Guild
Editors Guild Board Approves 50% Cut in Member Dues Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
“We are indeed facing an unprecedented crisis, certainly unlike anything our union has ever had to endure,” Guild leaders wrote. […]
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Industry
Judge Denies WME, CAA’s Motion to Dismiss WGA’s Packaging Fees Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied WME’s and CAA’s motions to dismiss the remainder of the WGA’s fraud and price-fixing allegations, sending the case to trial to determine whether agency packaging fees are legal. In his 17-page ruling […]
Industry
WGA West Tells Members Not to Sign COVID-19 Liability Waivers
Several other guilds have adopted similar “no waiver” policies, including SAG-AFTRA, the DGA, the Cinematographers Guild, the Editors Guild and the Art Directors Guild. “You have a right to be safe in your workplace and […]
Industry
IA Local 80, IA VP Thom Davis Issues Protocols for Safe Return To Work
Film and television production “is finally getting ready to start back up,” IATSE Grips Local 80 business manager Thom Davis said in his latest update on the industry’s efforts for a safe return to work. “The major lots […]
Labor
USPW President Warns of a Politically Motivated Slowdown as Top Officials Ousted
A senate letter urged the Postal Service Inspector to examine how Postmaster Louis DeJoy came to implement policies that prohibit postal workers from taking overtime and how such delays specifically affect election mail. […]
Industry
BAFTA Craft Awards: ‘Chernobyl’ Dominates in Virtual Ceremony
Chernobyl was the runaway winner at the BAFTA TV Craft awards, celebrating behind-the-camera talent and held for the first time virtually. The HBO/Sky show — already a three-time Emmy winner — went into the awards with […]
Industry
Netflix Breaks HBO’s Record for the Most Emmy Nominations Ever
The Television Academy revealed nominations Tuesday for the 72nd Emmy Awards, with Netflix dominating the field with 160 nominees led by its drama Ozark. Listed are nominees for classifications represented by the Editors Guild. […]
Industry
‘Le Mans 66’ and ‘Star Wars’ Take BAFTA Awards for Editing and Sound
BAFTA on Friday staged the industry’s biggest TV awards since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe, with Submarine director Richard Ayoade hosting a 90-minute virtual ceremony from a studio, as winners stayed at home. […]
Industry
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Quibi Finds a Way to Undercut Union Pay
Quibi aimed to use snackable, 10-minute or less “quick bites” to break up longer narratives for an on-the-go populace. This approach, in essence, also cuts a chunk out of the crew’s paychecks for no other reason than the shows’ very […]
Industry
ICM Signs Deal with Writers Guild in Next Major Agency Breakthrough
As the Writers Guild of America aims to make gains with new franchise agreements amid its yearlong standoff with the major agencies, ICM Partners has signed a deal, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. “We are looking forward […]
