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During Roth’s tenure at the Guild, membership grew 65 percent, the number of field representatives tripled, the contracts department grew nearly five times in size and annual residuals payments to DGA members increased 300 percent to nearly $400 million, the guild said. The Guild’s global presence also was expanded — including staff assigned to international affairs and the development of a new Coordinating Committee in London — to reflect the changing dynamics of the industry. Roth also helped create and promote the Franco American Cultural Fund, garnering him the French Legion of Honor in 2009. … [Read more...] about DGA Executive Director Jay Roth Stepping Down

In the final-season episode, Yamato scolds perennial ladies’ man Hawkeye for having his eyes “on every nurse” except her. “For your information,” she tells him, “I happen to have a fantastic sense of humor, a bubbly personality and I am warm and sensitive like you wouldn’t believe. I also sing and play the guitar and I’m learning to tap dance. And on top of all that, I happen to be cute as hell.” … [Read more...] about Kellye Nakahara Wallett Dies: Played ‘M*A*S*H’ Nurse Lt. Yamato During Series’ Entire Run

Employers say there’s a “Sunset” Clause for all of the New Media deal. The union says this about the “Sunset” clause: that both particies recognize that these provisions are being negotiated at a time when the business models and patterns of usage of motion pictures and other productions in New Media ae in the process of exploration, experimentation and innovation. Therefore, all the provisions relating to New Media expire on the termination date of the Basic Agreement and will be of no force and effect thereafter. No later than 60 days before that expiration date, the parties will meet to negotiate new terms and conditions in New Media. … [Read more...] about Details Of AMPTP-IATSE Tentative Deal

Kaplan noted in the letter that “In the unlikely event that the plan were to enter the Yellow Zone (endangered status) under the Pension Protection Act, benefit increases can still be adopted by the board of directors if additional contributions are made to the plan to cover the cost of such increases.” … [Read more...] about Motion Picture Industry Pension Plan Dips Closer To “Critical Status” For Fourth Year In A Row

The Curse does not cite any real-life inspirations, though its description does bring to mind Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead, stars of HGTV’s popular series Flip or Flop, whose marriage fell apart after the success of their show made them household names. … [Read more...] about Showtime Orders ‘The Curse’ Comedy Pilot From the Safdie Brothers & Nathan Fielder