Hit Streaming Shows Make A Killing, But Their Actors Can’t Make A Living – Report

How could you tell this complete stranger how much youre getting paid for being on a television show? Because everyones reaction would be, like, Oh, my God, I love you on that show! But also, what are you doing here? Netflix It was this incredulity that was teetering on offensive. That often led to the punch in of situation Guerrero describes. Watch on Deadline Actress Kimiko Glenn has a story that echoes Guerreros situation....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Robert Wilson

Michael Cieply: Slouching Towards Hollywood, One Rough Beast Of A Season

Just up the street,SAG-AFTRAwas already undermediasiege. July 13, 2023: It was a hot one in Hollywood, and about to get hotter. As Didion said of the Sixties cultural crisis, The center was not holding. Getty Over lunch, the immediate question was how long do you think the strikes will last? I was as clueless as everyone else in the house. Of course, thats whats scary about the present disorder. In the Yeatsian phrase, from his poem The Second Coming,anarchy is loosed upon the world....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Brandon Keller

Patrick Wilson On Why Zack Snyder’s ‘Watchmen’ Was “Ahead Of The Curve” & How It Paved The Way For ‘The Avengers’ Films

I just wanted to look at it as an older guy, as a filmmaker. I knew Zack was ahead of the curve, he added. Its weird to say that audiences werent ready for it. From left: Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach, Matthew Goode as Ozymandias, Billy Crudup as Dr. Manhattan (back, tallest), Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl II, Malin Akerman as Silk Spectre II, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as The ComedianWarner Bros....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · James Bernard

SAG-AFTRA And WGA Fears About AI Are Warranted After 15 Years Of Streaming Chaos, Says ‘Oppenheimer’ Director Christopher Nolan: Companies “Don’t Want To Take Responsibility For Whatever That Algorithm Does”

These guys dont really know what an algorithm is or what it does. Applied to AI, it has terrifying possibilities. Watch on Deadline Traditional media companies have also jumped into the data-driven streaming race, of course. “Oppenheimer” writer-director Christopher Nolan at a panel after a screening of the film in New York.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images For Universal Pictures Theyre looking to his story to say, What are the responsibilities for scientists developing new technologies....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Megan Johnson

SAG-AFTRA Begins Granting Waivers To Indie Productions But Plenty Of Questions Remain, Not Least Whether Actors Will Show Up

Watch on Deadline Its been a complex process, many say. Typical procedure would be for a producer to sign an agreement directly. Its a sensitive topic. Getty Very grateful to SAG-AFTRA for clearing BRIDE HARD to continue production in Savannah. We are an independently financed, independently produced feature film with no studio or connection to the AMPTP. Thanks to the SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement, productions like ours can continue, read the scrubbed tweet....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Jessica Ballard

SAG-AFTRA Will Allow Some Truly Independent Producers To Film During Strike If They Sign “Interim Agreements” – Update

the guild asks on its FAQ page for independent producers. See some of the questions and answers below. Question: What if I am an independent producer whos not part of the AMPTP? SAG-AFTRA and WGA Members and Supporters walk the picket line in support of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike at the Paramount Pictures Studio on July 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)Gilbert Flores/Getty Images...

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 175 words · Benjamin Williams

‘Haunted Mansion’ Premiere: Director Justin Simien Addresses SAG-AFTRA Strike As Disneyland Event Takes Place Without Actors

TheHaunted Mansionworld premiere atDisneylandwas the first major movie premiere affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike. None of the on-screen talent was at the event but directorJustin Simiendid address the elephant in the room. Obviously, were here at a weird time in the industry. Justin Simien talks ‘Haunted Mansion’Paras Griffin/Getty Images / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection It was really important to me to protect her vision and to realize it the best I could....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Alexander Lewis

‘It’s Always Sunny’ Star Rob McElhenney Says He Was Diagnosed With “Neurodevelopmental Disorders And Learning Disabilities”

Rob McElhenneyis opening up about his health and saying he was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities. I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! It might feel that way sometimes. Rob McElhenneyLeon Bennett / Getty Images But its not true. Watch on Deadline I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! Some disorders include ADHD, speech and language disorders, Tourette syndrome, schizophrenia and autism....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Melissa Matthews

‘Laugh-In’ Producer George Schlatter Dishes On Television Golden Age In New Memoir

At age 93, producer George Schlatter has a lifetime of memories to look back at. Producing the groundbreaking and iconic TV comedy showLaugh-inis just one facet. Do you see any parallels to what people are doing online now and what you did then? George SchlatterFrazer Harrison/Getty Images Schlatter:I see tremendous similarities. We would take an item from the back page of a newspaper and make a story out of it....

July 16, 2023 · 3 min · 435 words · Kyle Martinez

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ Lights Fuse With $235M Global Bow; ‘Elemental’, ‘Indy 5’ & ‘Insidious’ Hit New Milestones – International Box Office

SUNDAY UPDATE:Paramount/SkydancesMission: Impossible Dead ReckoningPart Onelit the fuse this weekend with a$235Mglobal start. Also in IMAX, TohosThe Boy and the Heron(akaHow Do You Live? Per comScore, the overall weekend was $13.2M with Monday a holiday. Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’Christian Black / © Paramount Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection To wit: From Disney/Pixar,Elementalcrossed $300M worldwide this session, rising to$311.7M. Its been buoyed by great holds since release five weekends ago....

July 16, 2023 · 3 min · 567 words · Samantha Griffith

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ Sets Franchise 5-Day U.S. Opening Record With $80M – Sunday AM Update

In regards to U.S./Canada admissions,Dead Reckoning,per EntTelligence, clocked5.6Mpatrons toDial of Destinys 6.4M opening 5-day. China is$25.4M,which is 66% belowMission: Impossible Fallout($74M opening weekend). Pin that to the country turning its back on Hollywood fare post-pandemic. Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part OneParamount How rivals estimated the sequel at a $70M 5-day? Well, heresDead Reckoningcoming in much higher. Saturday was $21.4M, repping a 28% spike over Fridays $16....

July 16, 2023 · 2 min · 286 words · Eric King

‘RHONY’ Stars Reflect On Show Ahead Of Season 14 Premiere; Ubah Hassan Addresses Legacy Fans Who “May Have Reservations” On Reboot

Brynn Whitfield took to Instagram to share her excitement and gratefulness of being part of theRHONYensemble. I just feel overwhelmingly excited and grateful. I can hardly believe its finally here. (L-R) Brynn Whitfield, Erin Lichy, Sai De Silva, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, Ubah HassanGavin Bond/Bravo Cant wait [to] be on this journey with all of you. Overflowing with well wishes from my incredible circle of friends and family! Woke up to an avalanche of even more wishes this morning!...

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · April Murphy

‘Theater Camp’ Hits High Note With Searchlight’s Best Limited Opening Since ‘Jojo Rabbit’ – Specialty Box Office

Thats after the A CinemaScore film on Sunday pulled ahead of SearchlightsThe Banshees Of Inisherinfour-theater debut last year. We didnt expect that. It was a young audience. ‘Theater Camp’Searchlight Pictures We got a lot of the older demos too. Its a great spot to be in. It took the top spot at the Angelika. LA locations are AMC Century City, the Grove and AMC Burbank. Timing may have helped, with the film slipping in betweenMissionlast weekend and ahead ofBarbieandOppenheimernext....

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Christina Duncan