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Sean Astin Reveals Why the Actor Awards Got a New Name and What It Means

TMB — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:53:45 +0000

Sean Astin, the president of SAG-AFTRA, sat down with Entertainment Tonight to answer a question that many fans have asked: why did the ceremony change its name from the SAG Awards to the Actor Awards? He answered with clarity and passion. Astin said the trophy itself is called the “Actor.” Yet most winners do not ...

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SAG-AFTRA Calls Out AI Fight Video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt

TMB — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0000

SAG-AFTRA Takes a Stand on AI Fight Video The internet exploded when an AI deepfake actors video showed Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt trading blows. Fans shared the clip within hours. The scene looked like a blockbuster stunt, but it was created by ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 model. SAG-AFTRA responded quickly. The union posted a statement ...

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Kristen Bell Returns to Host SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards for a Third Time

TMB — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:34:12 +0000

Kristen Bell is back on stage to host the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards. The ceremony streams live on Netflix on Sunday, March 1. Bell first hosted the show in 2018 and again in 2025. She says the decision to return was easy because she loves the format and the community. “I have enjoyed hosting the show ...

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Will SAG-AFTRA Walk Out in 2026? Inside the High Stakes Talks

TMB — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:55:08 +0000

On February 9, SAG-AFTRA will sit down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Duncan Crabtree‑Ireland told reporters he will not rule out a strike in 2026. He hopes the talks will end before the contract expires on June 30. He also wants to avoid the chaos that shut down the industry in ...

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Inside SAG AFTRA Talks: Early Strategy, AI Deals and Future Contracts

TMB — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:46:19 +0000

SAG AFTRA leaders Sean Astin and Duncan Crabtree Ireland begin bargaining on February 9, well before the current contract ends on June 30. They say the early start lets them take the time needed to protect a recovering industry. Astin told Deadline at CES that the union appreciates the AMPTP’s willingness to engage early. He ...

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SAG-AFTRA Announces Early 2026 Negotiations What It Means for Actors

TMB — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:57:06 +0000

SAG-AFTRA told its members that formal talks will start on February 9, 2026. The union president Sean Astin and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree Ireland shared the news in a joint statement on Thursday. They said the early start gives members more time to shape proposals. Why the Timeline Matters After a 118 day strike, the ...

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SAG AFTRA Calls Out AI Actors Like Tilly Norwood and Warns Producers

TMB — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:05:08 +0000

SAG AFTRA told the industry on Tuesday that it will not accept AI actors that replace real talent. The union said creativity must stay human centered. It warned that any use of synthetic performers must follow the existing contract rules. What Is Tilly Norwood? Tilly Norwood is not a person. It is a digital character ...

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Sean Astin Wins SAG-AFTRA Presidency and Promises Fresh Hope

TMB — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:05:04 +0000

Sean Astin Wins SAG-AFTRA Presidency Actor Sean Astin captured nearly eight‑tenths of the vote and became the new president of SAG-AFTRA. Members chose him to lead the union after Fran Drescher stepped down. Astin now faces the task of guiding the organization through a period of change. Astin Shares His Vision In his acceptance speech, ...

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SAG-AFTRA Just Scored You an Animation Win

Anthony Whyte — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:11:34 +0000

SAG-AFTRA members, listen up! You just dodged a bullet (or an AI takeover, to be more precise) and scored a major win with your new contracts. Let’s break it down. This week, SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved the new 2023 Television Animation Agreement and its counterpart, the 2023 Basic Cable Animation Agreement. Basically, these fancy contracts ...

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These 2024 Blockbusters Are at Risk Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike

Eman Dar — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:00:42 +0000

It’s been more than 100 days that SAG-AFTRA has been actively on strike. As Hollywood is now cutting film production costs by altering actors and writers with AI, these strikes aim to prevent the exploitation of their hard work. Along with many of its advantages for actors and writers, there are some undeniable losses directed ...

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Warner Bros. Discovery Takes HUGE LOSSES

Eman Dar — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:30:25 +0000

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are holding back Warner Bros. Discovery‘s annual profits. The company is about to be hit by a massive loss that will potentially cause it to lose millions of dollars. Studios conforming to despicable strategies to repress writers, workers, and other behind-the-scenes artists are now going down with major annual earnings ...

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Among A Dozen Stars Including George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Dwayne The Rock Johnson Donate MILLIONS To SAG-AFTRA

Muhammad Ahmad — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:00:27 +0000

The president of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Courtney B. Vance, announced on Wednesday that the organization was raising donations. Vance had stated about this fundraising and its efforts over the last few weeks. “The entertainment industry is in crisis, and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation is currently processing more than 30 times our usual number of applications for ...

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