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Visual effects workers on various 'Star Wars' productions, including staff from 'Ahsoka' and 'Starfighter,' have successfully unionized with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), marking a significant step for VFX professionals in the film industry.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has received endorsements from three major entertainment unions—Actors’ Equity, IATSE, and AFM Local 802—for her reelection campaign, citing her support for the industry.
YouTube star MrBeast is reportedly in a tense stand-off with the Teamsters union regarding a deal for the third season of his Prime Video series, 'Beast Games', just days after signing a separate agreement with IATSE.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has initiated a strike against the children's series 'CoComelon: The Melon Patch'. This action marks a labor dispute concerning the production of the popular show.
Tom Steyer, a hopeful for California Governor, spoke at a Burbank roundtable, criticizing Trump and the WBD-Paramount merger while discussing tax credits and IATSE support.
Sen. Adam Schiff will hold a field hearing on Friday in Burbank with “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle and IATSE President Matt Loeb, as he looks to build support for a federal film incentive.
Workers at Swaybox Studios, who are working on the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and DC Studios project 'Dynamic Duo,' have voted to join the crew union IATSE after an election with the National Labor Relations Board.
Feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with 89% in favor.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has reached an agreement with the producers of 'Beast Games' Season 3, covering over 500 crew members. The deal follows the crew's desire to organize.
The IATSE union is picketing 'The Melon Patch', a live-action 'CoComelon' series, in an effort to secure a union contract for its upcoming second season.
Candidates vying for California Governor participated in their first major debate, which took place after Eric Swalwell's withdrawal from the race. The debate saw leading candidates spar over various issues as the election heats up.
The crew union is calling the deal a historic first for motion capture video game workers in the U.S.
Thousands of IATSE members have reportedly been flagged for removal from a key industry resource due to not holding a union job since 2023, leading to allegations of a workforce 'purging'.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has secured endorsements from Hollywood's crew unions, including IATSE, for her bid for reelection. The unions expressed support for her efforts to revitalize the industry.
The production of MrBeast's competition series, 'Beast Games,' has voluntarily recognized the IATSE Union. The third season is primarily being filmed in the Greenville, North Carolina area.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has filed unfair labor practice charges against the Kennedy Center. The union alleges the center laid off workers in advance of a planned closure.
A picket line has formed on the South Carolina set of Jonathan Majors' upcoming action film from The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, after IATSE crew members walked off the job late last week.
“Frankenstein,” One Battle After Another” and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps” won top film honors at the 29th Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) Excellence in Production Design Awards.