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Video game actors are now on strike. Here's why
Read full article: Video game actors are now on strike. Here's whyMore than 2,500 video game voice actors and motion capture performers are going on strike after negotiations with game industry giants that began nearly two years ago failed to result in an agreement.
Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
Read full article: Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concernsHollywood’s video game performers are going on strike, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections.
Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come
Read full article: Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to comeLabor strife remains an issue in Hollywood after two major strikes were resolved, and the Academy Awards didn’t sidestep that.
Some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices. They just don't want it to replace them
Read full article: Some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices. They just don't want it to replace themVideo game studios pay professional actors to voice the soldiers, goblins, elves and aliens that populate virtual worlds.
Actors vote to approve deal that ended strike, bringing relief to union leaders and Hollywood
Read full article: Actors vote to approve deal that ended strike, bringing relief to union leaders and HollywoodMembers of Hollywood’s actors union have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
Read full article: Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rightsBoard members from Hollywood’s actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months.
Q&A: SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher reacts to Hollywood studios breaking off negotiations
Read full article: Q&A: SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher reacts to Hollywood studios breaking off negotiationsFran Drescher said Thursday that she is baffled and disappointed that Hollywood studios abruptly broke off talks this week with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
As actors restart talks and writers return to work, here are key players in the Hollywood strikes
Read full article: As actors restart talks and writers return to work, here are key players in the Hollywood strikesThe key players in the two strikes that brought Hollywood to a halt include little-known leaders, labor lawyers and entertainment tycoons.
'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approval
Read full article: 'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approvalTwo spinoffs of “The Walking Dead” and the next season of “Interview With the Vampire” will be resuming production despite the Hollywood strikes after reaching a deal with the actors' union.
Fran Drescher says actors strike she's leading is an 'inflection point' that goes beyond Hollywood
Read full article: Fran Drescher says actors strike she's leading is an 'inflection point' that goes beyond HollywoodFran Drescher says the strike she's leading as head of the actors union is a huge moment for both Hollywood and the world of work beyond it.
Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution
Read full article: Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolutionThree years after the pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, the film and TV industry has again ground to a halt.
On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New York
Read full article: On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New YorkThe sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors joining Hollywood's writers in protest outside the corporate offices of studios, streamers, and production companies.
Hollywood's actors are joining screenwriters on strike. Here's why and what happens next
Read full article: Hollywood's actors are joining screenwriters on strike. Here's why and what happens nextHollywood actors are joining screenwriters in the first dual strike from the two unions in more than six decades, with huge consequences for the film and television industry.
Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
Read full article: Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapseActors will join screenwriters in a combined strike that will have huge consequences for Hollywood.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES – Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONY— “My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,” now streaming on HBO Max. — “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
'30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules
Read full article: '30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedulesThe cast of the Emmy-winning, 2006-13 sitcom will be in character, including Jack McBrayers enthusiastic network page, the company said Tuesday. Were all happy to have this excuse to (remotely) work together again for NBC, series executive producers Fey and Robert Carlock said in a statement. Also Tuesday, NBC played catch-up by releasing its schedule for the fall TV season, which remains shadowed by COVID-19. Mayor, a Fey-Carlock sitcom starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, and Young Rock, inspired by Dwayne Johnsons life and produced by and starring the pro wrestler-turned-actor. NBC is saying goodbye to the series Sunnyside, starring Kal Penn; Bluff City Law with Jimmy Smits, and Indebted with Fran Drescher.