SAG-AFTRA Deadline Looms - Strike Updates - Film/TV Tax Credits - Theatre News
By Abigail Hardin, July 11, 2023
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Happy July, UTD!
I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July with family and friends. Everyone is on pins and needles to see what the outcome will be from the SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP contract negotiations. An extension was agreed to at the June 30th deadline, but that extension is set to run out tomorrow, July 12th, at 11:59 PM ET.
As Annie and I have been saying throughout the WGA strike, these Summer months are not a time to sit and mope over the current state of affairs. Use this time to reflect and review all of your marketing materials. Set some new goals for the Fall once production revs up again. To help you with this, we have been fleshing out more of our resources, specifically Annie's list of 13 Essential Marketing tools.
Up-To-Date Actor members now have immediate access to Annie's tips and suggestions on how to set up, revise, and refine their marketing tools. Log on to your account and navigate to our Resources section from the main navigation. Enjoy the slower Summer season, but also invest some time in revamping your marketing tools!
Lastly, Annie and I are holding a free workshop on Seeking Representation During the WGA Strike this Thursday, 7/13. We will, of course, update you with the SAG-AFTRA negotiation status and provide as much insight and advice.
- July 13, 2023 @ 3:00 PM EST — Seeking Representation During the WGA Strike with Actors Connection
This is a huge moment for our industry. While the road may be bumpy, our unions are fighting to protect us from potential misuse of new technology and provide fair working wages.
Look for full coverage in next week's email. Create a great week!
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SAG-AFTRA Extension Running Out
- Hollywood Actors Union Eyes Extending Contract Talks As Deadline Looms
- SAG-AFTRA “Prepared To Strike†Letter 1,000 Signatures Fran Drescher
- Here’s What Happens If Hollywood Actors Go On Strike
- If SAG-AFTRA Goes on Strike, What Happens to Writers and WGA?
- SAG-AFTRA Accelerates Strike Preparations Ahead of July 12 Deadline
- SAG-AFTRA’ s Fran Drescher Was Willing To Strike Over Covid Vax Mandates
- Striking Writers Guild “Stands In Solidarity†With SAG-AFTRA Bid For New Contract
- How Will An Actors Strike Impact the U.K. Industry?
WGA Strike Continues
- L.A. City Council OKs Resolution Backing WGA Strike, Urges AMPTP To Negotiate
- Writers Strike: Still No Scripted TV Shows Shooting In Los Angeles
- Permits for New York City Production Dipped In June Amid Labor Strife
- Strike Talk Podcast Week 9: Hollywood’s Teamsters Leader Lindsay Dougherty
- Strike Talk Podcast Week 10: Showrunners Talk Writers Rooms
- Hollywood Below-The-Line Worker On “Devastating†Impact Of Writers Strike
- Late-Night Comedy Writers Face “Oblivion†If WGA Loses Strike, Union Rep Says
- WGA To Picket Amazon’s “Prime Day†Next Week, Recasting It As “Crime Dayâ€
- David Simon: Writers Strike Won’t End Soon
- The Job Market Post-WGA Strike Could Be Bleak For Writers
- The Writers Strike Highlights The TV Industry's Streaming Problem
- Writers Guild Of Canada: “Our Domestic Industry Is Dying†As Pay Plummets
Production
- California Lawmakers Extend Film/TV Tax Credits, Set Guidelines For Guns On Set
- Netflix to Gain From Tax Incentives in New Jersey and California
- California Extends Film and TV Tax Credit, New Jersey Expands
International
- Elstree Is “Dangerous†And Needs $256 Million Worth Of Repairs
- Korea, U.S. Series on a Par in Internet Popularity
- Czech Film Commissioner On The Country’s New Production Incentive
A.I. Debate
- Actors’ Biggest Questions Around AI, Explained
- IATSE Says AI Must Be Used as a Tool and Cannot Replace its Members
- Artificial Intelligence Screenplay Competition Opens & Quickly Closes
- Guillermo del Toro Talks A.I., The Buried Giant, Pinocchio
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Says ‘Terminator’ Predicted Rise of A.I.
- Conecta Fiction Panel on Mexico, the Future of the Telenovela, AI
Business
- GQ Editor Who Pulled David Zaslav Article Producing WB Movie
- TV Upfronts: Weak Sales Force Media Companies to Use Scatter Ads
- Streaming Services Want Ads, but Not Rivals' Commercials
- Removing Content from Streaming Platforms Is the New Normal
Theatre News
- Broadway Sets Flexible Covid Guidelines & Drops Vaccine Mandate
- How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eventually Led Casting Director Chad Murnane to Theatre
- Tony-Winning Lookingglass Theatre Company Announces Programming Pause, Staff Reduction
- High Schoolers Lauren A. Marchand, Langston Lee Win Top Jimmy Awards
- Theater District pedicabs have become a safety hazard and a risk to industry-related businesses
Awards & Festivals
Awards
- 2023–2024 Film Awards Calendar: Oscars, SAGs, and Much More
- TCA Awards 2023 Nominations: ‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’, ‘Last Of Us’ & HBO Lead
Festivals
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Film & TV
- Idris Elba: Bond Casting Rumors Led to ‘Disgusting’ Racist Backlash
- Stanley Tucci Stands By Playing Queer Roles: It’s Done ‘the Right Way’
- Why Are Black Women Leaving Studio Leadership Positions?
- Golshifteh Farahani Lost ‘After Yang’ Role Due to Trump Travel Ban
- Public Letter Calls On Social Media CEOs To Take Action On Disinformation
- Women, Disabled, Minorities Underrepresented in Senior U.K. TV Roles
Theatre
- How Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation Affects Theatre Artists—And How You Can Help
- Drag Camp Hosted by Canadian Theater Faces Online Threats & Harassment