Azdin Zaman
@azdin.bsky.social
Get paid to play make-believe.
ACTRA member.
Might have also seen me in a TV commercial or two... dozen.
imdb.me/azdin
http://www.azthemansays.com
ACTRA member.
Might have also seen me in a TV commercial or two... dozen.
imdb.me/azdin
http://www.azthemansays.com
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SAG-AFTRA’s new contract hinges on studios acting responsibly with AI - https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/18/23962349/sag-aftra-tentative-agreement-generative-artificial-intelligence-vote
SAG-AFTRA’s new contract hinges on studios acting responsibly with AI
There are still some big questions about how SAG-AFTRA’s tentative labor contract will protect actors from the threat of AI.
www.theverge.com
November 18, 2023 at 3:34 PM
SAG-AFTRA’s new contract hinges on studios acting responsibly with AI - https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/18/23962349/sag-aftra-tentative-agreement-generative-artificial-intelligence-vote
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I find it fascinating how the general temperature among SAG-AFTRA members SEEMS TO range from as cold as “this deal is awful and we’re setting ourselves up for failure” to as hot as “the deal isn’t great but it’s too late to back out now.”
Ouch.
Ouch.
November 18, 2023 at 8:51 PM
I find it fascinating how the general temperature among SAG-AFTRA members SEEMS TO range from as cold as “this deal is awful and we’re setting ourselves up for failure” to as hot as “the deal isn’t great but it’s too late to back out now.”
Ouch.
Ouch.
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As Sara Nelson says: “Using power builds power.”
By refusing a bad offer and going on strike, by holding together in solidarity for 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has used their enormous power to build even more.
Now everyone knows what it means to be #SAGAFTRAStrong www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
By refusing a bad offer and going on strike, by holding together in solidarity for 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has used their enormous power to build even more.
Now everyone knows what it means to be #SAGAFTRAStrong www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
STRIKE OVER: Actors Make a Deal With Studios After 118 Days
The work stoppage will end 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 9, 2023 at 2:05 AM
As Sara Nelson says: “Using power builds power.”
By refusing a bad offer and going on strike, by holding together in solidarity for 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has used their enormous power to build even more.
Now everyone knows what it means to be #SAGAFTRAStrong www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
By refusing a bad offer and going on strike, by holding together in solidarity for 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has used their enormous power to build even more.
Now everyone knows what it means to be #SAGAFTRAStrong www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Can't believe it took this long for the studios to come to their senses... Now let's see how the AI fight is going to go between them and their tech streaming counterparts...
https://deadline.com/2023/11/sag-strike-ends-actors-studios-deal-contract-1235566470/
https://deadline.com/2023/11/sag-strike-ends-actors-studios-deal-contract-1235566470/
The Strike Is Over! SAG-AFTRA & Studios Reach Tentative Deal On New Three-Year Contract
SAG-AFTRA has reached an agreement with the AMPTP on a new TV/Theatrical contract after actors have been on strike for 118 days.
deadline.com
November 9, 2023 at 3:34 AM
Can't believe it took this long for the studios to come to their senses... Now let's see how the AI fight is going to go between them and their tech streaming counterparts...
https://deadline.com/2023/11/sag-strike-ends-actors-studios-deal-contract-1235566470/
https://deadline.com/2023/11/sag-strike-ends-actors-studios-deal-contract-1235566470/
Even more great news up here in the north... especially given the way that DNEG has been trying to cut their staff off at the knee.
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#solidarity #unionstrong
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#solidarity #unionstrong
IATSE Working With DNEG Employees To Unionize Canadian Studios
IATSE is asking DNEG workers across the country to fill out in IATSE VFX Union Support Cards.
www.cartoonbrew.com
October 3, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Even more great news up here in the north... especially given the way that DNEG has been trying to cut their staff off at the knee.
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#solidarity #unionstrong
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#solidarity #unionstrong
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Join other @wgawest.bsky.social members in sending a letter to Governor Newsom to encourage him to sign SB #799 to secure unemployment insurance for striking workers in California!
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Governor Newsom - Sign SB 799!
I am urging Governor Newsom to sign SB 799, which will provide Unemployment Benefits to striking workers after two weeks on strike. Join me by sending Governor Newsom an email. #WeEarnedIt
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September 30, 2023 at 7:31 PM
Join other @wgawest.bsky.social members in sending a letter to Governor Newsom to encourage him to sign SB #799 to secure unemployment insurance for striking workers in California!
