Hollywood Actors and Writers ,SAG-Aftra Strike 2023

#strike#sag-aftra#writersstrike
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Today I went to three major movie studios culver studios, Paramount Studios, Sunset Bronson studios, and the Netflix building. I try to learn about the actors writers and sag aftra strike I spoke to different people and learned a lot what it’s all about I was on strike for one day.

[@gstevens6948]

You’re an excellent news journalist Mike… you report things clearly, and help us understand what’s going on…

[@joelfrombethlehem]

Mike is better than many professional journalists. He would make a great TV news reporter, too.

[@SinaloaTacos]

Yes!❤

[@houseofpain3580]

I'm on strike to.

[@mike197714]

Amen

[@taoist32]

@@cag19549And that is the truth. He has no idea.

[@tomdonahue4224]

I wonder how long it takes Hollywood to realize they need us, not we need them? I think we went and saw one movie in a cinema in the last two years, and between me, my wife and my son, we spend more time watching youtube and foreign content, anyway. Hollywood has a long history of looking down at everything and everyone between California and NY and maybe they do need to suffer extinction and go the path of Bud Light.

[@Kristoffelsson]

Yes, I dont need to be lectured on social "issues" via movies I am paying to see. The wokeness is too much. Not to mention the 30mins of advertisements in a theather every time!

[@gsp49]

Right the last movie I watched was Bravehart or Forrest Gump, back in the 90s. Most entertainment today seems to be designed for people who are not very smart.

[@KutWrite]

The execs care more about their buddies in government. Any time the studios have problems, they can count on politicians strewing OUR money on them in return for "other perks."

[@deuswulf6193]

@@gsp49 Why do you think they are importing millions of dumb people? In the Soviet Union, they got rid of the intellectuals in very horrible ways, including children. In the US they are doing the same with demographic replacement. Dumb people are easier to control, or so they think.

[@747fa]

I just realised who you could play, Mike, if they make a new Gilligan's Island series or movie. You'd be perfect as the "Skipper"!

[@KutWrite]

Yes, a former U-Boat captain now running "Three-Hour Tours!" He could base the boat in Venice!

[@AmigoKandu]

I'm coming Little Buddy!

[@KutWrite]

@@AmigoKandu Ich komme sofort, Buddichen!

[@socialtraffichq5067]

​@@KutWriteDas Boot

[@KutWrite]

SS Herring.

[@annalou777]

YOU are our journalist in L.A.! We don’t watch the main stream media, so you are our connection to La La Land. Keep up the good work! And don’t give up on your dreams. ❤

[@hellen70666666]

....Nice Video....!!!!....You Shared a lot of Good Info....!!!.......:).....🤩🤩🤩

[@karenkilroy9645]

Mike, thank you for doing this. As you discovered, they are striking because AI is taking their jobs. The studios want to scan background actors once, pay a few hundred dollars and then use their image for free forever. The same thing can be done with their voices. AI is going to take many jobs now done by people, and SAG-AFTRA strikers are standing up to it. It is a big story, thank you for going after it. What the actors and writers haven't realized yet is that they don't need the production studios at all anymore. You know how they are tearing down sets? It's because they don't need them anymore, they run scanned actors on scanned sets. But the studios gave up the plan too fast... the studios still need the people because the AI has to have the people to learn from. Actors, writers and directors will be able to put together their own ad-hoc teams and create productions that they fully own. The legacy distribution brands will have to cooperate, but most likely the creatives will form fresh brands that people trust. You are sort of already doing what the actors and writers will need to do, make their own productions. Even though Google takes a huge cut as a distribution company, you still own your own product and talent. But what if they said, "Mike, if you want to have your show here, you have to let us digitize your voice and image and Google owns it. And we can do anything we want with it from now on." I think you would reconsider your arrangement with them. This is happening not only with acting and writing, but with all human professions.

