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On November 9th, 2024 the Independent Labor Club of NY hosted a panel at Woodbine in Ridgewood, Queens. Sean moderated this discussion between:Aaron Lelonde of the International Longshoremen's AssociationSou Mi of WGA-East and Left VoiceGregory Butler of Int'l Union of Operating Engineers and Gangbox NewsEllie Pfeffer of Maoist Communist Union, formerly of Amazonians UnitedWhat accounts for the realignment seen in 2024? Did large swathes of workers (including Black and Hispanic) vote Trump solely from racism and misogyny? What was the role of organized labor in the recent election? What effects might the results of the election have on the prospects for organizing labor in the future?If you like what you hear, support our podcast and access great bonus content: www.patreon.com/theantifadaIf you're interested in joining the ILC, we have chapters across the country and in Australia: https://ilclabor.com/The event was held @woodbine.nyc in Ridgewood, Queens Saturday November 9th. Contribute to Woodbine's Fall Fundraiser drive.Song - Capital STEEZ x Joey Bada$$ - Survival Tactics
Wednesday, August 7th 2024Today, Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate; Republican Representative Andy Ogles has been hit with an FBI search warrant; the en banc Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Maryland's assault weapons ban; now the North Carolina election board is investigating Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC after a voter data complaint; Donald hikes his Mar-a-Lago membership to $1m, raising concerns of selling access; union workers at Crooked Media stage a walkout to protest ‘anti-union negotiating tactics'; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Promo Code:For a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life. At https://www.HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Our GuestsRick Smiththericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show (freespeech.org)twitter.com/RickSmithShowThe Rick Smith Show Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Dave Aronberghttps://twitter.com/aronberghttps://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeMTNhttps://linktr.ee/davearonbergStoriesFBI agents execute search warrant on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, NewsChannel 5 confirms (NewsChannel5 Nashville)North Carolina election board investigates Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC after voter data complaint (CNBC)Trump hikes Mar-a-Lago membership to $1m, raising concerns of selling access (The Guardian)Workers at ‘Pod Save America' Producer Crooked Media Stage Walkout to Protest Alleged ‘Anti-Union Negotiating Tactics' (Variety)Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential CampaignKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBlueCheck out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsKamala Harris (MSW Media Donation Link) — Donate via ActBlueAntiretroviral Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention in Heterosexual Men and Women (the New England Journal of Medicine)www.nanustudio.coinstagram.com/nanustudiocoCheck Your Voter Registration!! (Vote.org) Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Friday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Host T. Cooper is joined by Ron Nyswaner to discuss having the confidence to push Hollywood's boundaries, staying flexible during the unpredictable reality of being on a TV set, telling authentic LGBTQ+ stories without always centering suffering, and more. Ron Nyswaner is the 2024 recipient of the WGA East's Walter Bernstein Award, and creator of the Showtime series Fellow Travelers. He is known for his feature screenplays, including Smithereens, Philadelphia, and My Policeman. He is also known as a writer and producer of the Showtime series Ray Donovan and Homeland. Over the course of his career, Ron has been nominated for numerous awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. His most recent project is the Showtime series Fellow Travelers. Based on the 2007 fictional novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, the historical drama follows the paths of political staffers Hawkins Fuller and Tim Laughlin, whose paths converge at the height of the Lavender Scare of the 1950s. Despite the constant threat of getting caught, their searing love for each other only intensifies in the tumultuous decades that follow. Their volatile romance spans the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, as they face obstacles in the world and in themselves. This episode is hosted by T. Cooper, a Writers Guild of America East member with credits including The Get Down and The Blacklist. T. also serves as co-chair of the Guild's LGBTQ+ Writers Salon. --- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
If this stinky RV is rockin', you know it's housing a classic rock radio station! Famous Hollywood screenwriter CHRIS CHADD (ACHILLES STAMATELAKY) stops by The Whisp Turlington Show to talk about his recent series of TikTok's that reveal how “Hollywood really operates.” Blue Collar Comedian DENNY SNOOD and actor KEANU REEVES also stop by. Sponsored by Channel 8's “Bad Medicine!” A message from Bucky Tuzzard! Monsters of Whistle! And make some rockin' plans with an all new 108.9 The Hawk Concert Calendar! Guest starring Achilles Stamatelaky as Chris Chadd! Achilles is a writer, director, and performer. He is a veteran of UCBT New York and was formerly the Associate Artistic Director. Shows include ASSSSCAT 3000, Airwolf, Harold Night, and Maude Night. He is also a screenwriter (Broad City, MTV, Broadway Video) and has appeared in many national commercials. Achilles is a long-time improv and sketch teacher and has taught TV pilot writing at NYU. He is a member of WGA East and SAG-AFTRA. 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Listen. Subscribe. Tell your friends. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! Subscribe! Tell your friends about 108.9 The Hawk! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawk SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk https://www.tiktok.com/@1089thehawk https://bsky.app/profile/1089thehawk.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@1089thehawk The Hawk will be back next week with an episode that changes everything!
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Rebecca Damon, Executive Director of New York Local, Labor Policy and International Affairs for SAG-AFTRA tells Catherine Woo about the recent SAG-AFTRA strike and its aftermath, including how new members and supporters can get involved. They talk about the importance of advocacy and solidarity to pave the way for the next generation of artists. Lisa Takauchi Cullen is the President of the WGA East and represents marginalized writers as co-chair of the Committee for Inclusion and Equity and founder of the Salon network of affinity groups; she also started and runs Diverse Writers of the East, databases of underrepresented WGAE and Pre-WGA writers. She and Catherine discuss protections for writers and building community before and after joining the Guild. This week's hosts discuss Sundance and give viewing recommendations. In Katie's Korner, Senior Director of Community & Public Relations Katie Chambers tells us about NYWIFT's Science in Motion series at BAM. To be featured on the podcast email us at communications@nywift.org. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. Special thanks to Elspeth Collard, the creator of our podcast theme song. Social Media: NYWIFT: Instagram: @NYWIFT / Twitter/X @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT REBECCA DAMON: Instagram: @rebeccadamon / Twitter/X: @RebeccaDamonNYC / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.damon SAG AFTRA NY: Instagram: @SAGAFTRA / Twitter/X: @SAGAFTRANY / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SagAftraNy LISA TAKEUCHI CULLEN: Twitter/X: @LisaCullen / Instagram: @Lisa_Yakeuchi_Cullen WGA EAST: Instagram: @WGAEast / Twitter/X: @WGAEast / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WGAEast
