SAG AFTRA

solidarity forever Apr. 21, 2024

The Blair Witch Project Actors Are Still Haunted (by a Lack of Residuals)The actors improvised and shot much of the movie, but have no profit participation.

By Bethy Squires

solidarity forever Feb. 24, 2024

Fran Drescher Gives ‘Hot Labor Summer’ a Shout-OutAt SAG-AFTRA’s first awards ceremony since the end of the strike.

By Jennifer Zhan

its over Dec. 6, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify Their Contract with AMPTPWith an approval vote of 78.33%.

By Alejandra Gularte

solidarity forever Nov. 10, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Board Votes to Approve Strike-Ending Contract86 percent were in favor of the deal, which will next go to members for ratification.

By Jennifer Zhan

solidarity forever Nov. 9, 2023

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Reach Tentative AgreementAfter 118 days, the SAG strike looks to be over.

By Bethy Squires

deal or no deal Nov. 6, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Responds to Studios’ ‘Best and Final’ Offer“There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including AI,” explained SAG-AFTRA in a statement.

By Zoe Guy

why so serious? Nov. 1, 2023

Witness the Jokerification of DiddyIf SAG-AFTRA needs a last-minute hero, they know who to call.

By Justin Curto

deal or no deal Oct. 21, 2023

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Will Return to the Negotiating Table on TuesdayAs the strike hits its 100th day, the two sides will reconvene for the first time in over a week.

By Tom Smyth

let’s make a deal Oct. 12, 2023

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Aren’t on Speaking Terms Right NowAfter studios “walked away from the bargaining table.”

By Jason P. Frank

explainers Oct. 5, 2023

The SAG-AFTRA Video-Game Strike Authorization, ExplainedAI threatens to ruin things again.

By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

robot overlords Oct. 2, 2023

Zelda Williams Opposes AI Re-creations of Her Dad’s VoiceIt’s “Frankensteinian” to her.

By Bethy Squires

can we talk? Sept. 27, 2023

SAG-AFTRA to Meet With AMPTP Monday“Several executives from AMPTP member companies will be in attendance,” the two parties said in a joint statement.

By Bethy Squires

2023 wga strike Sept. 25, 2023

All Your Frantic Questions About the ‘Tentative’ WGA Agreement, AnsweredWhen are we getting back to normal?

By Jason P. Frank

punching up Sept. 11, 2023

AMPTP Denies Rumors of Dissent in Its RanksPlus support for the strikes at Venice and TIFF, a Star Trek picket, and film distribution (Taylor’s Version).

By Bethy Squires

it’s union season Sept. 1, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Members to Vote on Possible Strike Against Video-Game Companies“Here we go again,” union president Fran Drescher said.

By Jennifer Zhan

punching up Aug. 28, 2023

The AMPTP’s No Good, Very Bad WeekBad tweets, potential labor-law violations, and a new crisis PR firm.

By Bethy Squires

punching up Aug. 21, 2023

The WGA and AMPTP Are Meeting Again This WeekPlus staffing-minimum goss, the Cutest Sign Award, and Timothy Olyphant’s new ‘do.

By Bethy Squires and Anne Victoria Clark

exceptions Aug. 14, 2023

Only A Few A24 Movies Can Film in These Trying TimesSAG-AFTRA made amendments to their interim agreement with independent studios to support the WGA.

By Alejandra Gularte

hollywood on strike Aug. 10, 2023

Hollywood’s Striking Up Their Picket SignsAI could never write a poster this funny.

By Alejandra Gularte

solidarity July 20, 2023

Don’t Worry, Your Barbenheimer Plans Don’t Cross Picket LinesThe double strike doesn’t have to affect your double feature.

By Jennifer Zhan

the industry innit July 19, 2023

How House of the Dragon Can Keep Filming Amid the SAG StrikeIt’s all about those local union rules.

By Jennifer Zhan

hashtag sponsored? July 18, 2023

Influencers’ Biggest Collab? The SAG-AFTRA StrikeHow are your favorite internet stars being affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike?

By Alejandra Gularte

solidarity forever July 14, 2023

So, How’s Your Strike Going?WGA member Kirk A. Moore weighs in from the picket lines as SAG prepare signs of their own.

By Tirhakah Love

billy elliot vibes July 13, 2023

STRIKE TWOFran Drescher had her Norma Rae moment as the Screen Actors Guild joins the WGA in striking.

By Jason P. Frank

solidarity forever July 13, 2023

The SAG-AFTRA Contract Has ExpiredThe actual strike/no-strike announcement will take place at noon PST Thursday.

By Bethy Squires

emmys 2023 July 12, 2023

Emmy Nominees Know It’s a Weird Time to Get Their FlowersJ. Smith-Cameron, Janelle James, and more show support for writers and actors in the midst of industry turmoil.

By Zoe Guy

punching up July 5, 2023