Actors and producers extend talks, delay possible strike action
by Dan Cooper | Jul 03, 2023 | News
The actors union has extended negotiations with the alliance of producers, averting a potential Hollywood shutdown for a few more days. ...
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A-list actors talk up the need to strike over key issues
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2023 | News
Over 300 major names in the acting business have signed a letter sent to their union, urging them to not to capitulate. ...
Details of DGA contract agreements land, sure to vex striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Jun 08, 2023 | News
Strike action latest: lots of the demands made by writers and rejected by studios seem to be part of the deal the DGA has struck. ...
Writers' Guild of Great Britain plans protest to support US writers' strike
by Dan Cooper | Jun 06, 2023 | News
The WGGB has planned a London protest to support US writers, and is also refusing to work on US projects as strike action continues....
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez project shut down against background of WGA strike
by Dan Cooper | Jun 05, 2023 | News
The latest film from Ben Affleck's Artists Equity label has been suspended due to picketing, and it's unclear when Unstoppable will resume....
Directors Guild of America and Producers Alliance reach tentative deal, one strike averted
by Dan Cooper | Jun 05, 2023 | News
Industrial action by the DGA looks set to be averted, whilst the currently protesting Writers Guild of America continue to strike. ...
Key unions issue solidarity pledge as directors' talks draw to a close
by Dan Cooper | Jun 01, 2023 | News
Unions for writers, actors and teamsters issue a joint statement declaring support for the guild of directors as an end to negotiations draws near. ...
Directors Guild of America lays out demands for upcoming talks
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2023 | News
As Hollywood's writers strike and negotiations stall, the DGA prepares to begin its own talks with the producers' alliance. ...
Directors Guild announces contract renewal talks with producers association
by Dan Cooper | Mar 07, 2023 | News
Hollywood is facing the threat of strike action at the moment - and an attempt is being made on front at least to get things sorted....
Wellbeing Matters: the ties that bind
by Jane Roberts | Sep 02, 2020 | Feature
Welcome to the spot on the site where we chat about wellbeing and mental health - and this week, a word about ties, and finding a way to loosen them a...
The British movie animation studio in Brighton
by Film Stories | Jun 14, 2019 | Feature
How an animated film was born on the south coast of the UK....