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Ready to go live on @msnbc.bsky.social “The Last Word” discussing the SAG-AFTRA strike… ✊🏼
September 30, 2023 at 2:31 AM
Ready to go live on @msnbc.bsky.social “The Last Word” discussing the SAG-AFTRA strike… ✊🏼
Anyone who claims J&J have a "no tears" formula hasn't heard about their greedy union busting advertising!
Despite making millions in profit, this multinational giant chose to be a part of the unethical and unlawful
ICA lockout which has decimated the livelihoods of hard working Canadian actors.
Despite making millions in profit, this multinational giant chose to be a part of the unethical and unlawful
ICA lockout which has decimated the livelihoods of hard working Canadian actors.
September 29, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Anyone who claims J&J have a "no tears" formula hasn't heard about their greedy union busting advertising!
Despite making millions in profit, this multinational giant chose to be a part of the unethical and unlawful
ICA lockout which has decimated the livelihoods of hard working Canadian actors.
Despite making millions in profit, this multinational giant chose to be a part of the unethical and unlawful
ICA lockout which has decimated the livelihoods of hard working Canadian actors.
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More background on ACTRA being locked out for 16 months.
Shame on ICA Advertising Agencies!
ACTRA members were out in force June 6, sending a powerful message to the Ad agencies who were celebrating their best work on day 404 of the shameful lockout...
www.youtube.com
August 24, 2023 at 9:36 PM
More background on ACTRA being locked out for 16 months.
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I know that the Hollywood Reporter is an American publication but reading this article is so infuriating because no where does it mention why ACTRA was doing the rally. The ICA, which is like the AMPTP for Canadian ad agencies, had locked ACTRA commercial workers out and are using scab labour.
“It’s a Battle Against Corporate Greed”: Actors Show Up in Toronto to Rally for SAG-AFTRA, Wri...
Around 300 ACTRA and Writers Guild of Canada members demonstrated in support of striking performers and scribes stateside.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
August 27, 2023 at 6:09 PM
I know that the Hollywood Reporter is an American publication but reading this article is so infuriating because no where does it mention why ACTRA was doing the rally. The ICA, which is like the AMPTP for Canadian ad agencies, had locked ACTRA commercial workers out and are using scab labour.
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It’s still remarkable to me that this strike had damn near unanimous public support and every single critique the studios levied at unions and strikers was swiftly torn to shreds by a rightfully skeptical public
September 27, 2023 at 2:56 AM
It’s still remarkable to me that this strike had damn near unanimous public support and every single critique the studios levied at unions and strikers was swiftly torn to shreds by a rightfully skeptical public
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Hot damn, the WGA won. The summary of what's been agreed to is in the link but just, wow. www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign...
September 27, 2023 at 12:43 AM
Hot damn, the WGA won. The summary of what's been agreed to is in the link but just, wow. www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign...
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Today was day 146 of the WGA strike and day 73 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
146-73=73.
That means SAG-AFTRA has been on strike as long as the WGA had been on strike when we first joined them 73 days ago.
I’m overwhelmed with emotions tonight thinking about all of this.
146-73=73.
That means SAG-AFTRA has been on strike as long as the WGA had been on strike when we first joined them 73 days ago.
I’m overwhelmed with emotions tonight thinking about all of this.
September 25, 2023 at 7:06 AM
Today was day 146 of the WGA strike and day 73 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
146-73=73.
That means SAG-AFTRA has been on strike as long as the WGA had been on strike when we first joined them 73 days ago.
I’m overwhelmed with emotions tonight thinking about all of this.
146-73=73.
That means SAG-AFTRA has been on strike as long as the WGA had been on strike when we first joined them 73 days ago.
I’m overwhelmed with emotions tonight thinking about all of this.
"To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then. But we are, as of today, suspending WGA picketing.
Instead, if you are able, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week."
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#solidarity #SAGAFTRAstrike
Instead, if you are able, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week."
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#solidarity #SAGAFTRAstrike
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO END WGA STRIKE : r/Screenwriting
www.reddit.com
September 25, 2023 at 4:16 AM
"To be clear, no one is to return to work until specifically authorized to by the Guild. We are still on strike until then. But we are, as of today, suspending WGA picketing.
Instead, if you are able, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week."
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#solidarity #SAGAFTRAstrike
Instead, if you are able, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week."
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#solidarity #SAGAFTRAstrike
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I know we have a deal to look at, I know there’s ratifying to be done, but I’m celebrating what we can celebrate: a victory for collective action, a victory that is, to use the word properly for the first time in 5 months: historic.