DISNEY CELEBRATES ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY!! Right-Out-of-the-Theater Movie Review for Disney's Newest Animated Motion Picture Musical that plays much like a Revue of the Various Earmarks that have made their Films what they are for a Century & Counting... I give my first impression of the film starring Ariana DeBose (West Side Story, Hamilton) as Asha & Chris Pine (Star Trek, Wonder Woman, Dungeons & Dragons) as King Magnifico with music by Julia Michaels & Benjamin Rice. Then talk with Directors Chris Buck (Frozen, Tarzan, Surf's Up) & Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Last Dragon) along w/ Producers Peter Del Vecho (The Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet) & Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones (Strange World, Encanto) about vision for the movie, tributes to past films & characters, the art & animation style, the song & dance numbers, and, of course, all those precious Disney Easter Eggs! #Wish #DisneysWish #WishMovie #Review #MovieReview #InstantReaction #FirstTimeWatching #ArianaDeBose #ChrisPine #Disney100 #DisneyAnimation #WaltDisneyAnimationStudios Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BETTER TRAILER THAN THE FIRST! Thanks To Express VPN For Sponsoring: https://www.expressvpn.com/rejects THE DCEU COMES TO AN END! Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Tickets On Sale Now Trailer Reaction & Breakdown today as Jason Momoa (Fast X) returns as Arthur Curry alongside Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring) as Orm & Yahya Abdul Mateen II (Watchmen, Candy Man) as Black Manta + Nicole Kidman (AMC We Make Movies Better) & Temuera Morrison (Ahsoka), tons of Atlanteans & Creatures from The Trench, a Queen Mera / Amber Heard sighting & MORE! Will we see Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, Superman, or any other Justice League members?? With Warner Bros. & the James Gunn DC Universe on rough tides after The Flash Movie & Blue Beetle both became box office bombs, here's hoping it's smooth sailing for Aquaman 2! #Aquaman #AquamanAndTheLostKingdom #Aquaman2 #JasonMomoa #JamesWan #PatrickWilson #BlackManta #YahyaAbdulMateenII #DC #DCEU #DCU #DCComics #Trailer #TrailerReaction Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: / thereelrejects INSTAGRAM: / reelrejects TWITTER: / thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JIGSAW RETURNS FOR A REBOOT! Thanks To Express VPN For Sponsoring: https://www.expressvpn.com/rejects Jigsaw Reaction, Recap, Breakdown, Ending Explained, & Review! With Saw 10 Streaming and in Theaters, Tara Erickson & Aaron Alexander continue their SAW marathon & react to Saw 8 best horror scenes including new traps: The Murderer's Trial - The Buckets and Buzz Saws scene, Deadly Grain Silo Scene, Motorcycle Death Trap Scene, Three Needles Scene, & Key to Freedom Scene - Edgar Munsen's Test, & The Laser Trap Scene, along with The I Am Him Scene, Scream, or Don't Scream Scene, I Speak for the Dead Scene, and MORE!! How do first time SAW Directors Peter & Michael Spierig aka The Spierig Brothers (Undead, Daybreakers, Predestination, Winchester) fare at rebooting Saw for a new age?? #Saw #Jigsaw #SawReboot #SawX #Jigsaw #BillyThePuppet #FirstTimeWatching #MovieReaction #Horror #HorrorMovie #Scary #Halloween Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: / thereelrejects INSTAGRAM: / reelrejects TWITTER: / thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A NEW KAIJU UNLEASHED!! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Episode 2 Full Episode Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Monarch Episode 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review for the Apple TV Series that features Godzilla, King Kong, MUTO, & MORE Monsters & Kaiju to come tying into King Of The Monsters, Godzilla Vs Kong, & Kong Skull Island. The series stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, John Goodman, Anna Sawaii, Ren Watabe, Aners Holm, Kiersey Clemons, & MORE. This comes right before Godzilla Minus One & maybe lends theories to Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire! #Monarch #Godzilla #Kong #KingKong #GodzillaVsKong #Monster #MonsterVerse #Kaiju Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! / thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: / thereelrejects INSTAGRAM: / reelrejects TWITTER: / thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A LOVE LETTER TO THE LION KING! Madagascar 2 (Escape 2 Africa) Movie Reaction The Sequel to Madagascar from Dreamworks Animation Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Review today as John & Tara Erickson continue their journey toward childhood they never had. Featuring new voices of Bernie Mac (Ocean's Eleven, Bad Santa), Alec Baldwin (The Royal Tenenbaums, Beetlejuice, The Departed), & Sherri Shepherd (30 Rock, Precious), & Will.i.am (The Black Eyed Peas, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) along with Ben Stiller (Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Dodgeball, Meet the Parents), Chris Rock (Grown Ups, Spiral, Everybody Hates Chris), Jada Pinkett Smith (The Matrix Reloaded, Girls Trip, Gotham), David Schwimmer (Friends, Band of Brothers), Sacha Baron Coen (Borat, Talladega Nights, Brüno), Cedric the Entertainer (Barbershop, A Haunted House), & Andy Richter (Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Elf, Scary Movie 2)!! We react to all the Best Scenes & Funniest Moments including The Lion Dance Scene, the Moto Moto Likes You Scene, Baby Alex Goes to New York Scene, Penguin Plane Crash Scene, Monkey-Powered Airplane Scene, The Nana Cometh Scene, Grand Theft Penguin Scene, Before We Come to Our Senses Scene, Animal Sacrifice Scene, King Julian's Match Maker Scene, the I Like to Move It Move It Remix, & MORE!! #Mdagascar #Madagascar2 #MadagascarEscape2Africa #Dreamworks #DreamworksAnimation #ChrisRock #BenStiller #JadaPinkettSmith #DavidSchwimmer #PenguinsOfMadagascar #ILikeToMoveItMoveIt #FirstTimeWatching #MovieReaction #MovieCommentary #MovieReview #Animation #AnimatedMovie Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE ACTION SPIDER-WOMAN!! Watch Gen V on Prime Video and stop torturing yourself and get Opera GX: https://operagx.gg/ReelsReject Sponsored by Opera GX! Madame Web Official Trailer Reaction, Breakdown, Easter Eggs, Theories for the universe that ties in Spider-Man from the MCU, Venom, & Kraven The Hunter. MADAME WEB Trailer Breakdown | Spider-Man Easter Eggs, Things You Missed & Reaction. We explain and react to the new Sony Madame Web Marvel trailer to discuss the easter eggs, new characters, comic connections and everything you might have missed. The movie stars Sydney Sweeney, Dakota Johnson, Adam Scott, & MORE #MadameWeb #SpiderMan #SpiderVerse #SpiderWoman #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse #AcrossTheSpiderse #Marvel #MCU #SydneySweeney Become A Super Sexy Reject For Full-Length T.V. & Movie Reactions! https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JIGSAW RETURNS IN 3D!! Saw 7 (Saw 3D) The Final Chapter Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Saw 3D Reaction, Recap, Breakdown, Ending Explained, & Review! With Saw 10 Now in Theaters & Streaming, Tara Erickson & Aaron Alexander continue their SAW marathon & react to Saw VII best horror scenes including new traps: The Public Execution Trap, Bobby's Trial (including The Suspended Cage, The Silence Circle / Speak No Evil, The Impalement Wheel, The Hangman's Noose, The Wisdom Teeth Combination, & The Brazen Bull) + The Pain Train, The Horsepower Trap / Garage Trap, The Sentry Gun Trap, The Cyanide Box, & The Reverse Bear Trap along with The Fear of Not Knowing, My Greatest Asset, You Are a Liar, Kill Jill, Game Over, & MORE!! Featuring appearances from Sean Patrick Flannery (The Boondock Saints), Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, and series favorite, Cary Elwes as Dr. Gordon!! #Saw #Saw3D #SawTheFinalChapter #SawVII #Saw7 #SawX #Jigsaw #BillyThePuppet #FirstTimeWatching #MovieReaction #Horror #HorrorMovie #Scary #Halloween Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WHO IS THE ZODIAC?!? With David Fincher's latest film, THE KILLER, streaming now on Netflix, we give our Zodiac Reaction, Recap, Breakdown, Commentary, Analysis, and spoiler Review for the Modern True Crime Classic starring Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home, Nightcrawler, Donnie Darko) as Cartoonist Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, The Avengers, Oppenheimer) as Reporter Paul Avery, Mark Ruffalo (Avengers: Endgame, Shutter Island, Collateral) as Inspector David Toschi, Anthony Edwards (Top Gun, ER) as Inspector William Armstrong, Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don't Cry, American Psycho) as Melanie Graysmith, John Carrol Lynch (The Founder, The Invitation, American Horror Story) as Arthur Leigh Allen, Brian Cox (X2: X-Men United, Succession) as Dr. Melvin Belli, and more!! John & Andrew Gordon (CinePals) watch & react to the best & most intense scenes including the different cyphers and letters to the press, I'm Not the Zodiac, The Most Dangerous Game, The Diner, The Cellar Scene, Napa Valley Killings, This is The Zodiac Speaking, Sunset Trailer Park & beyond. Absolutely FASCINATED to learn more about this story!! #Zodiac #TheZodiac #ThisIsTheZodiacSpeaking#ZodiacMovie #DavidFincher #TheKiller #JakeGyllenhaal #RobertDowneyJr #MarkRuffalo #TrueCrime #FirstTimeWatching #MovieReaction #youtube #YoutubersReact Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Marvels Movie Review & Right Out Of The Theater Reaction for the MCU Phase 5 movie that brings us Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani), & Monica Rambeau from Wandavision (Teyonah Parris) together to fight Dar-Benn (another boring Kree character) whilst Goose the Flerkin Cat & Samuel L Jackson Nick Fury hot off of Secret Invasion make appearances in this movie & people will be hyped over the ending scene & post-credits scene - or mid credits but post-credits is the necessary key word people type in. Marvel Studios has been in disarray ever since Variety supposedly exposed them with troubles for Loki, Jonathan Majors Kang The Conqueror, & Blade drama...will this Nia Da Costa film she completely directed save the reputation of this Disney Franchise? Did that trailer featuring Iron Man & Captain America save this from being a box office bomb? Should they just hurry and bring in the X-men & Fantastic Four? #TheMarvels #Marvel #MCU #MarvelStudios #BrieLarson #CaptainMarvel #ImanVellani #MsMarvel #Avengers #AvengersSecretWars #AvengersKangDynasty #AvengersEndgame #MovieReview #review Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ We wholeheartedly stand with the actors and writers currently on strike. They are the heartbeat of the stories that we cherish; the narratives that spark our imagination, open our minds, and invite us into unexplored realms. Their creativity shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. Without them, our channel would be void of content. They challenge us, make us think, and broaden our perspectives through their compelling storytelling. We owe the existence of our channel to their craft and we believe in the power of unity and stand firm with the creative community during this critical period. SUPPORT THE STRIKERS: Support the Entertainment Community Fund for struggling strikers HERE: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ THE STRIKING ORGANIZATIONS: SAG-AFTRA Strike Homepage: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ WGA-West: https://www.wga.org/ WGA-East: https://www.wgaeast.org/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As this year's historic strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have shaken up the entertainment industry and film festivals, they've brought to the forefront a truth sometimes elided by cinema's glamorous facade: that movies are made by workers. In a business increasingly dominated by massive corporations, what is the role—and value—of the labor of acting, writing, and other craftswork? This panel—moderated by Film Comment editor Devika Girish and FC contributor Madeline Whittle—brought together Lisa Takeuchi Cullen (President, WGA East), Rebecca Damon (SAG-AFTRA Executive Director, New York Local), and Alissa Wilkinson (Senior Correspondent, Vox) for a deep-dive into the circumstances that led to the strikes, the needs of actors and writers working in Hollywood today, and the history and contemporary role of labor organizing in the American film industry.
John and Craig talk action! It's an all-craft episode about how words on the page become high-adrenaline events on the screen. Using a variety of different scripts, we look at how different styles of action sequences can be used to clearly communicate what is meant to happen in a scene and how it's supposed to feel. In our bonus segment for premium members we try to discuss the Emmys but mostly talk about teenage girls' obsession with Criminal Minds. Links: Action Scenes PDF Scriptnotes Episode 463: Writing Action Entertainment Community Fund – Emergency Financial Assistance CAA Lays Off Agents and Employees From 2020: WGA East and West members voted to approve the new contract Good Sudoku Good Sudoku App Ghosts of Tsushima Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Threads and Instagram John August on Threads, Instagram and Twitter John on Mastodon Outro by Matthew Chilelli (send us yours!) This episode was originally produced by Megana Rao. Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and is edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.
Season four kicks off with a conversation about the ongoing Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike. Host Candice Bloch sits down with WGA member, tv writer, standup comic, and podcaster Robby Slowik on day 112 of the strike to learn more. They discuss the demands, the conditions that led to the strike, solidarity with other unions, and much more. To learn more about the WGA strike, visit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/To learn more about the WGA (West): https://www.wga.org/To learn more about the WGA (East): https://www.wgaeast.org/To donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/To learn more about Robby: http://www.robbyslowik.com/
When you have trouble, dial three digits, 988. This Crisis and Suicide Prevention hotline will be your guide to help in your area. You can text to 988 and have a live chat anytime. This episode we talk with IUOE 825 (International Union of Operationg Engineers) MAP Coordinator Chris Lalevee. We met Chris last year in November. Follow this link to hear that show IUOE 825 MAP Member Assistance Program. A special thank You to Chris Lalevee for his help in spreading the word on 988. He has been instrumental in helping people in his workplace and you can too. Use 988, dial it, text to it, visit the website 988Lifeline.org to find out how you can help YOU and Others. A special Thank You to the CWA find out more about them by following the link to CWA-Union.org Thanks to UAW 2209 for the work they do each day on behalf of over 4,000 members working in NE Indiana. UAW 2326 in Dayton NJ - search them on the Region 9 UAW site and on FB, to see what you can do to help them. They have been on Strike since June 2023. WGA East and WGA West standing tall for over 100 days on strike. SAG - AFTRA joined them in July.
Writer and author Krista Burton is on the pod to discuss the Wachowskis' iconic lesbian neo-noir film, Bound! She also tells us all about her incredible new book, Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest To Track Down The Last Remaining Lesbian Bars In America, and her experiences traveling the country to write it! Now, for those who haven't seen Bound, it stars Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as Corky and Violet, an ex-con and gangster girlfriend respectively, who scheme together steal millions of stashed mob money. The costumes are by the Oscar-winner Lizzy Gardiner (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Mission Impossible II, Ticket to Paradise), and while there aren't a ton of looks, they looked DAMN GOOD. We also talk about the legendary Chanel Vamp nail polish, murder robes, Krista playing the jaw harp as a child, and how we're going to hold a lock-picking party in honor of Corky. We have a lot of fun in this one, so tune in now! Follow Krista Burton on Instagram (her incredible handle @caftan4caftan) and TikTok Get her book: Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest To Track Down The Last Remaining Lesbian Bars In America Sources and Further Reading: https://pagesix.com/2023/02/04/gina-gershon-jokes-countless-women-have-proposed-since-bound/ https://ew.com/movies/2019/06/06/jennifer-tilly-gina-gershon-revisit-lesbian-neo-noir-bound/ For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Insta or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com. Call us at our sexy new hotline: (323) 487-2383. We wanna hear from you! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Love 2 love u! -- *This episode was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and during the 2023 WGA strike. Makeover Montage Podcast stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA, WGA West and WGA East. Please consider supporting the Entertainment Community Fund, a nonprofit which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies and TV shows being covered on our podcast would not exist.
