SAG-AFTRA announced on Thursday that union employees will be furloughed or have hours reduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a $96 million budget approved by the executive committee.“Employees whose workloads have been eliminated by the production shutdown will be furloughed until the industry returns to work,” the union said in a statement. “Other employees will be placed on a reduced-hours schedule to correspond to their decreased workload during this time. These measures will be implemented in a manner that takes advantage of available federal and state programs to help...…SAG-AFTRA announced on Thursday that union employees will be furloughed or have hours reduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a $96 million budget approved by the executive committee.“Employees whose workloads have been eliminated by the production shutdown will be furloughed until the industry returns to work,” the union said in a statement. “Other employees will be placed on a reduced-hours schedule to correspond to their decreased workload during this time. These measures will be implemented in a manner that takes advantage of available federal and state programs to help...WW…

Quinta Brunson says she’s talked with Jimmy Kimmel since the late-night host’s continued during her Emmys acceptance speech for “Abbot Elementary” — though co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph still viewed it as “disrespect.”“I’m anticipating that we are going to have a good old-fashioned time,” Brunson — who is set to tape her appearance on Kimmel’s show later Wednesday — said during “Abbott Elementary’s” virtual panel for ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.“I have talked with Jimmy since. And I think, no matter what, it’s important to just showcase that ‘Abbott...…Quinta Brunson says she’s talked with Jimmy Kimmel since the late-night host’s continued during her Emmys acceptance speech for “Abbot Elementary” — though co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph still viewed it as “disrespect.”“I’m anticipating that we are going to have a good old-fashioned time,” Brunson — who is set to tape her appearance on Kimmel’s show later Wednesday — said during “Abbott Elementary’s” virtual panel for ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.“I have talked with Jimmy since. And I think, no matter what, it’s important to just showcase that ‘Abbott...WW…

BEATEarly in the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night, host Kenan Thompson mentioned that the Emmys honored the hundreds of shows on television over the past year – “and we give awards to about five of them.”In the last couple of years, that pointed joke about Emmy voters’ propensity to throw lots of trophies at only a few shows would have been dead-on. Last year, after all, saw the first-ever sweep in the drama categories, when “The Crown” won all seven of the awards handed out on the primetime show; the year before, “Schitt’s Creek” swept all seven comedy categories, the first show...…BEATEarly in the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night, host Kenan Thompson mentioned that the Emmys honored the hundreds of shows on television over the past year – “and we give awards to about five of them.”In the last couple of years, that pointed joke about Emmy voters’ propensity to throw lots of trophies at only a few shows would have been dead-on. Last year, after all, saw the first-ever sweep in the drama categories, when “The Crown” won all seven of the awards handed out on the primetime show; the year before, “Schitt’s Creek” swept all seven comedy categories, the first show...WW…

Despite a strong 2020 in terms of subscriber growth, Netflix co-CEOs Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos won't see their pay increase in 2021, according to a filing with the Securities and Excahange Commission on Monday. Don't worry, though, they're still doing pretty well. Between their salaries and stock options, Hastings and Sarandos will both earn $34.65 million in 2021 -- putting them on par with their 2020 pay, which was a 10% boost from the year prior. Hastings will take home a $650,000 salary to go along with $34,000,000 in stock options, while Sarandos will earn a $20,000,000 salary...…Despite a strong 2020 in terms of subscriber growth, Netflix co-CEOs Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos won't see their pay increase in 2021, according to a filing with the Securities and Excahange Commission on Monday. Don't worry, though, they're still doing pretty well. Between their salaries and stock options, Hastings and Sarandos will both earn $34.65 million in 2021 -- putting them on par with their 2020 pay, which was a 10% boost from the year prior. Hastings will take home a $650,000 salary to go along with $34,000,000 in stock options, while Sarandos will earn a $20,000,000 salary...WW…

ABC is opening up the playing field of love to senior citizens.During last night’s episode of “The Bachelor,” ABC aired a casting call for people over the age of 65 who are looking for love.When you visit , the description of the new “Bachelor” franchise spinoff reads:Also Read:“Now casting Seniors Looking for Love! Are you entering your golden years and looking for romance? The Producers of ‘The Bachelor’ are looking for active and outgoing single men and women IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS for a new exciting dating show!Robert Mills, ABC’s head of alternative programming, .“#Bachelornation give...…ABC is opening up the playing field of love to senior citizens.During last night’s episode of “The Bachelor,” ABC aired a casting call for people over the age of 65 who are looking for love.When you visit , the description of the new “Bachelor” franchise spinoff reads:Also Read:“Now casting Seniors Looking for Love! Are you entering your golden years and looking for romance? The Producers of ‘The Bachelor’ are looking for active and outgoing single men and women IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS for a new exciting dating show!Robert Mills, ABC’s head of alternative programming, .“#Bachelornation give...WW…