[@karenkilroy9645]

@@jimgravesus Good business is if the creative groups compete with legacy entertainment brands, not just lie down. Technology companies will work with creative groups, and everything is virtualized, so the studios really have no advantage. Distribution is direct to consumer, and this model is very easy to reproduce, especially if the creative groups have direct access to the consumer behavior data.

[@sergf3624]

They teeeking errrrr juuuuubssssss!!

[@AmigoKandu]

I just want to be a Star Wars hologram, and beam into people's restrooms when they are sitting on the throne! AI me!

[@cumulusvapes7]

@@AmigoKandu You ol klingon capturer you

[@AmigoKandu]

@@cumulusvapes7 There's no intelligent life on this planet. Beam me up, Scottie! LOL

[@joeallis269]

This is the most entertaining thing on any medium. Thanks Mike, we love you.

[@Karl-076]

You always be yourself,...no mask, no theater,...that's your magic Mike,..keep doing what you do. I love it !! Greetz from The Netherlands

[@markeast9221]

You are a STAR to ME ! Another great interesting Video ! Thank You !

[@Justanoldrunner]

“There’s a writer strike. They’re picketing, but there’s nothing written on their signs” That’s a joke that was told on the Johnny Carson show approximately 30 years ago

[@Chieftracyhorse]

Great reporting Mike! ❤GIV.

[@chrismcdonald4819]

Great job mike. Good to meet you last month at your shop on the beach. You are the best!!!

[@germaninvenice]

Thanks

[@gi169]

Always awesome to see you GIV.👍👍👍

[@deborahpappas7334]

Thanks for this video 🙏✌️✌️✌️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@kmjr2400]

Always love when I get a notification that there's a new GIV video!!!!!! 👍🤘👏👏👏👏

[@audreyaudrey3664]

OMG! 7:18 I saw London I Saw France, I Saw Red Underpants LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@relaxandseechannel]

I think your dream come true,you are really good youtuber✌💪💟

[@germaninvenice]

Thanks

[@Becauseimme]

Mike you are the light in a city full of horrible people. Keep shining and making people smile. 👍

[@silverfoxchain]

I feel like you give us a behind the scenes look! Thank you so much ❤

[@condo0073]

Nope Mike, you're doing a fantastic job of reporting things and getting the message across loud and clearly in plain language. And Tom will be pleased you loved MI:7 and promoting it here too❤

[@germaninvenice]

Thanks

[@postersandstuff]

@@germaninvenice July 20 marked 50 yrs death of Bruce Lee......I think he wouldve been respected director today like Eastwood

[@eddieorozco6290]

U are doing a great job GIV!!!

[@dianelambert7072]

I wish you would've included your picture on that street in front of the Hollywood sign from 30 years ago. It would be cool to see you when you first came to USA! Love your videos!

[@theshiningbaldman3113]

you are one of the few youtubers I always follow because the stories and video's are 100% natural and entertaining. Keep it up!

[@kgreene460]

Good job explaining all of this, Mike, thank you for covering this story!

[@Heathers_creates]

Thanks for this one. It's good to see the different studios too.i went to the Rosanne show and did the waiting for tickets. Lovely artwork again too.

[@l.ls.8890]

You are doing a fine job GIV LOL keep up the good explanation of the events as they unfold.

[@carlamojica7304]

Lots of love from LAS VEGAS!! ❤❤👌👌👏👏

[@JamesOrlowski]

I say let it burn. Here's how this will end: This will get settled and the studios will somehow get richer. The CEOs will still have their billionaire's retreats. The big name actors will get richer. The writers and little guys will get a few more table scraps and be happy enough about it. All while those struggling before will still be struggling, but perhaps with a few more bucks in their pockets for a happy meal on the weekends. And to top it off, we, the consumers will get stuck with the bill in the form of higher subscription fees, cable bills, and movie ticket prices and still no invitations to Jimmy Kimmel's parties. And if those on the picket line don't like their income situation, get a different job. GiV has it right: these people don't HAVE to be a Hollywood writer or actor.

[@amircastilla07]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I just discovered your channel and it is very informative and realistic. Thank you and kudos from Belize.

