industry playing a significant role. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the ongoing writer's strike in the entertainment industry. They provide an overview of the key players involved, explain the evolution of the industry due to technological advancements, particularly the rise of streaming services, the internet, and artificial intelligence (AI), and discuss how streaming has changed the production process. Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

 It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Writer's Strike SCHMITER'S Strike! New movie announcements (somehow), potentially a NEW entertainment industry strike looms large on the horizon, and other less depressing thingsTune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.   MusicFollow-ups/Corrections5FDP - Cancel the remaining EU shows due to complications related to Ivan's Hernia surgery.New Music/VideoBehemoth - Once Upon a Pale Horse https://youtu.be/qlLHaYK2yxs extreme metal with an audible bass part? This is a good mix. From “Opvs Contra Natvram” out last sept.Kill the Lights - Broken Bones https://youtu.be/8SM9zoE5LMw oddly A7X like… and still more radio friendly. Featuring former members of Bullet for my Valentine.Death Ray Vision - From the Rafters https://youtu.be/mwuKnUqbmi0 Record out June 30th “No Mercy From Electric Eyes.” Old-fashioned hardcore with Mike D'Antonio from KsE.Lacuna Coil - Never Dawn https://youtu.be/SksOnTxWYUY Partnered with CMON for the sequel to their game Zombicide: White Death. This is a standalone single for that purpose.Clutch - Boogeyman Blues https://youtu.be/4Y6rJ6ioMs8 One of 3 new singles from their new Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7” box set. Clutch just RIPS!Tours/Festivals311 - With AWOLNation and Blame My Youth. Starts Jun 29 in Aspen, CO, runs through Oct 22 in Pomona CA. https://blabbermouth.net/news/311-announces-fall-2023-tour-with-special-guests-awolnation-and-blame-my-youth Queens of the Stone Age - The End is Nero Tour. Support from Boston Calling and Sonic Temple. Starts Aug 3 in Sterling Heights, MI through Oct 8 in Sacramento CA. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-of-the-stone-age-announce-the-end-is-nero-summer-fall-2023-north-american-tour Tool - Runs from Sept 22 in Louisville KY, through Nov 21 in Toronto ON https://www.stubhub.com/tool-tickets/performer/2197/ SuggestsGaming/TechTrailersRobocop: Rogue City - https://youtu.be/tx6C1ANE7l4 WOW… Reg ‘ol NewsApple Vision Pro - $3500, this is not for the average user…Instagram - Dipping their proverbial toe into the AI pool. Incorporating chat bots into IG to various degrees. https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-is-testing-an-ai-chatbot-for-content-discovery-182119161.html Microsoft Presentation - this sunday… what to expect.Summer Game Fest - this thursdaySuggestsComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBirds of Prey - DC Comics has confirmed that Cassandra Cain will be joining the new Birds of Prey roster.Cain, who is also known as Orphan and Batgirl, is a skilled martial artist and detective.She will be joining Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya on the new team.The new Birds of Prey series will be written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Nicola Scott.It is scheduled to debut in July 2023.