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WGA Seeks to Discipline Four Writers for Breaking Guild Rules During 2023 Strike
Three of the writers — Edward John Drake, Roma Roth and Julie Bush — are accused of performing forbidden “writing services” in violation of union solidarity. A fourth member, Tim Doyle, is accused of making an off-color joke in a Facebook group of fellow writers.
The WGA West board voted to expel Drake and Roth, the severest form of punishment for guild rule violations. Bush was given a temporary suspension and a lifetime ban on serving as a strike captain, while Doyle was gi
ASIFA-Hollywood Teams With Sotheby’s to Auction Rare Pieces of Animation History to Support Artists Affected by the L.A. Fires
AnimAID, a fundraising campaign launched to support members of the animation community that were impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, is kicking off an online auction with Sotheby’s featuring rare and one-of-a-kind pieces of animation history. This includes original drawings, paintings, animation cels and maquette figures tied to animated films and series, including “Snow White,” “The Simpsons,” “Inside Out,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “The Wild Robot” and “Beauty
L.A. Soundstage Occupancy Declines to New Low of 63% in 2024 With No Signs of Improvement
The state’s struggling entertainment workforce, which employs 618,000 individuals across several different professions, contributes $115 billion annually to the area’s economy
Meredith Stiehm Wins Reelection as WGA West President
Meredith Stiehm (Courtesy of Laura Kleinhenz) Meredith Stiehm has been reelected as president of WGA West, in a strong show of support as...
California Senate Approves Unemployment Pay for Striking Workers
Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The California Senate voted on Thursday to grant unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike....
SAG-AFTRA Lists Strike Rules for Members: No Premieres, Awards Shows, Social Media Promo, FYC Events
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Courtesy of Getty Images SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, has officially joined the...
Hollywood CEOs and Industry Insiders Seek Federal Mediation to Help Avert SAG-AFTRA Strike
Mark Ruffalo (Courtesy of GC Images) Top Hollywood players are working on a plan to call in federal mediators to help avert a SAG-AFTRA...
SAG-AFTRA Health Plan to Pay $15 Million to Resolve Ed Asner’s Class Action Lawsuit
Michael Buckner/PMC The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan announced on Monday that it has agreed to pay $15 million to older performers who lost...
‘Air’ Screenwriter Alex Convery on the Stress of Awaiting Michael Jordan’s Blessing
Amazon Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection Before “Air” could get the greenlight, director Ben Affleck needed one last seal of...
Academy Establishes New Production and Technology Branch
Michael Buckner for Variety The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of the...
SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal Allowing Actors to Appear on Multiple Shows
Courtesy of SAG-AFTRA You might start seeing a lot more of your favorite TV actors, as their union approved a deal on Saturday allowing...
WGA East Leaders Strike Compromise on Membership Battle, Will Pursue Changes to Union Structure
Courtesy of WGA East Leaders of the WGA East have reached a compromise after months of friction over the membership base of the union...
Amazon Prime Video Launches $13 Million Film, TV Training Initiative in U.K.
Courtesy of Amazon Studios Amazon Prime Video has launched a £10 million ($13 million) industry training initiative in the U.K. Titled...
IATSE Contract Talks Reach ‘Critical Juncture’ as Strike Threat Looms
Negotiations between the studios and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees have reached a “critical juncture,” the...
Digital Writers Gain Ground in Contentious WGA East Election
Digital writers made big gains in the WGA East’s contentious election for officers and council members that govern the union that...
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