Hollywood Guilds Back Adam Schiff Bill For New AI Protections

SAG-AFTRA, IATSE the WGA, and even the DGA have united behind a legislative move to put up some new and slightly punitive guardrails around Artificial Intelligence. “Everything generated by AI ultimately originates from a human creative source, says Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, of a new bill proposed today by Rep. … Read more

IATSE Sets Simultaneous Talks Between Locals & Studios As Bargaining Resumes

Back at the bargaining table with the studios this week after several days of caucusing, IATSE on Tuesday laid out its plans for the next phase of talks as a contract-expiration date inched closer for a tense Hollywood. “Following a caucus week, negotiations between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance … Read more

“Nothing Is Off The Table” – Deadline

IATSE President Matthew Loeb did not mince words today when asked if his local unions were willing to strike if this spring’s contract negotiations with the AMPTP did not go well. “Nothing’s off the table, and we’re not going to give up our strength and our ability because they sapped us,” said Loeb to cheers … Read more