WGA East & Editors Guild Win Joint Campaign To Organize Workers At Documentary Powerhouse Story Syndicate

Margot Robbie had a failed audition for American Horror Story: Asylum, it’s been revealed.In an interview with Backstage, AHS casting director Eric Dawson said that Robbie’s audition for an unknown role — which many fans believe to be Lizzie Brochere’s Grace — is one of his favourite auditions ever.“Margot has a lot of ‘it’ factors. That’s the tough thing for casting directors who aren’t in the room [anymore] with actors,” said Dawson.“Margot is probably one of my favourite auditions of all time, and it was right before she broke out.

The ongoing writers strike is taking center stage in the WGA East’s officer and Council elections. In their official candidate statements, released today, they all pledged their support for the strike, vowing to remain on the picket line until a fair contract is achieved. The strike, which began May 2 and is now in its 114th day.

, shot by Harley Weir, is seen reclining on horseback completely naked save for a pair of printed thigh-high boots and a matching top-handle bag.The images were shot at director Jean-François Pignon's estate, using his horses as Jenner's co-stars. "Being able to witness and work with Jean-François and his horses was incredible.

The WGA East and the NewsGuild-CWA are calling the recent police raid of a tiny newspaper in Kansas “an affront to the constitutionally protected rights of journalists and news media workers.” In a joint statement, the unions are demanding that the Marion County Police department “be held accountable for its raid of the Marion County Record newspaper” in Marion, Kansas.

Special prosecutors have not decided whether criminal charges will be refiled against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, but the actor this week is trying to stop crew members from the indie Western from taking him to court.

, creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's award-winning and long-running FX anthology series, is gearing up for season 12. Dubbed, the newest installment looks to be a significant departure from seasons of the past. As production for the newest installment continues, casting and other details are slowly being revealed.

Talks continued but no sign of a Friday afternoon breakthrough.

The Continental: From The World Of John Wick hits screens and we’ve got an exclusive first look image for you – check it out above.As per the official synopsis, the three-part series arrives on Prime Video (outside the US) September 22 – and “will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, the centrepiece of the John Wick universe, through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott.”Scott was played by legendary actor Ian McShane in the movies, his older version of the character serving as owner of The Continental. In the new prequel, however, he’s played by younger actor Colin Woodell – and is dragged into the hellscape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.The synopsis continues: “Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”The first look image shows Woodell in action alongside Ben Robson, who plays Winston’s estranged brother Frankie.

FX’s American Horror Stories will return to frighten you with a 4-episode Huluween event series set for premiere on October 26 on Hulu.

What in the heck is going on in the new season of American Horror Story?!

Kim Kardashian is making her debut in a spine-tingling role.FX and Hulu announced on Tuesday that the Ryan Murphy franchise's upcoming season, will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 20.

EastEnders fans have all been saying the same thing this week, as writers of the show appear to have forgotten about a huge health condition that previously affected fan favourite Alfie Moon. As regular viewers will know, Alfie previously suffered from a brain tumour, which required him to undergo surgery in 2017 after suffering from hallucinations, headaches and of course dizziness.Thankfully, despite nearly dying on the operating table, Alfie survived the procedure and made a full recovery - but fans couldn’t help but notice how it hadn’t been mentioned once, either by Alfie or his doctor, when he was warned he may be suffering from prostate cancer on Tuesday night’s episode, 15 August.

EastEnders viewers are saying they want an iconic character to be axed from the show, after growing tired of his ‘depressing storylines'. Ben Mitchell has been a main character on the BBC soap since 1996, with him being played by six actors in total. During his 27-year run, Ben has undergone a number of drastic appearance and personality changes, seeing him slowly evolve from a quiet and fun-loving child into a killer and wannabe gangster.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Perhaps it’s coincidence, or serendipity, but two of the best-reviewed shows on television happened to both return at the same time with new seasons last week — and both put Native storytelling and Indigenous characters front and center. FX’s “Reservation Dogs” and AMC’s “Dark Winds” have a few things in common — starting, of course, with Zahn McClarnon, who stars as Navajo tribal police officer Joe Leaphorn in “Dark Winds” and recurs as Officer Big in “Reservation Dogs.” And both also share acclaim from viewers and critics: “Reservation Dogs” sports a 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ reviews aggregator, while “Dark Winds” boasts a remarkable 100% ranking.

While many will know Sophie Winkleman as the wife of King Charles' second cousin Lord Frederick Windsor, she also has links to TV royalty - being the half-sister of Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman. Despite the family connection however, the Sanditon star has revealed that she's not interested in competing on her sister's show. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, the 42-year-old said: "No, I can't go near a dancing programme.

She’s married to the Royal family’s Lord Frederick Windsor but Sophie Winkleman still needs a little help when it comes to behaving like a lady on the set of Jane Austen’s Sanditon.The actress - beloved by fans for her comedic turn as Peep Show’s Big Suze - stars as King’s mistress Lady Susan in the upcoming third series of the regency era drama. In real life, Sophie, 42, is used to high society and was recently photographed sharing a raucous joke with King Charles (her husband’s second cousin) at Royal Ascot. But she still wants a tutor to help with historical royal protocols.

battles breast cancer.The Duchess of York, 63, revealed on the Aug. 2 episode of her podcast Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah that she hilariously nicknamed her breasts following a single mastectomy she underwent recently.She told co-host Sarah Thomson that her left boob is her “new best friend, Derek.”“On my left, he’s called Derek…and he’s very important because he saved my life,” Fergie — a name that the royal has also commonly been known as — explained.Thompson then inquired as to why she choose the moniker.Fergie replied: “I don’t know, it just made me laugh that I have now a friend who’s with me all the time who’s protecting with his shield of armor.”The mother of two also has a name for her right breast: Eric.“Poor Eric on the right is feeling rather sad because he’s not as perky as Derek on the left, but I’ll get Eric balanced, don’t worry,” she quipped.Fergie revealed she was diagnosed with an early form of cancer after enduring a routine mammogram back in June.She later went through an operation to help alleviate the disease and was recovering with her family at her home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.“The Duchess is receiving the best medical care and her doctors have told her that the prognosis is good,” read a statement at the time released by her rep.

Cathy Repola, national executive directors of the Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700, has been reappointed to the board of directors of the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans, which cover members of IATSE and several other below-the-line unions.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor When Chris Eyre’s “Smoke Signals” won the audience prize in Sundance 25 years ago, the director thought the kudos would soon lead to a landslide of opportunities for Native talent. Amid a flourishing independent film scene, the road trip dramedy won acclaim and awards as the first feature written, directed and produced by Native filmmakers. But it took two decades, and a pivot to television, for Native voices to finally get a wider chance to be heard.

Lisa Takeuchi Cullen will be the next president of the WGA East, succeeding Michael Winship, who is not seeking re-election.