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• Index-01 • • tviNews+101+ • Show Biz • Entertainment • TCS • ©  • 101- Jane Fonda to Be Honored with the 2024 SAG Life Achievement Award 60th Annual Accolade to be Presented During the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® -- Streaming Live on Netflix Sunday, February 23, 2025 LOS ANGELES (October 17, 2024) -- Legendary actress and activist Jane Fonda has been named the 60th recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for both career and humanitarian accomplishments. Fonda will be presented the performers union's top honor at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on Netflix Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.  •••• Given annually to an actor who fosters the "finest ideals of the acting profession," the SAG Life Achievement Award will be the latest of Fonda's esteemed catalog of international industry and public distinctions recognizing her masterful performances and impactful activism. Jane Fonda's acclaimed career, which spans six decades, has captivated audiences with her versatile performances across film, television and theater, while using her platform to champion critical social causes. Her previous honors have included two Oscars, two BAFTA Awards, an Emmy, seven Golden Globes, the 2015 AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, Elle's Women in Hollywood Icon award and the Women in Film Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award named after Fonda for her lifelong activism and philanthropic commitments.   •••• She accepted The Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Most recently, in April of 2024, Fonda accepted the TIME Magazine Earth Award.    •••• SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said "Jane Fonda is a trailblazer and an extraordinary talent; a dynamic force who has shaped the landscape of entertainment, advocacy and culture with unwavering passion. We honor Jane not only for her artistic brilliance but for the profound legacy of activism and empowerment she has created. Her fearless honesty has been an inspiration to me and many others in our industry."  •••• Jane Fonda said "I am deeply honored and humbled to be this year's recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award. I have been working in this industry for almost the entirety of my life and there's no honor like the one bestowed on you by your peers. SAG-AFTRA works tirelessly to protect the working actor and to ensure that union members are being treated equitably in all areas, and I am proud to be a member as we continue to work to protect generations of performers to come."  Film  Jane Fonda made her film debut in Tall Story, but it was her performance in Klute that solidified her status as a leading actress, earning her the first of two Academy Awards for Best Actress. She went on to star in iconic films such as Coming Home, for which she received her second Academy Award and 9 to 5, a beloved comedy about workplace sexism in which she co-starred with Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.  Fonda's filmography is as varied as it is impressive, with notable works like They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, The China Syndrome and On Golden Pond.    •••• After her role in Stanley & Iris, Fonda announced her retirement from film, stepping away from the industry for over a decade. In 2005, Fonda made a highly publicized return with the comedy Monster-in-Law, opposite Jennifer Lopez, followed by Georgia Rule in 2007. In the 2010s, Fonda appeared in Our Souls at Night, reuniting with Robert Redford and the ensemble comedy Book Club, which was a major box office success.    •••• In 2023, Jane Fonda had a standout year with four film releases. She voiced 'Grandmama' in DreamWorks' Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, reunited with Diane Keaton, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen for Book Club 2, and in Moving On reuniting with longtime friend and co-star, Lily Tomlin. Fonda also starred in 80 For Brady alongside Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno, all previous SAG Life Achievement recipients.   Television  Jane Fonda's work on television has been as impactful as her film career. In 1984, she earned a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in The Dollmaker. In the 2010s, Fonda made a significant return to television with a recurring role as media CEO Leona Lansing in HBO's The Newsroom. Her performance earned her two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.   •••• Fonda's television success continued in 2015 with Grace and Frankie, where she co-starred alongside Lily Tomlin. The series continued to earn Fonda widespread critical acclaim and became Netflix's longest running series with seven seasons which concluded in 2022. In 2018, she also released Jane Fonda in Five Acts, a documentary for HBO chronicling her life and activism which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.  Activism  Jane Fonda has never shied away from using her platform to effect change and her introduction to activism can be traced back to her prominent voice as part of the antiwar movement in the early 1960s and beyond. In 1969, Fonda lent her support to the Indigenous American occupation of Alcatraz Island, a protest aimed at highlighting the U.S. government's failure to honor treaty rights and advocating for greater Indigenous sovereignty.   •••• In 1984, Fonda co-founded the Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC) alongside Barbra Streisand and other influential women in the entertainment industry. The HWPC was created to mobilize political support for progressive causes, which led to the election of a record number of women to Congress in 1992, a moment often referred to as the "Year of the Woman."   •••• She co-founded the Women's Media Center alongside Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem in 2005, an organization dedicated to amplifying women's voices in media.    •••• Fonda has also been a vocal advocate for gender equality, civil rights, and environmental justice, most recently through her Fire Drill Fridays, a series of climate change protests aimed at raising awareness about the global climate crisis.   •••• • In 2022, she launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, focused on defeating political allies of the fossil fuel industry. Her latest book, "What Can I Do? My Path From Climate Despair to Action," details her personal journey with the movement and provides solutions for communities to combat the climate crisis which she has proclaimed as her life's work.    •••• otably, Jane celebrated her 85th birthday by raising $1 million for her nonprofit, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential (GCAPP) which is a statewide health organization focused on providing school-aged children with the resources they need to make healthy life decisions and maximize potential.   About the SAG Life Achievement Award  •••• Nominated and voted on by members of the SAG-AFTRA National Honors and Tributes Committee, the Life Achievement Award is bestowed for outstanding achievement in fostering the best ideals of the acting profession. The recipient of this award is a well-established performer who has contributed to improving the image of the acting profession and has a history of active involvement in humanitarian and public service endeavors. About SAG-AFTRA ••••SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists, influencers and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the people who entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists in the 21st century and beyond. Visit sagaftra.org online or find us on social (Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok). About the Screen Actors Guild Awards ••••One of awards season's premier events, the SAG Awards annually celebrates the outstanding motion picture and television performances of the year. Voted on by SAG-AFTRA's robust and diverse membership of 119,000+ performers, the SAG Awards has the largest voting body on the awards circuit. Beloved for its style, simplicity, and genuine warmth, the show has become an industry favorite and one of the most prized honors since its debut in 1995s /// • SAG-AFTRA Applauds the Introduction of the NO FAKES Act LOS ANGELES -- (July 31 ) -- Today, the SAG-AFTRA-supported Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act was officially introduced in the Senate. If passed, the bill -- sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, Chris Coons, Amy Klobuchar and Thom Tillis -- would establish a federal right in voice and likeness to protect against unauthorized use of digital replicas in audiovisual works and sound recordings.  •••• SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said, "Game over A.I. fraudsters! Enshrining protections against unauthorized digital replicas as a federal intellectual property right will keep us all protected in this brave new world. Especially for performers whose livelihoods depend on their likeness and brand, this step forward is a huge win! Thank you Sens. Blackburn, Coons, Klobuchar and Tillis for defending the rights of humans in the age of A.I.!" ••••SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "Without a federal property right over our  voices and likenesses, we cannot control what others make us do or say by using  A.I. generated digital replicas of us without our consent  For an artist, voice and likeness are the foundation of their  performance, brand, and identity. Taking that voice and likeness is theft and there must be recourse. Thank you Sen. Blackburn, Coons, Klobuchar and Tillis for spearheading the mission to protect everyone from unauthorized A.I. replicas." ••••The NO FAKES Act is supported by the entire entertainment industry landscape, from studios and major record labels to unions and artist advocacy groups. It is a milestone achievement to bring all these groups together for the same urgent goal. /// • 101- SAG-AFTRA and Narrativ Announce New Agreement Deal Allows Members to Safely License Digital Voice Replicas for Audio Ads  LOS ANGELES (Aug. 14, 2024) -- SAG-AFTRA members who wish to license their digital voice replica for use in digital audio advertising now have the option to work with Narrativ &emdash; an online marketplace where brands can create audio ads using artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 media artists, and Narrativ negotiated and reached an agreement concerning the union's informed consent and compensation requirements, along with other crucial A.I. guardrails. •••• "Not all members will be interested in taking advantage of the opportunities that licensing their digital voice replicas might offer, and that's understandable. But for those who do, you now have a safe option," said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. "Narrativ has agreed to our terms, and its platform is an excellent example of how A.I. can be ethically used, by putting compensation, informed consent and control in the hands of individual performers." •••• With this collaboration, approved by the members of both the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts Standing Committee and the National Executive Committee, SAG-AFTRA and Narrativ are setting a new standard for the ethical use of A.I.-generated voice replicas in digital advertising.  •••• "This is a new frontier for digital advertising. A.I. makes the dream of every marketer possible &emdash; it gives them the tools to deliver the right message, using a voice that will resonate with the right person, at the right place and time," said Narrativ co-founder Ben Gottdiener. "Ethical A.I. use doesn't invalidate that vision. It strengthens it. By ensuring that every person involved in the creation of that message is informed about what it contains, consents to its use and is compensated fairly, we make that vision sustainable, repeatable and real." •••• Here's how it works: Narrativ is an online platform that connects advertisers and ad agencies with talent to create digital audio commercials via A.I. technology. Performers who sign up can specify their ad preferences broadly, ensuring their personal brand integrity is preserved. A performer sets their own price for the use of their digital voice replica, provided it meets or exceeds the minimums in the SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. This structure ensures fair compensation and transparency. Brands must secure consent from performers for every use of their digital voice replica in an ad.  New Income Opportunities •••• Once a performer sets their ad preferences and pricing, they simply need to approve or deny inbound requests to use their digital voice replica. Producers can review performers' profiles and listen to their voice samples in order to find talent they are interested in engaging. When offering an engagement to a performer, a producer must identify the product or service that is being promoted in the commercial they are creating and provide the draft audio advertisement. If an advertiser does not align with the performer's preferences, or they don't like the copy, they can easily deny the request. This streamlined process allows performers to generate income while maintaining full control over their brand and likeness. If a performer thinks a campaign warrants a higher payment than their advertised rate, they always have the opportunity to require more compensation for the campaign. Contributing to Pension and Health Plans •••• For every ad generated on Narrativ that includes a SAG-AFTRA performer, contributions are made to the union's Health and Retirement plans. In addition to helping participating performers qualify for benefits, this new revenue stream will also support the long term financial security of the plans.   A New Era in Ethical A.I. Use •••• By working together, SAG-AFTRA and Narrativ are ensuring that the rights and interests of talent are prioritized and protected. This collaboration not only offers a novel revenue model for individuals in the digital age but also equips advertisers with the tools needed for more efficient, impactful, and customizable ad campaigns. Visit narrativ.ai to learn more. About Narrative •••• Founded by Ben Gottdiener and Rapolas Binkys, Narrativ is an online marketplace where advertisers can license professional talents' digital voice replicas to create digital audio ads quickly and easily. Narrativ is  committed to using A.I. as a tool to increase performers' work opportunities and improve their lives, rather than replacing them. Visit narrativ.ai to learn more. • Click for more tvi Story-101- SAG-AFTRA and Narrativ Announce License Digital Voice Replicas for Audio Ads Agreement /// US Gymnastic Team - Getty Images Simon Biles - Getty Images • Simone Biles wins gold again, claiming the Paris Olympics all-around gymnastics title PARIS -- Smone Biles continued her golden run at the Paris Olympics. Biles won the gymnastics individual all-around competition, holding off a formidable push by U.S. teammate Suni Lee (bronze) and Brazil's Rebeca Andrade (silver). Biles has now won the most medals by a U.S. gymnast after winning gold in the team all-around competition earlier this week. Simone Biles walked off the floor with both arms extended over her head extending one finger on each hand toward the crowd. •••• The greatest gymnast in history reclaimed the Olympic title Thursday at Bercy Arena, becoming the first woman to win multiple Olympic all-around gold medals since 1968 and the oldest female Olympic champion since 1952. •••• When Biles landed her final tumbling pass, securing her sixth Olympic gold medal, U.S. teammate Suni Lee jumped in the air and clapped her hands over her head. The returning Olympic all-around champion took bronze, finishing her competition with a clutch floor routine that moved her onto the podium for the first time all night. When Biles' final score of 59.131 was announced, both Americans climbed onto the floor podium each holding a corner of the U.S. flag. •••• Biles and Lee are two of the stars of the U.S. team that reclaimed the Olympic title on Tuesday, with the quintet nicknaming itself "the Golden Girls," a nod to the fact that the team was the oldest U.S. women's gymnastics team since 1952. With 25-year-old Brazilian Rebeca Andrade claiming silver, 1.199 points behind Biles, the all-around podium could adopt a new nickname. /// 101- SAG-AFTRA Members Working On Video Games Go On Strike  A.I. Protections Remain the Sticking Point LOS ANGELES (July 25, 2024) -- SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, acting under the authority delegated by the SAG-AFTRA National Board, and with the unanimous advice and counsel of the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee, called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement, effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m. SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Members are Sarah Elmaleh (Chair), Andi Norris and Zeke Alton; SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez. •••• Today's vote to strike comes after more than a year and a half of negotiations without a deal. •••• The convenience bargaining group with whom SAG-AFTRA is negotiating includes Activision Productions Inc., Blindlight LLC, Disney Character Voices Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Formosa Interactive LLC, Insomniac Games Inc., Llama Productions LLC, Take 2 Productions Inc., VoiceWorks Productions Inc., and WB Games Inc. •••• Any game looking to employ SAG-AFTRA talent to perform covered work must sign on to the new Tiered-Budget Independent Interactive Media Agreement, the Interim Interactive Media Agreement or the Interim Interactive Localization Agreement. These agreements offer critical A.I. protections for members. •••• Negotiations began in October 2022 and on Sept. 24, 2023, SAG-AFTRA members approved a video game strike authorization with a 98.32% yes vote. Although agreements have been reached on many issues important to SAG-AFTRA members, the employers refuse to plainly affirm, in clear and enforceable language, that they will protect all performers covered by this contract in their A.I. language. •••• "We're not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse A.I. to the detriment of our members. Enough is enough. When these companies get serious about offering an agreement our members can live -- and work -- with, we will be here, ready to negotiate," stated SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. •••• "The video game industry generates billions of dollars in profit annually. The driving force behind that success is the creative people who design and create those