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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.
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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.
She Drew That Releases 2024 U.K. Animation Industry Salary Survey
Nearly one in five animation workers in the U.K. reported a decrease in pay this year.
The Animation Guild Reaches Tentative Agreement With AMPTP
The tentative deal will now go before Animation Guild members for a ratification vote.
PBS Strike Averted As WGA Reaches New Deal For Writers, Including First-Ever Protections For Children’s Animation Writers
The Writers Guild of America is increasing its representation of writers who work in children’s animation.
Aardman Animations To Lay Off 15% Of Its Core Staff
The studio also revealed that it was unprofitable last year because of slow sales on the series ‘Lloyd of the Flies.’
Lionsgate Signs Deal With AI Company Runway, Hopes That AI Can Eliminate Storyboard Artists and VFX Crews
The studi says that replacing human artists with AI will save “millions and millions of dollars.”
Workers At Austin’s Powerhouse Animation Studios Vote Overwhelmingly In Favor Of Joining The Animation Guild
Powerhouse is the first Texas animation studio to join a union.
Report: ‘Inside Out 2’ Artists Had To Crunch Seven Days A Week For Months To Finish Film
“Morale is really low because people no longer trust that they’re being led with their best interests at heart,” said one former Pixar employee.
U.K. Animators Are Being Asked To Share Data For The She Drew That 2024 U.K. Animation Salary Rate Survey
The survey is designed to create transparency on how much animation workers make in the U.K.
Quebec’s Animation And VFX Industries Are Collapsing, Over 50% Of All Jobs Lost In 20 Months
The animation industry in Montreal, the province’s hub of animation and vfx production, is in decline.
Animation Workers And Studios Fail To Reach Deal After First Week Of Negotiations: “Disappointing But Not Surprising”
A new round of talks has been scheduled for mid-September.
Huge Turnout For Animation Solidarity Rally Ahead Of AMPTP Negotiations (VIDEO)
Animation workers in Los Angeles are fired up as they prepare to take on the world’s biggest entertainment companies.
Major Hollywood Unions And Guilds Issue Joint Statement Urging Studios To ‘Value And Respect’ Animation Workers
The statement comes ahead of negotiations between animation workers and studios for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Animation Worker Rally In Burbank Wants Cartoon Fans To Come Out And Show Support
Ahead of new contract negotiations with studios, The Animation Guild is holding a rally this weekend in Burbank.
Apple Studios Visual Effects Workers File For Election To Unionize With IATSE
The group of 17 workers is employed across Apple Studios shows and films such as ‘Government Cheese,’ ‘Surface,’ and ‘Outcome.’