Can Rocky and Oscar share the same stage at next year’s Academy Awards? The possibility is not out of this world. Puppeteer James Ortiz, who brought the spider-like character Rocky to life as Ryan ...

Variety has learned exclusively that Ortiz’s work is eligible for Academy Award consideration in acting categories, based on current rules. In addition, his work is eligible for the Actor Awards, ...

James Ortiz’s performance as the alien character Rocky in Project Hail Mary has been confirmed as eligible for acting categories at the 2027 Academy Awards. The role, created through puppetry and ...

It’s official: The Writers Guild of America has a shiny new four-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the contract with 90.38% (or 4,282 votes) in ...

SAG-AFTRA recently struck a new tentative deal with major film and TV studios. The pending contract will improve AI ...

Following approval from its national board, SAG-AFTRA has released the details of its tentative bargaining agreement with ...

The SAG-AFTRA board on Monday approved its four-year contract with the major studios, which includes a plan to merge the ...

The agreement, which was reached May 2, also raises minimum rates by 3 percent annually and gives the union the right to ...

The performers’ union entered negotiations seeking new generative AI protections and compensation increases on Feb. 9. By Katie Kilkenny Enterprise Reporter, TV & Labor Hollywood can breathe a sigh of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have landed on a new tentative contract. The ...

Of course, until this is voted on by some 160,000 members of the actors’ guild, everything will remain tentative for the time being. Yet, with AI protections, a four-year agreement and a bumping up of ...