Duncan Crabtree-Ireland

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator of SAG-AFTRA, dives into the implications of Sora 2, an AI video tool that risks infringing on performers' likeness rights. He discusses the urgency for Hollywood to address these challenges, including why studios have yet to take legal action against OpenAI. Duncan also touches on the controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood and outlines protective measures for performers against unauthorized use. The conversation emphasizes the crucial balance between innovation and safeguarding creative rights.

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA's national executive director, discusses the end of the 118-day actors strike and the AI concerns during negotiations. They highlight the importance of finding creative solutions, address compensation negotiations and goals, and reflect on the challenges faced during the strike. The atmosphere and dynamics of meetings are explored, along with the hope for better dialogue in the future.

Filmmaker Justine Bateman and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discuss Hollywood's lean holiday box office, AI contract language concerns raised by Bateman, challenges in the negotiations, revenue sharing and subscription-based models, and protections in AI contract language within the entertainment industry.