Pearl movie fans, get ready! We had the pleasure of having the extremely talented costume designer Malgosia Turzanska on the pod to discuss her incredible work! We get into the nitty gritty of The Green Knight, which has the most breathtaking, intricate costumes, and she talks about the witchy inscriptions she included in the garments, as well as working with interesting vegan leathers. And yes, she's also behind the costumes in Ti West's X and Pearl, and tells us all about creating Mia Goth's iconique, Halloween-ready looks for both. Malgosia also talks about what it's like having to designer for horror movies when she normally doesn't watch them, having to set up her “little hot dog stand” to craft a fake peen for X, and so much more. It's such a fun episode, so tune in! Follow Malgosia on Instagram For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Insta or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com. Call us at our sexy new hotline: (323) 487-2383. We wanna hear from you! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Love 2 love u! -- *This episode was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and during the 2023 WGA strike. Makeover Montage Podcast stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA, WGA West and WGA East. Please consider supporting the Entertainment Community Fund, a nonprofit which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies and TV shows being covered on our podcast would not exist.
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with music bits about allegations levied at Lizzo, Cardi B throws her microphone, and Travis Scott canceles a concert in Egypt. Next, Final Fantasy 14 Online is set to arrive on Xbox next year and Activision is suing a TikTok user. Later, WGA East is getting a new president and get ready for NASA+ streaming near you. We wrap it all up with Sony moving release dates to next year and Viola Davis backs away from a project over concerns about crossing the picket lines. We also have thoughts on Hailey Whitters, Post Malone, Carly Rae Jepsen, Twisted Metal, Barbie, The Beanie Bubble, and They Cloned Tyrone. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Costume designer Christina Flannery joins us to talk about her work on The Righteous Gemstones season 3! She gives us all the deets about jumping off from the established blueprint created by season 1 & 2 costume designer Sarah Trost (who we had on the pod before!) and how she added in her own magic for this season. That magic, ahem, includes a watermelon jumpsuit, Smut Buster t-shirts, intricate Cape and Pistol uniforms, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it racetrack necklace on Judy, Hype Priest wizardry, dressing Uncle Baby Billy in the most GLORIOUS oyster-inspired performance ensemble, and even a JNCOS cameo, baby! If you're not watching The Righteous Gemstones this season, just WHAT are you doing with your life, babys?! Christina also talks about her work on the movies Fresh (you know we love that one!) and Cam, and the TV series The Chi. She also tell us about the time Sebastian Stan changed in her backyard, and the vintage shop she used to own, and then tells us where to cop the best discount Gucci. Get those ears ready and tune in! Follow Christina (xtinawhatever) on Instagram Past Episode Mentions: Our episode with costume designer Sarah Trost Our episode on Fresh (2022) -- *This episode was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and during the 2023 WGA strike. Makeover Montage Podcast stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA, WGA West and WGA East. Please consider supporting the Entertainment Community Fund, a nonprofit which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies and TV shows being covered on our podcast would not exist. -- For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Insta or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com. Call us at our sexy new hotline: (323) 487-2383. We wanna hear from you! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Love 2 love u!
With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years.Join writers Beau Willimon (WGA East), Julie Plec (WGA West), Zoanne Clack (WGA West), and Greg Iwinski (WGA East) for a first-hand discussion of the issues at stake, the safeguards that writers are fighting for, and why the ongoing strike is necessary to safeguard the future of not just writers, but all entertainment unions and creatives.This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX. PANELISTS:Zoanne Clack (Writer, WGA West)Greg Iwinski (Writer, WGA East, Negotiating Committee)Julie Plec (Writer, WGA West)MODERATOR:Beau Willimon (Writer, WGA East)SUBSCRIBE to youtube.com/ATXTV for more panels, conversations & events with your favorite TV creatives and casts. FOLLOW ATX TV:Twitter: twitter.com/ATXFestivalFacebook: facebook.com/ATXFestivalInstagram: instagram.com/atxfestival/TikTok: tiktok.com/@atxtvLearn more about year round ATX TV programming & events: https://atxtv.co/Become an ATX TV Member: https://atxtv.co/membership
Since May 2, the Writers Guild of America has been on strike, shutting down film sets across the country and demanding a fair shake in the face of a changing Hollywood landscape that, if we're being honest, looks a lot like the one that we're dealing with over here in the media industry. Hint: It has a lot to do with the ways that some of the world's biggest tech companies — including Netflix, Apple TV, and Amazon — have transformed what it looks like to make a living as a film or tv writer. With issues like shrinking residuals — or payments writers receive when their work is re-aired — increased job insecurity, and the looming threat of automation and AI, it's a story that brings together many of the issues we touch on this show. So we brought on two key players from the front lines to give us a candid peek into what life as a screenwriter in 2023 actually looks like: Mason Flink, a TV writer and WGA Guild Captain based in LA who has worked on shows like Minx, Special, and Love, and Sara David, a former colleague of ours from VICE who has worked at Netflix and Paramount+, and who is now the VP of online Media for the WGA East. Mason and Sara tell us about how Hollywood labor conditions directly impact the quality of the film and television we consume (and who gets to produce it), the long history of deregulation and financialization that set the stage for this moment, and why this fight has big consequences for creative workers of all stripes — not just in the writers' room.Support our independent journalism by becoming a paid subscriber at theculturejournalist.substack.com. Paid subscribers receive free bonus episodes every month, along with full essays and culture recommendations.Keep it weird with The Culture Journalist on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theculturejournalist.substack.com/subscribe
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Melissa interviews Erica Saleh (ONE OF US IS LYING) in a great conversation about the current writers strike, what it means to be a TV writer and how they work their way up the career ladder. This episode has a lot of excellent information about why this strike is so important at this moment in the entertainment business. Erica Saleh is a New York City based TV writer, screenwriter, and playwright. Most recently she was the Creator/Showrunner of One of Us is Lying for Peacock. Prior credits include EVIL, INSTINCT, WISDOM OF THE CROWD and CHANNEL ZERO. She serves on the WGA East's Council and is a member of the WGA's 2023 Negotiating Committee. Show Notes: Meet the WGA Negotiating Committee - Erica Erica's Instagram @ericals ONE OF US IS LYING - Trailer In Her Voice is a Woman and Hollywood Podcast, hosted by Melissa Silverstein (Founder of Women and Hollywood and Co-Founder of the Athena Film Festival) and produced by Leonie Marsh. Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Join Substack for Melissa's weekly curated list of content made by women. Twitter @melsil and @womenahollywood Instagram @womenandhollywood
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is a labor union whose members write content for motion pictures, television productions, news and online media. On May 2, the WGA went on strike after months of tense negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The last time the guild felt compelled to strike was over 15 years ago, and it is unlikely that the current disagreement will be resolved anytime soon. Meanwhile, picket lines have appeared on both coasts daily, and several local television shows in the five boroughs have shut down as a result. Warren Leight, a noted New York writer, producer, showrunner and ‘strike captain' (“Law & Order: SVU and “In Treatment”), has been helping to lead the charge on behalf of the WGA East. He joined Errol Louis to explain why the strike, as difficult as it may be on the writers, is completely necessary. They also talked about how streaming continues to change the way writers need to be paid, what a traditional writers' room is really like and the effect artificial intelligence may ultimately have on the industry. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com