games. That includes the SAG-AFTRA members who bring memorable and beloved game characters to life, and they deserve and demand the same fundamental protections as performers in film, television, streaming, and music: fair compensation and the right of informed consent for the A.I. use of their faces, voices, and bodies. Frankly, it's stunning that these video game studios haven't learned anything from the lessons of last year - that our members can and will stand up and demand fair and equitable treatment with respect to A.I., and the public supports us in that," said Crabtree-Ireland. •••• "Eighteen months of negotiations have shown us that our employers are not interested in fair, reasonable A.I. protections, but rather flagrant exploitation. We refuse this paradigm &endash; we will not leave any of our members behind, nor will we wait for sufficient protection any longer. We look forward to collaborating with teams on our Interim and Independent contracts, which provide A.I. transparency, consent and compensation to all performers, and to continuing to negotiate in good faith with this bargaining group when they are ready to join us in the world we all deserve." said Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Chair Sarah Elmaleh. •••• For more information and to search whether a video game is struck, please visit sagaftra.org/videogamestrike. /// • Nominations for the 76th Emmy® Awards were announced today from the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, recognizing remarkable programs, extraordinary performances and impactful storytelling across multiple platforms. (LOS ANGELES &endash; July 17, 2024) -- The live ceremony was hosted by Emmy winners Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph along with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. •••• The nearly 22,000 voting members of the Academy nominated an abundance of inspiring talent and a robust selection of diverse program offerings. In a year marked by significant challenges and changes in the television landscape, the nominations recognize the excellent work of performers, producers, writers, directors, craftspeople, and professionals above and below the line on television programs from the 2023 &endash; 2024 eligibility year. •••• "Television delivers stories that connect us, uplift us, challenge us and always entertain us. Today, I am honored to celebrate the outstanding work of our extraordinarily talented and hardworking creative community," said Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. "This morning's Emmy nominations are a testament to their contributions and highlight the incredible programming that has risen to the top of an exceptional year in TV." •••• The Bear set a new record for nominations in a single year in the Comedy category with 23 (previously held by 30 Rock with 22 nominations in 2009), and Sh?gun lead this year's Drama category with 25 nominations. •••• The 36 first-time performer nominees across all performer categories this year are: Eric André (The Eric Andre Show), Tadanobu Asano (Shögun), Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers), Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Néstor Carbonell (Shögun), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Dakota Fanning (Ripley), Richard Gadd (performance, producer and writing nominations for Baby Reindeer), Lily Gladstone (Under the Bridge), Tom Goodman-Hill (Baby Reindeer), Ryan Gosling (Saturday Night Live), Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer), John Hawkes (True Detective: Night Country), Takehiro Hira (Shögun), Tom Hollander (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), Aja Naomi King (Lessons in Chemistry), Greta Lee (The Morning Show), Tracy Letts (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses), Lesley Manville (The Crown), Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer), Lamorne Morris (Fargo), Karen Pittman (The Morning Show), Parker Posey (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Lewis Pullman (Lessons in Chemistry), Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Only Murders in the Building), Kali Reis (True Detective: Night Country), Paul Rudd (performance for Only Murders in the Building and narrator for Secrets of the Octopus), Hiroyuki Sanada (Shögun), Anna Sawai (Shögun), Mena Suvari (RZR), Naomi Watts (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans), Dominic West (The Crown) and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Reservation Dogs). •••• In addition to Gadd and Rudd, performers with multiple nominations this year include Quinta Brunson (performance and writing for Abbott Elementary), Jodie Foster (performance and producer for True Detective: Night Country), Donald Glover (performance and writing for Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Jon Hamm (performance for Fargo and The Morning Show), Brie Larson (performance and producer for Lessons in Chemistry), Jonathan Pryce (performance for The Crown and Slow Horses), Maya Rudolph (performance for Loot, performance and music and lyrics for Saturday Night Live, character voice-over for Big Mouth), Andrew Scott (performance and producer for Ripley) and Kristen Wiig (performance for Palm Royale and Saturday Night Live). •••• Emmy Nominations presenter Ralph was surprised by Abrego at the conclusion of the announcement ceremony with her third nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary. •••• The nominations rosters may be revised in cases where names or titles are incorrect or appeals for changes--including the addition or removal of names--are approved by the Television Academy's Emmy Awards Committee. Producer eligibility is based primarily on title; producer nominees in certain program categories will be announced early August and may increase the number of multiple nominees. Final-round online voting begins August 15, 2024. ••••The complete list of Emmy nominations, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP, is attached along with key categories. This and other Academy news and updates are available at Emmys.com. ••••As previously announced, Emmy Award winners Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon along with Emmy-nominated Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment are set to return as executive producers of the 76th Emmy Awards. This marks their second consecutive year as producers of television's biggest night. ••••The 76th Emmy Awards will broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, September 15, (8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE and stream the next day on Hulu. The 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards take place at the Peacock Theater over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, with an edited presentation to air on Saturday, September 14, at 8:00 PM EDT/PDT on FXX. • Click for more tvi Stroy-101- 76th Emmy®Nominations /// • 115- SAG-AFTRA American Scene Awards recipients: Mickey Guyton and the Country Music Association; PBS SoCal/KCET's Lost LA: From Little Tokyo to Crenshaw; and ABC's Abbott Elementary Celebrated  LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2024) -- SAG-AFTRA today announced the recipients for the sixth biennial SAG-AFTRA  American Scene Awards, honoring producers who realistically portray the American Scene by employing union talent from misrepresented or underrepresented groups. The winners are: • Music & Sound Recordings Award: Mickey Guyton and the Country Music Association for Love My Hair, performance by Mickey Guyton featuring Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards at the 2021 CMA Awards. • Belva Davis News & Broadcast Award: PBS SoCal/KCET for Lost LA: From Little Tokyo to Crenshaw. • Entertainment: ABC, Warner Bros. Television, 20th Television for Abbott Elementary. •••• Winners were selected for work that exemplifies equal access and full inclusion of diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, seniors and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender as well as other misrepresented or underrepresented groups. Moreover, the American Scene Awards recognize diverse employment in three main contract categories covered by the union: Entertainment, Music & Sound Recordings, and News & Broadcast. The American Scene Awards are the only awards given out by SAG-AFTRA that recognize employers that value diversity in all its forms. •••• "Want to know what audiences want? They crave stories that reflect the true, beautiful, diverse nature of the world we live in," said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. "The projects recognized by the American Scene Awards dismantle stereotypes and raise the bar for inclusivity. I'm thrilled SAG-AFTRA is recognizing these projects, and I look forward to seeing what's next for these producers. The goal ultimately is to normalize tolerance, inclusivity and diversity so the recognition of these actions is no longer required because it has become the standard. Congratulations to all the winners!" •••• Said Jason George, chair of the SAG-AFTRA Diversity Advisory Committee, "When you look at the sheer number of phenomenal projects that were in the running this year for the American Scene Awards, one thing becomes clear: Tokenism is dying. The days when our industry could make minor, symbolic nods to diversity are gone. The modern business model