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-confirms-cassandra-cain-new-birds-of-prey-roster/ Superior Spider-Man - Marvel announced a new series.Marvel Comics announces a new Superior Spider-Man series this Fall.The series will be written by Dan Slott and feature Otto Octavius as Spider-Man.Slott says the series will be a "bold new direction" for the character.The original Superior Spider-Man run was a popular and critically acclaimed series.The new series is sure to be a hotly anticipated series for fans of the character.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-confirms-new-superior-spider-man-series/ Captain America - J. Michael Straczynski is returning to Marvel Comics to write a new Captain America series.The series will launch in September 2023 and will be drawn by Jesús Saiz.Straczynski is known for his work on Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, and Thor.He says he plans to "plunge Steve Rogers into a shadowy plot with a sinister foe at its core."Fans of Captain America are eagerly awaiting the new series.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-captain-america-j-michael-stracyznski/ SuggestsTV ShowsTrailersMy Adventures with Superman - https://youtu.be/nI9uUv6AdoY July 6 on Adult Swim next day on MAX.Reg ‘ol NewsStrikes - DGA signs a new deal with the AMPTP. https://deadline.com/2023/06/dga-deal-reaction-striking-writers-angry-1235408169/ SuggestsMoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsSpider-Man: Across the Spiderverse - $120.5 million in its opening weekend domestically, and swung in with $208.6 million around the world.Nosferatu - the remake has finished primary photography.Captain America 4 - now subtitled “Brave New World.  https://deadline.com/2023/06/first-look-anthony-mackie-captain-america-brave-new-world-1235409693/ TrailersBird Box: Barcelona - https://youtu.be/W5gSqnYAgeA July 14th.Reg ‘ol NewsStrikes - Now AG-AFTRA is potentially going to strike.June 30th will be the final day of current contracts. If negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).Hocus Pocus 3 - Officially happening. https://nerdist.com/article/hocus-pocus-3-in-development-at-disney-max-dennison-allison-shaw-could-return/ Terrifier 3 - Green lit https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/horror-fans-rejoice-terrifier-3-is-officially-on-its-way/ Suitable Flesh - New Horror movie starring Heather Graham has been picked up by RLJE Films and Shudder, for theatrical and streaming release later this year. Based on HP Lovecraft story “The Thing on the Doorstep”. https://deadline.com/2023/06/suitable-flesh-release-heather-graham-rlje-films-shudder-1235398378/ SuggestsRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCaptain America 4 -  NOT a Hulk related sub-title.New SourcesAndy Muschietti - Now instead of Superman, the rumor mill is putting him in charge of Batman: the Brave and the BoldNew RumorsScarlet Witch - Comic Book rumored to be the next on the chopping block at Marvel.Batman - New Batman rumored to be revealed at the end of the Flash movie.Nintendo Direct - Rumored for next month.Final Fantasy IX - remake in the worksYou can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