Thank you
@WGAWest
@WGAEast
💪💪💪💪
Thank you
@WGAWest
@WGAEast
💪💪💪💪
September 25, 2023 at 3:22 AM
I know we have a deal to look at, I know there’s ratifying to be done, but I’m celebrating what we can celebrate: a victory for collective action, a victory that is, to use the word properly for the first time in 5 months: historic.
Thank you
@WGAWest
@WGAEast
💪💪💪💪
Thank you
@WGAWest
@WGAEast
💪💪💪💪
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I'm stoked that the WGA got a deal they feel is acceptable. But now is not the time to think this is over.
Now is the time make noise and keep the pressure up until SAG-AFTRA gets theirs.
Now is the time make noise and keep the pressure up until SAG-AFTRA gets theirs.
September 25, 2023 at 3:29 AM
I'm stoked that the WGA got a deal they feel is acceptable. But now is not the time to think this is over.
Now is the time make noise and keep the pressure up until SAG-AFTRA gets theirs.
Now is the time make noise and keep the pressure up until SAG-AFTRA gets theirs.
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We all hope there’s a deal today, but if not… that means the things our negotiators are holding out for are *important*.
Things that could affect writers’ lives and careers in the near term and for decades to come.
We’ve put 144 days into this. Let’s end it right. #WGAStrong
Things that could affect writers’ lives and careers in the near term and for decades to come.
We’ve put 144 days into this. Let’s end it right. #WGAStrong
September 22, 2023 at 9:11 PM
We all hope there’s a deal today, but if not… that means the things our negotiators are holding out for are *important*.
Things that could affect writers’ lives and careers in the near term and for decades to come.
We’ve put 144 days into this. Let’s end it right. #WGAStrong
Things that could affect writers’ lives and careers in the near term and for decades to come.
We’ve put 144 days into this. Let’s end it right. #WGAStrong
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Best Final Offer
2 Best 2 Final
Best Final Offer: 3D
Offer 4: The Best & the Final
BFO FIVE: The Finalest Offer
Best Final Six: A New Beginning
Best Final 7: The Dream Offer
Best Final 8: Offer Takes Manhattan
THE Best Final Offer
BFO X
Best Final Offer: Origins
Offering: A Best Final Story
2 Best 2 Final
Best Final Offer: 3D
Offer 4: The Best & the Final
BFO FIVE: The Finalest Offer
Best Final Six: A New Beginning
Best Final 7: The Dream Offer
Best Final 8: Offer Takes Manhattan
THE Best Final Offer
BFO X
Best Final Offer: Origins
Offering: A Best Final Story
September 24, 2023 at 2:21 AM
Best Final Offer
2 Best 2 Final
Best Final Offer: 3D
Offer 4: The Best & the Final
BFO FIVE: The Finalest Offer
Best Final Six: A New Beginning
Best Final 7: The Dream Offer
Best Final 8: Offer Takes Manhattan
THE Best Final Offer
BFO X
Best Final Offer: Origins
Offering: A Best Final Story
2 Best 2 Final
Best Final Offer: 3D
Offer 4: The Best & the Final
BFO FIVE: The Finalest Offer
Best Final Six: A New Beginning
Best Final 7: The Dream Offer
Best Final 8: Offer Takes Manhattan
THE Best Final Offer
BFO X
Best Final Offer: Origins
Offering: A Best Final Story
Welcome to Bluesky fellow actor @notthatpresley.bsky.social!
September 23, 2023 at 1:38 AM
Welcome to Bluesky fellow actor @notthatpresley.bsky.social!
Everyone please welcome fellow actor @larsengstrom.bsky.social into the fold!
September 23, 2023 at 12:15 AM
Everyone please welcome fellow actor @larsengstrom.bsky.social into the fold!
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Bullshit, intimidation, and spin. If it doesn’t come from a Guild email, it was leaked to a friendly reporter by somebody on the other side, or some idiot agent freelancing. This is your mantra.
September 22, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Bullshit, intimidation, and spin. If it doesn’t come from a Guild email, it was leaked to a friendly reporter by somebody on the other side, or some idiot agent freelancing. This is your mantra.
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Streamers forcing us to watch adverts, it’s another income source: time to pay your talent, Hollywood.
September 22, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Streamers forcing us to watch adverts, it’s another income source: time to pay your talent, Hollywood.
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SAG-AFTRA strike sign lmao
September 22, 2023 at 6:17 PM
SAG-AFTRA strike sign lmao
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I would caution everyone to ignore literally any strike related news until the WGA puts out an official statement.
September 21, 2023 at 2:22 AM
I would caution everyone to ignore literally any strike related news until the WGA puts out an official statement.