Tag: SAGAFTRA

A guide to SAG-AFTRA, WGA picket lines: How the protests differ

[ad_1] Writers Guild of America members, with support from SAG-AFTRA, strike at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) Actor Brandon Morgan has been avoiding the Netflix picket line after his WGA friend warned it was “too crazy” and “too high energy.” Instead, three times a week, when he can… Continue reading A guide to SAG-AFTRA, WGA picket lines: How the protests differ

SAG-AFTRA Amends Interim Agreement for Working Actors

[ad_1] While actors and influencers are trying to figure out what they’re allowed to work on, there has been some clarity (and hope for some income). SAG announced that they would no longer grant interim agreements for projects that are WGA-affiliated in the United States in order to support their sister union in solidarity. In… Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Amends Interim Agreement for Working Actors

SAG-AFTRA moves to rein in controversial indie side deals

[ad_1] SAG-AFTRA is taking steps to restrict its approval of side agreements with independent producers after the union faced criticism that such deals undermine the efforts of Hollywood’s dual strikes. The 160,000-member performers union on Monday said it would now exclude independent productions in the U.S. that have contracts with the Writers Guild of America… Continue reading SAG-AFTRA moves to rein in controversial indie side deals

Parks And Recreation Cast Reunite For SAG-AFTRA And WGA Strike

[ad_1] The show ran from 2009 to 2015, and its cast members included Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Jim O’Heir, Retta, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Billy Eichner, Ben Schwartz, and Jenny Slate. The show’s cast and crew have been nominated and have won numerous awards for their work on the… Continue reading Parks And Recreation Cast Reunite For SAG-AFTRA And WGA Strike

‘Ferrari’ Gets SAG-AFTRA Waiver: Adam Driver Stars

[ad_1] Penélope Cruz and Adam Driver. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Getty Ferrari will vroom, vroom to fall festival season. SAG-AFTRA has given Neon’s Michael Mann movie the all clear for actors to promote at Venice Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and any other events where talent is needed. Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz star in… Continue reading ‘Ferrari’ Gets SAG-AFTRA Waiver: Adam Driver Stars

Will reality TV stars unionize? SAG-AFTRA throws support behind Bethenny Frankel

[ad_1] “Real Housewives of New York” veteran Bethenny Frankel‘s push to gain union protections for reality television stars has taken a step forward. Hollywood actors guild SAG-AFTRA on Thursday said it has engaged in discussions with Frankel’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, “around the subject of treatment of reality performers,” some of whom say they have been… Continue reading Will reality TV stars unionize? SAG-AFTRA throws support behind Bethenny Frankel

Celebs Who’ve Joined The SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strikes

[ad_1] Wednesday marked 100 days since the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike on May 2 after a contract wasn’t reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). On July 14, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) joined the strike after they too… Continue reading Celebs Who’ve Joined The SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strikes

A-List Actors Donations To SAG-AFTRA Fund

[ad_1] A-List Actors Donations To SAG-AFTRA Fund As you surely know by now, SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 13, joining the WGA, which has been striking since May 2. In light of that, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation — a nonprofit charity currently led by Courtney B. Vance — has been working to raise more… Continue reading A-List Actors Donations To SAG-AFTRA Fund

SAG-AFTRA brings its labor fight to New York

[ad_1] New York City —  SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher came home Tuesday to New York as striking actors gathered outside of City Hall in a show of support nearly three weeks after they staged a nationwide walkout against the Hollywood studios. The Queens, N.Y., native and star of “The Nanny” was joined by other SAG-AFTRA officials… Continue reading SAG-AFTRA brings its labor fight to New York