 It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Writer's Strike SCHMITER'S Strike! New movie announcements (somehow), potentially a NEW entertainment industry strike looms large on the horizon, and other less depressing thingsTune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.   MusicFollow-ups/Corrections5FDP - Cancel the remaining EU shows due to complications related to Ivan's Hernia surgery.New Music/VideoBehemoth - Once Upon a Pale Horse https://youtu.be/qlLHaYK2yxs extreme metal with an audible bass part? This is a good mix. From “Opvs Contra Natvram” out last sept.Kill the Lights - Broken Bones https://youtu.be/8SM9zoE5LMw oddly A7X like… and still more radio friendly. Featuring former members of Bullet for my Valentine.Death Ray Vision - From the Rafters https://youtu.be/mwuKnUqbmi0 Record out June 30th “No Mercy From Electric Eyes.” Old-fashioned hardcore with Mike D'Antonio from KsE.Lacuna Coil - Never Dawn https://youtu.be/SksOnTxWYUY Partnered with CMON for the sequel to their game Zombicide: White Death. This is a standalone single for that purpose.Clutch - Boogeyman Blues https://youtu.be/4Y6rJ6ioMs8 One of 3 new singles from their new Sunrise on Slaughter Beach 7” box set. Clutch just RIPS!Tours/Festivals311 - With AWOLNation and Blame My Youth. Starts Jun 29 in Aspen, CO, runs through Oct 22 in Pomona CA. https://blabbermouth.net/news/311-announces-fall-2023-tour-with-special-guests-awolnation-and-blame-my-youth Queens of the Stone Age - The End is Nero Tour. Support from Boston Calling and Sonic Temple. Starts Aug 3 in Sterling Heights, MI through Oct 8 in Sacramento CA. https://blabbermouth.net/news/queens-of-the-stone-age-announce-the-end-is-nero-summer-fall-2023-north-american-tour Tool - Runs from Sept 22 in Louisville KY, through Nov 21 in Toronto ON https://www.stubhub.com/tool-tickets/performer/2197/ SuggestsGaming/TechTrailersRobocop: Rogue City - https://youtu.be/tx6C1ANE7l4 WOW… Reg ‘ol NewsApple Vision Pro - $3500, this is not for the average user…Instagram - Dipping their proverbial toe into the AI pool. Incorporating chat bots into IG to various degrees. https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-is-testing-an-ai-chatbot-for-content-discovery-182119161.html Microsoft Presentation - this sunday… what to expect.Summer Game Fest - this thursdaySuggestsComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsBirds of Prey - DC Comics has confirmed that Cassandra Cain will be joining the new Birds of Prey roster.Cain, who is also known as Orphan and Batgirl, is a skilled martial artist and detective.She will be joining Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya on the new team.The new Birds of Prey series will be written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Nicola Scott.It is scheduled to debut in July 2023.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-confirms-cassandra-cain-new-birds-of-prey-roster/ Superior Spider-Man - Marvel announced a new series.Marvel Comics announces a new Superior Spider-Man series this Fall.The series will be written by Dan Slott and feature Otto Octavius as Spider-Man.Slott says the series will be a "bold new direction" for the character.The original Superior Spider-Man run was a popular and critically acclaimed series.The new series is sure to be a hotly anticipated series for fans of the character.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-confirms-new-superior-spider-man-series/ Captain America - J. Michael Straczynski is returning to Marvel Comics to write a new Captain America series.The series will launch in September 2023 and will be drawn by Jesús Saiz.Straczynski is known for his work on Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, and Thor.He says he plans to "plunge Steve Rogers into a shadowy plot with a sinister foe at its core."Fans of Captain America are eagerly awaiting the new series.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-captain-america-j-michael-stracyznski/ SuggestsTV ShowsTrailersMy Adventures with Superman - https://youtu.be/nI9uUv6AdoY July 6 on Adult Swim next day on MAX.Reg ‘ol NewsStrikes - DGA signs a new deal with the AMPTP. https://deadline.com/2023/06/dga-deal-reaction-striking-writers-angry-1235408169/ SuggestsMoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsSpider-Man: Across the Spiderverse - $120.5 million in its opening weekend domestically, and swung in with $208.6 million around the world.Nosferatu - the remake has finished primary photography.Captain America 4 - now subtitled “Brave New World.  https://deadline.com/2023/06/first-look-anthony-mackie-captain-america-brave-new-world-1235409693/ TrailersBird Box: Barcelona - https://youtu.be/W5gSqnYAgeA July 14th.Reg ‘ol NewsStrikes - Now AG-AFTRA is potentially going to strike.June 30th will be the final day of current contracts. If negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).Hocus Pocus 3 - Officially happening. https://nerdist.com/article/hocus-pocus-3-in-development-at-disney-max-dennison-allison-shaw-could-return/ Terrifier 3 - Green lit https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/horror-fans-rejoice-terrifier-3-is-officially-on-its-way/ Suitable Flesh - New Horror movie starring Heather Graham has been picked up by RLJE Films and Shudder, for theatrical and streaming release later this year. Based on HP Lovecraft story “The Thing on the Doorstep”. https://deadline.com/2023/06/suitable-flesh-release-heather-graham-rlje-films-shudder-1235398378/ SuggestsRumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCaptain America 4 -  NOT a Hulk related sub-title.New SourcesAndy Muschietti - Now instead of Superman, the rumor mill is putting him in charge of Batman: the Brave and the BoldNew RumorsScarlet Witch - Comic Book rumored to be the next on the chopping block at Marvel.Batman - New Batman rumored to be revealed at the end of the Flash movie.Nintendo Direct - Rumored for next month.Final Fantasy IX - remake in the worksYou can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