Distributors are steering clear of Oscar-winning Bryan Fogel’s acclaimed film following Sundance premiere“The Dissident,” a powerful documentary from Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel about murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is being snubbed by Hollywood distributors out of fears of upsetting the Saudi regime blamed for its role in Khashoggi’s death, multiple individuals told TheWrap.One independent studio has bid for the film but sought a partner for streaming and premium cable, a knowledgeable individual said. Potential...…Distributors are steering clear of Oscar-winning Bryan Fogel’s acclaimed film following Sundance premiere“The Dissident,” a powerful documentary from Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel about murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is being snubbed by Hollywood distributors out of fears of upsetting the Saudi regime blamed for its role in Khashoggi’s death, multiple individuals told TheWrap.One independent studio has bid for the film but sought a partner for streaming and premium cable, a knowledgeable individual said. Potential...WW…

The discussion at Warner follows Universal’s plan to distribute ”Trolls World Tour“ on streaming platformsWith movie theaters closed across the globe for an indefinite period of time, Warner Bros. is discussing whether to take its upcoming DC Comics tentpole “Wonder Woman 1984” directly to streaming and bypass theaters altogether, two knowledgeable individuals told TheWrap.The discussions are still preliminary and have remained close to Warner Pictures Group Chairman Toby Emmerich and his top advisers, according to one individual with knowledge of the conversation. Even director Patty...…The discussion at Warner follows Universal’s plan to distribute ”Trolls World Tour“ on streaming platformsWith movie theaters closed across the globe for an indefinite period of time, Warner Bros. is discussing whether to take its upcoming DC Comics tentpole “Wonder Woman 1984” directly to streaming and bypass theaters altogether, two knowledgeable individuals told TheWrap.The discussions are still preliminary and have remained close to Warner Pictures Group Chairman Toby Emmerich and his top advisers, according to one individual with knowledge of the conversation. Even director Patty...WW…

“Justice League” star Ezra Miller is not under criminal investigation after a video posted on Twitter on Sunday night appeared to show the actor choking a woman and pushing her to the ground outside a bar in Iceland, TheWrap has confirmed.Gunnar Rúnar Sveinbjörnsson, a spokesman for the Reykjavik Metropolitan Police, tells TheWrap that officers were never called to the scene of the alleged altercation and no injuries were ever reported to the police.“No one was arrested or placed in custody regarding this,” Sveinbjörnsson said.Also Read:Representatives for Ezra Miller, who is best known for...…“Justice League” star Ezra Miller is not under criminal investigation after a video posted on Twitter on Sunday night appeared to show the actor choking a woman and pushing her to the ground outside a bar in Iceland, TheWrap has confirmed.Gunnar Rúnar Sveinbjörnsson, a spokesman for the Reykjavik Metropolitan Police, tells TheWrap that officers were never called to the scene of the alleged altercation and no injuries were ever reported to the police.“No one was arrested or placed in custody regarding this,” Sveinbjörnsson said.Also Read:Representatives for Ezra Miller, who is best known for...WW…

Francois Clemmons, the performer best known as “Officer Clemmons” on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” says the beloved children’s TV host Fred Rogers once encouraged him not to come out as gay.He recalled the conversation, which took place in Rogers’ office, in an upcoming memoir and an interview with magazine.“Franc, you have talents and gifts that set you apart and above the crowd,” Clemmons said Rogers told him. “Someone has informed us that you were seen at the local gay bar downtown. Now, I want you to know, Franc, that if you’re gay, it doesn’t matter to me at all. Whatever you say and...…Francois Clemmons, the performer best known as “Officer Clemmons” on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” says the beloved children’s TV host Fred Rogers once encouraged him not to come out as gay.He recalled the conversation, which took place in Rogers’ office, in an upcoming memoir and an interview with magazine.“Franc, you have talents and gifts that set you apart and above the crowd,” Clemmons said Rogers told him. “Someone has informed us that you were seen at the local gay bar downtown. Now, I want you to know, Franc, that if you’re gay, it doesn’t matter to me at all. Whatever you say and...WW…

Ansel Elgort has denied an accusation of sexual assault against him from 2014, saying in an Instagram post Saturday evening that the events described in a social media post from Friday are “simply not what happened,” and that he has “never and would never assault anyone.”The “West Side Story” actor said of the incident that his relationship with a 17-year-old known only as Gabby took place in New York when he was 20 and that the relationship was “brief, legal and an entirely consensual relationship.”“I was distressed to see the social media posts about me that have been circulating in the...…Ansel Elgort has denied an accusation of sexual assault against him from 2014, saying in an Instagram post Saturday evening that the events described in a social media post from Friday are “simply not what happened,” and that he has “never and would never assault anyone.”The “West Side Story” actor said of the incident that his relationship with a 17-year-old known only as Gabby took place in New York when he was 20 and that the relationship was “brief, legal and an entirely consensual relationship.”“I was distressed to see the social media posts about me that have been circulating in the...WW…