[@dillydolly6244]

Reporting Live from Culver City for KZbin The GiV....... good job Buddy.

[@eeemaster]

I was wondering why people who are famous are not in the picket lines. I didn't know most of the people there weren't even members. Thanks for being at the forefront, Mike.

[@karenwaldorf5671]

There's a few..Kevin Bacon, Rachel McAdams, Sean Gunn...there's probably lots more out there.

[@KutWrite]

@@karenwaldorf5671 Maybe for a photo-op. I'm not sure the big names even pay dues.

[@postersandstuff]

@@KutWrite actors not allowed to talk current projects at panels at cons but they allowed to sign stuff

[@solarrobot]

Mike, you are terrific reporter/journalist! In fact you are as good or better than those reporters on KTLA. It’s because you make every story you cover really inter esting! And being on KZbin gives you the freedom to cover any story you want. Please keep covering this WGA/SAG strike because it is so interesting! I am a big GIV fan!!

[@candynewton4945]

One of the reasons I enjoy your vlog is the picture match up you do in locations there. Another reason is how excited you are about Hollywood and the stars, we could not care less about either but it is fun to hear your thoughts. Musicians interest us more. Thank you for sharing your life. 🇺🇲

[@aaronhutchins1545]

I tried being a movie extra from 1989 through 1990, worked on a couple of movies including a Disney film. I got out of it, because California is a 'union state' meaning if you want to make a career out of it you half to join the union (I also got outta Kalifornia). I had the same experience working for Yellow Freight, in Adelanto, with the Teamsters. The movie/TV extra union's joining fee and the monthly dues were so high (regardless of whether you had a job or not), and this is back in the late 1980s, that there was no way I could do it. I knew a few extras that were literally homeless. One guy, who had speaking roles in a couple of Magnum P.I. episodes and a part in one of Lucy's last movies, was allowed to live in an Army National Armory, he told me his union dues were so high he couldn't pay for rent and sometimes went without food. Hardcore extras would spend all day sitting in the offices of talent agencies (the legitimate agencies) waiting for work, when a job would open up they would scramble to where ever the job was, to apply. I had a wife and three kids, no way could I do that.

[@taoist32]

My friend won a spot as an extra on this movie in the 90’s. I drove her there because her husband couldn’t make it. After I dropped her off, I ended up wandering around the set a little bit. One of the hairdressers asked if I wanted to get into the movie. I agreed, of course. Not sure how the hairdresser was able to convince the director I could get a spot, but it was fun. Only problem, they cut my scene. I still got 50 bucks and free snacks.

[@kinhason46]

The reality is that regular extra work goes to those folks who "know someone with juice in the industry". When I met my wife in 1986 she was a member of Aftra and SAG, her sister-in-law had a leading role on a popular sitcom, and brother-in-law was a director...just like most industries "it's helps to know"someone". She worked on films and TV shows each and every week almost daily for every year since arriving in the USA in 1980. She quit that life and used her college degree joining my manufacturing biz a few years later. She wasn't into the lifestyle which includes for females who don't have "juice" of "putting out"!

[@tynao2029]

@@kinhason46 very true. When you look at IMDB pages you see the same peopel working on the same movies, because they keep hiring themselves and their buddies

[@shayan4040]

I’m with the studios. Hollywood went woke and supported Epstein island monsters. F em.

[@jrivera007]

Woooow! Incredible, the real story behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing .

[@desirreemarlenaclonch7593]

Keep up with your research and video's, love you very much Mike th' GIV , booyah

[@mattanderson6672]

Love you GiV! Thank you for covering this!

[@alcozome]

Excellent reporting - Thank you!

[@gingerriviera3654]

Your special take on the situation makes all your videos interesting. Thanks for the content and your insight in to these current events.

[@temple123ABC-ACE]

Great fun video. GIV Energy

[@Cindy7777777]

Mike you are fantastic just the way you are and you're explaining it perfectly!!! Thanks so much for taking us along! I hope they get it worked out! Maybe you'll finally get discovered!!!!!!!

