Podcast #1108: SAG/WGA Strike

This week take a deep dive into the SAG and WGA strike. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Telly starts shipping its free ad-supported 55-inch TVs Half of internet users switch off broadcast TV Get ready for light-based Wi-Fi, because it's now an official standard Leviton jumps on the Matter bandwagon Other: CLZ movie database What does the WGA and SAG strike mean and how will it affect TV and Movie Production This marks the first time since 1960 that both unions are on strike simultaneously. Here is a list of the issues; We're Fighting for the Survival of Our Profession What striking members are not allowed to do: No acting or singing or stunts. No interviews to promote movies or shows. No piloting on-camera aircraft No puppeteering No performance capture or motion capture work. No re-recording dialogue, voice acting, narration and stunt coordination No promoting new projects—including tours, personal appearances, and attendance at premieres and screenings No Interviews, as well as podcast appearances and promotion on social media. No awards campaigning, such as appearances at “for your consideration events,” Actors cannot appear at any conventions, fan expos or festivals Members must also “instruct their agent and/or other representatives to discontinue conducting negotiations on their behalf with the studios