As the American Federation of Musicians and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed contract negotiations Wednesday, the AFM has released statistics that shed light on the changing nature of employment for industry musicians who play on many of the films and TV shows now being made.
When a film or TV show that features AFM musicians makes it to a secondary market — airing on broadcast or cable, released on home video, or even transitioning to a streaming service — that triggers a residual payment to actors, writers, directors and craftspeople, essentially sharing in the profits of a successful project.
But the studios have steadfastly resisted granting musicians a residual payment for original series, movies and other programs that are made specifically for streaming services. It’s a key demand, along with protections against the use of AI, that the AFM is making in this round of negotiations, which began Jan.
When a film or TV show that features AFM musicians makes it to a secondary market — airing on broadcast or cable, released on home video, or even transitioning to a streaming service — that triggers a residual payment to actors, writers, directors and craftspeople, essentially sharing in the profits of a successful project.
But the studios have steadfastly resisted granting musicians a residual payment for original series, movies and other programs that are made specifically for streaming services. It’s a key demand, along with protections against the use of AI, that the AFM is making in this round of negotiations, which began Jan.
- 2/21/2024
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Very early in the morning on Donald Trump’s last day in office, the president announced he was pardoning Jonathan Braun, a loan shark who had been convicted of running a vast marijuana ring. Braun, who at the time was serving a 10-year sentence, was pardoned along with 142 others, including rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black.
Trump’s move undermined a years-long federal investigation, The New York Times reported Sunday. The paper also uncovered ties between Braun and the family of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Federal prosecutors were in...
Trump’s move undermined a years-long federal investigation, The New York Times reported Sunday. The paper also uncovered ties between Braun and the family of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Federal prosecutors were in...
- 11/26/2023
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
Ringo Starr has released a new song featuring a slew of all-star guests, “Here’s to the Nights,” from his upcoming EP Zoom In, set to arrive March 19th, 2021.
Acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren wrote “Here’s to the Nights,” and the recording boasts backing vocals from Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Finneas, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Jenny Lewis Corinne Bailey Rae, Eric Burton, and Yola. All those voices combine on the track’s rousing chorus, “Here’s to the nights we won’t remember/With...
Acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren wrote “Here’s to the Nights,” and the recording boasts backing vocals from Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Finneas, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Jenny Lewis Corinne Bailey Rae, Eric Burton, and Yola. All those voices combine on the track’s rousing chorus, “Here’s to the nights we won’t remember/With...
- 12/16/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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