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
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
After negotiations with studios stalled, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike this week. The writers strike may be seen as something only affecting Hollywood or New York, but members of the WGA write shows we all watc, and they're not writing new ones until studios meet some of their demands for better pay and job security. Plus, WGA East has about 80 members based in Chicago. Zayd Ayers Dohrn is one of them. Dohrn is a playwright and Director of the MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage at Northwestern University, and he tells host Jacoby Cochran why the union's fight is so critical right now. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lo que está cambiando el podcasting y el marketing digital:-El consumo de pódcast en España aumentó diez puntos.-Google confirma oficialmente que los carruseles de pódcast se desactivarán.-RSS.com lanza una nueva actualización.-Podcasters de Crooked Media se sindicalizan con WGA East.-Freakonomics Radio se asocia con YouTube para publicar episodios de pódcast en la plataforma de video.Pódcast recomendadoUn Libro Una Hora. Conducido por el crítico literario, escritor y guionista, Antonio Martínez Asensio, es un programa que busca enseñar literatura a todo aquel que lo escuche. En capítulos de una hora se ahonda en un libro que sea considerado un gran clásico de la literatura.Patrocinado por Rss.com (compañía de alojamiento de pódcast)https://dashboard.rss.com/es/auth/sign-up/
This week: ESPN to potentially partner with DraftKings, Podcasting unions make headlines, Netflix confirms two independent measurement companies, advertisers reflect on 2023 spend, and two new podcasting hosts arrive in the US. ESPN Nears Large New Partnership With DraftKingsManuela: Last Thursday Ed Hammond and Crystal Tse of Bloomberg covered an anticipated deal between ESPN and sports-betting firm DraftKings. According to an update to the piece, DraftKings' stock rose as much as 8.8% in response to the news on Friday. “ESPN has already invested heavily in sports gambling, though it has steered clear of taking actual bets. The broadcaster has betting-related shows such as Daily Wager and marketing deals with DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment Inc. where links to the sportsbooks are integrated into ESPN's website. Disney also acquired a stake in DraftKings as part of its acquisition of Fox's entertainment assets in 2019.”Disney has long avoided gambling in pursuit of upholding its wholesome family image. As Bloomberg points out, none of the Disney cruise ship fleet have casinos aboard, nor are Disney characters licensed to slot machine manufacturers. Clearly, their attitudes appear to be changing as they search for a sports betting partner for ESPN.Sean Russo, Research Manager of Magellan AI, offered this when asked about the growth of sports betting and adjacent categories: “As of August, the Fantasy Sports industry is up 22% year to date, although historically spending in the industry has peaked in September. Last year spend more than doubled between August and September, primarily driven by brands like Fanduel and DraftKings” ESPN is a major podcast network and sports betting, as well as its cousins like fantasy sports, continue to climb in popularity. If this deal comes to fruition, it could be a big deal indeed. Podcasting gains new union, hears from two recently affected by Spotify layoffs. Shreya: In this first segment we have two stories fitting in a theme of organized labor in podcasting. Last Tuesday, Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios announced last Tuesday that roughly 75% of their proposed bargaining unit signed up to officially join WGA East. Ashley Carman reported for Bloomberg: “The employees said they're looking for increased transparency around pay, rights to their intellectual property, protection against favoritism at work and improved health insurance, according to the letter.”Later in the week, the utility of unionizing was highlighted when Spotify pruned their walled garden. Last Thursday Tech Crunch's Lauren Forristal reported on Spotify canceling multiple shows at once from two of the four Spotify in-house content production companies. Three podcasts from Gimlet and eight from Parcast are either canceled effective immediately or set - in the case of Horoscope Today - scheduled to end in the second quarter of 2023. Spotify also announced this would cause “less than 5% of layoffs of Spotify's podcast staff.” Last Friday both the Gimlet Union and Parcast Union took issue with that number in an official letter posted to Twitter. “Yesterday, Spotify blindsided both Gimlet Union and Parcast Union with at least 38 layoffs across their studios. Spotify has said in the press that these layoffs constitute less than 5% of people working on original podcasts. That number is misleading. The reality is that each bargaining unit organized with the Writers Guild of America, East has lost about 30% of its members. These are not small cuts, they are massive restructurings.” The two unions go on to highlight Spotify's internal reasoning for canceling the podcasts was due to low listenership, which the unions argue was in large part due to decisions made by Spotify itself. “Their decision to make most of Gimlet's and Parcast's shows Spotify Exclusive caused a steep drop in listeners - as high as three quarters of the audience for some shows. Yet the company did little or nothing to staunch the bleeding. Shows languished without marketing support, and teams were not given clear audience goals to meet.” Netflix strikes measurement deals ahead of new ad-supported tier Manuela: On Monday Garett Sloane, writing for AdAge, reported on some updates to the ongoing story of Netflix prepping for the launch of their ad-supported tier. As covered in the September 8th episode of The Download, details were scarce about the tier beyond its possible price point and the streamer's CPM goals. “... Netflix has been asking for high prices for its ad inventory, at least $60 CPMs—cost per thousand views—while only offering limited targeting possibilities and no third-party measurement, according to people familiar with the situation.” Now Netflix has announced they're working with both Integral Ad Science and DoubleVerify to act as that third-party measurement. A measurement executive speaking to Sloane anonymously believes implementation of the two services should be relatively easy for Netflix. Netflix signing two big-name third-party companies to give credence to their measurement stands as another example of why a certain podcasting platform's decisions come off as odd. Spotify, when in a similar position of needing brand safety and ad measurement as Netflix, chose to not only work with one third-party company, they strongly inferred the partnership intended to create a proprietary brand safety tool. Surveyed advertisers discuss where they'll potentially spend differently in an uncertain 2023. Shreya: Much talk has been had about the uncertainties of how things will look in the future as the economy has a will-they-won't-they relationship with a recession. This Wednesday MarketingBrew's Ryan Barwick brought some numbers to the table that demonstrate just how uncertain the industry is. The following numbers are the result of a survey of 43 advertisers run by the World Federation of Advertisers and their media research company Ebiquity. 41% expect to keep their 2022 budgets, though as Barwick says in the article: “29% said they expect a decrease in their budget. The remaining 29% said they expect to see an increase.”While 43 might seem like a small sample size for a survey, it's worth noting those companies account for $44 billion in ad spend. 28% said they'd increase performance advertising, while 21% aim to increase their share of brand advertising. 