After SAG-AFTRA announced their strike, fellow entertainment unions immediately started issuing statements of solidarity. The Writers Guild of America, whose members have been on strike since May 2, were the first to pledge their support to the actors. The Actors’ Equity Association joined in, as did ACTRA, Canada’s actors union. The Directors Guild issued a […] More
Despite the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in the United States, two popular television shows, “House of the Dragon” and “Industry,” will continue filming in the United Kingdom this summer. Even though these shows originate from the U.S., they mainly feature British actors who work under […] More
The Berlin Film Festival, known for its prominence in the film industry, is facing financial difficulties that have led to significant changes for its upcoming 2024 edition. In an effort to address the budgetary shortfall, the festival organizers have announced their plans to reduce the size of the program by eliminating close to a third […] More
In the midst of labor conflicts in the entertainment industry, Hollywood studios are taking a controversial approach to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The studios have announced their decision to postpone negotiations with the Writers Guild until the fall, leaving writers in a vulnerable position. This strategy has raised concerns about the […] More
The members of the Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) are grappling with concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (A.I.) and its potential impact on their profession. Similar to their counterparts in the United States, UK writers fear that the growing use of A.I. could lead to a decrease in their writing incomes. A recent survey conducted […] More
We’re Here, a popular and critically acclaimed series that has helped to break down barriers and promote acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community, is returning for a fourth season with a new cast of queens. The change comes after a former production assistant on the series, Daniel McGarrigle, filed a civil suit (in February 2023) against […] More
Nearly two weeks after the Grammy-winning singer Adele shaded Tom about #Scandoval, the Vanderpump Rules star has finally responded to the comments. “Scandoval” was quickly adopted as the name for the scandal that rocked the world when it was revealed that Tom Sandoval, who had been in a relationship with Ariana Madix for nine years, […] More
In 2015, singer Zayn Malik shocked the world when he announced that he was leaving the popular boyband One Direction. The news came as a surprise to many fans, who had been following the group since their formation on The X Factor in 2010. Now, in a rare and recent podcast appearance, he reveals the […] More
At the world premiere for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie (out July 21!), Simu Liu gave an interesting and witty interview in which he talked about the different bonding practices for the cast. Writer-director Greta Gerwig apparently wanted the Kens to bond in a way that was both physically and mentally challenging, to develop the kind […] More