SAG-Aftra Union Performers Call for AI Protections in Video Games, Picket Disney
The SAG-AFTRA coalition of actors and performers has called for protections for AI in the video game industry. Over the past two decades, video games have become an increasingly lucrative industry for actors, with voice acting jobs in hit video game series often being awarded to top stars. With the advancement of AI, actors who […]
Where do Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu rank among Thursday’s top WNBA performers?
After a month of Olympic break, WNBA Play finally resumed on Thursday night, and ironically, the players who had been playing for USA Basketball in Paris in recent weeks led the team to victory — without rest or problems. In the triple-header, the Liberty beat the Sparks by 35 points, the Mercury beat the Sky […]
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Recreates ‘Last Supper’ with Drag Queens & Trans Performers
Paris Olympic officials also planned to stage an LGBTQ parody of “The Last Supper” and a fashion show featuring gender-neutral fashion and transgender models in an effort to make the Olympic opening ceremony “the gayest ever.” Many jumped on the X, wondering what the Olympics was trying to tell viewers about Paris. Our interpretation of […]
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 […]