[@cinziavittino5014]

Our super journalist who keeps the world updated on what's happening 👏👏 👏👏great Mike thanks for the video

[@BestAudiovisualTricks]

Mike, I am a director filmmaker and you are still young dude. To do acting you are still in the 45 to 55 age range. Nowadays with all that diversity wave, you can still make it in the movies or TV industry. Do not self discriminate, you have a lot to offer with the way you look and your accent. “Never say never, because fears like limits, are often… just an illusion.” ❤

[@sssyria]

They need to get over the fact hollywood is dying. The business model is broken & is being replaced by youtube, facebook, twitter & other entertainment platforms.

[@dominus519]

Go woke, go broke.

[@Potatotenkopf]

I mean Hollywood could be dying all it wants, the top guys in the studios are making dozens of millions a year and making horrible decisions/hundred million dollar cinematic failures meanwhile the background and lower level actors are barely making 40k a year.

[@sssyria]

@@Potatotenkopf that’s a very broad statement and is not an argument for broken business model. Streaming services have fixed income and very expensive production. 20 or more years ago studios had multiple streams of income from DVDs, movie tickets, merchandise and TV streaming. They had monopoly over entertainment. Now all that is GONE.

[@Navops1067]

It’s being replaced by AI.

[@SA-hz1rs]

@@Navops1067 nope

[@MashaT22]

I don’t know much about this either despite hearing about it in the news. Thanks for going out there to help us understand how supporting this strike works and what it means for actors and writers. It is also nice to know that they take care of the people who are picketing - nice to see drinks, snacks, sanitizer, and even a variety of sunscreen options!

[@Tina-mt9cl]

It's sad what Hollywood has become. They are losing a lot of support as more and more comes out about how things really work behind the scenes. The illusion is fun but remember, it's only an illusion, never lose sight of that...

[@BeliaLastes]

Fran Dreshner pretty much went off on SAG called the BIG WIGS out GIV

[@gridley]

Studios aren't more transparent about their streaming services, so exactly how popular or unpopular a show/movie is or isn't, isn't really clear. Studio executives also are making way more percentage-wise than in the past. In turn, writers & celebrities need a clearer idea on exactly how popular or unpopular their work is too.

[@mrs6968]

Beautiful thank you so much

[@badluckbart3424]

SAG-AFTRA hounded me to join in the mid 70s. It was $700 to be CONSIDERED for SAG, and AFTRA (I was in radio) didn't do much for low level radio announcers back then.

[@KutWrite]

It's worse now.

[@jonathanjudd3168]

Was that $700 for lifetime dues or annual?

[@badluckbart3424]

@@jonathanjudd3168 initiation fee, as I recall.

[@KutWrite]

@@jonathanjudd3168 $700 is the non-refundable entrance fee. THEN monthly dues.

[@tynao2029]

I was in the UFCW food workers union as a kid when I worked through college. Same thing. They take out of your paycheck every week, but whenever you need their help, they just say "sorry, we can't help"

[@AIartBonaza]

Totally enjoy your videos ❤

[@barbaraolson6783]

Thank you Mike. Getting strong to re-learn to walk again so I can’t get out and experience anything ! I really appreciate your videos allowing me to see and understand what is happening ! I am so glad I found your videos.

[@lorimchair2190]

Thank you for being very informative. And it’s definitely crazy crazy!

[@brianrussell9419]

Interesting video Mike . Back in the 70s we went to Universal Studios on vacation from Toronto . We watched Chico & the Man also The Tonite Show being recorded for free . Sadly Freddie Prince died 2 weeks after we saw him laughing & joking with the audience between takes …..

