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Video game performers to go on strike in another blow to Hollywood — here’s why

Video game voice and motion capture performers have called a walkout over the failure of labor contract negotiations to focus on AI-related protections for workers, sparking new strikes in Hollywood. SAG-AFTRA will launch an Interactive Media Agreement strike targeting video game performers starting Friday, the union announced Thursday. The decision follows months of negotiations with […]

Disneyland’s character actors and performers vote to unionize

Bobby Iaccino, co-founder of Path Trading Partners, talks about the effectiveness of bundling streaming platforms and why he believes this move defeats the purpose. Actors and performers who play characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Cinderella disneyland resort The Actors Equity Association announced Saturday night that it had voted in favor of unionizing. […]

Disneyland Costumed Performers Vote to Join Labor Union

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort are in the midst of a three-day voting culmination Saturday. After that, they decided to form a labor union. The Actors Equity Association union said in a statement Saturday that cast members […]

Subway cellist attack victim to start advocacy group for street performers

A subway cellist who was suddenly attacked by a woman who threw a metal water bottle at his head last month has announced a new advocacy group for subway musicians. In a video he posted on X. Ian. According to police, on February 13, S. Forrest, 29, was sitting in a chair enthusiastically playing a […]

Disneyland character performers Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck looking to unionize

Disney Day Drinkers Club President Skip Schar shares the latest information about The Bottom Line’s creative mascot. They may live in the Magic Kingdom, but they also want better working conditions. Disneyland workers, including performers who play popular characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella, are seeking to form a union. Labor organizers […]

‘Queer Prom’ Cancelled at Children’s Museum over Flier with Drag Performers

The Ohio-based Children’s Museum has canceled its “Queer Prom” event for youth ages 12 to 18. Flyer An event featuring drag performers with vulgar names. The event, sponsored by the LGBT advocacy organization Love on a Mission (LOAM), is titled “A Star Is Born” and was originally scheduled to take place on February 10th at […]