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UPDATE: Production “My Big Fat Gay Wedding” is Now Covered by Equity
Producer: Anndee Productions, Sonia Blangiardo, Teresa Anne Cicala, Dina Manzo, Dolores Naso, Donna Dicrescento, Frank Levinson
AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association DOES have a contract for this production.
AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may accept employment in this production.
If you need further information about employment on this show, please contact Business Representative Maria Cameron at (212) 869-8530, ext. 350.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: I AM PWD Campaign Pushes for More Roles for Performers with Disabilities
Pittsburgh (March 17, 2010) — Efforts to cast performers with disabilities in film, television and stage roles was the focus of an article in today's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The piece by Tina Calabro featured the work of the tri-union I AM PWD campaign — the Inclusion in the Arts and Media for People with Disabilities campaign of SAG, AFTRA and Actors’ Equity.
SAG MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 off to “Top Tech Trends for Film, TV & Internet and Box Office Outlook,” March 25
Los Angeles (March 16, 2010) — David Viviano, Screen Actors Guild’s National Director, Research & Economics, will be a featured guest presenter and panelist at the upcoming iHollywood Forum on Thursday, March 25 in Santa Monica, California.
SAG National Board of Directors Approves Joint Bargaining Agreement with AFTRA
Los Angeles and New York, (March 13, 2010) - Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today approved 78 percent to 22 percent a joint bargaining agreement with American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) for the negotiation of successor agreements for the contracts covering theatrical motion pictures and primetime dramatic television. The AFTRA National Board of Directors previously approved joint bargaining at its meeting February 27, 2010.
The motion was approved and reads:
SAG Life Achievement Recipient Betty White to Host SNL
The people have spoken — and Betty White will host the May 8 episode of Saturday Night Live.
Following White's SAG Life Achievement honor in January, a Facebook campaign was launched imploring SNL to book the funny lady as host. The campaign grew even stronger following White's Super Bowl Snickers commercial.
SAG President Ken Howard to be Guest of Honor at Society of Professional Journalists Mixer on Tuesday
Screen Actors Guild President Ken Howard will be the guest at Tuesday's Society of Professional Journalists' mixer in downtown Los Angeles
SAG Advocates for Actors Against Digital Theft
Combating the destructive practice of online theft of copyrighted motion pictures and TV shows is a top priority for Screen Actors Guild.
Illegally downloading or streaming stolen content and/or purchasing illegally made or copied CDs and DVDs poses a considerable threat to the livelihoods and futures of the tens of thousands of actors and others employed by the entertainment industry.
Conversations with Ken Howard
Guild members will get to meet the president Sunday, March 21 in Nevada and hear his take on the acting profession.
SAG National President Ken Howard will participate in an hour-long SAG Foundation Conversations discussion, moderated by actor Michael Tylo, at 12:30 p.m. at the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Cohiba Room 10.