40% of respondents would up their share of flexible or biddable buys. ““With uncertain times ahead, it's clear that brand advertisers seek more tactical agility in terms of trading and shifting budgets throughout the year, versus annual upfront commitments,” Ruben Schreurs, chief product officer at Ebiquity, wrote to Marketing Brew.” New Podcast Hosts Cross the Atlantic Manuela: Two new podcast hosting services have hit the US markets this week. First: podcast recording and editing application Alitu has announced Alitu Hosting, making the service all-in-one. According to Jacob Anderson, head of Growth at Alitu: “We started building Alitu four years ago with one mission in mind: to offer the clearest path to sharing your voice and making an impact on the world, making no compromise over control and creativity. Whether that's making one person laugh, or lifting an entire community, we want to offer the help you need to achieve your purpose.” This Tuesday French hosting service Ausha announced the rolling out of their service in the US on their official blog. Quick Hits: Recommended Weekend Reading Shreya: Finally, it's time for our semi-regular roundup of articles we're calling Quick Hits. These are articles that didn't quite make the cut for today's episode, but are still worth including in your weekend reading. This week: Platforms used for listening to podcasts in Poland in 2022 by Statista. We make a point of discussing podcasting performance around the globe. With that in mind, here's a snapshot of data showcasing what podcast consumption looks like in Poland. Acast Talks Layoffs, It's U.S. Moves, The Ad Market, And Why It's Selling ‘The Heart.' by InsideRadio. Coverage of Acast's recent earnings call, including higher-ups talking through their strategies, layoffs, and revealing Acast only sold 28% of their ad inventory in 2021. In the interest of clarity, it's worth keeping in mind InsideRadio is owned by competitor iHeartMedia. The Download is a production of Sounds Profitable. Today's episode was hosted by Shreya Sharma and Manuela Bedoya, and the script was written by Gavin Gaddis. Bryan Barletta and Tom Webster are the executive producers of The Download from Sounds Profitable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week: ESPN to potentially partner with DraftKings, Podcasting unions make headlines, Netflix confirms two independent measurement companies, advertisers reflect on 2023 spend, and two new podcasting hosts arrive in the US. ESPN Nears Large New Partnership With DraftKingsManuela: Last Thursday Ed Hammond and Crystal Tse of Bloomberg covered an anticipated deal between ESPN and sports-betting firm DraftKings. According to an update to the piece, DraftKings' stock rose as much as 8.8% in response to the news on Friday. “ESPN has already invested heavily in sports gambling, though it has steered clear of taking actual bets. The broadcaster has betting-related shows such as Daily Wager and marketing deals with DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment Inc. where links to the sportsbooks are integrated into ESPN's website. Disney also acquired a stake in DraftKings as part of its acquisition of Fox's entertainment assets in 2019.”Disney has long avoided gambling in pursuit of upholding its wholesome family image. As Bloomberg points out, none of the Disney cruise ship fleet have casinos aboard, nor are Disney characters licensed to slot machine manufacturers. Clearly, their attitudes appear to be changing as they search for a sports betting partner for ESPN.Sean Russo, Research Manager of Magellan AI, offered this when asked about the growth of sports betting and adjacent categories: “As of August, the Fantasy Sports industry is up 22% year to date, although historically spending in the industry has peaked in September. Last year spend more than doubled between August and September, primarily driven by brands like Fanduel and DraftKings” ESPN is a major podcast network and sports betting, as well as its cousins like fantasy sports, continue to climb in popularity. If this deal comes to fruition, it could be a big deal indeed. Podcasting gains new union, hears from two recently affected by Spotify layoffs. Shreya: In this first segment we have two stories fitting in a theme of organized labor in podcasting. Last Tuesday, Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios announced last Tuesday that roughly 75% of their proposed bargaining unit signed up to officially join WGA East. Ashley Carman reported for Bloomberg: “The employees said they're looking for increased transparency around pay, rights to their intellectual property, protection against favoritism at work and improved health insurance, according to the letter.”Later in the week, the utility of unionizing was highlighted when Spotify pruned their walled garden. Last Thursday Tech Crunch's Lauren Forristal reported on Spotify canceling multiple shows at once from two of the four Spotify in-house content production companies. Three podcasts from Gimlet and eight from Parcast are either canceled effective immediately or set - in the case of Horoscope Today - scheduled to end in the second quarter of 2023. Spotify also announced this would cause “less than 5% of layoffs of Spotify's podcast staff.” Last Friday both the Gimlet Union and Parcast Union took issue with that number in an official letter posted to Twitter. “Yesterday, Spotify blindsided both Gimlet Union and Parcast Union with at least 38 layoffs across their studios. Spotify has said in the press that these layoffs constitute less than 5% of people working on original podcasts. That number is misleading. The reality is that each bargaining unit organized with the Writers Guild of America, East has lost about 30% of its members. These are not small cuts, they are massive restructurings.” The two unions go on to highlight Spotify's internal reasoning for canceling the podcasts was due to low listenership, which the unions argue was in large part due to decisions made by Spotify itself. “Their decision to make most of Gimlet's and Parcast's shows Spotify Exclusive caused a steep drop in listeners - as high as three quarters of the audience for some shows. Yet the company did little or nothing to staunch the bleeding. Shows languished without marketing support, and teams were not given clear audience goals to meet.” Netflix strikes measurement deals ahead of new ad-supported tier Manuela: On Monday Garett Sloane, writing for AdAge, reported on some updates to the ongoing story of Netflix prepping for the launch of their ad-supported tier. As covered in the September 8th episode of The Download, details were scarce about the tier beyond its possible price point and the streamer's CPM goals. “... Netflix has been asking for high prices for its ad inventory, at least $60 CPMs—cost per thousand views—while only offering limited targeting possibilities and no third-party measurement, according to people familiar with the situation.” Now Netflix has announced they're working with both Integral Ad Science and DoubleVerify to act as that third-party measurement. A measurement executive speaking to Sloane anonymously believes implementation of the two services should be relatively easy for Netflix. Netflix signing two big-name third-party companies to give credence to their measurement stands as another example of why a certain podcasting platform's decisions come off as odd. Spotify, when in a similar position of needing brand safety and ad measurement as Netflix, chose to not only work with one third-party company, they strongly inferred the partnership intended to create a proprietary brand safety tool. Surveyed advertisers discuss where they'll potentially spend differently in an uncertain 2023. Shreya: Much talk has been had about the uncertainties of how things will look in the future as the economy has a will-they-won't-they relationship with a recession. This Wednesday MarketingBrew's Ryan Barwick brought some numbers to the table that demonstrate just how uncertain the industry is. The following numbers are the result of a survey of 43 advertisers run by the World Federation of Advertisers and their media research company Ebiquity. 41% expect to keep their 2022 budgets, though as Barwick says in the article: “29% said they expect a decrease in their budget. The remaining 29% said they expect to see an increase.”While 43 might seem like a small sample size for a survey, it's worth noting those companies account for $44 billion in ad spend. 28% said they'd increase performance advertising, while 21% aim to increase their share of brand advertising. 