[@patomollo]

You are an excellent journalist Mike, thank you very much for keeping us informed. I send you a hug from Buenos Aires Argentina ❤

[@thedogzoo]

Thank you from Skippers, VA. Homebound and you just made me feel like I wasn't. ❤

[@susanhelms107]

Thank you so much bro German Venice for showing us all the people on strike I think they're doing a great job they need to fight for their rights they need to fight for the rights I say go go go fight for your right anyways thank you so much for sharing this it's awesome to see you have a great day night and be safe❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@PaladinsLight]

7:17 thanks for the news, we can always count on u to get us all the action!

[@mirandack4350]

Youre full of life, please stay that way. Thank you for this video.

[@rdnysal]

another good one GIV thanks for all you do

[@bonniebonbon8575]

Great Coverage Mike, thank you for being on Ground Level with this😊

[@jimmyjames8377]

You're in the movie industry also whether you realize it or not..I like your style of story telling and your GIV style of camera shots....keep it up.

[@davidfalk8953]

thanks for the headlines and news ,always entertaining

[@TheConduit10]

Im rooting for ya man , I use to live in L.A in the early nighties , so this is a fantastic journey down memory lane man -so thanks!

[@chetzar]

You could definitely be an actor! I used to work in the film industry for like 20 years. As far as the strike, the vast majority of actors and writers don't make the big bucks. This is important.

[@gsp49]

If you want the big bucks, earn it! Don't join a Union, it just makes it harder to work.

[@KutWrite]

@@gsp49 Yes. Many new producers start out making non-union or "waiver" films. The unions are OK with it because it lures more in to become paid members

[@fig1954]

Great job Mike. I grew up on Fernwood and Van Ness. One block down from Sunset. Back in the early 60's, that KTLA tower used to be where the netflix building is on N Van Ness ave., instead of on Bronson ave. now. Also the White House looking building was used for Desielu. The name was written on top across the front. KTTV channel 11 metro media studios used to be across the street where the school is now. Thanks for the memories.

[@anitagreen7425]

Happy to see you!! ❤ from South Carolina!

[@heatherziegenbein9866]

Excellent per usual, Mike! Thank you so much!

[@gatekeeperkane6732]

Very informative and interesting, Thanks GIV.

[@Irene94087]

Mike, you are a star in your own videos..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mattanderson6672]

Love you Giv! Keep rocking, I love your videos!

[@LeeTheVet]

Mike, you did a good job on this STRIKE video. You pretty much explained what is going on with it all. Thank you for making this for all of us! )))

[@tillkoschig1963]

Nice vlog Mike, wieder einmal ein interessantes Video Mike, thank you or Danke schön, Till in Phuket

[@womlor]

GIV are you taking notes on the UPS possible strike? Well im a UPS driver. If we do strike, this country will turn into a shitshow. No warehouse workers,no delivery drivers,no truck drivers, and no airline pilots going to fly cargos. Can you imagine what kind of wreck can happen?

[@adamclark9004]

I bet fed ex and Amazon can't wait for that. I hope you do go on strike and I hope you all get fired. Because that's what you get for being spoiled and ungrateful.

[@Potatotenkopf]

Yeah knowing the US they'll probably call in the National Guard and force you back into the wagie cage like they threatened to do with the railroad strikers.

[@protruckdrivertipswithjohn9658]

Love watching your videos... Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

[@alicemartinez9620]

I understand now cuz of your reporting it giv. Love all your videos!

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks for the awesome video

[@kristinamoon8901]

You would be excellent at giving tours...like taking people to movie sites etc..that OJ/Nicole video was so good...I was thinking "man I wish he gave tours"...

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍Brilliant !!

[@1971_happylifedog]

Made me smile! 😊thanks GIV!

[@shadowfilm7980]

You’re a good guy Mike. Honest. Smart too. Hard working. Love your videos. Will always watch.

[@tyson1fan487]

You've explained everything perfectly!! I recently talked with a few actors and they aren't A list or anything but they explained it to me just like you said. Mainly about the streaming services not paying because these actors that I talked to were pretty big in the 80's and 90s. When they signed the last contract things were different so now it's not good for the smaller ones. Or any actors not working much these days.

