SAG-AFTRA Calls Strike Against Major Video Game Publishers
variety.comJennifer Maas TV Business Writer SAG-AFTRA went on strike against major video game publishers Thursday, following more than a year and half of stalled negotiations.
Per the union, the video game companies included in the strike are: Activision Productions Inc., Blindlight LLC, Disney Character Voices Inc., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Formosa Interactive LLC, Insomniac Games Inc., Llama Productions LLC, Take 2 Productions Inc., VoiceWorks Productions Inc., and WB Games Inc. “We’re not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse A.I.
to the detriment of our members,” SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said. “Enough is enough. When these companies get serious about offering an agreement our members can live — and work — with, we will be here, ready to negotiate.” Representatives for the video game publishers did not immediately respond to request for comment.
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