The Director's Guild of America (DGA) has struck a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over residuals and pay increases for streaming services. What does this now mean for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Writer's Guild of America (WGA)? (recorded on June 2, 2023)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:04:12 ~ Super Mario Bros Movie Reaches $1.3 Billion - https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/super-mario-bros-movie-surpasses-frozen-second-biggest-animated-film-1235632448/10:30 ~ Sony Teases Live-Action Miles Morales Spider-Man - https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/across-the-spider-verse-miles-morales-spider-woman-1235629183/15:00 ~ Disney/Pixar Layoffs - https://deadline.com/2023/06/lightyear-director-producer-disney-pixar-layoffs-1235399708/

The Authors Guild of America strike in 2023 is an ongoing labour dispute between the Writers Guild of America (WGA), a labour union that represents 11,500 authors, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which started at 12:01 a.m. PDT on May 2, 2023. The primary points of contention in the strike are the residuals from streaming media, the size and length of authors' rooms, and the use of artificial intelligence in the writing process. The WGA asserts that AMPTP's portion of these residuals has significantly reduced the average wages of writers compared to a decade ago. Additionally, writers prefer that artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, be utilized to support rather than replace them in script development or research. In episode 101 of the #IPSERIES podcast, I invited Larry Zerner, a US Entertainment Lawyer, to discuss the ongoing WGA Strike, its effect on the film industry, and many more. See the link to listen https://anchor.fm/rita-chindah/episodes/The-Writers-Guild-of-America-strike-in-2023-and-Screenwriters-Rights-e24f964 #podcast #podsinnaija #africanpodcast #ipr #intellectualpropertypodcast #nigerianpodcastnetwork #africanpodcast  #nigerianpodcast #AI #creative #writing #africanpodcast #nigerianpodcast #nigerianpodcaster #podcastinAfrica #podcasting #writers #WritersGuildofAmericastrike #WGAStrike #WGA #WritersGuildofAmerica You can also follow IPSERIES content via Linktree https://linktr.ee/ipseries_with_reedah?subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rita-chindah/support

Get the latest entertainment news! SAG-AFTRA, the union representing over 160,000 professionals in the entertainment industry, has unanimously recommended its members authorize a potential strike. This decision comes ahead of negotiations for a new film and TV contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), set to begin on June 7. Although the vote doesn't guarantee a strike, it empowers the National Board to call for one if necessary. This move aims to give the union greater leverage in the negotiations. In other news, Disney World bids farewell to its immersive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience, which will conclude in late September 2023 after a year of satisfying guests. On a brighter note, Futurama fans will be thrilled to know that Season 11 is making a comeback on Hulu this summer. Mark your calendars for July 24, as the one-episode premiere will kick off the season, followed by nine more episodes. Join Fry and the crew as they return after a decade-long hiatus. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments!

David A. Goodman, the former president of the Writers Guild of America currently leading the negotiations and strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), takes a break from the picket lines to explain why this existential fight is so important. David reveals what's at stake, avoids heroic hyperbole; declines to craft narratives; confides who has the real power in Hollywood; explains the gutting of the American middle-class; possesses an admirable reluctance to participate in childish banter; and expresses gratitude for the extraordinary support the WGA is getting from its sister Hollywood unions. (Length 20:18)

It's been over a week now since the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the union that represents tens of thousands of writers in television and film, went on strike to protest wages and lack of transparency from the studios that they work with. In the WGA's negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the association representing studios, much has been made of the lack of revenue sharing as a result of the advent of streaming, with writers genuinely not knowing how much money is made from the shows they work on once they hit the streamers that many consumers use today. So how is revenue attributed with streamers, particularly given the vast amount of material they release year-to-year? How are budgets being set nowadays as opposed to previously? What kind of push-and-pull is there for studio-affiliate producers to work with those they oversee and those who oversee them? Today on AirTalk's weekly television segment, we try and breakdown what we know about the AMPTP's stance on the current WGA negotiations with Bull's Eye Entertainment founder Tom Nunan and David Offenberg, associate professor of entertainment finance Loyola Marymount University. We reached out to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for comment but they declined to join. 

Read the transcript and full show notes for this podcast: https://www.therealnews.comHollywood writers represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, and the Writers Guild of America, West, are on strike for the first time since 2007-08. As Alex Press writes in Jacobin, “The WGA (West and East) called the strike just before midnight on May 1, with its leadership unanimously voting for a work stoppage after six weeks of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over a new three-year contract that covers some 11,500 film and television writers. Announcing its decision, the union said that the bargaining table responses of the AMPTP, which consists of Amazon, Apple, Discovery-Warner, Disney, NBC Universal, Netflix, Paramount, and Sony, had ‘been wholly insufficient given the existential crisis writers are facing.'” Even though overall production budgets have risen in the past decade, writer pay has declined, and the rise of streaming services has translated to lower residuals for writers, shorter paid work periods and more precarious employment, etc., with studios even threatening to replace more essential creative labor with AI software.In this mini-cast, we speak about what led to the writers' strike, and get an update from the picket line, with Sasha Stewart, a WGA-East council member and Writers Guild Award nominated TV writer, producer, and creator. With a background in improv and sketch comedy, Sasha has written for, among other productions, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (Comedy Central) and The Fix with Jimmy Carr (Netflix), and she contributes to McSweeney's and The New Yorker. She was also the Head Writer on the YA political thriller podcast Daughters of DC (iHeartRadio).Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org): Jules Taylor, “Working People Theme Song"Post-production: Jules Taylor

