Visual effects workers at Marvel Studios and seven of its subsidiaries have voted 32-0 to unionize with IATSE in an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. The union called the unanimous vote an “historic first” for the industry’s VFX workforce.
The next step for IATSE is to engage in collective bargaining with Marvel to negotiate a first contract covering the studio’s VFX workers, 42 of whom were eligible to vote. VFX staffers at Walt Disney Pictures, meanwhile, aren’t far behind and are now voting in their own Nlrb election, with the results expected on October 2.
“Today’s count demonstrates the unprecedented demand for unionization across new sectors of the entertainment industry is very real,” said IATSE International President Matthew Loeb. “To these VFX workers, I congratulate you on your historic victory. Your bravery, determination, and unity are a beacon for workers not just in VFX, not just in entertainment,...
The next step for IATSE is to engage in collective bargaining with Marvel to negotiate a first contract covering the studio’s VFX workers, 42 of whom were eligible to vote. VFX staffers at Walt Disney Pictures, meanwhile, aren’t far behind and are now voting in their own Nlrb election, with the results expected on October 2.
“Today’s count demonstrates the unprecedented demand for unionization across new sectors of the entertainment industry is very real,” said IATSE International President Matthew Loeb. “To these VFX workers, I congratulate you on your historic victory. Your bravery, determination, and unity are a beacon for workers not just in VFX, not just in entertainment,...
- 9/13/2023
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Visual effects workers at Marvel Studios have voted to form a first-of-its-kind union with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
The Marvel VFX shop not only enjoyed a historic victory, but a landslide one as well: All votes cast in the election — held by mail between Aug. 21 and Sept. 11 — were in favor of unionizing, with none against. Anna George, an assistant coordinator at Marvel, spoke about watching the votes get tallied yesterday, saying, “It was so emotional hearing the yes’s and knowing we were fighting for what we deserve.
The Marvel VFX shop not only enjoyed a historic victory, but a landslide one as well: All votes cast in the election — held by mail between Aug. 21 and Sept. 11 — were in favor of unionizing, with none against. Anna George, an assistant coordinator at Marvel, spoke about watching the votes get tallied yesterday, saying, “It was so emotional hearing the yes’s and knowing we were fighting for what we deserve.
- 9/13/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Survival of the Thickest is headed to Netflix this summer. The streaming service has announced the premiere date for the new comedy series with the release of a trailer.
Starring series creator Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Christine Horn, and Tasha Smith, the single-camera comedy follows Mavis Beaumont (Buteau), a proud plus-sized woman and aspiring stylist. The story follows Mavis as she rebuilds her life following a recent breakup. The series is based on Buteau's memoir.
Guests in the first season will include Annisa Felix, Allan K. Washington, Ambre Anderson, Anna George, Anthony Michael Lopez, Becca Blackwell, Christine Jones, Garcelle Beauvais, Hugh Moore, J. Riley Jr., Mark McKinnon, and Marouane Zotti.
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Starring series creator Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Christine Horn, and Tasha Smith, the single-camera comedy follows Mavis Beaumont (Buteau), a proud plus-sized woman and aspiring stylist. The story follows Mavis as she rebuilds her life following a recent breakup. The series is based on Buteau's memoir.
Guests in the first season will include Annisa Felix, Allan K. Washington, Ambre Anderson, Anna George, Anthony Michael Lopez, Becca Blackwell, Christine Jones, Garcelle Beauvais, Hugh Moore, J. Riley Jr., Mark McKinnon, and Marouane Zotti.
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- 5/25/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Two episodes were provided prior to broadcast.
In this recap-laden age of television, a sitcom’s eventual slump feels inevitable, if not yearned for – particularly with regard to a “hangout comedy” like New Girl. From the first episode on, commenters are wont to emerge from the depths of the Internet, ready to pounce on any misstep and be the first to proclaim that a show has lost that twinkle in its eye.
But by capitalizing on the charms of its delightful cast and embracing its characters for the capital W-weirdos that they are, New Girl has managed to avoid this fate, if narrowly, throughout its first four years. Unfortunately, with the first installments of its fifth season, premiering Jan. 5, it becomes clear that New Girl isn’t merely in the midst of a slump – the show feels downright deflated.
The fifth season finds our gang in the midst of planning...
