Ted Sarandos Says SAG-AFTRA Asked for ‘Levy’ on Every Netflix Subscriber

UPDATE: Donald Trump continued to attack the judge and prosecutors in his civil fraud trial, but the proceedings later in the morning did get into some of the nitty gritty details of his property valuations.

Of all the films that played at the recent Toronto Film Festival, a short film called Dammi might have the biggest impact in unlocking a filmmaker to do his greatest work. Now, Yann Demange had his breakout on his debut on ’71, White Boy Rick, and when the strike ends he’ll revive for Marvel the Blade franchise with Mahershala Al. Turns out it’s not a coincidence he was drawn to those films about outsiders trying to find a place to belong. That is what Yann Demange has addressed directly with Dammi, after years of feeling guilt and shame for being raised in foster homes and not getting the chance to embrace his roots as an Algerian and Muslim.

EXCLUSIVE: Ethos Entertainment, the L.A.-based talent management company recently launched by Christina Gualazzi and Matt Goldman, has entered into a new joint venture with the NY-based production company Picture Farm, helmed by partners Ben Freedman, Chris Bren, and Dion Sapp.

Chloe Madeley has reportedly 'had enough' of the drama surrounding her relationship with her husband James Haskell.

Michael Mosley has explained how a daily dose of laughter can sharpen your memory and even improve heart health.

Barry Ferguson has told some Rangers stars going through a purple patch that the jury's still out, and Philippe Clement will keep them 'on edge'.

The fans have spoken and they are NOT on Team Sandoval!!

Taylor Swift may not have been at Travis Kelce’s game in Germany, but that doesn’t mean she wasn’t still supporting him!

Marvel films Black Panther and Avengers: Endgame has died in a car crash along with three of his children.Taraja Ramsess, 41, and members of his family died in a crash in Dekalb County, Georgia on Halloween night (October 31) when his pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer, as reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via MailOnline).As confirmed by his mother Akili Ramsess on Instagram, Tajara and two of his daughters – Sundari, 13, and 8 week-old newborn Fujibo – died on the night of the crash.Tajara’s 10-year-old son Kisasi and three-year-old daughter, Shazia, were taken to hospital for their injuries. Kisasi later died on Sunday (November 5) from his injuries.A post shared by Akili Ramsess (@eyeakili)According to Akili, two of Tajara’s daughters survived the crash, including Shazia who is in hospital “recovering with minor injuries”.In a tribute on Instagram, Akili described Tajara as a “beautiful” and “talented” son.“All who knew and met him know how special Taraja was,” she wrote. “He had a deep capacity for love and loved his children more than all.

Elvis Presley in Priscilla.The Euphoria actor – who plays the rock and roll icon in Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama about his relationship with ex-wife Priscilla Presley – detailed how bacon became a key part of his diet ahead of filming.“You ate a lot of bacon,” Coppola said to Elordi in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, alongside Cailee Spaeny who plays Priscilla. “Priscilla told us that Elvis liked really burnt bacon.”“I ate a lot of bacon,” Elordi replied. “I averaged around a pound of bacon a day.

Robbie Williams has recalled his time dating Spice Girls’ Geri Halliwell, and shed insight on the reasons behind their split.The discussion comes ahead of a new four-part Netflix documentary, which is set to explore the highs and lows he has experienced throughout both his career and personal life.One part is set to see the pop singer and former Take That member recall his past relationships, including his short-lived romance with Halliwell. According to Williams, he began his relationship with the Spice Girl while he was receiving help from Alcoholics Anonymous.“We got on really well, it was fun, and we were just a little gang that were sharing a very magical moment, in a magical place,” Williams explained in the documentary (via The Independent).He also recalled the two spending a long time abroad together, visiting the south of France with Williams’ songwriting partner, Guy Chambers, and his wife Emma.“That was a very important holiday for me because I was happy… I wasn’t before and I wasn’t really for a long time after,” he told The Sun of that period together.

Kid Cudi has expressed his support for Palestinians caught up in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.The rapper – real name Scott Mescudi – shared a lengthy post on Instagram calling for “an end to the ongoing genocide” in Gaza.Gaza’s health ministry has said 10,022 Palestinians have been killed following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, which saw over 1,200 Israelis killed, according to Sky News.Kid Cudi wrote: “The things I’ve been seeing in the news have been breaking my heart. I can’t watch what’s happening in the world and remain silent.

Bruce Dickinson has teased new single ‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ and confirmed details of an upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland. Find ticket details below.‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ will be the first single from the Iron Maiden frontman’s forthcoming album ‘The Mandrake Project’.

