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US Copyright Office Is Taking Steps Toward Rules for Generative AI
The office opened a public comment period, the last step before new rules proposal. The US Copyright Office is seeking public input on potential regulations for generative AI, specifically regarding how these technologies utilize [...]
SAG-AFTRA Will Vote For A Strike Against Video Game Companies
The vote will conclude on Sept. 25, before the bargaining starts. Hollywood's current strike has the potential to impact the video game industry as well. The National Board of SAG-AFTRA has unanimously agreed to [...]
Hollywood Cuts 17000 Jobs In August As Strikes Continue
The U.S. government's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the number in its August employment report. The writer's and actor's strikes are starting to have an impact. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [...]
Meta Considering Paid Version of Facebook & Instagram
The subscription plan, only for European Union users, will allow users to navigate ad-free. For nearly 20 years, Meta's core business has centered on offering free social networking services to users and selling advertising [...]
Gary Oldman Joins Paolo Sorrentino’s Next Feature
Produced by Fremantle’s subsidiary The Apartment, Sorrentino's 10th Film Explores Mythological Roots of Naples, with the same crew behind “The hands of God’. Other key producers are Anthony Vaccarello representing Saint Laurent, Sorrentino for Numero [...]
SAG-AFTRA Clarifies: Members Can Work On Approved Interim Agreement Productions
The subject has been a matter of contention among some SAG-AFTRA actors. SAG-AFTRA members can promote and audition for approved interim agreement productions. The union, on strike since mid-July, issued a statement consenting to [...]
SAG-AFTRA Will Vote For A Strike Against Video Game Companies
The vote will conclude on Sept. 25, before the bargaining starts. Hollywood's current strike has the potential to impact the video game industry as well. The National Board of SAG-AFTRA has unanimously agreed to hold a vote on strike authorization for its members, preceding negotiations with video game companies. Although the Interactive Media Agreement was extended last year, it failed to address important concerns such as wage increments, rest breaks, and artificial intelligence safeguards, according to SAG-AFTRA. “Once again, [...]
Hollywood Cuts 17000 Jobs In August As Strikes Continue
The U.S. government's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the number in its August employment report. The writer's and actor's strikes are starting to have an impact. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, the film, TV, and music industries shed 17,000 jobs last month. "Within the industry, employment in motion picture and sound recording industries decreased by 17,000, reflecting strike activity. Job losses continued in telecommunications (-4,000)," the Bureau of Labor Statistics wrote. The Bureau report is [...]
Meta Considering Paid Version of Facebook & Instagram
The subscription plan, only for European Union users, will allow users to navigate ad-free. For nearly 20 years, Meta's core business has centered on offering free social networking services to users and selling advertising to companies wanting to reach that audience. Now, things could change, at least in Europe. Meta is considering a paid version of Facebook and Instagram in the European Union, with no advertising for users, as a response to regulatory scrutiny and different government policies. While [...]
Gary Oldman Joins Paolo Sorrentino’s Next Feature
Produced by Fremantle’s subsidiary The Apartment, Sorrentino's 10th Film Explores Mythological Roots of Naples, with the same crew behind “The hands of God’. Other key producers are Anthony Vaccarello representing Saint Laurent, Sorrentino for Numero 10, and Ardavan Safaee for Pathe. Douglas Urbanski serves as executive producer. Sorrentino’s next movie takes the audience back to his roots in Naples, weaving a tale about a woman named Partenope. Despite her name's mythical association, in this narrative, she is neither siren nor [...]
SAG-AFTRA Clarifies: Members Can Work On Approved Interim Agreement Productions
The subject has been a matter of contention among some SAG-AFTRA actors. SAG-AFTRA members can promote and audition for approved interim agreement productions. The union, on strike since mid-July, issued a statement consenting to its members to deal with some productions as a means of "strengthening the union's bargaining position and demonstrating solidarity." The interim agreements are a matter of contention among some SAG-AFTRA members since the strike began. Stars like Sarah Silverman and Viola Davis have publicly raised [...]
AMPTP Went Public With Offer to WGA: Was it a Bad Move?
The decision appeared aimed to force cracks in the unity of strikers. "They are trying to leapfrog over an important part of the deal-making process by going around our negotiating committee. This just raises red flags." With these words, prominent showrunner Mike Royce (Everybody Loves Raymond) criticized the studios' decision to make their deal points public after the writer's union, WGA, rejected their proposal. The decision was seemingly made to weaken the determination shown by Hollywood's labor unions throughout [...]
