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DreamWorks Animation Production And Remote Workers Reach Union Milestones
Production workers overwhelmingly voted in favor of ratifying their new union contract, while 75 remote workers on L.A.-based projects have unionized with TAG.
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To Gaza With Love: A Global Anijam To Release Over 300 Shorts From 50+ Countries On Sept. 21
Over 300 short films from 50+ countries premiere in To Gaza with Love: A Global Anijam, uniting animators in solidarity with Gaza.
Netflix, ‘Ted,’ And SpindleHorse Workers Join TAG In A Huge Week For Animation Labor Rights
Netflix, NBCUniversal’s ’ ‘Ted,’ and indie studio SpindleHorse workers unite with The Animation Guild in a landmark week for animation labor rights.
WGA East Secures Union Recognition For Animation Writers At Fred Rogers Productions And Spiffy Pictures
WGA East secures union recognition for writers at Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures, covering PBS Kids’ animated shows.
Joanna Quinn Unveils ‘This Land Is A Woman,’ Part Of A Global Anijam In Support Of Gaza
Oscar-nominated animation icon Joanna Quinn unveils ‘This Land Is a Woman,’ part of a global anijam uniting artists in solidarity with Gaza.
Animation Jobs In The Age Of AI: Revelations From Luminate Intelligence’s 2025 Special Report
Luminate’s 2025 report shows how generative AI is reshaping animation jobs, putting some roles at risk, changing others, and creating new positions.
‘CGI Is For Losers,’ Says Star Of ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Alita: Battle Angel,’ ‘Spectre,’ and Other CGI-Fests: To Whom Was Christoph Waltz Referring?
At the ‘Frankenstein’ world premiere, Christoph Waltz claimed that ‘CGI is for losers,’ but to whom was he, a regular in effects-heavy blockbusters, referring?
Hundreds Of Blizzard ‘Diablo’ Developers Unionize With CWA: Microsoft Voluntarily Recognizes The Unit
Over 450 Diablo developers have unionized with CWA, securing recognition from Microsoft and joining a growing wave of video game worker organizing.
‘I’d Like To See The Cost Of VFX Artists Come Down’: James Cameron Says Effects Costs Threaten Big-Budget Films, Industry Jobs
In a recent interview, Stability AI board member James Cameron warned high budgets threaten theaters, urging cheaper VFX and new tech to cut costs.
Pete Docter, Matt Groening, Brenda Chapman, Ramsey Naito Among Appointees To ASIFA-Hollywood Advisory Board
Other members include Margie Cohn, Dave Filoni, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, John Musker, Tomm Moore, Peter Ramsey, Sandy Rabins, Chris Prynoski, Linda Simensky and Tom Sito.
Three Years After A Historic Unionizing Campaign, Raven Software’s ‘Call Of Duty’ QA Workers Have A Contract With Microsoft
After a 3-year fight, Raven Software QA testers secure a contract with Microsoft, gaining raises, overtime limits, and stronger career protections.
‘Saturday Night Live’ VFX Workers Ratify First Union Contract
SNL’s VFX team unanimously ratified their first union contract with IATSE, securing wages, benefits, and AI protections.
WildBrain Animation Workers Ratify Union Agreement With Canada’s IATSE Local 938
WildBrain animation workers ratify union deal with The Canadian Animation Guild, joining their colleagues at Titmouse Vancouver.
A New Residency Is Launching To Support Women Feature Animation Directors
The residency is set to launch in 2027 in the city of Annecy.
International Coalition Of Worker Unions Declares Emergency Over AI Use In Animation
Over two dozen entertainment unions in Europe and North America are calling for action to prevent artificial intelligence from taking over the animation industry.
Report: Disney’s Shift Of ‘Moana 2’ Production To Canada Cost California Hundreds Of Millions In Economic Benefit
A new study shows that California’s animation industry is in dire condition and without stronger government support, the industry could collapse.
Production Management Workers At Walt Disney Animation Studios Have Ratified Their First Union Contract
The milestone contract marks the first time that production management workers at a feature animation studio have gained representation through The Animation Guild.
Paramount Rolls Back DEI Policies
The company said that it will “no longer set or use aspirational numerical goals related to the race, ethnicity, sex or gender of hires.”
Kickstart Entertainment Workers Vote To Leave The Canadian Animation Guild
The vote marks a stunning setback for the young Canadian Animation Guild IATSE Local 938, which was founded in 2020.
Despite A Large Number Of Detractors, Animation Guild Members Ratify New Contract
After months of negotiations, members have ratified a new agreement that will be in effect until 2027.
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