The Pretenders have announced a run of UK theatre shows for 2024 – find all the details below.The Chrissie Hynde-fronted band are due to hit the road next February in support of their 12th and most recent studio album, ‘Relentless’, which was released back in September.Kicking off in Gateshead, the forthcoming tour will also include performances in Edinburgh and Manchester, as well as a two-night billing at the historic London Palladium on February 28 and 29.The Pretenders are then set to play four more concerts in early March when they’ll visit Oxford, Bristol, Nottingham and Birmingham.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 10) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. A pre-sale is scheduled for the same time on Thursday (9).

Days of Our Lives has set up some shocking plot twists in the past. However, there is speculation that they might be ready to rewrite history with a stunning new storyline that would surely anger many viewers.Recently, “Days of Our Lives” rapidly aged Nicole Walker’s daughter, Holly Jonas. The character is now a sassy teenager with a crush on Johnny DiMera and a knack for finding trouble.

Khloe Kardashian and Scott Disick have a close relationship has often come into question by fans. Over the years, Khloe has gone from finding Scott annoying to becoming one of his best friends. However, their on-camera flirting hasn’t gone unnoticed by viewers, as well as the Kardashian family.

If you’re a fan of Zack Snyder (and lord knows, there are plenty of you guys online), then you’re well aware “Rebel Moon” arrives on Netflix in December. Many will take notice of its impending release, as a new Snyder film seems to generate a lot of buzz amongst fans and non-fans alike.

EXCLUSIVE: Ted Sarandos may have insisted today that he and other studio CEOs want to end the over three-month long actors strike and “get everyone back to work,” but for SAG-AFTRA’s chief negotiator, the Netflix boss is full of nothing but hot air.

“We want nothing more than to resolve this and get everyone back to work,” declared Netflix’s Ted Sarandos at the top of the streamer’s Q3 earnings video call Wednesday, exactly a week after talks with the actors guild ceased, for now. “That’s true for Netflix. That’s true for every member of the AMPTP,” the co-CEO added of his studio peers.

Netflix’s multi-year deal with Skydance Animation, which shifted over from Apple TV+, “helps complement the work that we’re doing” with original animated fare, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said.

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos expects streaming data to become “much more transparent” in the near term, conforming with metrics for movies, TV and music.

Netflix is adamant that it’s not interested in live sports.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says that “part “of the reason the streamer has long been tight-lipped about viewership data — even when it came to disclosing numbers to those creating the TV shows and films for the platform — is because of the talent’s own concerns about feeling “pretty trapped” by ratings and box office performance. “At the time we started creating original programming, our creators felt like they were pretty trapped in this kind of overnight ratings world and weekend box office world defining their success and failures,” Sarandos said during a prerecorded analyst interview that went live Wednesday, following Netflix’s report on its third-quarter financial results.

Netflix said it’s working on modifications to CEO pay policies after a majority of shareholder voting not to approve executive compensation in a non-binding vote at the last annual meeting. The company had said as much earlier this year.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Netflix subscribers grew by 8.76 million in Q3, totaling 247.15 million by the end of the fiscal period Sept. 30.

Negotiations between the studios and the striking actors guild may have come to a sudden halt last week, but according to Netflix today everyone is still talking – even when they aren’t.

When Netflix announced in April that it’s planning to spend $2.5 billion on Korean content across the next four years, on top of the more than $1 billion already spent since 2016, it made the world sit up and take notice.

SAG-AFTRA Chief Negotiator and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is very happy with Taylor Swift and not so happy with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

In an interview of the Today show this morning, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher called the AMPTP’s walk out on strike negotiations this week “wrong,” “unfair,” and “disrespectful.”

Ellise Shafer SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher made an appearance on the “Today” show Friday morning to share her perspective on why the union’s talks with the AMPTP broke down. “It really came as a shock to me because what does that exactly mean and why would you walk away from the table? It’s not like we’re asking for anything that’s so outrageous,” Drescher said.

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos has claimed that SAG-AFTRA asked for a levy on every subscriber to streaming service, which led to the breakdown in talks to end the actors strike.

The latest round of talks between the studios and SAG-AFTRA on ending the 92-day strike have collapsed tonight and now he Fran Drescher-led guild are accusing the AMPTP of using “bully tactics” and “the same failed strategy they tried to inflict on the WGA.”

After a rough day of negotiations Wednesday, the actors guild and the studios have pulled the plug for now.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor NBCUniversal content chief Donna Langley has vowed that the top executives involved in contract negotiations with SAG-AFTRA will devote the time it takes to reach a new deal. Langley, who is chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and chief content officer of NBCUniversal, declined to say much about the state of talks with the performers union during her address Wednesday evening at Bloomberg Media’s Screentime conference in Hollywood. But she did express that her executive counterparts in the negotiating room — Disney’s Bob Iger, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros.

There was no picketing Monday by SAG-AFTRA members due to the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday, but the leadership of the actors guild did return to the bargaining table with the studios and streamers.

Writers have officially approved their deal with the studios.