LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said Llama Productions, a subsidiary of gaming giant Epic … Read more
Things are getting pretty intimate. A new SAG-AFTRA rule now requires intimacy coordinators to get consent from actors before publicly speaking about their sex scenes. “Intimacy coordinators are a crucial resource on any set to ensure the protection of our members working in intimate scenes,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson told Deadline. “Intimacy coordinators should maintain the … Read more
Hollywood is officially open for business. Members of SAG-AFTRA ratified a multi-year deal with the TV and theatrical agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Tuesday, officially ending the strike that began in July. The striking actors reached a tentative deal with film studios last month. “In national voting completed today, members … Read more
The historic actors’ strike, which lasted nearly four months from July to November – as the longest strike ever for film and TV actors – ended on Wednesday, Nov. 8. SAG-AFTRA won protections on a range of issues from pay to health benefits – but the most controversial issue was zombies. SAG-AFTRA members were afraid … Read more
The end of the SAG-AFTRA strike hinges on final approval from guild members — but it is, without a doubt, good news for those who earn their living in the entertainment industry (and for those like me who write about it). After 118 days on the picket lines, it’s back to work for actors, directors, … Read more
Walter caused a ghostly scene. Lisa Ann Walter slammed Megan Fox Sunday after the former “Transformers” star tagged SAG-AFTRA in an Instagram post showing off her and fiancé Machine Gun Kelly‘s “Kill Bill”-inspired Halloween costumes. “What a rebel,” Walter, 60, wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Keep posturing for stupid s–t, pretty lady.” “Meanwhile we’ll be … Read more
Time to trash your Barbie-pink dresses and Oppenheimer hats because SAG-AFTRA isn’t having it this Halloween. Mandy Moore has slammed the guild’s recent Halloween costume rules, as the actor’s union has created very tight guidelines for striking performers who want to dress up as film and TV characters this year for the spooky holiday. The … Read more
Hollywood’s elite has resorted to online auctioning amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. A plethora of stars such as Adam Scott, Lena Dunham and more have taken to eBay to sell off strange things in an attempt to make their coin while protesters are picketing studios. On eBay, a new tab has opened up … Read more
Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke brought their newborn baby along to the SAG-AFTRA picket line in New York City Friday to show their support. The “Harry Potter” actor, 33, was seen cradling his 4-month-old son as Darke, 38, held a “SAG-AFTRA on Strike” sign on the picket line. The pair joined thousands of actors and … Read more
Actress Mara Wilson, who starred as the titular character in the 1996 film ‘Matilda,’ said she’s “never made enough” money to qualify for Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) healthcare in recent years. Wilson has joined thousands of actors and entertainers striking in Hollywood with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) … Read more
Hollywood is going on hiatus. The union protecting Hollywood’s biggest A-listers will join screenwriters on the picket line after voting Thursday to shut down production across the entertainment industry — meaning there could be a drought of upcoming shows and movies in the near future. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists … Read more