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Hollywood Studios Begin to Weigh in on New Georgia Voting Law

April 2, 2021

ViacomCBS is the first major entertainment industry corporation to clearly condemn the restrictive bill, which President Joe Biden has called “Jim Crow in the 21st century.” The company released a statement on Twitter on Thursday

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Set Decorators Society Awards: David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Tops Winners List

April 2, 2021

On Thursday, the Set Decorators Society of America announced the winners of the inaugural SDSA Awards, which recognizes excellence in the art of set decoration for film. Topping the winners list was David Fincher’s black-and-white Old

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What Our Members Do: Anedra Edwards, Visual Effects Editor

April 1, 2021

Where are you currently employed? Marvel Studios and ABC Studios. Current projects? I recently finished the Marvel Studios series […]

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Deadline H’wood: MPTF Says Helpline Calls for Counseling More than Tripled in 2020

April 1, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the mental and emotional health of the entertainment industry’s workforce. In 2020, the number of calls to the Motion Picture & Television Fund seeking counseling for mental health

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Amazon Workers Detail Disturbing Work Conditions in NLRB Complaint

April 1, 2021

Amazon is facing a slew of disturbing accusations, including attempts to silence workers who wanted to organize and increased surveillance of employees, NBC News reports. The online marketplace currently faces at least 37 charges filed

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