40% of respondents would up their share of flexible or biddable buys. ““With uncertain times ahead, it's clear that brand advertisers seek more tactical agility in terms of trading and shifting budgets throughout the year, versus annual upfront commitments,” Ruben Schreurs, chief product officer at Ebiquity, wrote to Marketing Brew.” New Podcast Hosts Cross the Atlantic Manuela: Two new podcast hosting services have hit the US markets this week. First: podcast recording and editing application Alitu has announced Alitu Hosting, making the service all-in-one. According to Jacob Anderson, head of Growth at Alitu: “We started building Alitu four years ago with one mission in mind: to offer the clearest path to sharing your voice and making an impact on the world, making no compromise over control and creativity. Whether that's making one person laugh, or lifting an entire community, we want to offer the help you need to achieve your purpose.” This Tuesday French hosting service Ausha announced the rolling out of their service in the US on their official blog. Quick Hits: Recommended Weekend Reading Shreya: Finally, it's time for our semi-regular roundup of articles we're calling Quick Hits. These are articles that didn't quite make the cut for today's episode, but are still worth including in your weekend reading. This week: Platforms used for listening to podcasts in Poland in 2022 by Statista. We make a point of discussing podcasting performance around the globe. With that in mind, here's a snapshot of data showcasing what podcast consumption looks like in Poland. Acast Talks Layoffs, It's U.S. Moves, The Ad Market, And Why It's Selling ‘The Heart.' by InsideRadio. Coverage of Acast's recent earnings call, including higher-ups talking through their strategies, layoffs, and revealing Acast only sold 28% of their ad inventory in 2021. In the interest of clarity, it's worth keeping in mind InsideRadio is owned by competitor iHeartMedia. The Download is a production of Sounds Profitable. Today's episode was hosted by Shreya Sharma and Manuela Bedoya, and the script was written by Gavin Gaddis. Bryan Barletta and Tom Webster are the executive producers of The Download from Sounds Profitable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Rock N Roll HOF inductees and thoughts. Next, Square Enix sells Eidos and Crystal Dynamics and thoughts. Later, WGA East and West combine forces against the government and thoughts. We wrap it all up with Lionsgate deal and thoughts. We also have thoughts on Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert, Switch Sports, Knotwords, The Circle S4, Moon Knight, Heartstopper, Dear Evan Hansen, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Host Geri Cole talks to Erica Saleh—writer & EP of ONE OF US IS LYING—about the process of developing the series for three different networks before finally finding its home on Peacock, how '80s and '90s nostalgia influenced the writers' room, and the importance of having faith in your ability to finish a draft. Erica Saleh is a TV writer and playwright whose past television credits include EVIL, INSTINCT, WISDOM OF THE CROWD, and CHANNEL ZERO. As a playwright she is a member of Ensemble Studio Theatre, and her work has been produced and developed by multiple theaters across the NYC area. She also serves on the WGA East's Council, as well as the Guild's Committee for Inclusion and Equity. Erica developed, writes on, and executive produces the new young adult mystery series ONE OF US IS LYING. Based on Karen M. McManus's New York Times best-selling novel, the show tells the story of what happens when five high schoolers walk into detention and only four make it out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide. ONE OF US IS LYING premiered in October 2021 and is currently streaming on Peacock. --- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
John welcomes back writer/performer Ashley Nicole Black (A Black Lady Sketch Show, Ted Lasso, The Amber Ruffin Show) to prove good things come in twos. They dive into her two Emmy nominations, joining a show in its second season, and the opportunities of both writing and acting in a series. We follow up on the WGA East elections and ghosting producers. We also answer listener questions on problematic female character intros and writing sports scenes. In our bonus segment we take a look at TV's white guy problem. Links: The Double-Nominated Emmy Contender Taking Over TV Comedy Industry News: Fran Drescher, Leads SAG-AFTRA, IATSE Contract Negotiation, WGA East Elections New Teeth by Simon Rich on Amazon or Bookshop Gifted short story by Simon Rich Highland 2 Student License A is For Estelle Colored Glass TV's White Guys are in Crisis by Kathryn Vanarendonk My Abortion Story on John's blog Ashley Nicole Black on Twitter Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! John August on Twitter John on Instagram Outro by Zach Lo (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.
John and Craig take a look at the WGA East elections, specifically the debate over who the WGA should represent and how to prepare for new trends in digital media. We revisit predictions we made about superhero movies and break down logical fallacies in a follow up to our conspiracy discussion. We also answer listener questions about ethical writing assignments, reading lists, and bored executives. In our bonus segment for premium members, we talk about how life has gotten better in the past few decades. Craig highlights the technological improvements in diapers and car stereos. Links: Episode 167, The Tentpoles of 2019 and transcript The Original Superhero Slate from 2013 from Newsarama Episode 512: There is No Conspiracy WGA East Election WGA East Considers Spinning Off Digital News Members Into New Union Amid “Existential Threat” by David Robb Adam Conover WGA East Twitter Thread University of Michigan Study: Evolution now accepted by majority of Americans What Remains of Edith Finch Game Improvements since the 1990s by Gwern Branwen Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! John August on Twitter John on Instagram Outro by Christiaan Mentz (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.
The New York Screenwriters Workshop sponsored by Final Draft is a weekly intensive for early-career, New York City-based screenwriters who are under-represented in the film industry. Write On host Phil Galasso talks with one of the workshop’s fellows, Beanie Barnes, along with fellowship mentors Jim Hart and Anne Carey about the program. They are also joined by Brit Fryer from the WGA East. Beanie talks about what the program has done for her writing and career, and how she approaches her own work. “I was talking to someone about screenwriters being anthropologists. I tell my kids that as well; we’re kind of anthropologists and sociologists and psychiatrists, and we are really holding mirrors up, not just for the word but also for ourselves.” For more information on the workshop visit www.wgaeast.org/theworkshop/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
It's a new year! And we're celebrating with a special four-part mini-series exploring current and controversial topics that are shaping culture at the moment. In this first episode, we are tackling the hot topic of cancel culture. Is cancel culture an effective way to affect change? Is this trend going too far? Should celebrities, companies, and public figures be held accountable for their private actions? And is cancel culture having a deeper impact on our personal relationships than we may realize? Yep, we are going there and we have the perfect guest to explore this topic more closely! Alissa Wilkinson a staff critic at Vox, where she mostly writes about film, TV, culture, and the arts, often where they intersect with media, religion, and rhetoric. She is also an associate professor of English and humanities at The King's College in New York City. Alissa is a member of the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Society of Film Critics, and the WGA East, and was an inaugural writing fellow with the Sundance Institute's Art of Nonfiction Initiative. She served on juries at the Sundance Film Festival, DOC NYC, Sheffield Doc/Fest, the Hamptons International Film Festival, and others, and selection committees for groups including the Gotham Awards and the Sundance Documentary Film Program. She is also the co-author of How to Survive the Apocalypse: Zombies, Cyclones, and Politics at the End of the World. More about our guest Alissa Wilkinson: For more info, visit www.alissawilkinson.com Follow Alissa on instagram @alissawilkinson Read the latest from Alissa Wilkinson at www.vox.com This podcast episode is sponsored by Women of Consequence: What if you had total clarity on who you are and what you're meant to do in the world? If you're ready to step into your unique life purpose, Chanel Dokun, Founder of the Women of Consequence community, is here to help you unlock your potential. Women of Consequence is an online membership community where ambitious women gather to explore their life purpose. Guided by certified life planner and relationship expert Chanel Dokun, you will identify your talents, cultivate your passions, and create an action plan to move into your version of the good life. Each month, your membership in the community gives you live access to transformational virtual workshops, an online program to walk you through writing your life purpose statement, and connection to an authentic community of like-hearted women. Whether you want to launch a purpose-driven business, start a new relationship or just live with more intention, Women of Consequence is for you. Chanel has helped hundreds of women find their purpose. What untapped potential will you discover in the community? Join today. To learn more, visit womenofconsequence.co now.
