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  1. THR, Esq.
    SAG Slams Anti-Merger Lawsuit

    SAG Slams Anti-Merger Lawsuit

    2:07 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The guild sees the suit as a sequel that will perform no better than a 2009 installment. Read more

  2. Watch Video SAG/AFTRA Merger Campaigns Go Multi-Modal

    SAG/AFTRA Merger Campaigns Go Multi-Modal

    2:03 pm PST 2/22/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Postcards, videos and envelope stuffers carry the messages pro and con. Read more See All Videos

  3. THR, Esq.
    Anti-Merger Lawsuit Filed Against SAG and Officers

    Anti-Merger Lawsuit Filed Against SAG and Officers

    11:16 am PST 2/22/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Suit seeks to halt referendum and lays groundwork to obtain attorneys fees. Read more

  4. Actors Equity Endorses SAG-AFTRA Merger

    Actors Equity Endorses SAG-AFTRA Merger

    4:55 pm PST 2/21/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The vote adds fuel to the movement toward a combination of the two actor unions (UPDATED). Read more

  5. THR Exclusive
    SAG/AFTRA Post Complete Pro and Con Merger Statements

    SAG/AFTRA Post Complete Pro and Con Merger Statements

    11:24 pm PST 2/19/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    A 20 page packet is posted online a week earlier than expected. Read more

  6. THR Exclusive
    SAG/AFTRA Merger Opposition Statement Obtained (Exclusive)

    SAG/AFTRA Merger Opposition Statement Obtained (Exclusive)

    11:14 am PST 2/19/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The ballot packets will also include the unions’ statement, a rebuttal, and various merger documents. Read more

  7. Former SAG President Alan Rosenberg Denounces Current Leadership as 'Liars'

    Former SAG President Alan Rosenberg Denounces Current Leadership as 'Liars'

    8:35 am PST 2/19/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    His comments to a SAG member and a reporter come as about 30 people picket against SAG/AFTRA merger. Read more

  8. THR, Esq.
    Anti-Merger Lawsuit Looming Against SAG (Exclusive)

    Anti-Merger Lawsuit Looming Against SAG (Exclusive)

    2:57 pm PST 2/16/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    A suit may be filed within days in federal court, and will seek an injunction and, probably, attorney fees. Read more

  9. Canadian Union Takes Bite Out of U.S. Actors' Residuals (Exclusive)

    11:16 am PST 2/14/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists charges American actors and other non-members a 25 percent processing fee, while members of the Canadians-only organization pay a fraction of that amount. The union blames “U.S. actors coming up and taking Canadian jobs.” Read more

  10. Anti-Merger Protestors Target SAG, AFTRA Headquarters (Photos)

    Anti-Merger Protestors Target SAG, AFTRA Headquarters (Photos)

    3:42 pm PST 2/10/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The group, which was composed of about 25 SAG and AFTRA members opposed to the merger, carried signs, blew whistles and forcefully put forward objections to the merger on Friday. Read more

  11. THR Exclusive
    Pilots Overwhelmingly AFTRA for 4th Year in a Row (Exclusive)

    Pilots Overwhelmingly AFTRA for 4th Year in a Row (Exclusive)

    10:39 am PST 2/5/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    About 80% of broadcast network pilots are being produced under AFTRA jurisdiction this year, a slight dip from recent years – but still a polar opposite from 2008, when about 90% were SAG. Read more

  12. SAG and AFTRA Launch Merger Website

    SAG and AFTRA Launch Merger Website

    8:37 pm PST 2/3/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The website contains a variety of information, including videos and a list of upcoming informational meetings. Read more

  13. AFTRA Health & Retirement Trustees Taking No Position on P&H Merger

    AFTRA Health & Retirement Trustees Taking No Position on P&H Merger

    11:32 am PST 2/2/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The statement issued by the AFTRA benefit plans trustees is intended to clarify that a SAG-AFTRA study of the feasibility of merging the two unions’ benefit plans was conducted by the unions, not the AFTRA plans. Read more

  14. SAG and AFTRA Unveil Merger Documents (Analysis)

    SAG and AFTRA Unveil Merger Documents (Analysis)

    9:02 pm PST 1/31/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The agreement and constitution paint a detailed picture of fees, dues and governance, and a feasibility study says merger could strengthen, and wouldn't weaken, the union pension and health plans. Read more

  15. Italian Film and TV Dubbers Want Their Voices Heard

    5:00 am PST 1/31/2012
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    They call for stricter rules, and regulation to control black market dubbing. Read more

  16. AFTRA Sound Recording Agreement Ratified

    AFTRA Sound Recording Agreement Ratified

    3:22 am PST 1/31/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    A similar agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and the labels was ratified two weeks ago, but other music efforts by the two unions aren’t faring as well. Read more

  17. SAG President Ken Howard Extols AFTRA Merger at SAG Awards

    SAG President Ken Howard Extols AFTRA Merger at SAG Awards

    7:05 pm PST 1/29/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Earlier in the day, Howard and AFTRA president Roberta Reardon urged members in an email to “embrace this singular chance to harness the true power of unity.” Read more

  18. SAG Awards 2012: 'The Help' Dominates Film Honors, 'Boardwalk Empire' Tops TV

    SAG Awards 2012: 'The Help' Dominates Film Honors, 'Boardwalk Empire' Tops TV

    5:06 pm PST 1/29/2012
    • Philiana Ng
    • Gregg Kilday
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    UPDATED: "Modern Family," Viola Davis, Jean Dujardin, Steve Buscemi, Jessica Lange and Christopher Plummer were also among the winners at the 18th annual telecast Sunday evening at the Shrine Auditorium. Read more

  19. John Rich, Emmy Award Winning Director of TV's 'All in the Family,' Dies at 86

    John Rich, Emmy Award Winning Director of TV's 'All in the Family,' Dies at 86

    10:59 am PST 1/29/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    A pioneer in the early days of TV comedy, he also was a key figure in the history of the Directors Guild of America. Read more

  20. The Race
    Directors Guild of America Awards 2012: Complete Winners List

    Directors Guild of America Awards 2012: Complete Winners List

    8:26 pm PST 1/28/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Patty Jenkins earns the dramatic TV series award for "The Killing," while Robert B. Weide takes the comedy TV prize for "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Read more

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