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SAG-AFTRA, JPC allow vaccine mandates

9/14/2021

The advertising industry's Joint Policy Committee and The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists will allow COVID-19 vaccination mandates for commercial auditions and filming sessions. "Prior to this agreement, the union had been approving mandatory vaccination policies for commercial productions on a case-by-case basis consistent with the direction of the national board," SAG-AFTRA stated.

Drescher elected SAG-AFTRA president

9/3/2021

"The Nanny" star Fran Drescher will become president of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists after receiving 16,958 votes. Joely Fisher, running mate of Drescher's opponent Matthew Modine, won the position of secretary-treasurer.

Asner, beloved star, passes away aged 91

8/30/2021

Ed Asner, best known for his award-winning depiction of Lou Grant on both "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and the character's spinoff series, passed away on Aug. 29 at the age of 91. Asner served as president of the Screen Actors Guild and often used his fame to advocate for social causes.

Hollywood unions agree LA productions can resume

1/29/2021

A group representing advertisers, the Producers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists no longer objects to filming commercials. That agreement is contingent on productions' compliance with both the industry's protocols and recommendations from the Public Health Department of Los Angeles County.

TV production resumes despite pandemic safety concerns

1/14/2021

Several Los Angeles studios that had extended holiday production breaks due to the city's rapid increase in coronavirus infections have now resumed operations. Executives are defending their decisions, citing stringent safety measures and the economic effects of further delays, while the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has criticized the choice to restart filming.

Grammys' pandemic-related delay angers SAG-AFTRA

1/6/2021

Concerns about the ongoing pandemic have prompted the Recording Academy to postpone the 2021 Grammy Awards from Jan. 31 to March 14. The decision has drawn criticism from the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which scheduled its own awards ceremony for the same date and had announced that in July.

SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP reach $318M 3-year deal

6/12/2020

The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative $318-million, three-year deal that will now be reviewed by the union board and then voted on by performers. The AMPTP is continuing negotiations with the Writers Guild of America.

Oscars riddled with litany of challenges

2/20/2019

Joe Flint and Erich Schwartzel recap the challenges the producers of this year's Oscars ceremony faced, including Screen Actors Guild conflicts and host controversies, all while trying to keep the telecast under three hours. Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, doesn't seem to mind the drama, saying, "I, ironically, have found that the lack of clarity around the Oscars has kept the Oscars really in the conversation and that the mystery has been really compelling."

"Black Panther" ensemble gets top honors at SAG

1/31/2019

Marvel's "Black Panther" ensemble was given top honors at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards last Sunday, potentially setting it up for a best film win at next month's Oscars, as half of SAG ensemble winners in the past 10 years have won best picture at the Academy Awards. Other notable SAG honorees include Rami Malek, Glen Close and Mahershala Ali in their respective acting categories.