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The Hollywood studios scheduled most of their productions to wrap up around June 30 in anticipation of drawn-out negotiations, and indeed, talks between the Guild and the industry are ongoing, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. It said only one major studio film, DreamWorks SKG's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," is underway.
"We've had a substantial drop-off," Ed Brown, business agent for Local 44 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, told the Times. His union represents craft workers such as set decorators and special effects technicians. Brown said about 3,500 of the union's 5,500 members were working.
He told the Times that current work levels are off nearly 10 percent from this time last year, saying that the drop-off would have been larger if not for a substantial number of small-budget films whose independent producers have signed contracts with the Screen Actors Guild.
But analysts say producers are ultimately betting there won't be an actors' strike and will ramp up production next month, the Times said.
...Immediately after “Manure” wraps, essentially the same crew will begin production on another film, “Stay Cool.” “The old studio system had that factory, conveyor-belt process,” Mark Polish said. “That was something we wanted to look into, say, ‘Hey, maybe we could do two like these, maybe three or four with breaks in between.’ ”.... More
Hollywood actors, producers at loggerheads over contract
LOS ANGELES, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The chief negotiator for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) on Friday accused the latest contract offer from Hollywood producers of falling short in the area of work appearing in new media.
In a message sent to SAG members and posted on the union's Web site, chief negotiator Doug Allen said the contract could not be accepted even though the offer largely follows the framework of deals accepted by directors, writers and a smaller actors' union.
The harsh response served as an indication that the on-again, off-again contract talks between SAG and producers were at a standstill. No new negotiations have been scheduled. more...
"...Hollywood doesn't have a technology problem. It has an income-disparity problem. Everyone knows it, and yet no one talks about it..." more
"Don't Swim at the Bottom" by Art Adams
If you’re competing on price alone, you’re going to lose. Compete on what you can DO! .... more
"What it's really like to work in Hollywood"
"Moran is pragmatic when it comes to his future. He views trailer editing as a way to open doors and to gain valuable experience while also make a decent living. 'I have yet to give up my dreams, but I will probably spend more time now pursuing more realistic goals,' said Moran... more
""Here’s the best advice I ever got about working in the film industry." Hyams laughed a little, and said something like this: “Ok, let me ask you something. When you guys get out into the film industry, what do you think your first job will be?” more
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Annual Power 100 Women in Entertainment
The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Power 100 list is our annual ranking of influential female executives in Hollywood. Rankings reflect professional achievements, company role, financial and green-light responsibility and force of personality... more
Column: "Working Hollywood" by Cristy Lytal
The bullwhip tutor teaches the actor how to get just the right snap for ' Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.' more
As films' train master, he keeps period pieces on track....
Consultant Arthur J. Miller Jr. kept the railroads running for 'Leatherheads.' more
She made sure 'Sweet Nothing in My Ear' takes signing seriously....
Linda Bove coaches the cast in deaf culture for the CBS telefilm. more
Katie Brock makes them sit up and beg....
And her charges do plenty more for the animal trainer, who had quite an exotic menagerie to work with for 'Nim's Island.' more
Miniatures master cuts dramatic backdrops down to size for '10,000 BC'....
Joachim Grüninger re-creates lands and landmarks to lend illusions of grandeur. more
She minds their Ps and Qs....
An etiquette coach's love of history helps her ensure that 'The Other Boleyn Girl's' on-screen manners are true to their era. more
Sound advice on issues of the deaf....
Deaf actress Linda Bove... more (LA Times Archives)
He's locked in on authenticity; Percussion cap guns. Flintlocks. Pocket pistols. Under R. Vern Crofoot, period projects get it right....
"Your average individual at that time, even a gentleman of that era, would have been carrying a weapon at all times," says Crofoot... more (LA Times Archives)
His job outlook is up in the air...
It was John Marzano's love of photography that first got his career as an aerial director off the ground... more (LA Times Archives)
He gives actors a sporting chance...
When he was shooting hoops on North Carolina's high school state championship teams, he dreamed of.... more (LA Times Archives)
Drawing on his comic book cred...
When a film's in the hands of storyboard artist Rob McCallum, action springs to life... more (LA Times Archives)
Breathing life into Bigfoot...
Robert Hall's job isn't just about makeup. Engineering, chemistry and more are involved... more (LA Times Archives)
Steering clear of troubled waters...
Daren Bailey, former derring-do British diver, does whatever it takes to float Hollywood's boats... more (LA Times Archives)
Coach's accent is on accuracy...
Francie Brown uses her skills as a dialect expert to help actors open up and say 'ah' -- and other sounds -- the right way... more (LA Times Archives)
ACTOR'S TAXES: The Great Hollywood Ripoff - Getting paid "under the table" will end up putting you over a barrel. by Frank Wynan
"This is going to be a strictly cash deal. No one's going to know! Right?..." more
"...Moral of this story, friends: BE CAREFUL. That dream job may very well be just that-- a dream." http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=317303&postcount=7
"Have you crewed on a project whose producers have promised that "the check is in the mail", or now actively avoid your phone calls? This is a list of clients who promise pay, but fail to cut a check at the end of a shoot or mail out payment..."
Rent your house out for movies, TV or commercials? How to earn $2,000 to $4,000 per day. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/pardonourdust/2007/10/rent-your-house.html
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