In this recap-laden age of television, a sitcom’s eventual slump feels inevitable, if not yearned for – particularly with regard to a “hangout comedy” like New Girl. From the first episode on, commenters are wont to emerge from the depths of the Internet, ready to pounce on any misstep and be the first to proclaim that a show has lost that twinkle in its eye.
But by capitalizing on the charms of its delightful cast and embracing its characters for the capital W-weirdos that they are, New Girl has managed to avoid this fate, if narrowly, throughout its first four years. Unfortunately, with the first installments of its fifth season, premiering Jan. 5, it becomes clear that New Girl isn’t merely in the midst of a slump – the show feels downright deflated.
The fifth season finds our gang in the midst of planning...
- 1/6/2016
- by Samantha White
- We Got This Covered
Starz is ready to bare its Ash.
The premium cabler on Thursday unveiled the first teaser trailer and artwork for its upcoming Ash vs. Evil Dead series, a followup to the Evil Dead horror-movie franchise.
RelatedLucy Lawless Joins Starz’s Evil Dead Sequel Series, Starring Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell will reprise his role in the half-hour show as Ash Williams, who must get back into the monster-hunting business after a Deadite plague threatens all of mankind.
Press Play on the video above for a brief glimpse at the sequel series, then scroll down to see the accompanying poster:
Ready...
The premium cabler on Thursday unveiled the first teaser trailer and artwork for its upcoming Ash vs. Evil Dead series, a followup to the Evil Dead horror-movie franchise.
RelatedLucy Lawless Joins Starz’s Evil Dead Sequel Series, Starring Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell will reprise his role in the half-hour show as Ash Williams, who must get back into the monster-hunting business after a Deadite plague threatens all of mankind.
Press Play on the video above for a brief glimpse at the sequel series, then scroll down to see the accompanying poster:
Ready...
- 4/2/2015
- TVLine.com
Radhe Radhe: Rites of Holi, a music and film collaboration by celebrated composer pianist Vijay Iyer and filmmaker Prashant Bhargava will be performed at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s New Wave Festival December 18-20th —featuring actress Anna George, and a live score performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble, conducted by Steven Schick. Preceding the performance, Bowery Arts+Science presents an exclusive Conversation with the Filmmakers of Radhe Radhe at Bowery Poetry 6:30pm on Monday, December 15th, moderated by Janet Elber, Artistic Director of Martha Graham Dance Company.
Inspired by the Holi festival, Radhe Radhe: Rites of Holi is one of the most exciting commemorations of last year’s 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Celebrated filmmaker Prashant Bhargava and composer Vijay Iyer have sculpted an original performance of live music and film upon the fundamental structure referenced by the famed Russian composer—but in an entirely new cultural framework.
Inspired by the Holi festival, Radhe Radhe: Rites of Holi is one of the most exciting commemorations of last year’s 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Celebrated filmmaker Prashant Bhargava and composer Vijay Iyer have sculpted an original performance of live music and film upon the fundamental structure referenced by the famed Russian composer—but in an entirely new cultural framework.
- 12/13/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
How does a business called "HankMed" continue without the Hank that started it? That's what Evan continues to tackle on the latest episode of "Royal Pains." In Zap2it's exclusive sneak peek at "Imperfect Storm," the business-minded manager meets with two of his new doctors to discuss their business, which his brother left when the two disagreed on the direction HankMed should take.
Check out the clip below: Things are going well -- the new guys are quite organized -- but it quickly gets awkward when Hank arrives. Elsewhere in the episode, according to the official description: "When Jill's chess-obsessed nephew gets kicked out of camp for fighting, Hank realizes Luke may be suffering from more than just teenage hormones. Evan courts a young, lonely heiress for his new client roster, and Divya -- caught between the brothers -- faces an impossible choice."
Guest-starring in the episode are Alexa Vega,...
Check out the clip below: Things are going well -- the new guys are quite organized -- but it quickly gets awkward when Hank arrives. Elsewhere in the episode, according to the official description: "When Jill's chess-obsessed nephew gets kicked out of camp for fighting, Hank realizes Luke may be suffering from more than just teenage hormones. Evan courts a young, lonely heiress for his new client roster, and Divya -- caught between the brothers -- faces an impossible choice."
Guest-starring in the episode are Alexa Vega,...
- 6/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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