actually requires that the most successful projects have authentic diversity and inclusion in order to serve the full viewership of our incredibly diverse nation. I love that we have the American Scene Awards to both celebrate and encourage that." •••• "Authentic representation in media is essential to building equity and inclusion in society," said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. "Though there have been positive gains in recent years in regards to accurately depicting the diverse reality of the human experience, there's still so far to go. The American Scene Awards play an important role in moving our culture forward by recognizing those making inclusive projects that amplify historically underrepresented experiences. These stories are vital, and I encourage everyone to do their part to acknowledge and amplify this year's American Scene Award winners." •••• The recipients said they were honored to be selected. •••• "We are thrilled that this very special performance has received such a high honor," said Sarah Trahern, CMA's chief executive officer. "Each November, the CMA Awards allows us the opportunity to work alongside our deserving and talented nominees to create unforgettable moments, and this performance is one that will live in the history books. Congratulations to Mickey, Madeline and Brittney for this impressive recognition." •••• "It's an honor to have been selected by the American Scene Awards for our efforts to provide inclusive viewpoints of Los Angeles with its diverse culture through our show, Lost LA," said Angela Boisvert, the series' producer. "Part of the success of the series is our community's need to understand our history and inform us for the future. We're proud to have Nathan Masters lead the audience on adventures, bringing the untold and forgotten histories of Southern California to light." •••• "All of us at Abbott Elementary are proud and appreciative to be selected as the 2023 SAG-AFTRA American Scene Awards recipient. The diversity of our cast and crew is reflective in our storytelling and is the driving force of what makes our comedy a success. Thank you for this tremendous honor," said Quinta Brunson, Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern and Randall Einhorn, executive Producers of Abbott Elementary. •••• The American Scene Awards are overseen by SAG-AFTRA's Diversity Advisory and Honors and Tributes committees and will be available online with audio description starting today as part of SAG-AFTRA's biennial convention. The presentation will be hosted by Margaret Cho and Peppermint.   •••• Among the finalists were Atlantic Records' Skate music video by Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), RCA Records' Never Gonna Not Dance Again and Trustfall music videos by P!nk, CBS New York's Breaking the Stigma, KCRW's The Blacker the Cherry: The Abolitionist History of the Black Republican Cherry, Apple TV+'s Little America, and FX's Reservation Dogs. About SAG-AFTRA's American Scene Awards The American Scene Awards are bestowed on union productions that most intelligently and progressively employ the talents of people of color; people with disabilities; women; seniors; people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer; and other misrepresented or underrepresented groups to realistically portray the American Scene. The recipients are producers and content creators whose projects exemplify their commitment to employment of our diverse union membership in the following three categories: Entertainment, Music & Sound Recordings, and News & Broadcast. The American Scene Awards are given out at SAG-AFTRA's national convention. • Click more tvi Story-101- SAG-AFTRA American Scene Awards recipients /// • 101- SAG-AFTRA Awards George Heller Memorial Gold Card to Union Officers LOS ANGELES (June 22, 2024) -- Today SAG-AFTRA announced Sheila Ivy Traister, Michele Proude, Janice Pendarvis and Stacey Travis as recipients of the George Heller Memorial Award gold cards in recognition for their outstanding contributions to SAG-AFTRA and its members. •••• The George Heller Memorial Award is presented every two years at SAG-AFTRA's national convention and bestowed based on contributions and years of service to SAG-AFTRA or its predecessor unions. Honorees are selected by the National Honors and Tributes Committee members from around the country. This year's recipients are: •••• SAG-AFTRA Former National Board Member Sheila Ivy Traister •••• A tireless union advocate, Traister has dedicated more than 44 years of cumulative service to the labor movement, having served on the SAG-AFTRA National Board, as president of the Colorado Local and as a current member of five national committees. Traister puts particular focus on committees that help promote inclusiveness of her industry and the labor movement and expand equal opportunity in the industry, including for performers who are Asian American and Pacific Islander, and performers with disabilities. She also devotes her time to conducting workshops and lectures for film students, educating them about SAG-AFTRA and the benefits of union membership. •••• SAG-AFTRA National Vice President, Mid-Sized Locals Michele Proude Compassionate, articulate, and determined, Proude has served on local and national committees and as New England Local president. She was first elected by her fellow SAG-AFTRA convention delegates as the national vice president of the mid-sized locals in 2019, and was elected to her third term in 2023. As a leader, she's known for being open and communicative and she cultivates an environment where people can disagree and debate respectfully. As an accomplished performer, she is an invaluable resource for her knowledge of SAG-AFTRA's constitution, union governance, and her ability to find solutions and get things done. Proude has managed to balance a very full home life, a busy career and union service, and is devoted to making SAG-AFTRA the very best that it can be. •••• SAG-AFTRA National Vice President, Recording Artists/Singers Janice Pendarvis •••• A singer and voice actor who has spent years fighting for singers legislatively and within the union, Pendarvis' priority has always been creating more union work for SAG-AFTRA members -- especially those working in the recording industry. Currently serving her second term as SAG-AFTRA's national vice president, recording artists/singers, her legacy in union service is almost as impressive as her career; she began as a songwriter and a singer working with artists such as Sting, David Bowie, Steely Dan, Peter Tosh and the Rolling Stones. Currently, she's an associate professor of voice at Berklee College of Music, assisting the next generation of musicians in the pursuit of their dreams. •••• Former SAG-AFTRA National Board Member Stacey Travis •••• For over three decades, Travis has been dedicated to union service. She was first elected to the SAG Board in 2008, and her extraordinary leadership accomplishments include revolutionizing SAG-AFTRA's low budget contracts and fighting fiercely for over a decade to remove ages and birthdates from IMDb. She also devotes her time and energy to ensuring that our members are educated about contract changes and opportunities, and helps to drive SAG-AFTRA's legislative agenda in California and Washington, D.C. Whether she's tracking state and national actions, researching vital legislation or educating members, Travis is always working to help members and strengthen SAG-AFTRA. • About George Heller Established in 1956, the gold card award was created in memory of George Heller, a stage performer and a legend in the union's history who co-founded AFRA, the American Federation of Radio Artists in 1937. Heller became AFRA national executive secretary in 1946, departing in 1949 to head Television Authority to organize and negotiate TV contracts for actors. When AFTRA and TVA merged in 1952, as AFTRA, Heller became its national executive secretary. Heller was also the driving force behind negotiating and achieving the AFTRA Pension and Health Plan -- an entertainment industry first -- shortly before his premature death in 1955 at age 49. • Click more tvi Stroy-101- SAG-AFTRA Awards George Heller Memorial Gold Card to Union Officers /// • Meet the Stars: 100 Years of MGM Studios and the Golden Age of Hollywood at the Hollywood Heritage Museum Hollywood, CA, (TVI Magagazine) 4/26/24 The Hollywood Heritage Museum's Spring 2024 exhibit "Meet The Stars:100 Years of MGM Studios and the Golden Age of Hollywood" opened April 6. celebrating Hollywood's Golden era and highlighting Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios 100th anniversary. The exhibit culls from the private vintage collections of over 20 motion picture memorabilia collectors to exhibit artifacts of the Golden Age of Hollywood - many items unseen by the public for decades!  •••• The Hollywood Heritage Museum is a must-visit for cinema enthusiasts. It is located in the oldest surviving motion picture studio in Hollywood. Here, you can learn about the history of the studio and how it played a crucial role in the birth of Paramount Pictures Corporation in 1916. The first feature length film was produced here in 1912 by Jesse L. Lasky and Cecil B. DeMille. This 1901 barn turned studio was designated California State Historic Landmark No. 554 in 1956. •••• Exhibit highlights: Among the over 20 screen-worn costumes, is a Judy Garland blouse from MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), memorabilia from the 1937 MGM Exhibitors Convention, personal items from the career of child star Cora Sue Collins, Lewis Stone's QUEEN CHRISTINA costume, not seen for 91 years), the once-thought-lost 1937 "Farewell to Earth" portrait of Jean Harlow, commissioned posthumously by the actress' mother, a 1932 MGM premiere guest registry from GRAND HOTEL, signed by Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Louis B. Mayer and Cecil B. DeMille, vintage Disney dolls and dolls bearing the likenesses of Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, Carmen Miranda and Deanna Durbin, The fur coat worn by Best Actress Oscar winner Luise Rainer (THE GOOD EARTH, 1936) at the Academy Awards, Jean Harlow's lipstick blots saved by her makeup artist - and much more representing over 30 early 20th century motion picture stars! • Click for more tvi Stroy-101- Meet the Stars: 100 Years of MGM Studios and the Golden Age of Hollywood at the Hollywood Heritage Museum • Click for more Hollywood Heritage Museum ///   • SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify 2024 Sound Recordings Code Contract with Groundbreaking A.I. Protections and 26.3% Compounded Wage Increase Approved by 97.69% Los Angeles (April 30, 2024) -- In national voting completed today, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2024 Sound Recordings Code with the leading record labels &emdash; Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group and most of their subsidiary labels. Members approved the new contract which covers the period from Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2026 with a vote of 97.69% to 2.31%. ••• "Singers and recording artists have a profound impact on our culture, and I'm thrilled that they've achieved a contract that not only recognizes their value with significant wage increases, but also provides them essential protections around artificial intelligence," said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. "We celebrate our human performers! I applaud the negotiating committee and staff, the record labels, and SAG-AFTRA members for getting this contract across the finish line!" ••• SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "This contract secures groundbreaking A.I. guardrails while also achieving crucial and substantial wage increases, and other key wins for singers and recording artists. Protecting human artistry will always be SAG-AFTRA's priority, and I'm heartened that our members have a contract that provides immediate gains and recognizes the importance of human contributions to the industry. I also want to acknowledge Negotiating Committee Chair Dan Navarro and the entire committee and staff for their outstanding and dedicated work in achieving this agreement." ••• The contract's artificial intelligence guardrails take effect immediately: the terms "artist," "singer" and "royalty artist" under this agreement only include humans; and clear and conspicuous consent, along with minimum compensation requirements and specific details of intended use, are required prior to the release of a sound recording that uses a digital replication of an artist's voice. Other gains include increased minimums &emdash; a compounded total wage increase of 26.3% over the term &emdash; health and retirement improvements, including a general contribution rate increase and an increase in the percentage of streaming revenue to be covered by contributions, which will reach 100% on Dec. 31, 2026. • Click for more tvi Stroy-101- SAG-AFTRA Memb Ratify2024 SoundRecordCodeCont /// • 101- The Octogenerian - ATAS a glittering dream - By Syd Cassyd Permission was given by Syd Cassyd to Josie Cory, TVI for publishing. Hollywood, CA - The glittering dreams of the world for a new culture and perhaps world peace through television and radio turned to ashes when Hitler used all media to destroy the dreams and bodies of more than 30 million persons. •••• When in 1946 seven industryites in communications joined me in founding the "first generation" of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, we didn't foresee that in 43 years we would get the recognition that the "third generation" TV Academy has today, ••••We weren't naïve, for since Jan. 6, 1884, the first TV system had already been patented. For those 62 years world leaders had already visualized the impact of the moving image of television on society. The problems in America was not when, but who would control the new technology. ••••Last week when ABC's former chairman, Leonard Goldenson, gave the Academy Foundation $1 million the "first generation,' we founders, knew that we had arrived. Elton Rule, former ABC president, is president of the foundation. Delbert Mann, a Burnside Avenue resident, is a member of the foundation. ••••From 1949, when ATAS brought forth the Emmy, the "third generation" Academy, the present one, reorganized in 1977, owned a little figure worth $1.5 million. That's the price the network now pay to broadcast the awards. But over the 43 years of ATAS history there have been many problems. Though we in ATAS, in 1949, did not copyright the Emmy, wed did protect it. ••••At lunch last week with Karl Malden and other film Academy moguls, I heard their problem of copyrights. Owners of the Oscars wanted to sell them at auction. But a clause in the contract provided that the Academy should have first choice in buying back an unwanted Oscar. ••••We, in the TV Academy, back in 1949, had that same clause for our trophy. But when New York and Hollywood were fighting over a personnel problem of aid presidents, employees of the Academy, the problem of copyright ownership of the Emmy was a part of a $100 million suit. ••••Believe me, if I had known of the million dollar goldmine which TV brought to our little "first generation" Academy, I would have hired some of those $100,000 attorneys, too. We could have protected the growth of ATAS in a more dignified method. We wouldn't have "three generations." ••••Watching all these goings on over 43 years, I had a point of view. If any power group in this huge organization wanted me to take sides, they would have to ay. One president wanted to know who owned the Emmy. Was there any agreement, etc.? I told them if they would pay me $2,000 for the history I would hire someone to write it with me. Lionel Rolfe and Nigey Lennon obliged. Printing costs were billed to ATAS. ••••But the slick attorneys slipped me a "mickey." That's a good old New York talk for a pill. They demanded that I leave my archives about the Academy to them, when I died. Strangely enough because I was abut to move, I donated all that material to ATAS/UCLA and thy picked it up in three van loads. Everything pertaining to NATAS. ••••Two weeks ago, the new resident of ATAS wanted to know what I did with the $2,000 and the Archives. In the haste of takeover by the "third generation," no once know that they had my donation already. ••••Because there are three generations of the Academy, each of the latter two calling themselves the "new" Academy, undoubtedly when the foundation selects people for the Hall of Fame, no one will be around to know that back in 1946, her was a "founder." ••••As Fred Sage, the fine actor in the "Wonder Years" notes, each generation has their own heroes. /// • 107- Syd Cassyd, Remembered Hollywood - (February 2024 ) Syd Cassyd was the Founder of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. ••• Cassyd worked for the Army Signal Corps as a film editor under then-Col. Frank Capra during World War II. After the war, Cassyd moved to Hollywood, where he worked as an editor for Box Office magazine, as well as a grip at Paramount Pictures. ••• It was at Paramount that he met and teamed up with Klaus Landsberg, known for, among other things, pioneering live TV news coverage. Cassyd and Landsberg worked on an experimental Los Angeles television station that would eventually become KTLA-TV Channel 5. •••While at KTLA, Cassyd felt that TV needed an organization in which people could share their ideas about the fledgling medium and talk about the future of the industry. He founded the academy with seven people who came to the first meeting. By the fifth meeting, there were 250 members. •••Syd Cassyd founded the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in 1946, which has grown into one of the most influential organizations in the entertainment industry. In addition to sponsoring the annual Emmy Awards, which recognize outstanding entertainment and news achievement in television, the academy has a variety of outreach and archival programs. •••Cassyd became the fourth president of the Academy in 1950 and over the years held various other positions. In 1991, the Academy's Board of Governors created the Syd Cassyd Founder's Award in his honor and presented the first to him. •••In 1996, Cassyd received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. •••Cassyd died February 4, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. He was 91. /// • 101- History of the Television Academy - The Beginning: Syd Cassyd's Dream The history of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) dates to the earliest days of the television industry itself. When Syd Cassyd, its founder, first conceived of the organization, he envisioned a serious