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

‘Blind Side’ Michael Oher Sues Tuohys Over Conservatorship

[ad_1] Michael Oher stands with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy at an Ole Miss game in 2008. Photo: Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images Michael Oher, the subject of Oscar-winning film The Blind Side, a feel-good movie about a wealthy white savior family adopting a talented Black football player, filed a petition in a Tennessee court on August… Continue reading ‘Blind Side’ Michael Oher Sues Tuohys Over Conservatorship

‘Chippendales’ examines dark side of American dream

[ad_1] Chippendales. The name conjures up either visions of finely crafted furniture or gyrating men in G-strings, depending on your point of reference. Hulu’s true-crime limited series “Welcome to Chippendales” focuses on the latter as it recounts the rise of America’s first successful all-male strip revue for women — and the downfall of the unlikely… Continue reading ‘Chippendales’ examines dark side of American dream