Last week, after failing to reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), Hollywood Writers went on strike. Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) […] The post The Hollywood Writers' Strike Explained appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Hollywood writers represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, and the Writers Guild of America, West, are on strike for the first time since 2007-08. As Alex Press writes in Jacobin, "The WGA (West and East) called the strike just before midnight on May 1, with its leadership unanimously voting for a work stoppage after six weeks of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over a new three-year contract that covers some 11,500 film and television writers. Announcing its decision, the union said that the bargaining table responses of the AMPTP, which consists of Amazon, Apple, Discovery-Warner, Disney, NBC Universal, Netflix, Paramount, and Sony, had 'been wholly insufficient given the existential crisis writers are facing.'" Even though overall production budgets have risen in the past decade, writer pay has declined, and the rise of streaming services has translated to lower residuals for writers, shorter paid work periods and more precarious employment, etc., with studios even threatening to replace more essential creative labor with AI software. In this mini-cast, we speak about what led to the writers' strike, and get an update from the picket line, with Sasha Stewart, a WGA-East council member and Writers Guild Award nominated TV writer, producer, and creator. With a background in improv and sketch comedy, Sasha has written for, among other productions, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (Comedy Central) and The Fix with Jimmy Carr (Netflix), and she contributes to McSweeney's and The New Yorker. She was also the Head Writer on the YA political thriller podcast Daughters of DC (iHeartRadio). Additional links/info below... Sasha's website and Twitter page WGA-East website, Facebook page, Twitter page, and Instagram  WGA-West website, Facebook page, Twitter page, and Instagram  Entertainment Community Fund  Josh Gondelman, The Nation, "Writers Like Me Have Shut Down Hollywood. Here's Why" Alex Press, Jacobin, "TV Writers Say They're Striking to Stop the Destruction of Their Profession" Mandalit del Barco & Becky Sullivan, NPR, "The Best Picket Signs of the Hollywood Writers' Strike" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Hollywood Studios Are Making Billions Off Underpaid Animators" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Entertainment Workers Discuss the Dark Side of Hollywood and Historic IATSE Strike Vote" Matt Pearce, The Los Angeles Times, "AI Deepfakes of Anthony Bourdain's Voice Are Only a Taste of What's Coming" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People Theme Song

Hollywood writers to strike as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have failed to reach a an agreement. Film critic, writer and WGA member Tom O'Brien (Next Best Picture) joins us with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have voted almost unanimously to enact a Strike Authorization. Over 98% of the 89% of voters voted YES to Strike Authorization. This means if the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) fails to come to an agreement with IATSE, then a strike will be underway and all production of television and movies will cease. SB8, the controversial Texas Abortion Law was sent back to Federal Court this past weekend. US District Judge Robert Pitman is questioning wether the Deputization of private citizens is a proxy for the state to enforce this law. This would violate Roe v. Wade. Over 600 protests around the country took place this weekend to demand an overturn of this law. Women in Texas have been forced to carry pregnancies to term, or flee to neighboring states for care. This has led to their abortion clinics being overrun. Want to see more BPA content & show your support?: https://linktr.ee/BackpackingAmerica SHOP: https://bpapodcast.threadless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpackingamerica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bpapodcasting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bpapodcasting Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/backpackingamerica YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBW87amp3o6j0Zfi3yPYuw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IpWT8Xh8BkTIlNw7oBap7?si=fTtnuf5gSomjedJoBhgydw Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZC5jby9iYWNrcGFja2luZy1hbWVyaWNh?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjf9erVsZXuAhW0D1kFHTnXAr0Q9sEGegQIARAE

Contract negotiations between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are at a challenging juncture. My guests — Mike Loomer (Local 44), Dave Tuttman (Local 600), and Michael Taylor (Local 728) — discuss the union's concerns and the possibility of a strike.