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Strike Watch.
On a day of union national solidarity for the writers guild and the actors union, the AMPTP tonight suddenly released details of what they call a "comprehensive package" to address scribes' concerns.
Almost two weeks old, the August 11 tabled proposal offers details on residuals, AI, writers' rooms, and perhaps most strikingly a new attitude toward transparency in metrics from the streamers. In terms of cold hard cash, the AMPTP are exclaiming that this is an "offer that represents the highest wage increase for writers in 35 years."
This evening's unexpected release by the AMPTP follows a meeting that just wrapped tonight between WGA leadership, AMPTP leadership and several studio CEOs, we hear. It was an opportunity for the CEOs to directly tell the WGA leadership how they felt they were putting their best foot forward with their latest proposal to end the strike. Among those speaking with the WGA brass were Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Disney boss Bob Iger, Warner Bros Discovery chief David Zaslav as well as Universal Chairman Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley, sources tell Deadline, who is reporting that the two sides will meet again.
In the meantime, a potential sea change of sorts seems to be occurring when it comes to the digital metrics.
The studios and streamers are offering the WGA "increased data transparency" which will be comprised of "viewership data in the form of quarterly confidential reports," provided to the guild. Such reports will include "total SVOD view hours per title." As in any final deal, the devil will be in the details, but right now it looks like the AMPTP have at least blinked a bit on what was such a major obstacle to a new contract. "This increased transparency will enable the WGA to develop proposals to restructure the current SVOD residual regime in the future," per the AMPTP's amped up release tonight.
Clearly a tactical shift by the studios on the guild to reveal these offers now, the AMPTP's proposals does for the first time offer some degree of minimum staffing for writers' rooms, which has been a major strike issue. "This new package substantially improves upon the AMPTP's prior proposals," the AMPTP said. "The comprehensive package also features first-of-their-kind offers for writers, including unprecedented terms in the areas of Generative Artificial Intelligence, data transparency and minimum staffing."
After talks ended in early May and the guild called its first strike in 15 years, the AMPTP did not respond the WGA's requests for more negotiations. As the AMPTP found themselves at the losing end of the PR war, amidst pressure from studio and streamer CEOs and some back channeling, AMPTP boss Carol Lombardini reached out to the WGA leadership with an offer to meet. The parties returned to the bargaining table for the first time on August. 11 — 102 days into the strike.
More developments...
- The Writers Guild of America West has released its latest antitrust report, which warns that the ongoing consolidation of Hollywood will lead to Disney, Netflix and Amazon becoming the "new gatekeepers" of the entertainment industry, to the detriment of creative talent. "Deregulation and mergers have laid the groundwork for a future of increased market power that could soon leave just three companies controlling what content is made, what consumers can watch, and how they can watch it," the guild warned.
- The Writers Guild of America responded on Tuesday to the latest proposal from the studios, as the sides continue to try to resolve the three-month old writers' strike. While the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has made some concessions, including agreeing to provide streaming viewership data, the studio group has not agreed to a key WGA demand for a minimum staff size for TV writers rooms. The AMPTP at first refused to even consider the idea. But in its latest proposal, it offered to give showrunners flexibility to hire a certain number of writers, depending on the budget of the show. The WGA, meanwhile, has continued to make clear that it wants a fixed minimum staff size for all shows.
- In a shot across the bow of the giant media companies that it's negotiating with to end its 108-day-old strike, the WGA West released a report today that calls for more government regulation of what it calls the "anti-competitive practices" of Disney, Amazon and Netflix, which it accuses of "abusing their dominance to further disadvantage competitors, raise prices for consumers, and push down wages for the creative workforce."
- The New York Film and Television Union Coalition is praising a pair of identical bills pending in New York State that would "prohibit applicants to the Empire State film production credit from using artificial intelligence that would displace any natural person in their productions." The coalition is made up of SAG-AGTRA, the WGA East, the Directors Guild of America, the Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), the Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700), United Scenic Artists (IATSE Local 829), IATSE Local 52, and Teamsters Local 817.
- The Entertainment Community Fund has raised more than $7 million and distributed $4.7 million-plus to more than 2,300 film and TV workers as of Friday during the strikes by the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA. The WGA's strike began May 2 and SAG-AFTRA's started July 14.
- "Hellboy" actor Ron Perlman fired up cross-industry laborers on strike at the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Day of Union Solidarity rally in Burbank Tuesday, giving a passionate speech that called the Hollywood studios back to the negotiating table. "Let us tell you how much we appreciate you for the resources you've given us to do our thing, and you motherf–kers tell us how much you appreciate us for giving you your bottom line," he quipped. "Enough is enough," Perlman said. "No matter how much you motherf–kers get, it's never gonna be enough. So come back to the table. Throw your arms around us."
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Celebrities participating in season three of Fox's game show Celebrity Name That Tune will be attempting to raise money for a wide range of charities including Planned Parenthood, PETA, Pups Without Borders, Project Angel Food, and Stand Up to Cancer. The new season kicks off on September 19, 2023, with season three episodes airing on Tuesdays at 8pm ET/PT on Fox.
Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson serve as hosts, guiding the celebrities as they put their musical knowledge to the test while vying for $150,000.
Season 3 Celebrity Name That Tune Contestants:
- Singer/Songwriter and Media Personality Melanie C., playing for Support and Feed vs. Actor/Singer/Songwriter Darren Criss, playing for Planned Parenthood
- World Champion Hurdler and Bobsledder Lolo Jones, playing for the Lolo Jones Foundation vs. TV Personality/Actor/Designer Carson Kressley playing for Kempton Community Center
- Former Professional Basketball Player John Salley, playing for PETA vs. Olympic Medalist/Entertainer Adam Rippon, playing for Pups without Borders
- Former Professional Football Player Rashad Jennings, playing for The Rashad Jennings Foundation vs. Former Professional Football Player Todd Gurley, playing for M.A.D.E Sports Foundation
- Actress/Singer Megan Hilty (Smash), playing for Project Angel Food vs. Actress Rumer Willis (Empire), playing for Planned Parenthood
- Singer/Songwriter Belinda Carlisle, playing for Animal People Alliance (APA) vs. Singer/Songwriter/Record Producer/Actress Debbie Gibson, playing for The Actors Fund Home
- Musician Taylor Hanson, playing for Food on the Move vs. Recording Artist/Global Superstar JoJo Siwa, playing for the JoJo Siwa Childhood Cancer Foundation
- Comedian/Entertainer Steve-O, playing for the National Down Syndrome Congress vs. Actress Rachael Harris (Lucifer), playing for the UCP of Central Florida
- Comedian/Actress Amanda Seales, playing for Donors Choose vs. Actress Kate Flannery (The Office), playing for St. Mary's Native American Mission at St. Mary Church
- TV Host/Producer Ross Mathews, playing for Palm Springs Animal Shelter vs. Country Singer/Best Selling Author Jessie James Decker, playing for Hope Kids
- Stand-Up Comedian/Writer/Actress Tig Notaro, playing for World Resources Institute vs. Actress/Comedian Nicole Sullivan, playing for Foster More
- Actor/Stand-Up Comedian Jeff Ross, playing for Planned Parenthood vs. Stand-Up Comic/Podcast Host Michael Kosta, playing for Angela Hospice
- Actress/Singer/Humanitarian Kat Graham (Love in the Villa, Cut Throat City), playing for GLAAD vs. Actor/Comedian/Screenwriter Deon Cole (Average Joe), playing for Stand Up to Cancer
- Actor/Comedian Mario Cantone (And Just Like That…), playing for God's Love We Deliver vs. Vice President of the Oppenheim Group/Real Estate Agent and Reality TV Personality Mary Bonnet (Selling Sunset), playing for Food on Foot
- Award Winning Actor/Comedienne/Activist/Author/Producer/Podcaster/Mother, Kym Whitley playing for Karamu House vs. Actress/Stand-Up Comedian Caroline Rhea, playing for Comedy Gives Back
- Actress Jamie Chung, playing for City of Hope vs. husband Actor Bryan Greenberg, playing for Planned Parenthood
- Entrepreneur and Olympic Medalist Shawn Johnson East, playing for Hope Sports vs. Olympic Medalist Gymnast MyKayla Skinner, playing for Girls on the Run Utah
- Emmy Award winning Host/Comedian/Actress/Author Loni Love, playing for Project Angel Food vs. Multi platinum recording artist and global pop act, Ally Brooke, playing for Feeding America
- Singer/Songwriter and Musician/Radio Host/Actress Lisa Loeb, playing for SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education) vs. Singer/Songwriter/Actor Jesse McCartney, playing for St. Jude Children's Hospital
- TV, Film and Stage Actor, Corbin Bleu, playing for The Actors Fund vs. Actor/Comedian/Writer/TV Host Craig Ferguson, playing for United Service Organizations (USO)
- Reality TV Personality/Former Professional Football Player Colton Underwood (The Bachelor), playing for the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation vs. Actor/Musician Jesse Metcalfe, playing for Child Mind Institute
- Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Beach Volleyball Player Misty May-Treanor, playing for Gary Sinise Foundation vs. TV Host and Star of General Hospital Cameron Mathison, playing for Gateway For Cancer Research
- Actress/Stand-Up Comedian/Author Heather McDonald, playing for Hillsides vs. Actor/Stand-Up Comedian Kevin Nealon, playing for The Store Nashville
- TV Personality/Podcast Host Teddi Mellencamp, playing for Children's Hospital Los Angeles vs. Actress/Reality TV Personality/Model Cynthia Bailey, playing for Worthy of Love
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Brazilian broadcaster Globo is preparing a Portuguese-language version of hit South Korean entertainment format My Boyfriend is Better.
Set to premiere on September 17 as a segment on Sunday afternoon gameshow Pipoca da Ivete, it will be presented by singer-songwriter Ivete Sangalo.
The deal was announced by South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM, which owns the rights to the format.
Originally broadcast on CJ ENM-owned pay TV music channel Mnet in Korea, My Boyfriend is Better is a gambling-based format in which female participants bet on the singing talents of their boyfriends.