forum where all aspects and concerns of the fledgling medium could be discussed. Flash and glamor were of no interest to Cassyd. Indeed, for years he refused to even consider the notion of handing out awards. "He thought television was a really wonderful tool for education," recalled his daughter, Donna Cassyd. "He used to make us watch shows like Omnibus, with Alistair Cook." Fortunately for Cassyd and the other founders of the Television Academy, the organization eventually became both a place for serious discussion as well as a place to celebrate the industry's finest achievements with its annual Emmy Awards ceremonies. • Click for more tvi Stroy-101- ATAS Founder Syd Cassyd 's Dream • Click for More History of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ///   • 101- SAG-AFTRA, Record Labels Reach Tentative Sound Recordings Agreement Deal Includes Groundbreaking A.I. Protections, SAG-AFTRA Executive Committee Unanimously Approves the Agreement, will go to Members for Vote LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2024) -- SAG-AFTRA and leading record labels reached a tentative multiyear agreement on a successor contract to the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings. Covering the period starting Jan. 1, 2021, and ending Dec. 31, 2026, the agreement includes Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group. The SAG-AFTRA Executive Committee unanimously approved the tentative agreement on Wednesday, April 10. It will now be sent to members for ratification. SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, "SAG-AFTRA and the music industry's largest record labels have reached a groundbreaking agreement establishing, for the first time, collective bargaining guardrails assuring singers and recording artists ethical and responsible treatment in the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry. It is a testament to our mutual unwavering commitment to work together to safeguard the rights, dignity and creative freedom of our members. "This agreement ensures that our members are protected. SAG-AFTRA stands firm in the belief that while technology can enhance the creative process, the essence of music must always be rooted in genuine human expression and experience. We look forward to working alongside our industry partners to foster an environment where innovation serves to elevate, not diminish, the unique value of each artist's contribution to our rich cultural tapestry." The Record Label Negotiating Committee said, "We are pleased to reach this agreement with SAG-AFTRA and continue our strong partnership as we enter this exciting and fast-moving new era for music and artists. Together, we'll chart a successful course forward, embracing new opportunities and facing our common challenges, strengthened by our shared values and commitment to human artistry." The artificial intelligence guardrails take effect immediately upon ratification. The terms "artist," "singer," and "royalty artist," under this agreement only include humans. In this agreement, clear and conspicuous consent, along with minimum compensation requirements and specific details of intended use, are required prior to the release of a sound recording that uses a digital replication of an artist's voice. Additional highlights among the contract gains include increased minimums, health and retirement improvements, and an increase in the percentage of streaming revenue to be covered by contributions, among other gains. /// • 101-Music Coalitions Respond to SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code Tentative Agreement Deal Includes 26.3% Compounded Wage Increase and Groundbreaking A.I. Protections  Los Angeles (April 12, 2024) -- Today, SAG-AFTRA and the leading record labels -- Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group --  announced a tentative multiyear agreement on a successor contract to the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings. Music creator groups have lauded the new SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code: "The music business has historically lagged behind on technological developments. This time, with A.I., MAC, BMAC and SONA joined forces with SAG-AFTRA to ensure that artists are protected upfront. This collective bargaining agreement with our label partners is a great first step to make sure artists have creative control and get paid," said Music Artists Coalition Founder Irving Azoff. "Congratulations to Duncan, Jeff and the SAG-AFTRA team." "BMAC salutes SAG-AFTRA on reaching a tentative deal on their Sound Recordings Code. For too long industry standards have failed to protect artists' rights especially that of Black artists, and this establishment of meaningful standards on A.I. aligns with BMAC's mission of justice through parity and equal protection," said BMAC Co-Founder, President, and CEO Willie "Prophet" Stiggers. "SONA congratulates SAG-AFTRA on reaching a tentative deal on their Sound Recordings Code," said Dina LaPolt, attorney, co-founder and board member of Songwriters of North America. "SAG-AFTRA has achieved an agreement that includes important protections for recording artists and meaningful standards on A.I. for the music industry. As artists and industry allies, we are grateful for the union's work in designing guardrails around emerging technology. This is a crucial step in ultimately protecting all creator rights." SAG-AFTRA recognizes the Music Artists Coalition, Black Music Action Coalition and Songwriters of North America for their support and contributions on behalf of featured artists and all SAG-AFTRA members in these negotiations. /// • SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify TV Animation Agreements LOS ANGELES (Mar. 22, 2024) -- In national voting completed today, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2023 Television Animation Agreement and the 2023 Basic Cable Animation Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the new three-year contracts by a vote of 95.52% to 4.48%. •• The contracts provide strong protections around the use of artificial intelligence and a pattern-busting 7% wage increase that applies retroactively to July 1, 2023. ••• For a full list of provisions achieved in the contracts, please see the summary.  ••• "The foundation of this agreement was based on the feedback we got from members who work these contracts, and that remained the negotiating committee's focus throughout bargaining. We are proud to have delivered an agreement that offers big wins in those areas," said TV Animation Negotiating Committee Co-Chairs Bob Bergen and David Jolliffe. "This is the first SAG-AFTRA animation voiceover contract with protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence." •• "This contract represents a meaningful step forward in expanding our A.I. protections. The contract provides important new terms in the areas of foreign residuals, high-budget SVOD productions, late payments and much more. I am gratified we were able to achieve these significant gains without the need for a work stoppage, and want to express my appreciation to our outstanding negotiating committee chairs and members, as well as lead negotiator Ray Rodriguez and the dedicated negotiating staff," said National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. ••• Votes were submitted online and by mail-in ballot, with the deadline of today, March 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. PDT. The final vote was certified by Integrity Voting Systems, an impartial election service based in Everett, Washington. The agreement becomes effective retroactive to July 1, 2023, and expires June 30, 2026. •••• Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers were delayed due to last year's TV/Theatrical strike, and the previous contract was extended. On Feb. 22, SAG-AFTRA announced the tentative agreement with the AMPTPT. • Click for more tvi Stroy-101- SAG-AFTRA, Members Ratify TV Animation Agreement /// • 101-End Of WGA Strike - TV and Movie Writers to Begin Returning to Work. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in production. •••• The governing boards of the eastern and western branches of the Writers Guild of America and their joint negotiating committee all voted to accept the deal, two days after the tentative agreement was reached with a coalition of Hollywood's biggest studios, streaming services and production companies. After the vote they declared that the strike would be over and writers would be free to start on scripts at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday September27. •••• Late-night talk shows -- the first to go dark when writers walked out on May 2 -- are likely the first shows that will resume. Scripted shows will take longer to return, with actors still on strike and no negotiations yet on the horizon. •••• The writers still have to vote to ratify the contract themselves in early October, but lifting the strike will allow them to work during that process, the guild told members in an email. •••• After Tuesday's board votes, the contracts were released for the first time to the writers, who had not yet been given any details on the deal, which their leaders called "exceptional." •••• The three-year agreement includes significant wins in the main areas writers had fought for &endash; compensation, length of employment, size of staffs and control of artificial intelligence -- matching or nearly equaling what they had sought at the outset of the strike. •••• The union had sought minimum increases in pay and future residual earnings from shows of between 5% and 6%, depending on the position of the writer. The studios had wanted between 2% and 4%. The compromise deal was a raise of between 3.5% and 5%. •••• The guild also negotiated new residual payments based on the popularity of streaming shows, where writers will get bonuses for being a part of the most popular shows on Netflix, Max and other services, a proposal studios initially rejected. Many writers on picket lines had complained that they weren't properly paid for helping create heavily watched properties. •••• The writers also got the requirement they sought that shows intended to run at least 13 episodes will have at least six writers on staff, with the numbers shifting based on the number of episodes. They did not get their desire for guaranteed staffs of six on shows that had not yet been ordered to series, settling instead for a guaranteed three. •••• Writers also got a guarantee that staffs on shows in initial development will be employed for at least 10 weeks, and that staffs on shows that go to air will be employed for three weeks per episode. •••• On artificial intelligence, the writers got the regulation and control of the emerging technology they had sought. Under the contract, raw, AI-generated storylines will not be regarded as "literary material" &emdash; a term in their contracts for scripts and other story forms a screenwriter produces. This means they won't be competing with computers for screen credits. Nor will AI-generated stories be considered "source" material, their contractual language for the novels, video games or other works that writers may adapt into scripts. •••• Writers have the right under the deal to use AI in their process if the company they are working for agrees and other conditions are met. But companies cannot require a writer to use AI. • Click for more tviStory 101- End OfWGA Strike. TV and Movie Writers to Begin Returning to Work. ////   • 2nd annual benefit for Pasadena Playhouse The PLAYHOUSE PARTY Raises Over $675,000 PASADENA, CA (April  18, 2024) -- The PLAYHOUSE PARTY, the 2nd annual benefit for Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, created by Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman and the PLAYHOUSE PARTY Committee, was held on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Co-chaired by Elizabeth Hall,  Y-Vonne Hutchinson, Anita Lawler and Leigh Olivar, the event was created to strengthen the community through connection and celebration. The event was an enormous success, raising over $675,000 for Pasadena Playhouse. •••• With El Molino Avenue cordoned off for the occasion, the festivities in Pasadena Playhouse's courtyard spilled into the street. More than 300 guests adorned in shimmering cocktail attire attended the one-of-a-kind evening, which featured surprise pop up performances from Rio Navaro, an accordionist from Pasadena Playhouse Conservatory of Music who appeared in the Pasadena Playhouse Holiday Spectacular and community partner McKinley Middle School Drum Core. •••• The evening was presented in three acts, starting with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a special performance by Jasmine Amy Rogers and the new Playhouse Players, and culminating with a "Late Nite at the House Party" hosted by comedian Kate Berlant, who also served as DJ for this one-of-a-kind event, with Bar Chelou supplying cocktails, mocktails, wine, food, and dessert. •••• Speakers and performers at the event included Board of Trustee President Erin Baker, Event co-chair and Board Member Y-Vonne Hutchinson, Playhouse staff members Omar Avedanke (Director, Creative & Content) and Bonne McHeffey (Company Manager), Jenny Slattery (Associate Producer), Danny Feldman (Producing Artistic Director), Rich Caparella of KUSC, and Jelly's Last Jam cast member Jasmine Amy Rogers, who offered a sneak peek from the upcoming Playhouse production of  Jelly's Last Jam with a dazzling rendition of "Play the Music for Me." •••• There was also a silent auction featuring curated experiences and artisanal items donated by the community. Dinner was provided by Heirloom LA, with additional food and beverages provided by Heirloom LA and Bar Chelou. Additional donations were provided from over 40 other businesses and individuals. Supporters for the event included the following: PRODUCERS: Jerry & Terri Kohl  HOSTS: Ellen & Harvey Knell, Leigh & Harry Olivar ICONS: Erin & Jeremy Baker, Stephanie & Leo Dencik and Stephen & Chantal Bennett INNOVATORS: Anonymous ADVOCATES Barajas Tavera Family, Greta & Peter Mandell, Sheila Grether-Marion & Mark Marion, Ken & Tracy McCormick, Sarah & Eric Miller, Beth Price, Bingo & Gino Roncelli, Ann & Steven Sunshine, East West Bank  INFLUENCERS Cristina Hernandez & Jeffrey Bernstein, Anita & Vince Lawler, Susan Shieldkret, U.S. Bank  • Click for more tvi Stroy-101- 2ndAnnual Benefit for Pasadena Playhouse /// • Train Festival 2023 draws large crowds at Los Angeles Union Station - By Gary Sunkin    •••• In partnership with Metrolosangeles, amtrak and Metrolink, Train Festival invited guests of all ages to check out rail equipment on the tracks from various decades since the opening of the station, marvel at the rarest of model train exhibits and participate in tours about the history, restoration and art throughout the building. •••• Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and is widely regarded as "the last of the great train stations." The Station was commissioned in 1933 as a joint venture between the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads and was intended to consolidate the three local railroad terminals. •••• The Station was designed by the father-and-son architect team of John and Donald Parkinson with an innovative blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture now commonly referred to as Mission Moderne. The stunning facility was completed in 1939 for a reported $11 million and opened with a lavish, star-studded, three-day celebration attended by a half million Angelenos. •••• Within just a few years of opening, Union Station transformed into a bustling 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation with as many as 100 troop trains carrying tens of thousands of servicemen through the terminal every day during World War II. •••• By the 1950s Americans favored cars and planes to the rails, and there were fewer passengers throughout the Station, but it remained a vital part of LA's transportation scene for decades. Union Station was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 101 in 1972 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources in 1980. |••• In the eight-plus decades since its opening, Union Station has captured the spirit and soul of Los Angeles and has emerged as a vital portal to the promise of the California dream and a vibrant destination for arts and culture. • Click for more Train Festival 2023     Photos By Gary Sunkin   • Click for more tviStory 115- Train Festival 2023 at LA Union station ///  • Time is ticking as the SAG-AFTRA contract is to expire June 30. SAG-AFTRA leaders describe negotiation talks as productive •••• Members of the Directors Guild of America voted to ratify their contract, which provides increases in residuals and minimums as well as gains on working hours, family leave and creative rights. •••• The SAG-AFTRA contract is set to expire next Friday June 30, and there has been some talk that the negotiations might be extended if the sides are unable to reach agreement on all points by then. •••• Union president Fran Drescher and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland are optimistic saying they hope to be able to achieve a deal with the studios. ••••If they do, that would avert a "double strike," in which performers would join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines outside the major studios. •••• SAG-AFTRA represents 160,000 performers. The union is seeking robust protections around the use of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as increases in residuals and regulations on self-taped auditions, among other issues. ••••The use of the word "strike" was avoided and made no mention was made of the strike authorization approved by 98% of the membership just before talks began on June 7. ••••The SAG-AFTRA strike authorization gives the leadership the power to call a strike beginning on July 1 if no contract has been reached. • Click for more tviStory-101- Time is Ticking SAG-AFTRA contract to expire June 30 /// • 101- SAG-AFTRA And AMPTP Agree to Media Blackout for 2023 Contract Negotiations LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2023) -- Today, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP began formal negotiations for a new contract, and with the agreement that neither organization will comment to the media about the negotiations during the process.  •••• SAG-AFTRA's current contract with the AMPTP expires on June 30, 2023.  