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  1. SAG-AFTRA Responds to Foreign Royalties Lawsuit

    6:08 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    A new suit apparently charges the union with failing to properly disburse about $110 million received from foreign collection societies. READ MORE

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  2. 'Fashion Police' Protest: Writers Chant 'Joan Rivers, Can We Talk?'

    'Fashion Police' Protest: Writers Chant 'Joan Rivers, Can We Talk?'

    12:05 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Writers Guild members are rallying to support striking writers on the E! talk show READ MORE

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

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

    2:39 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    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) READ MORE

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  4. WGA Sets 'Fashion Police' Rally at E! Headquarters

    WGA Sets 'Fashion Police' Rally at E! Headquarters

    3:52 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The action supports the month-old strike and is part of a larger strategy to unionize unscripted programming. READ MORE

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  5. WGA East Foundation Rebrands as Writers Guild Initiative

    4:49 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The name change is intended to better communicate the organization’s mission: mentoring and developing new writers. READ MORE

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  6. WGA West Members Pass Constitutional Amendments

    6:36 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The amendments update the guild’s voting procedures. READ MORE

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  7. THR, Esq.
    Hollywood Interns: Class Action Lawsuit Against Fox in Jeopardy

    Hollywood Interns: Class Action Lawsuit Against Fox in Jeopardy

    8:57 am PDT 5/10/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The company races to court with news that a suit with "identical arguments" against Hearst has been rejected. READ MORE

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  8. THR, Esq.
    LMFAO Takes Ex-Manager to the California Labor Commissioner (Exclusive)

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

    7:52 am PDT 5/3/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    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. READ MORE

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  9. Steven Poster Re-Elected President of International Cinematographers Guild

    8:45 pm PDT 4/27/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    ICG announced its unofficial election results. READ MORE

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

    4:46 pm PDT 4/26/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Speakers discuss the troubled VFX business model during an online town hall meeting. READ MORE

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  11. Behind the Screen
    Watch Video VFX Community Holding Town Hall Meeting to Address Troubled Business

    VFX Community Holding Town Hall Meeting to Address Troubled Business

    8:56 am PDT 4/26/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The meeting will take place online on Friday at 1:00 PDT. READ MORE

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  12. In the Magazine
    'Fashion Police' Writer Standoff Takes Toll on Drag Queen

    'Fashion Police' Writer Standoff Takes Toll on Drag Queen

    5:00 am PDT 4/26/2013
    • Tricia Romano
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    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. READ MORE

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

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

    2:47 pm PDT 4/25/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The boardroom vote to close 10 of the union’s 25 offices was almost exclusively supported by Los Angeles and New York board members. READ MORE

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  14. THR, Esq.
    How Talent Loses if Aereo Wins (Analysis)

    How Talent Loses if Aereo Wins (Analysis)

    2:27 pm PDT 4/24/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    THR follows the money and discovers an unstated reason the guilds weighed in with briefs opposing the new service. READ MORE

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  15. Musicians Union Pickets Marvel for Outsourcing Scoring Overseas

    Musicians Union Pickets Marvel for Outsourcing Scoring Overseas

    1:46 pm PDT 4/23/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The AFM says the studio that is producing "Captain America 2" is taking actions that are “un-American and unfair.” READ MORE

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  16. SAG-AFTRA Confirms Layoffs as Board Approves Commercials Contract

    8:39 pm PDT 4/21/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The board also approved the election calendar and received a report about the pension & health plans. READ MORE

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  17. 'Fashion Police' Writers Strike Begins

    'Fashion Police' Writers Strike Begins

    8:57 am PDT 4/17/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    UPDATED: The Writers Guild is urging members not to work on the Joan Rivers-hosted E! program. READ MORE

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  18. SAG-AFTRA to Lay Off Up to 80 in Restructuring (Exclusive)

    SAG-AFTRA to Lay Off Up to 80 in Restructuring (Exclusive)

    2:31 pm PDT 4/16/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The cuts amount to about 15 percent of the union’s staff and could save $8 million per year in salaries and benefit costs. READ MORE

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  19. SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Details Revealed (Exclusive)

    SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Details Revealed (Exclusive)

    12:04 pm PDT 4/12/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The deal includes an array of changes that will increase actors’ compensation and provide advertisers with more flexibility on the Internet. READ MORE

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  20. NAB: Visual Effects Leaders Urge Colleagues to 'Support the Fight'

    5:46 pm PDT 4/10/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Scott Ross says VFX facility leaders will meet in May to discuss the issues. READ MORE

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