"Our partnership with TV Globo, one of Brazil's leading broadcasting networks, marks a significant milestone and we are eager to extend this opportunity to Latin America," said Diane Min, head of format sales at CJ ENM.
"We firmly believe the show's distinctive elements will captivate viewers around the globe."
Creso Eduardo, artistic director at Globo, added: "Shows like My Boyfriend is Better are very attractive to Brazilian audiences, and bringing an unseen format also creates a huge expectation on how the couples will deal with the game."
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Once upon a time, Thanos, Venom, Ursula, The White Queen and Gaston all lived in a one bedroom apartment. Actually, I was lying. Here's the real story.
E! brings together 10 iconic and infamous reality television villains under one roof for the new competition elimination series "House of Villains." Hosted by Joel McHale, the series will premiere with a 75-minute supersized episode on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
The episode will also air simultaneously across Bravo, SYFY and USA.
Hailing from some of the most popular reality television franchises, these notorious villains meet their match as they must outsmart, out-manipulate and out-scheme each other through a series of challenges in order to win a $200,000 cash prize and the title of "America's Ultimate Supervillain."
Each week the contestants compete in a battle-royale challenge that tests their physical, mental and emotional strength. The winner of the challenge is safe from elimination and at the end of the week one villain is sent home. It's the battle of the century as alliances are made, trusts are broken and the villains scheme their way to the top.
MEET THE VILLAINS
· Anfisa Arkhipchenko
· Johnny Bananas
· Shake Chatterjee
· Jonny Fairplay
· Bobby Lytes
· Corinne Olympios
· Omarosa
· Tiffany "New York" Pollard
· Jax Taylor
· Tanisha Thomas
"House of Villains" is produced by Irwin Entertainment with John Irwin, Dave Kuba, Eli Frankel and Matt Odgers serving as executive producers.
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Sammy Hagar couldn't drive 55, but these people did.
We did it, folks. After nine weeks of auditions, plus two clip shows, we finally know which 55 acts will be competing in the live episodes of America's Got Talent Season 18.
Prior to tonight, only this season's seven Golden Buzzer winners — dance groups Chibi Unity and Murmuration; Chioma and the Atlanta Drum Academy; the Mzsani Youth Choir; and singers Gabriel Henrique, Lavender Darcangelo and Putri Ariani — were guaranteed a spot in the live shows. And given the show's track record for Golden Buzzer recipients winning the whole shebang, these seven acts are definitely the ones to beat this season.
Those seven acts are now joined by 48 other hopefuls, whom the judges — Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara — narrowed down from the countless auditions they saw this season. And with 18 full hours of try-outs in our rearview, we do mean countless.
This is the part of the season where things get real. Not only are these 55 acts now competing for America's votes, but NBC is also doubling up on AGT, giving us two hours of performances on Tuesdays (8/7c) and one hour of results on Wednesdays (also 8/7c).
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ITV has renewed its daytime quiz show Riddiculous for a second series.
The show will once again be hosted by Ranvir Singh, with Henry Lewis as Riddlemaster. Produced by East Media, part of The Whisper Group, Riddiculous will return to ITV1 and ITVX on weekday afternoons in early 2024.
The series features a captivating competition where three teams of two engage in a battle of wits, answering rapid-fire general knowledge questions to unlock enigmatic riddles.
Their accuracy in both questions and riddles determines the amount of money they can accumulate. Following three intense rounds, a single pair advances to the climactic stage: Henry's Riddle Run. Under time pressure, they confront a sequence of distinctive high-speed riddles. Here, they face a pivotal choice – whether to risk it all with a 'double or nothing' final riddle. With its fast-paced and unrelenting nature, this stage truly embodies the essence of being utterly Riddiculous!
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You can't make this stuff up.
South Africa's longest-running gameshow has been snapped up for global format distribution by Small World IFT in what is the 30-year-old quiz's first ever rights deal.
Small World, which recently brokered a deal with Village Roadshow in the U.S. for Singaporean e-sports gameshow Good Game, will shop Noot vir Noot (Note for Note) to buyers around the world including at the upcoming Mipcom Cannes in October.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC) quiz has been airing since 1991 and the network calls it the "most popular Afrikaans show of all time."
In Noot vir Noot, all questions are based on the recognition and identification of melodies, titles, lyrics and general knowledge of the local and international music scene. Featuring four contestants, a star presenter, live band or DJ and surprise music superstar performance, the show runs across 13 rounds and there is a text/social media viewer participation element.
Small World Co-Owner Tim Crescenti, the discoverer of Dragon's Den, said his outfit had been after Noot vir Noot for three years.
"I love finding new entertainment properties in places others don't dig into," he added. "Noot vir Noot is such a fun, family show. Add in those super-crazy numbers of episodes with so many different fantastic games, and this is exactly what viewers are craving around the world."
Noot vir Noot was created by Johan Stemmet and Johan van Rensburg and is produced by Stemmburg Television.
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It's a Mistplay Game Break. Let's play Pictionary. What is this?
Think for a moment after we let Audriix back into the Spotify Soundstage and this new one.
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Take the floor, please. It's............
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