SAG-AFTRA has signed a deal with AI-powered voice service Ethovox that it says will protect artists. The union, which is currently going on strike to ensure better AI protection for its memberssaid the deal will allow SAG-AFTRA artists to work with Ethovox while ensuring them “protection and fair compensation.” He explained that the contract guarantees … Read more
SAG-AFTRA will continue to strike in search of better working conditions and protections for video game artists after expanding negotiations with major movie studios. The union, which represents around 160,000 artists, broadcasters, writers and entertainment workers, many of them from the video game industry, has concluded three days of scheduled denials with an employer unit … Read more
Today is the day: SAG-AFTRA has resumed negotiations with game developers to secure the rights for voice actors and video game performers. Last weekthe actors' union announced that talks would resume with triple-A developers such as EA, Take-Two and other large giants. From Julythe actors went on strike and asked for support online. Yesterday, October … Read more
Almost three months after video game voice actors went on strikeSAG-AFTRA says it will resume negotiations with developers. Next Wednesday 23 Octoberthe actors' union will resume talks with the bargaining group that represents triple-A developers like EA, Insomniac Games and Take-Two. Beyond that, neither he nor the developers have said any further comment at this … Read more
SAG-AFTRA has called a strike against League of Legends and filed an unfair labor practice charge against Formosa Interactivean audio production company that has worked on Riot Games' flagship title and dozens of other games. In its press release, the artist's union accused Formosa of attempting to “subvert” the strike that began in JulyIt is … Read more
Following the news on Lightspeed LA Signs SAG-AFTRA Interim Interactive Media Agreement to employ union talent in Last Sentinel (and future games), the organization is celebrating a “big win” in announcing 80 games followed suit. The interim agreements allow unionized workers to work during the broader strike, which has been ongoing since July. In a … Read more
Lightspeed LA and artists union SAG-AFTRA have just announced that the studio will produce the upcoming open-world adventure Last Sentinel using union talent under the organization's Interim Interactive Media Agreement. The agreement allows members to work at Lightspeed LA despite the current strikeas the studio agreed to all of the settlement's provisions, including protections against … Read more