Labor

Appeals Court Revives Ex-QB's Lawsuit Over 'NCAA Football' Game

Eriq Gardner — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:16 +0000

In an important appeal that divided Hollywood, the Third Circuit sides with the likeness rights of celebrities over protections afforded by the First Amendment. (SAG-AFTRA 1, MPAA 0)

WGA Sets 'Fashion Police' Rally at E! Headquarters

Jonathan Handel — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:46:14 +0000

The action supports the month-old strike and is part of a larger strategy to unionize unscripted programming.

WGA East Foundation Rebrands as Writers Guild Initiative

Jonathan Handel — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:05:34 +0000

The name change is intended to better communicate the organization’s mission: mentoring and developing new writers.

WGA West Members Pass Constitutional Amendments

Jonathan Handel — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:30:00 +0000

The amendments update the guild’s voting procedures.

Hollywood Interns: Class Action Lawsuit Against Fox in Jeopardy

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:36 +0000

The company races to court with news that a suit with "identical arguments" against Hearst has been rejected.

LMFAO Takes Ex-Manager to the California Labor Commissioner (Exclusive)

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:34:12 +0000

With possibly $7 million on the line, a trial begins on Monday where the successful electronic duo attempts to demonstrate that Rene McLean acted as an unlicensed agent.

Steven Poster Re-Elected President of International Cinematographers Guild

Carolyn Giardina — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:44:34 +0000

ICG announced its unofficial election results.

Pac Title's Phil Feiner: Tax the Studios on Incentives

Carolyn Giardina — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:43:49 +0000

Speakers discuss the troubled VFX business model during an online town hall meeting.

VFX Community Holding Town Hall Meeting to Address Troubled Business

Carolyn Giardina — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:27:22 +0000

The meeting will take place online on Friday at 1:00 PDT.

'Fashion Police' Writer Standoff Takes Toll on Drag Queen

Tricia Romano — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Host Joan Rivers performs at a benefit to aid show staffer and L.A. performer Jackie Beat, who is on strike with fellow cast members after facing a health crisis without insurance.

SAG-AFTRA 'Occupy Portland' Seeks to Keep Office Open

Jonathan Handel — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:16:58 +0000

The boardroom vote to close 10 of the union’s 25 offices was almost exclusively supported by Los Angeles and New York board members.

How Talent Loses if Aereo Wins (Analysis)

Jonathan Handel — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:58:04 +0000

THR follows the money and discovers an unstated reason the guilds weighed in with briefs opposing the new service.

Musicians Union Pickets Marvel for Outsourcing Scoring Overseas

Jonathan Handel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:06:01 +0000

The AFM says the studio that is producing "Captain America 2" is taking actions that are “un-American and unfair.”

SAG-AFTRA Confirms Layoffs as Board Approves Commercials Contract

Jonathan Handel — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:34:00 +0000

The board also approved the election calendar and received a report about the pension & health plans.

'Fashion Police' Writers Strike Begins

Erin Carlson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:52:44 +0000

UPDATED: The Writers Guild is urging members not to work on the Joan Rivers-hosted E! program.