Fran Drescher worried about being blacklisted in Hollywood after heading the SAG-AFTRA strike
Fran Drescher Reflects on SAG-AFTRA Strike Experience Fran Drescher isn’t shy about confronting the “kings” of Hollywood, and her recent experiences illustrate that well. After leading the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, she had some fears. It’s easy to think that stepping into such a role might leave you blacklisted in Hollywood. But, surprisingly, she landed a […]
Sean Astin from ‘Lord of the Rings’ Elected President of SAG-AFTRA Amid Challenges from AI and Streaming
Sean Astin has been elected as the national president of SAG-AFTRA, stepping into a significant role within Hollywood’s powerful performers union. This announcement comes amid ongoing contract negotiations in the industry. Best known for his portrayal of Samwise Gamgee in the *Lord of the Rings* trilogy, Astin is now facing considerable challenges, much more daunting […]
Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, urges Trump to swap tariffs for tax cuts
A Different Approach to Hollywood’s Challenges Recently, Donald Trump proposed a plan to impose 100% tariffs on foreign films, aiming to protect Hollywood from what he describes as a “very fast death.” Fran Drescher, known for her role in “The Nanny” and now serving as the president of SAG-AFTRA, believes tax credits would be a […]
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 […]
SAG-AFTRA Announces Strike Against Video Game Industry over AI Concerns
SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union that represents voice and motion-capture performers in the video game industry, announced on Friday that it had begun a strike against major gaming companies. summary Reports The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Performers (SAG-AFTRA)’s formal declaration of a strike against video game companies marks a significant milestone in […]
SAG-AFTRA, record labels reach deal over AI protections for artists
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing thousands of actors and other media professionals, has reached a tentative agreement with major record labels that includes protections for artists from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The union made the announcement on Friday. The agreements with labels including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and […]
SAG-AFTRA Sets Rule that Intimacy Coordinators Need Actors’ Consent to Discuss Sex Scenes Publicly
SAG-AFTRA’s new rules require intimacy coordinators to get consent from actors to publicly discuss sex scenes, or they could lose their jobs. “Intimate coordinators are a critical resource on any set to ensure the protection of members working in intimate scenes,” said a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson. Said deadline. “Intimacy coordinators should maintain the confidentiality of actors’ […]