News with the tag "SAG-AFTR"

SAG-AFTRA has entered a deal for audio voice replicas in virtual advertising with an AI startup named Narrativ. The union believes this sets a new ground for ethical use of the technology while allowing performers to consent and get paid. The start-up, which is based in New York — runs an online mar...

In a powerful address at the SAG Awards, Fran Drescher, President of the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), celebrated the union’s victory following the longest strike. Drescher praised members for their resilience during the 118-day standoff culmina...

The Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has established fresh protocols for using artificial intelligence (AI) in film and television productions. This move comes as part of a broader deal concluded with studios, including entertainment giants Disney a...

In a momentous turn of events, the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reached a groundbreaking deal, marking the end of the longest actors strike in Hollywood history after a grueling 118 days. The union’s negotiating committee has unanimously app...

The proposed act came just hours after talks broke down between actors and Hollywood studios, with AI replicas a major friction point in negotiations.

The proposed act came just hours after talks broke down between actors and Hollywood studios, with AI replicas a major friction point in negotiations.

In a timely turn of events, Congress averted a looming government shutdown, offering a glimmer of hope for resolving other longstanding standoffs, particularly the UAW and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The ongoing struggles underscore the pitfalls of myopic negotiations focused solely on pay. But, amidst this ...

In a resounding display of solidarity, members of the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike against several major players in the video game industry. This decision comes in the wake of stalled ne...

In a noteworthy turn of events, the Writers Guild (WGA) has successfully hammered out a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), effectively putting an end to the protracted strike that has plagued the entertainment industry for nearly five months. Th...