SAG AFTRA Strike Started. Oppenheimer Cast Walked Out Of UK Premiere

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honestly, icon 

[Mister G 10,322]

8 minutes ago, chromaticainmyhead said:

to be honest I'm thinking of cancelling all of my subscriptions --- these people do not DESERVE any of my money if they are not providing justifiable working conditions just for the sake of money and greed

The fact that they are willing to break writers and now actors who will run out of money in months shows you that they don’t care about their well-being as long as they get what they want.

[CheapGin 558]

11 minutes ago, chromaticainmyhead said:

to be honest I'm thinking of cancelling all of my subscriptions --- these people do not DESERVE any of my money if they are not providing justifiable working conditions just for the sake of money and greed

Exactly….the idea that actors & writers aren’t underpaid is ludicrous. When considering the profits coming out of their labor….every worker should be entitled to a strong percentage of the profits from what they produce whether it’s shoes from a factory or media content. Entertainment CEO’s living so phat whole low level creatives are starving.

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Just now, CheapGin said:

Exactly….the idea that actors & writers aren’t underpaid is ludicrous. When considering the profits coming out of their labor….every worker should be entitled to a strong percentage of the profits from what they produce whether it’s shows from a factory or media content. Entertainment CEO’s living so phat whole low level creatives are starving.

and the idea that AI is already in the hands of the same people in power is something that basically affects every working space around the world. These people need to realize that this is a holy grail that is only to be used for making the lives of ALL people better not just the ones who think can make the most profit out of it and for their own pockets. 
If AI is not used for a greater good with a perspective of improving working conditions but just for making money and satisfying the unsatisfiable greed of CEOs then we are doomed I fear--- this strike and uprising is really important because it is a fight for every working person not just the ones in the entertainment industry

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[RebeldeFaith 5,103]

The link won't embed, but here's an interesting post by Sainthoax on IG.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cur1iM2LCYz/?igshid=NDJmZWI3ODE0OQ==

[Plastic Flower 4,396]

People were laughing whenever anyone said that AI could have a negative impact and possibly make workers lose their jobs. And here we are. 

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20 minutes ago, Plastic Flower said:

People were laughing whenever anyone said that AI could have a negative impact and possibly make workers lose their jobs. And here we are. 

This!

The people thinking this is ridiculous will be in the exact same position when ai technology also threatens to take their jobs. If the whole entertainment industry can be replaced by it, what make you think you won't be? For those thinking that ai is only an audio-visual thing take a look at the advancements of technology in general these past few years, especially robotics.

[phantasmas 10,311]

6 hours ago, Better Day said:

Yes, the unions are just out to cause trouble. The actors are saying they are unpaid yet go out on strike and receive no money at all. Where is the logic? 

asking for equity is not asking for trouble, its asking for justice 

and i'm sure there is a relief fund set up by the unions and fundraisers being planned

also, a lot of smaller union members like background actors and such typically have primary or second jobs already... so they'll be fine, mama 

[Future Lovers 6,662]

6 hours ago, Better Day said:

Grossly underpaid, you must be kidding me. 

They are. 

Mega rich actors and writers represent a small fraction of Hollywood. SAG and the writer’s guild represent over 150k people and maybe a few hundred of those people are one percenters. The majority of writers and small actors live solely of off $300 monthly residual checks (if they’re lucky to get one that high, it’s usually sub $100). 

One of the writers of She-Hulk makes $309 monthly in residuals while Disney has made hundreds of millions off of it. 

If you think everyone in the industry is rich, then that proves you have not done one drop of actual research into the situation. And if you’re not educated on a subject, then it’s best to keep your mouth shut. 

[phantasmas 10,311]

45 minutes ago, Plastic Flower said:

People were laughing whenever anyone said that AI could have a negative impact and possibly make workers lose their jobs. And here we are. 

i honestly dont mind that AI takes over everyone's jobs but we first need to create policies that would ensure the $$$ AI will create goes back to the people in the form of basic, monthly income checks

imagine robots doing all the work for us and the rest of humanity can just sit back, receive checks every month with no strings attached, so they may relish their lives and enrich themselves however they please 

but alas, the powers at play would never go for that 

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21 hours ago, CheapGin said:

Music artists aren’t represented by a union

Tbh that should change, performers should unionize. Make Taylor the president of it, she'll get **** done like when she protested Spotify and Apple Music back in the day, and she'll advocate for artists' ownership over their work.

Artists getting screwed by their record labels & by streaming is way too common-place

[nATAH 46,240]

1 hour ago, phantasmas said:

i honestly dont mind that AI takes over everyone's jobs but we first need to create policies that would ensure the $$$ AI will create goes back to the people in the form of basic, monthly income checks

imagine robots doing all the work for us and the rest of humanity can just sit back, receive checks every month with no strings attached, so they may relish their lives and enrich themselves however they please 

but alas, the powers at play would never go for that 

honey no... that's never going to happen so you SHOULD mind that AI might be taking jobs off the market

the less opportunies for work with an expanding population is just going to make life WORSE for you

[phantasmas 10,311]

36 minutes ago, NATAH said:

honey no... that's never going to happen so you SHOULD mind that AI might be taking jobs off the market

the less opportunies for work with an expanding population is just going to make life WORSE for you

we dont need to work!!! like ever!! and money shouldnt exist either !!

but i know itll never happen babes thats why itll just remain a fantasy to me 

 

[Ivy 12,089]

5 hours ago, Battle 4 Ur Life said:

ok not to be insensitive because I totally support the strikes, but CBT FILM is safe because it’s not scripted and shot live and probably about finished editing right? RIGHT??

Probably not safe because she won't be able to promote it  also someone in here said it could go to november so anything ARTPOP anniversary would be out too I think

 

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