Unions & Guilds – USTimes

Mark My Words: Andy Marken on the Big Divide in the Media and Entertainment Industry

Written by USTimes, 2021-05-20

(Editorial, Andy Marken, San Jose, California, May 19, 2021) “To kill a monster, you need a monster.” – Artemis, “Monster Hunter,” Constantin Films, 2020 Have you ever been suddenly awakened from a really, really bad dream? Yeah, that’s about what the Oscars and all the award events felt like this year There were a lot…

Guilds: Note to WGA Members Who Write for VR

Written by USTimes, 2017-11-06

A reminder just in from the Writer’s Guild of America: November 6, 2017 VIRTUAL REALITY IS COVERED BY THE MBA As Virtual Reality technology and platforms continue to develop, so do potential writing opportunities for WGA members. It is important for you to remember, and to remind your representatives, that literary material written for virtual…

SAG-AFTRA Sets Strike Date Against Video Game Industry

Written by USTimes, 2016-10-18

Attorney Jonathan Handel recently reported on the pending negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the video game industry. His article in the Hollywood Reporter can be found HERE. SAG-AFTRA also published an information sheet for its members. We had more questions about how this will affect members and what might be happening behind those closed doors. Companies…

Video: DPBuZZ Producer Cirina Catania on 9 Years of Podcasting and a Look Forward to NAB 2016

Written by USTimes, 2016-04-02

The Digital Production BuZZ, bringing you all the news now and in your digital future! [/caption]The Digital Production BuZZ has been bringing tech news and interviews to audiences worldwide for over 12 years. It is one of the longest-running podcasts on the planet. Supervising Producer, Cirina Catania, who has researched and booked the show for…

SAG-AFTRA: Ken Howard’s Passing and a Look to the Future, Audio Interview with Attorney Jonathan Handel

Written by USTimes, 2016-03-25

Jonathan Handel is an attorney specializing in Entertainment, Technology and Labor. He is of counsel with TroyGould and is also a Contributing Editor for the Hollywood Reporter. Handel interviews with US Times Sr. Correspondent, Cirina Catania about the past, present and immediate future of SAG-AFTRA in the wake of Ken Howard’s death this week. Listen…