Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI In a ground-breaking turn of events, video game performers have decided to take a stand and go on strike over the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in game development. This game-changing protest sheds light on the emerging challenges faced by actors and voice artists in… Continue reading Video Game Performers Are Going on Strike Over AI
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AMPTP Grabs New Crisis PR Firm for Strike Damage Control
As studios and production companies attempt to quell the fallout of a guild strike, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has announced it has hired a new PR firm to help manage the media attention and public opinion. The recent threat of a guild strike has been met with quick action as… Continue reading AMPTP Grabs New Crisis PR Firm for Strike Damage Control
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Joins Strike Programming Wave by Airing on CBS
If you love the magic and sci-fi of the Star Trek universe, then you’re in for a treat – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is joining the ranks of CBS’s new streaming service. This original Star Trek drama will feature fan-favorite characters from previous series such as Captain Pike (played by Anson Mount) and Number… Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Joins Strike Programming Wave by Airing on CBS
Xbox Adds New a New Strike System to Help Give Bad Gamers the Boot
In recent news, there has been a lot of talk about the new Xbox launch and its updated features. One of the most exciting new features is the Strike System, which provides gamers with a way to report and ban bad players from their lobbies more effectively. The Xbox Strike System allows players to issue… Continue reading Xbox Adds New a New Strike System to Help Give Bad Gamers the Boot
Striking writers met with Hollywood studios for the first time in months
For months, a major disconnect has appeared to exist between the Hollywood studios and the striking writers, paralyzing the entertainment industry and leaving the entire creative workforce in limbo. However, this week, the two sides finally came to the negotiating table for the first time in months and held their first set of face-to-face talks… Continue reading Striking writers met with Hollywood studios for the first time in months
Teamsters Reach a Deal With UPS, Tentatively Averting a Difficult Strike
The Teamsters Union, which represents some 250,000 workers at the United Parcel Service (UPS), recently reached a tentative labor deal that could avert a potentially difficult strike. The four-year deal that provides pay raises, improved benefits and increased job security is expected to be formally approved by workers on February 24. The agreement between the… Continue reading Teamsters Reach a Deal With UPS, Tentatively Averting a Difficult Strike
General Hospital is using scab writers, and it’s complicated
In a surprise move, California’s General Hospital soap opera is turning to scab writers to work the scripts for upcoming episodes. This has led to a complicated web of issues and will no doubt have a seismic effect on the soap opera industry. The decision to move to scab writers—known commonly as ‘scabbing’ —comes in… Continue reading General Hospital is using scab writers, and it’s complicated
Author Naomi Alderman Hopes The Power Will Strike Twice
The recent success of Naomi Alderman’s thrilling novel The Power has made waves in the world of literature. After receiving a plethora of awards including the 2017 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction, Alderman’s success has earned her well-deserved recognition. Now, because of her novel’s success, her enthusiasm is steadily growing as she works towards developing… Continue reading Author Naomi Alderman Hopes The Power Will Strike Twice
YouTube Music contractors strike over alleged unfair labor practices
In a long-running dispute between YouTube and its music contractors, employees have launched a strike to demand fair labor practices and benefits. The strikers, who are responsible for managing royalty rates and artist contracts, are calling out YouTube for its failure to provide adequate wages and job security as well as insufficient health benefits. The… Continue reading YouTube Music contractors strike over alleged unfair labor practices
The Aliens Strike Back in This Exclusive Kids vs. Aliens Clip
In this exclusive clip from the new animated movie “Kids vs. Aliens”, the aliens are about to strike back in a big way. The film follows a group of kids who team up to take on an alien invasion. After trying to fight off the aliens themselves, the kids are outmatched and forced to flee.… Continue reading The Aliens Strike Back in This Exclusive Kids vs. Aliens Clip