Canada Actors Union ACTRA Condemns AI Actress Tilly Norwood
ACTRA’s comments come after similar statements from U.S. actors union SAG-AFTRA and U.K. acting union Equity. Source: Canada Actors Union ACTRA Condemns AI Actress Tilly Norwood
Sean Astin Elected SAG-AFTRA President
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star will preside over the union alongside his running mate Michelle Hurd, who was appointed to the secretary-treasurer role in a low-turnout election. Source: Sean Astin Elected SAG-AFTRA President
Hollywood actors’ union files unfair labor charge against Fortnite maker amid ongoing strike
Union claims Epic Games replaced actors’ work by using AI to generate Darth Vader’s voice without notice. Source: Hollywood actors’ union files unfair labor charge against Fortnite maker amid ongoing strike | US unions | The Guardian
SAG-AFTRA, Advertisers Reach Tentative Agreement on Successor Contracts
The tentative agreement came after months of negotiations. Source: SAG-AFTRA, Advertisers Reach Tentative Agreement on Successor Contracts
SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts Expiration Extended Again
The decision was made “in order to facilitate the continuation of productive negotiations,” the performers’ union said on Friday. Source: SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts Expiration Extended Again
Streaming Bonuses: What Happened to Writers Guild, SAG-AFTRA Payments
After the 2023 strikes, writers, actors and directors won residuals tied to the success of hit shows, but not many projects appear to have hit the threshold for payments. Source: Streaming Bonuses: What Happened to Writers Guild, SAG-AFTRA Payments