There’s a brand new agreement between the WGA and the AMPTP! And since John was the co-chair of the negotiating committee, he’s excited to share all the details of the 2026 MBA. Links: The 2026 MBA agreement memorandum John August on Instagram and Bluesky Scriptnotes on Instagram and TikTok Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt […]
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Sidecast: The DGA Deal, part 2
The DGA surprised the town yesterday, announcing an update to their already-signed agreement with the AMPTP. The new deal includes select pay bumps and the streaming bonus gained by WGA and SAG-AFTRA after their lengthy strikes. John and Drew are back to look at what we know about this off-cycle development and ask questions like […]
Sidecast: SAG-AFTRA has a deal
After 118 days on strike, SAG-AFTRA has a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John and Drew look through the details of the agreement to see what gains the actors union was able to make on streaming, self-tapes, performance capture, AI protections, and residuals. What are the current effects of this agreement? And what’s next for […]
Sidecast: WGA Ratifies its Contract
It’s official – the WGA has ratified its contract with the AMPTP. John and Drew look at how the votes were distributed, what happens next, and what to keep in mind as SAG-AFTRA moves forward in their negotiations. Links: 2023 MBA Ratified – WGA SAG-AFTRA on Strike! WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA John on Twitter, Instagram […]
Sidecast: On the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line
Recorded live from Paramount and Amazon Studios, John and Drew talk with actors and writers marching in support of SAG-AFTRA as they re-enter negotiations with the AMPTP. Thanks to everyone who talked with us! Links: SAG-AFTRA on Strike! WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA WGA Contract Ratification – Vote Here WGA Contract 2023 Tentative Agreement John on […]
Sidecast: What’s in the Deal
John, Drew and Megana read through the details of the WGA’s Tentative Agreement to see what was initially proposed and what was ultimately won. Links: WGA Tentative Agreement Summary 2023 MBA Tentative Agreement Megana Rao on Twitter John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can […]