Writers' strike: What's at stake and how it could disrupt Hollywood LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2023) - Like writers, actors have argued that their compensation has been undercut by inflation and the shift to streaming, which pays less in residuals (fees for re-aired shows) than traditional broadcast models. •••• Other contentious issues include artificial intelligence and the lack of regulations surrounding how actors' voices and images are used. •••• Additionally, the union wants to bolster contributions to SAG-AFTRA's health and pension plans and curb the practice of self-taped auditions, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. •••• Studios and casting directors increasingly have required actors to submit video of themselves auditioning for roles, forcing them to take on audition costs that have typically been the responsibility of productions, the union has said. •••• The last time actors went on strike was in 2000 in a dispute over their commercials contract. •••• A previous actors' strike against the major film and TV studios was in 1980. /// • SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes Vote Results Set the Stage for TV/Theatrical Contracts Negotiations - TVIMagazine LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2023) -- In a powerful show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA members have voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts, with nearly 65,000 members casting ballots for a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters. •••• The strike authorization does not mean the union is calling a strike. SAG-AFTRA begins negotiations on June 7 with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The affirmative vote on the authorization empowers the union's National Board to initiate a strike if the AMPTP won't reach a fair deal with the union. The current SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contracts expire at midnight on June 30, 2023. •••• "The strike authorization votes have been tabulated and the membership joined their elected leadership and negotiating committee in favor of strength and solidarity. I'm proud of all of you who voted as well as those who were vocally supportive, even if unable to vote. Everyone played a part in this achievement," said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. "Together we lock elbows and in unity we build a new contract that honors our contributions in this remarkable industry, reflects the new digital and streaming business model and brings ALL our concerns for protections and benefits into the now! Bravo SAG-AFTRA, we are in it to win it." • Click for more tviStory-101- SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes /// • 101-SAG-AFTRA National Board Unanimously Agrees to Send Strike Authorization Vote to Members  LOS ANGELES (May 17, 2023) -- In anticipation of the union's forthcoming TV/Theatrical Contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which begin June 7, the SAG-AFTRA National Board agreed unanimously to recommend that its members vote to authorize a strike. An affirmative vote does not mean a strike would necessarily happen, but it would allow the National Board to call one if deemed necessary during the negotiations process. The action comes following a unanimous agreement by the TV/Theatrical negotiating committee that the strike authorization would give the union maximum bargaining leverage as it enters this round of negotiations with the AMPTP. SAG-AFTRA represents more than 160,000 entertainment and media professionals. • Click for more tviStory-115- 101-SAG-AFTRA National Board Unanimously Agrees to Send Strike Authorization Vote to Members  /// •• WGA Writers Strike Photo by Gary Sunkin (Television Int'l Magazine)   Neighborhood Activations: May 24-27, 2023 Public Tours & Expo: May 26-29, 2023 • 101- LA Fleet Week at Port of Los Angeles is South California's largest Memorial Day Event - By Gary Sunkin (Television International Magazine) LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation's Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Events include: • Active duty ship tours • Military displays and equipment demonstrations Live entertainment • Neighborhood Activations including San Pedro, Hollywood, Downtown L.A., Venice, Brea, • and Wilmington • Downtown San Pedro and Wilmington Welcome Parties • Aircraft flyovers • Galley Wars presented by FOX Entertainment  -culinary cook-off competition between Navy, •Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Army teams • Competitions including Dodgeball presented by FOX Studios • Military band performances across L.A. Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, the weekend event is FREE to the general public! LA Fleet Week is not only a fun public event, but also facilitates numerous symposiums, exercises, and outreaches focused on community resiliency, disaster preparedness, and support for area residents.Learn more by clicking here. G. Sunkin (TVI ) with LAPD bomb robot THE SHIPS USCGC Terrell Horne •••• Based in San Pedro, California, fast response cutter Terrell Horne is the third of four planned FRCs to be stationed in the Port of Los Angeles. •••• Chief Petty Officer Terrell Horne III, the cutter's namesake, served as executive petty officer of Coast Guard Cutter Halibut. He was mortally injured while conducting maritime law enforcement operations near Santa Cruz Island, California, on Dec. 2, 2012.  •••• FRCs are replacing the 1980s-era Island-class 110-foot patrol boats and are designed for multiple missions, including drug and migrant interdictions; ports, waterways and coastal security; fishery patrols; search and rescue; and national defense. They can reach a maximum speed of more than 28 knots and have an endurance of at least five days. NOTE: USCGC Terrell Horne will be located in the Downtown Harbor just south of the main LA Fleet Week EXPO footprint, between the fire station and the LA Maritime Museum. USS Cincinnati  The USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) Class and Type: Independence-class littoral combat ship (LCS) •••• •••• It was designed to provide the Navy with modern, sea-based platforms that are networked, survivable, and built to operate with 21st century transformational platforms. •••• The ship is equipped with Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) protection from air threats, features improved nuclear blast and fragmentation protection and a shock-hardened structure. The fiber-optic shipboard-wide area network (SWAN) allows "plug in and fight" configuration, updating and replacing hardware more easily when newer technology becomes available. Length: 418 ft Beam: 104 ft Draft: 14 ft Displacement: 2784 tons (full) Speed: 40+ knots USS PRINCETON The USS PRINCETON (CG-59) Class and Type: Ticonderoga-class cruiser (CG) USS Princeton (CG 59) is the 13th Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser and the sixth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of Princeton. The ship has completed three deployments to the Arabian Gulf and won two consecutive Battle Efficiency Awards in 1992-1993. Princeton was the first Ticonderoga-class cruiser to carry the upgraded AN/SPY-1B radar system. Length: 567 ft.  Beam: 55 ft. Draft: 34 ft. Displacement: 9,800 tons (full load) Speed: 32.5 kts. Crew: 24 Officers 340 Enlisted • Click for more LA FLEETWEEK • More about Sponsors • Click for More tviStory-101- LA Fleet Week Port Of LA /// TVInews attends Electrify Expo Gary Sunkin (TVInews) - Photo By: Cody Lopez • 115- Electrify Expo is the one-stop shop to kick the tires on all things electric - By Gary Sunkin (Television Int'l Magazine) •••• Electrify Expo will take place May 20-21, 2023 at the Long Beach Convention Center. •••• It is North America's largest electric vehicle festival. Attendees at this year's Electrify Expo will ride, drive and demo the world's top electric cars and trucks alongside electric motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards and more. •••• In addition to automakers, Long Beach attendees will experience exciting e-bike, e-scooter, and other micromobility products from one to four wheels from top brands. •••• Press Day for Electrify Industry Day happens on May 19. It's an event for networking with EV and micromobility professionals and discussing the latest trends, analysis, and insights during a full day of programming and brand engagement. •••• Speakers and panelists include industry mega-minds from Ford, Walmart, Hyundai, MotorTrend, the EPA and more! •••• Attendees at this year's Electrify Expo rode, drove and demostrated the world's top electric cars and trucks alongside electric motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards. Including: • BMW: i7, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive 35, i4 eDrive 40, i4 M50 • Chrysler: Pacifica Hybrid • Ford: Mach E, F150 Lightning • Kia: EV9 and EV6 • Mitsubishi: Outlander PHEV • Tesla: Models S, 3, X, Y • Toyota: Rav4 Prime, Prius, Tundra Hybrid, bZrx, Mirai • Volvo: All-electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge; • Plug-in Hybrid XC60 Recharge and XC90 • RechargeVolkswagen: ID.4 Plus other micromobility products from one to four wheels from top brands including: • Cake • GIANT • NIU • Onewheel • Ryvid Motorcycles • Stacyc And so many more! • Click Direct for Electrify Expo. • Click for more tviStory-115-Electrify Expo is the one-stop shop to kick the tires on all things electric ® ® • Click More tviStory 101-s90- Oscar winners 2017 • Stretch your Image With WiFi-187 video••••••• Television•With No Borders ///

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