The new deal also allows for the temporary upgrade of an assistant director “to a higher classification to replace an employee who is absent due to an Eligible COVID-19 Event, even if he/she is not on the Qualification List for such higher classification.” The producer, however, must notify the DGA “as soon as practicable after it becomes aware that a replacement is necessary, so that the parties can discuss a plan for the return of the absent employee or a replacement from the applicable Qualification List.” … [Read more...] about Industry’s New Return-To-Work Protocols Were Months In The Making Because Large Swaths Of Unions’ Contracts Had To Be Rewritten
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The CW’s Enhanced Digital Rights Could Help Net Secure New Affiliate Agreements With Nexstar & Other Top Station Groups
“Digitally it was a huge success, linear-wise, we did what we were supposed to do which is kept the lights on, providing fresh programming to the affiliates and advertisers,” he said of the CW’s fall performance, which was modest in linear ratings but strong on digital. … [Read more...] about The CW’s Enhanced Digital Rights Could Help Net Secure New Affiliate Agreements With Nexstar & Other Top Station Groups
Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Previews Debut Album With Cover of Five Stairsteps’ ‘O-o-h Child’
Now and Then will feature nine covers of classic soul and R&B songs, as well as five original tracks. Along with the band’s rendition of “O-o-h Child,” other covers include the Spinners’ “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” the Temptations’ “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” the Miracles’ “Tracks of My Tears,” and the Delfonics’ “La-La (Means I Love You).” The album will also feature the band’s take on Smokey Robinson’s “Ooo Baby Baby,” for which they released a video last May. … [Read more...] about Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Previews Debut Album With Cover of Five Stairsteps’ ‘O-o-h Child’
Donald Trump Faces Possible Expulsion From SAG-AFTRA As Union’s Board Sets Special Session
The day after the riot, which left five dead and temporarily halted the final counting of the Electoral College votes, SAG-AFTRA issued a statement that “condemns in the strongest terms yesterday’s attack on America’s foundational principles. Rioters, emboldened and encouraged by a sitting president and his enablers who have peddled baseless conspiracy theories, stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to subvert democracy. As a union and a democratic organization, we are appalled by this attack on the values we hold most sacred. The disgraceful scenes coming out of the nation’s capital have undermined America’s institutions and its standing in the world. Displays of the Confederate flag and other symbols of white supremacy and hate were meant to subjugate and terrorize people of color and those of certain faiths. This poison attacks the diverse membership of our union and the labor movement.” … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Faces Possible Expulsion From SAG-AFTRA As Union’s Board Sets Special Session
SAG-AFTRA Board Finds “Probable Cause” To Expel Donald Trump, Pending Trial, On Charges He Violated Union’s Constitution
The day after the riot, which left five dead and temporarily halted the final counting of the Electoral College votes, SAG-AFTRA issued a statement that “condemns in the strongest terms yesterday’s attack on America’s foundational principles. Rioters, emboldened and encouraged by a sitting president and his enablers who have peddled baseless conspiracy theories, stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to subvert democracy. As a union and a democratic organization, we are appalled by this attack on the values we hold most sacred. The disgraceful scenes coming out of the nation’s capital have undermined America’s institutions and its standing in the world. Displays of the Confederate flag and other symbols of white supremacy and hate were meant to subjugate and terrorize people of color and those of certain faiths. This poison attacks the diverse membership of our union and the labor movement.” … [Read more...] about SAG-AFTRA Board Finds “Probable Cause” To Expel Donald Trump, Pending Trial, On Charges He Violated Union’s Constitution