Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz and Sophia Bush did something clever for One Tree Hill‘s 20th anniversary.
Entertainment Workers Pull $44 Million From Retirement Plans Amid Strikes
12.09.2023 - 02:33 / variety.com
Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Entertainment workers have moved to take more than $44 million out of their individual retirement accounts as they endure months without work due to the strikes. Nearly 3,000 workers have filed for hardship withdrawals, according to an update circulated on Friday by the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans. The average withdrawal is about $15,000.
The figures, which were confirmed by two labor sources, show the scale of the economic hardship facing Hollywood’s below-the-line workforce, which includes set painters, grips, craft service workers, drivers, cinematographers, costumers, hair and makeup artists, and many others. The Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, shutting down most scripted TV and film productions. But work had already been slow for several months before that.
Many workers have said they have not worked since January or even last fall, causing them to use up their emergency savings. The Entertainment Community Fund has distributed more than $6.5 million in aid to 3,100 struggling workers. The Motion Picture and Television Fund also gives out grants up to $1,500, and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA also have their own strike relief funds for their members.
Several high-profile people in the industry — including Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, Ryan Murphy and Greg Berlanti — have also contributed $500,000 to $1.5 million to benefit out-of-work crew members in recent days. The MPIPHP covers workers in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the Basic Crafts unions, including Teamsters, laborers and electricians. Members who participate in the defined-contribution retirement plan, which is similar to a 401(k), are eligible to take as much
.
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
justjared.com
22.09.2023 / 22:33
SAG-AFTRA Supports 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast Amid Strikes, Says They Are Not Breaking Rules
SAG-AFTRA has cleared the air on Dancing With the Stars‘ return amid the Hollywood strikes.
variety.com
20.09.2023 / 18:05
Every ‘American Horror Story’ Season Ranked, From Worst to Best
Hunter Ingram A new season of “American Horror Story” is still TV’s best leap of faith. Each season, the FX anthology series takes pleasure in deploying a twisted new nightmare that offers up its cast of familiar faces to whatever fresh hell awaits.
justjared.com
20.09.2023 / 18:01
The Richest 'American Horror Story: Delicate' Cast Members, Ranked (Net Worths Ranging from $3 Million to $1.7 Billion)
The new season of American Horror Story is finally premiering TONIGHT and we’re taking a look at the cast of the latest installment.
variety.com
18.09.2023 / 21:29
Craig Emanuel Retires From Paul Hastings Law Firm, Will Serve as Advisor to Ryan Murphy
William Earl Veteran Hollywood attorney Craig Emanuel has retired from law firm Paul Hastings after more than 40 years an entertainment legal eagle. Emanuel will turn his focus to serving as an advisor to longtime client Ryan Murphy.
etcanada.com
18.09.2023 / 19:57
Cheryl Burke Admits ‘A Part’ Of Her Thinks ‘DWTS’ Should Be Postponed Amid Strikes: ‘In Order To Make Changes We Have To Stick Together 100%’
Cheryl Burke spoke about whether or not “Dancing With the Stars” should postpone season 32 amid the ongoing Hollywood strikes in a new interview with ET Canada.
deadline.com
17.09.2023 / 22:55
‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ Delaying Season 2 Premiere Amid Strikes
The Jennifer Hudson Show is following The Drew Barrymore Show and The Talk in delaying its upcoming season while the writers remain on strike.
perezhilton.com
17.09.2023 / 15:49
Rosie O’Donnell BLASTS Drew Barrymore For Bringing Back Her Talk Show Amid Strikes!
Rosie O’Donnell has some “advice” for Drew Barrymore…
justjared.com
14.09.2023 / 01:17
Bill Maher Plans To Bring Back 'Real Time' Without Writers Amid Strike
Bill Maher is making a big decision amid the WGA strike and choosing to return to his late night talk show, Real Time with Bill Maher – without writers.
deadline.com
14.09.2023 / 00:37
Disney Entertainment TV Studios Suspend Deals With Producers, Including Yara Shahidi, Justin Hartley & Billy Porter, Will Pay Assistants Amid Strikes
EXCLUSIVE: Disney has become the latest entertainment company to suspend additional overall and first-look deals four and a half months into the WGA strike.
deadline.com
11.09.2023 / 23:37
NBCUniversal Studio Group & CBS Studios Suspend Non-Writing Producer Deals Amid Strikes
More studios are suspending additional overall and first-look deals almost four and a half months into the WGA strike.
justjared.com
11.09.2023 / 22:45
CBS' 'The Talk' & Jennifer Hudson Show Set To Return To Production Amid Strikes
It’s not just The Drew Barrymore Show coming back into production amid the strike.
deadline.com
11.09.2023 / 22:31
CBS’ ‘The Talk’ Set To Return To Filming As Daytime Shows Face Scrutiny Amid Strikes
EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore is not the only daytime talk show host returning to air.
variety.com
11.09.2023 / 22:01
Dr. Phil and More CBS Studios Deals Suspended Amid Strikes; Salary and Benefits for Assistants Covered Through End of 2023
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer CBS Studios has suspended term deals with talkshow star Phil “Dr. Phil” McGraw, BET+’s “Kingdom Business” producer DeVon Franklin and “Nancy Drew” executive producer Lis Rowinski due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Representatives for CBS Studios declined to comment on the suspension of these deals Monday.
variety.com
11.09.2023 / 22:01
Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw Donate $1.5 Million to Support Workers Impacted by Hollywood Strikes – Film News in Brief
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Since the Hollywood strikes began back in May, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw have donated a collective $1.5 million to writers, actors and other industry workers who have been negatively impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Capshaw and Spielbergs generous donations have gone to the Entertainment Community Fund as well as the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program.
deadline.com
11.09.2023 / 21:11
Steven Spielberg & Kate Capshaw Donate $1.5 Million In Support Of Strikers
Steven Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw have donated $1.5 million in support of striking writers and actors, and others affected by the work stoppages, Deadline has learned.
variety.com
11.09.2023 / 17:09
Drew Barrymore Slammed by Hollywood for Bringing Talk Show Back Amid Strikes: ‘Gross,’ ‘Scab,’ ‘Incredibly Disappointing’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Drew Barrymore is being criticized by fellow actors and writers on social media for her decision to bring back her eponymous daytime talk show amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “The Drew Barrymore Show” is set to return Sept. 18.
perezhilton.com
11.09.2023 / 17:07
Drew Barrymore DRAGGED For Resuming Talk Show Amid Strikes!
Drew Barrymore is taking HEAT for this decision!
justjared.com
11.09.2023 / 14:19
Drew Barrymore Criticized for Resuming TV Show Amid Strikes, WGA Issues Statement
Drew Barrymore‘s talk show is returning, and despite her statement explaining the decision, she’s being called out.
etcanada.com
10.09.2023 / 21:57
Drew Barrymore Explains Decision To Resume Talk Show Amid Strikes, Planned Picketing: ‘I Own This Choice’
Last week, it was announced that “The Drew Barrymore Show” was resuming production, with the fourth season kicking off in mid-September.