On this doggish episode of Oeuvre Busters, Liam and George invite Joyce Wu to discuss Stray Dog (1949), directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring, of course, Toshiro Mifune. Topics discuss? Horniness; isolation, alienation, AND ennui; the shadow-self; people are bad; ACAB, have a beer; sucking popsicles. Also, Kurosawa can direct the shit out of anything.Topics not discussed? The origins of the bicameral mind.Joyce Wu is a writer and director based in Los Angeles. She was an inaugural member of the Made in NY Writers Room, a fellowship developed by the WGA East in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, where she developed and wrote a half-hour comedy pilot based on her web series Mr. Right. Her first feature film She Lights Up Well is currently available on iTunes. Hey, you all know we love you out there, right? But do you love us? If so, please consider subscribing to our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oeuvrebusters For only $3 dollars a month, you’ll get a bonus episode and a essay from George about the films being discussed on the podcast. (George promises no problematic manifestos about the current state of the world.) Also, we will definitely give you a shout out on the podcast! Your financial support will also help us upgrade our equipment and improve the show in a variety of ways.Please, if you can, rate, review, and subscribe to Oeuvre Busters on Stitcher and iTunes and wherever else you might download your favorite podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help the show reach a wider audience. Please also feel free to send us regular and hate mail at: Oeuvrebusters@gmail.com. Again, we appreciate all the support. "Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today I'm speaking with the legislative directors from IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, WGA-East and the DGA, who collectively represent their members at the national level through their participation in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media Industry Coordinating Committee (AEMI). We discuss their work to-date on behalf of creative professionals in response to the pandemic ... and what's still to come.
Over the past five years, podcasts have exploded in popularity. You listen to them, and with over 700,000 active podcasts out there, chances are you or someone you know has a show of their own. A 2019 report by Edison Research found that 70% of the U.S. population has heard of podcasts and over 50% have listened to one. Fictional or scripted podcasts represent a small but steadily growing subset of the podcast industry. The Guild – and our members – have a lot of questions about this new frontier of scripted podcasting. Is it a lower-cost way to get a story known to the public… and to TV producers? Is it a viable, fulfilling way to create stories in its own right? What are some ways writers can protect ourselves as we explore this new form of work? To answer these questions, we spoke to writers and producers who have made a name for themselves in the scripted podcast industry – some who are just starting out, and some whose podcasts have gone on to become TV shows. In Part One, LIMETOWN co-creator Zack Akers, HOMECOMING producer Alicia Van Couvering, and WGA East executive director Lowell Peterson talk to us about the industry's business side: what the market looks like, how to break in, and how to protect yourself once you're there. In Part Two, we'll take a deep dive into the creative side of the industry, from recruiting talent to necessary skillsets to creative satisfactions and beyond. Learn more about the Guild’s work in the scripted podcast industry: wgaeast.org/podcasting. -- The OnWriting Guide to Scripted Podcasting, Part One was written & produced by Molly Beer; hosted by Kaitlin Fontana; sound design, mixing, and tech production by Stock Boy Creative; with special thanks to River Donaghey, Danielle Trussoni, Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, Alicia Van Couvering, Lowell Peterson, Jason Gordon, and Marsha Seeman. -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ -- Follow Kaitlin on Twitter: @KaitlinFontana Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
When you're a screenwriter moving to TV or a novelist moving to screenwriting or even a comedy writer moving to drama, you'll have questions about how this new territory differs from what you're used to. Questions like... how does breaking a script work? Or... how do I write character development over the course of a two hour film rather than over a full TV season? Questions are normal. But typically, there are at least some factors that are givens – things that have been established over the course of decades. Problem is, since podcasts are new territory for pretty much everyone, those sorts of rules and standards about the most basic issues don't exist yet. There's no consensus about how to format a podcast script, let alone any popular beliefs about things like whether you need a writer's room. To find answers for some of these questions, we spoke to writers and producers who have made a name for themselves in the scripted podcast industry – some who are just starting out, and some whose podcasts have gone on to become TV shows. In Part One, we heard from LIMETOWN co-creator Zack Akers, HOMECOMING producer Alicia Van Couvering, and WGA East executive director Lowell Peterson about the industry's business side: what the market looks like, how to break in, and how to protect yourself once you're there. Now, in Part Two, we'll take a deep dive – with the help of Zack and Alicia, as well as Danielle Trussoni (CRYPTO-Z), and River Donaghey (AMERICAN AFTERLIFE) – into the creative side of the industry – from recruiting talent, to necessary skillsets, to creative satisfactions and beyond. Learn more about the Guild’s work in the scripted podcast industry: wgaeast.org/podcasting. -- The OnWriting Guide to Scripted Podcasting, Part Two was written & produced by Molly Beer; hosted by Kaitlin Fontana; sound design, mixing, and tech production by Stock Boy Creative; with special thanks to River Donaghey, Danielle Trussoni, Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, Alicia Van Couvering, Lowell Peterson, Jason Gordon, and Marsha Seeman. -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ -- Follow Kaitlin on Twitter: @KaitlinFontana Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
We're bringing you a special episode of OnWriting all about the Made in NY Writers Room—a fellowship program from the WGA East, the NYC Department of Small Business Services, and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. The fellowship elevates emerging writers with diverse backgrounds and view points by providing career development training from established showrunners and television industry leaders. For this episode, showrunner and Made in NY Writers Room mentor, Michael Rauch will be our guest moderator. He'll be in conversation with New York City Commissioner, Julie Menin, and the Writers Guild of America East Executive Director, Lowell Peterson. You can learn all about the program and how to apply by visiting wgaeast.org/writersroom -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org -- Follow us on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
A conversation presented by Audio Network, Viacom, and the WGA East on the TV and filmmaking process, touching on writing, composing, music supervision, and the intersection between music and film. Hosted by William Cusick.
A conversation presented by Audio Network, Viacom, and the WGA East on the TV and filmmaking process, touching on writing, composing, music supervision, and the intersection between music and film. Hosted by William Cusick.
This week on the BIG show, on the heels of the WGA East releases their list of the 101 Funniest Screenplays, we respond with our list of the 15 Funniest African-American Screenplays. Find out which popular writer/actor dominated the list, plus we'll review several movies this week featuring actors and filmmakers with awards aspirations. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a whole lot more on Episode 280 of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.
This week on the BIG show, on the heels of the WGA East releases their list of the 101 Funniest Screenplays, we respond with our list of the 15 Funniest African-American Screenplays. Find out which popular writer/actor dominated the list, plus we'll review several movies this week featuring actors and filmmakers with awards aspirations. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and a whole lot more on Episode 280 of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.
Ann Carr is an utterly unique character actor who has appeared on the Emmy Award winning show Louie, appears regularly at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater on a Maude Team, and is the star of the hauntingly hilarious web series The Actress. She has appeared in a ton of commercials, so we talked about what it's like to audition, which is like playing the lottery every day, and winning .it enough of the time. http://www.theanncarr.com and http://theactresstheseries.com Employee of the Month is a talk show about work. I interview folks who love what they do and we love them for doing it. Listening to these shows may be cathartic, informative, and inspire you to self-medicate. www.employeeofthemonthshow.com Special thanks to UCB theater and the WGA-East for making this podcast possible.
The "Fashion Police" writers go on strike. Also the WGA East charges Joan Rivers with violating Guild rules.
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