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Now that talks with the DGA have concluded, the AMPTP will probably turn next to the WGA, whose contract expires May 1. The Los Angeles Times reported recently that guild leaders have told showrunners they intend to drop the most controversial of their demands – the one that would “Require signatory companies to negotiate only with agents franchised by the WGA.” That demand, which the AMPTP flatly rejected last March, threatened to drag the major companies into the WGA’s 11-month battle with the major talent agencies over packaging fees. … [Read more...] about DGA Reaches Tentative Deal On New Film And TV Contract

“There may be a time for this, but the time may not be now,” one legislative insider told Deadline Wednesday of the latest request. Coming just two days after a previous letter inked from studio lobby group the Motion Picture Association, the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and the Independent Film & Television Alliance, this new ask is being pushed by Fox, we hear. … [Read more...] about Nervous NFL, NASCAR, Hollywood Studios & Unions Push For “Pandemic Risk Insurance” From Congress

“The ability of our industry to return to active production, whether on set or on location, is severely compromised by the inability to purchase insurance to cover losses stemming from communicable diseases amongst cast, crew, and others involved in the production,” the letter continues, imploring Speaker Pelosi, Senator McConnell and the respective leadership to push through new relief packages moving their way through Congress now. … [Read more...] about Hollywood Unions & MPA Lobby Nancy Pelosi & Mitch McConnell For More COVID-19 Relief To Restart Industry

Zendaya is repped by CAA, Monster Talent Management and Skrzyniarz & Mallean; John David Washington is repped by WME and Hansen, Jacobson; Sam Levinson is repped by WME and Novo. … [Read more...] about Reopening Hollywood: How Zendaya, John David Washington & ‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Started & Finished A Secret Movie During The Pandemic

“Testing is the key to a safe environment. The modeling data is clear: regular and frequent testing of cast and crew effectively and substantially reduces the risk of infections and transmission. Testing gives strong confidence that if someone is infected, s/he can be isolated and quarantined and any further transmission can be avoided. … [Read more...] about SAG-AFTRA Answers Questions About Returning To Work, Lays Out Unresolved Issues With Management’s AMPTP