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Journalist and Lawyer Jonathan Handel has done an excellent review of SAG-AFTRA's 18-page summary of its new deal. Here's his summary of SAG-AFTRA's summary: SAG-AFTRA released a detailed, 18-page summary of its new deal last night, accompanied by the news that the union board had approved the tentative agreement overwhelmingly (by 89%, I’ve learned).

We are continuing our series of improvements to the service since our relaunch and refocus on entertainment labor relations. As you may recall, we relaunched our Entertainment Newsfeed several weeks ago but in the interim redesigned it substantially to make it easier to access and use. The newsfeed can be found at Entertainment Labor Newsfeed | Production.Ink The latest news, moves, and developments in entertainment labor relations. But today's news is more exciting and useful.

Staying ahead in the entertainment industry means navigating one of the most complex and vibrant labor environments in the world. Whether you are a line producer, labor executive, or production executive, having access to real-time, specialized labor information isn't just helpful—it’s essential for high-stakes decision-making. That is why Production.Ink has become the industry’s go-to resource for Entertainment Labor News.

Welcome back to Production.ink. Today, our friends at the Davis+Gilbert law firm give us a fascinating look at the rules around the use of digital replicas in commercials. The advertising industry stands at a pivotal moment as AI technology enables the recreation of artists and their works. But this technology comes with a critical requirement: informed consent.

Dear Subscribers, When we started Production.Ink, we set out to cover every facet of the production world. But as we’ve grown, we’ve noticed something unmistakable in our data: you know what you want. Every time we’ve covered guild negotiations, residual structures, or labor law updates, our engagement has grown. You aren't just reading these stories; you’re sharing them, discussing them, and asking for more.

According to a breaking news report coming out of Deadline, the AMPTP is looking to change the way Hollywood negotiates its labor deals with DGA, SAG-AFTRA and WGA. The new thinking from new AMPTP leadership is to help the Guilds' by infusing $110M in cash to prop up their underwater health plans in return for an adjustment in term duration. The Guild plans have been hit hard by the multiple production calamities in the last five years (COVID, Strikes, Fires, etc.).

You may have noticed that in the last few years there have been a growing number of television series, documentaries, and movies that are adaptations of popular books. It’s true, of course, that book to screen adaptations have always found their way to the top of the box office charts, or become massive hits on streaming services. But in recent years, many more of these projects are being made, and many more of them are proving successful than ever before.

Managing compliance in a studio environment can be overwhelming. From ensuring workplace safety to adhering to labor laws, staying compliant with various regulations is both crucial and complex. Partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can alleviate much of this burden by offering expert guidance and support in compliance and risk management.

In film and television production, there are rules to understand if you want to get tax incentives from states and locals to cut down on your production costs. Here's a studio executive's thinking on them, which is a good place to start. Now, let's dive into key strategies and insights that can help you optimize your tax incentives and maximize the financial viability of your production. 1.

Welcome Back to Production.ink for Issue #14. In this issue, we are departing a bit from our normal format by doing a short report on the new Animation Guild deal followed by a round-up of relevant news since issue #13 as well as our usual job changes.