Daily Variety – AI, Health Care and Streaming Residuals: Hollywood Union Contract Negotiations Come into Focus

Gene Maddaus, Senior Media Writer at Variety, dives into the pressing issues of Hollywood's upcoming union negotiations. He highlights AI's rising threat to actors, especially with concerns over deepfakes and compensation for existing content. Maddaus also discusses the challenges of streaming residuals and how studio consolidations affect bargaining power. Health benefits emerge as a focal point, with urgent changes urged by unions. As negotiations approach, the dynamics within AMPTP's leadership and their impact on industry standards are critically examined.