#actors strike

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Ayo, Broadway might be going on strike? Good for them, they deserve to be paid far better for how much the ticket prices are.

Solidarity forever.

[gracious-midnight]

The writers/actors strike will forever go down as the most boring 2 years in American history

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SAG-AFTRA Ends Video Game Actors Strike

The video game actors strike has ended.

SAG-AFTRA's statement: "This agreement builds on three decades of successful partnership between the interactive entertainment industry and the union. It delivers historic wage increases of over 24% for performers, enhanced health and safety protections, and industry-leading AI provisions requiring transparency, consent and compensation for the use of digital replicas in games. We look forward to continuing to work with performers to create new and engaging entertainment experiences for billions of players throughout the world"

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The core of what is bothering me about Yellowjackets Season 3 is that it’s getting the Legend of Korra Treatment.

As in: Studio Heads did not renew the show for another season going into this latest season. This season is rushed because the writers are trying to give the show a cohesive enough ending in case it doesn’t get renewed (I’d love if it did but still see no evidence that it has been).

The writers had to cram in plot points they were going to much more slowly develop into the tail end of Season 3.

If the show gets renewed it’s going to have an odd flow, like Korra had.

I am very pessimistic about Studio Heads and the corporate nonsense that impacts these decisions. The actors and writers strikes played a big role in this. (I am not anti strike at all FYI). The very outspoken cast members played into this.

I think that Showtime will cut off their own nose (their most successful show with lots of branding opportunities) to spite their own face (say a ‘fuck you’ to the people who participated in the strikes and had vocal stances against the predatory practices of Studio Heads).

Shitty stuff, man.

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Struggles in Hollywood's Entertainment Industry: A Post-Strike Reality

The Ongoing Struggles in Hollywood’s Entertainment Industry The narrative of hardship in Hollywood has transformed into a painful, recurring saga, affecting countless professionals in the industry. A script supervisor finds themselves relying on a food bank every couple of weeks, while a cinematographer has relocated to Georgia in search of improved filming opportunities. Meanwhile, an art…

Struggles in Hollywood's Entertainment Industry: A Post-Strike Reality

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Rivals can't stop ITV cutting costs

Rivals can't stop ITV cutting costs

The Financial Times reports ITV to extend cost cuts by £20mn as studio arm struggles. The article goes on to explain this is a direct consequence of the writers and actors strikes of 2023. Despite making hit shows such as Love Island and Rivals, the studios has had to defer £80mn of revenues out of this financial year, leaving the hole. The article goes on to talk about advertising, slowdown in…

Rivals can't stop ITV cutting costs

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Active on Instagram, X/Twitter, and other social media? SAG-AFTRA has asked fans to use the following hashtags and profile pics to raise awareness about the video game strike:

#LevelUpTheContract, #VideoGameStrike and #SagAftraStrong

Sample Social Messages from sagaftra.org

Video game performers deserve fair wages, safe working conditions and A.I. protections. I call on the employers to #LevelUpTheContract. #SagAftraStrong #VideoGameStrike

I support video game performers in their fight for A.I. protections and a fair contract. It's time for the employers to #LevelUpTheContract! #VideoGameStrike #SagAftraStrong

Video game companies must offer A.I. protections to ALL video game performers. Join me and show your support for those who bring our favorite games to life. #LevelUpTheContract #VideoGameStrike #SagAftraStrong

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Mutual aid fund for struggling entertainment workers - donate if you can in wake of the video game strike!

Apply for $250 Grant Here

Green Envelope Grocery Aid was launched by WGA captain and IATSE member, Joelle Garfinkel, during the 2023 dual WGA & SAG/AFTRA strike as a grassroots effort to provide mutual aid to all industry members in need. The efforts raised 264,000 and provided aid to 2,698 people.  As we continue to rebuild during this difficult time, Green Envelope is back to provide $250 grants from mutual aid gift donations. Fueled by mutual aid gift donations, we're so grateful to our community! 

*full disclosure this mod has received some grants from green envelope for grocery money. it is an incredibly helpful fund for those of us affected by the strikes - please donate and boost if you're able!