What the fuck are the studios gonna do, make movies and shows without actors?

Highlights: The negotiating committee of the actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, told its members on Saturday that it had received a “Last, Best and Final Offer” from the major entertainment studios as a strike that has brought much of Hollywood to a standstill continued for a 114th day.

“We are reviewing it and considering our response within the context of the critical issues addressed in our proposals,” the negotiating committee said. They did not say when they would respond to the offer, which came after an hourlong video conference call that included top studio executives.

Included in the offer was a wage increase that could be the highest in four decades, according to a person familiar with the offer who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations. The studios also offered the actors a new way to determine residuals for streaming programs based on performance metrics, and protections on artificial intelligence, including consent and compensation requirements. The studios also offered an increase to the pension and health funds.

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    Day players are paid shit. Maybe work in the industry before you talk about things you know nothing about.

    What? So you’re telling me they’re actually eating bologna and cheese sandwiches on a regular basis because they can’t afford anything else?

    They must not also be subscribing to any streaming services, right? Probably doing a lot of shopping at Walmart? They must not travel much, either.

    Or are they trying to live as luxurious a life as possible (like everyone else) while doing as little work as possible? (like everyone else)

    Like I said, learn the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ before you try to make this about survival.

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      What? So you’re telling me they’re actually eating bologna and cheese sandwiches on a regular basis because they can’t afford anything else?

      Yes.

      They must not also be subscribing to any streaming services, right?

      Yes.

      Probably doing a lot of shopping at Walmart?

      Yes.

      Or are they trying to live as luxurious a life as possible (like everyone else) while doing as little work as possible? (like everyone else)

      No.

      Minimum requirement for SAG-AFTRA health insurance is $26,000 a year. Thousands do not make enough to qualify and do not have health insurance.

      If you think making less than $26,000 a year and not having health insurance is living a luxurious life, you must be posting from your tent under a bridge right now.

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      Not every actor is George Clooney you twat. Most of them are working in cafes and coffee shops on the side