Equity Demands Revealed: British Actors Union Seeks Residuals Revamp & End To Misuse Of “Special Stipulations” From American Buyers
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: A revamp of residuals, artificial intelligence provisions and an end to the misuse of “special stipulations” by the American giants lead the British actors union’s claim for its new film and TV agreements with PACT.
We can reveal that Equity has in the past couple of weeks submitted the claim to the producer trade body and is preparing to begin negotiations over a new contract that will govern the vast majority of UK TV series and indie movies – including those made by the streamers – for the next two to three years.
The TV and film agreements are separate and Equity has long desired to bring them together, although this will likely not be realized in the near future.
Equity General Secretary Paul Fleming said relations between the union and Pact are solid and initial chatter around potential strike action has dimmed.
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