IATSE Members Can Do “Sympathy Strikes” And Honor Picket Lines Even If Not On Strike

Members of the union’s 13 West Coast locals will vote on whether to approve the Hollywood Basic Agreement, while 23 locals nationwide will vote on the Area Standards Agreement. The vote will take place roughly a month after IATSE negotiators reached a tentative agreement on a new bargaining agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents studios in labor talks.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLionsgate swung back into profitable terrain during its most recent fiscal quarter, another sign that the pandemic’s cloud is beginning to lift. But the company also announced that it could soon be slimmed down as it hopes to capitalize on the consolidation in the media space, one that has already seen Amazon agree to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer, Discovery announce plans to merge with WarnerMedia, and Disney’s purchase of much of 21st Century Fox.

There are plans to honor Dustin Diamond in the upcoming season of Peacock’s Saved By The Bell.

Nirvana‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ for the first time.The Absolute Radio presenter was speaking at a Q&A in front of an audience at an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘Nevermind’ and the forthcoming reissue of the iconic album in London last night (November 1).“I shared a flat with a guy who worked in the warehouse at [record label] Beggars Banquet,” she told BBC Radio 6 Music’s Matt Everitt.

Released in 2017, “Call Me By Your Name” was an instant critical darling, becoming a real awards contender and breakthrough film for filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, as well as the two leading men, Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer. However, as pointed out by writer James Ivory in his new memoir, “Solid Ivory” (via GQ), the acclaimed film began its life on rather contentious ground.

Bravo launched an investigation after Real Housewives of New York City star Eboni K. Williams accused costar Ramona Singer of making a racially insensitive remark, a source tells Us Weekly.

IATSE leaders are urging their members to “stay united” and vote “yes” to ratify the tentative agreement for a new film and TV contract. In the latest message to their members, IATSE president Matthew Loeb and the leaders of Hollywood’s 13 locals covered by the agreement acknowledged that there is opposition to the proposed new deal but said it was “the best agreement possible.” The ratification vote is expected to be held next month.

Riley Keough has credited Dakota Johnson for a special moment that happened during Coldplay’s performance at Saturday’s “We Can Survive” concert in Los Angeles.

Salma Hayek, 55, and her husband Francois-Henri Pinault, 59, often make headlines for their loving marriage. Since they exchanged vows in 2009, they haven’t been shy about sharing their adoration for each other in sweet pics and messages on social media, and often attend events together, looking more in love than ever. Although Salma is living as a successful actress, it turns out Francois-Henri is just as impressive with his career and background.

Leaders of the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800, are praising the deal reached Saturday with the AMPTP that averted the union’s first-ever nationwide strike. “Hands down this is the strongest contract we have achieved in our history,” they said, and gave credit to the solidarity of IATSE’s members for making it possible.

In his first year working in film and TV, hair department head Barry Lee Moe (IATSE Local 706) had an experience that forever changed his perspective on the industry.

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood is on the precipice tonight as talks between IATSE and the AMPTP continue in the hopes to avert a strike early next week that could bring most of the industry to a standstill. “Assume there will be a strike and hope there isn’t,” Local 800 members were told this afternoon in the first of two planned virtual townhalls.

Jamie Otis and husband, Doug Hehner announced on Oct. 4 that they’re packing up their things and moving into an RV! But before the Married At First Sight alums downsize from their beautiful home, the married couple of seven years gave HollywoodLife an EXCLUSIVE tour of their Florida home.

The late Christopher Plummer’s long and legendary career is being celebrated with a brand new commemorative stamp.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterIATSE leadership got a big win on Oct. 4, when more than 98% of the rank and file voted to authorize a strike.Having riled people up, the leaders now face pressure to deliver the goods.

health and safety at work,” said Rebecca Rhine, national executive director of the Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600. “The health and safety issues, the unsafe hours, the not breaking for meals, those were the exception for many years in the industry, which is a tough industry.

IATSE leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by the slow pace of the ongoing negotiations with the AMPTP for a new film and TV contract.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAn official with IATSE told members on Tuesday that the studios are refusing to make the necessary concessions to avoid a strike, although negotiations are still underway.Cathy Repola, the national executive director of the Motion Picture Editors Guild, told members in an email on Tuesday that the pace of the talks is quickening, and that the timetable continues to be “days, not weeks.”“In the wake of the overwhelming strike authorization vote, the employers

Local 871 member Olga Lexell, who spoke with TheWrap last week about her efforts to raise money to cover dues payments for IATSE members who have fallen behind due to the pandemic. Lexell and her partners are still raising funds to allow members to pay their dues and be able to vote on whether to ratify a contract whenever IATSE and AMPTP reach a deal.