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Kartoon Studios’ Mainframe Studios Reports Strong Business Rebound

Following the settlement of the WGA/ SAG strikes, the studio has multiple series in production, including the hit series ‘Unicorn Academy’ for Spin Master and ‘SuperKitties’ for Sony Kids and Disney+

On to Ratification! Peace at Last Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Members to Vote on New TV Animation Agreements

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 1, 2024 at 4:15pm

3-year contracts, which benefited from gains made during last year’s 118-day strike, have been approved by the executive committee and now await member ratification.  

Peace at Last Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Ends Strike with Tentative New Three-Year Studio Contract

While details of the contract have not yet been disclosed, the strike officially ended at 12:01 am PT November 9, with guild members to ratify the agreement once the board signs off on the deal.

Studio Stalemate Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Responds to ‘Best and Final’ Studio Offer

While details of the response have not yet been disclosed, an agreement still seems out of reach with continued disagreement on ‘several essential items.’

Video Games Are Next Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Authorizes Strike Against Major Video Game Companies

The union can now use the threat of a strike as a bargaining chip to increase wages and protect against AI when talks resume September 26 with companies such as Electronic Arts and Activision.

Video Games Are Next Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Seeks Authorization for Strike Against Video Game Companies

If approved, the union can use the threat of a strike as a bargaining chip to increase wages and protect against artificial intelligence when talks resume with companies such as Electronic Arts and Activision on September 26.

Foundry at SIGGRAPH 2023 Headline News

Foundry Showcasing Expansive 3D Tools Lineup at SIGGRAPH 2023

‘Foundry Learn and Education’ meetups and presentations at the conference include techniques in compositing from Unity Wētā Tools, Boxel Studios, and Action VFX and lighting and 3D techniques from Foundry product experts.

The Year of Delays Headline News

Next ‘Spider-Verse’ Off Release Schedule, Other Sony Features Delayed

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue to wreak havoc on Hollywood, as the list of film delays now includes the upcoming animated Spidey flick as well as ‘Kraven the Hunter’ and ‘Ghostbusters Afterlife.’

Goodnight Hollywood Headline News

SAG-AFTRA Strike Shuts Down Multiple Productions

‘Deadpool 3,’ ‘Apples Never Fall,’ and ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ are some of the first projects affected as roughly 160,000 film and TV actors take to the picket line after negotiations fail with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Goodnight Hollywood Headline News

Hollywood Shuts Down - SAG-AFTRA Members Officially on Strike

Roughly 160,000 film and TV actors will join the more than 11,000 writers currently on strike after negotiations failed with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.