[@larrynusbaum9193]

What a wonderful thing to wake up to. I recently subscribed (and more) and set up alerts to BlueBoy because I was holding my breath for the newest video. Luv this guy. My son-law is in production and doubt he's working at the moment with the strike full on.👏

[@ssamirye7259]

GIV, a man of few emotions. Keep up the good work.

[@Rosanna-ym8sl]

God be with you.. 💕 love. Handsome

[@melannieworld]

Wow, Mike you really have lived a cool life! Keep on bring more exciting videos. 👍

[@jeffmcdonald4225]

Go job, Mike! I really wanted to see this.

[@tonyruff7574]

I really like your videos. They are very interesting and fun. I would like to visit Germany some day. I've been to the Netherlands and enjoyed it. Thank you for the videos and keep on traveling.

[@soonerbmama6727]

Have to say you are just so cute. Something about the entro, the way you walked below the mural. Always enjoy your posts. Danke schoen‼️

[@kristinamoon8901]

When I come visit Hollywood, I dream about going to the Point Break movie places...I hope you do a video about it!!!!

[@exitnumberzero]

I appreciate your coverage GIV, and unique perspective as a KZbin creator!

[@jkingston5498]

I love when you match up the pictures too! Thanks

[@shadowfilm7980]

I did work at Paramount on a film. “The Coneheads” movie. Besides being there for screenings over the years. It’s a nice studio.

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Thanks for sharing GIV, keep us posted on the strike.😊 Thank you. 📸😎

[@maxmusic5380]

Culver City. Beautiful neighborhood. Loved it.

[@Moonwalker0000]

I love ALL your videos especially when you cover MJ. You are doing amazing work❤

[@dperriguey]

You’re as famous as any actor in my mind man. Keep doin what you do. Very cool

[@straw242_]

New subscriber here! Always love your videos so thank you!... Nice hat btw :)

[@viethuynh6808]

Thanks. Great video

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

I Agree With The Strikers🪧100%! Solidarity Forever!

[@mjsgirl5069]

Hi Mike!! Great video Thank You for this update because I actually thought this was over and that they reached an agreement, but I guess not I hope they can reach an agreement ASAP!!🤔😖😬 AnyWho you look amazing keep up The great work and see you in the next video! Please tell your Mom I said hello!😁👋 TSCHUESSING!!🤩👋

[@glory9932]

Saw your shop in the background while watching the Barbie movie today!!!

[@tucobenedicto1780]

We haven't had many quality movies in the last 5 years. I hope these actors & writers stay on strike for a long long time lol.

[@pigdroppings]

They are striking a dying industry. First Television and now the Internet are taking away their viewers. More and more worker demands, means fewer jobs.

[@cvg9142]

Great video! Also, KZbin gives you free and fun feedback with the comments, ever advancing technology and programming, the final edit*, freedom, independence, viewership. Yeah, I think there are a number of issues at play that you covered. All true with AI, imaging, etc. The big one is where these actors have been in a successful TV show that was then sold to NFLX. So, this was brought to light by the actor from The Gilmore Girls. He said his show is now streaming on NFLX and it's one of the top shows and he hardly gets anything from it. So, NFLX is saying that people are just paying a subscription and watching many different things, they're not paying to watch one particular show. So they pay big for the content and then pay a smaller residual that goes to the production company who then can share that small amount with the actor as a residual. But, that's kind of what brought the whole thing forward is that a lot of hit TV shows and films from the past 20-30 years are now streaming on NFLX and the actors aren't getting anything....compared to say when Seinfeld went into Syndication or Friends or Gilligan's island....the actors all made great money whenever it was picked up to run a second time on another network. NFLX streaming is basically the same as if your show or movie were picked up in syndication, which always meant big residuals. If TBS picked up a TV show or movie you were in 10 years ago and played it every day, you'd make great money. So yeah that's the word from the actors who have spoken about it is that they always thought that if their show ended up in syndication then they would make great money. And, now it goes to NFLX or one of the other streamers and there really isn't much of a market called "syndication" much anymore. *for the very most part.