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Michael Westmore to Receive Vanguard Award at 11th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Westmore, Academy Award® and Emmy®-winning make-up artist, will be honored with the esteemed Vanguard Award at the 11th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706), presented by Ardell Professional. The gala will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024. FOR PHOTOS AND BIOS: CLICK HERE FOR MICHAEL WESTMORE'S INTERVIEW: CLICK HERE

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MUAHS Awards Set for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Westmore, Academy Award® and Emmy®-winning make-up artist, will be honored with the esteemed Vanguard Award at the 11th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706), presented by Ardell Professional.
Westmore's illustrious career spans over five decades and has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
"IATSE Local 706 is excited and thrilled to honor Michael Westmore with the Vanguard Award," said Karen J. Westerfield, Business Rep IATSE Local 706.
His unwavering encouragement and guidance to elevate our members, along with the Westmore Legacy, will continue to inspire future generations of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists.

CINESPACE STUDIOS TORONTO PARTNERS WITH NABET 700-M UNIFOR TO EXPAND CINECARES WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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TORONTO and CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinespace Studios announces a new partnership with NABET 700-M UNIFOR to expand its CineCares Workforce Training Program in Toronto. Cameron Pictures and Lark Productions are producing the upcoming "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent," the first Canadian production to participate in the program with NABET 700-M UNIFOR, currently filming at Cinespace Toronto and set to air on Citytv and Citytv+ in Spring 2024. Selected trainees are offered hands-on experience on set in the sound, script, and lighting departments.

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Cameron Pictures and Lark Productions join as first Canadian Production Partners with "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent"
TORONTO and CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinespace Studios announces a new partnership with NABET 700-M UNIFOR to expand its CineCares Workforce Training Program in Toronto.
Cameron Pictures and Lark Productions are producing the upcoming "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent," the first Canadian production to participate in the program with NABET 700-M UNIFOR, currently filming at Cinespace Toronto and set to air on Citytv and Citytv+ in Spring 2024.
Launched in the spring of 2023, the CineCares Workforce Training program offers participants on-set experience to pursue union membership.
"NABET 700-M UNIFOR appreciates the opportunity to partner with Cinespace Studios, through the CineCares workforce training program, as well as our long-standing production partners at Cameron Pictures and now Lark Productions to work together to add to the depth and diversity of our skilled workforce through paid, on-the-job training opportunities on Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent," said Jayson Mosek, Business Agent at NABET 700-M UNIFOR.

Roboro’s Green for Good Clothing Swap to Raise Funds in Solidarity of Workers Affected by Hollywood Strikes

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

In solidarity with the striking workers, the sustainable solutions and services studio Roboro is holding Green for Good, a clothing swap benefit event that will raise money for union relief funds and provide work for film industry professionals.

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In solidarity with the striking workers, the sustainable solutions and services studio Roboro is holding Green for Good, a clothing swap benefit event that will raise money for union relief funds and provide work for film industry professionals.
She saw how the strike affected her brothers and sisters, so she was inspired to take action to support those in need.
The event’s fundraising goal is $3 million, which is estimated to be what the strikes are costing out-of-work individuals and families in LA.
“Having been a costume designer in Hollywood, I personally know many people who have been affected by the strikes,” Clark says.

Avid Joins Roybal School of Film and Television Production Magnet

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid ® ( Nasdaq: AVID ) is continuing its mission to help more people gain skills for successful careers in the entertainment industry as the first technology Founding Partner of the Roybal School of Film and Television Production Fund , which was established by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Creative Artists Agency’s Bryan Lourd, to support The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized academy created to drive transformational change across the industry by building a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented college- and career-ready students pursuing below-the-line careers in film and television.

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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avid ® ( Nasdaq: AVID ) is continuing its mission to help more people gain skills for successful careers in the entertainment industry as the first technology Founding Partner of the Roybal School of Film and Television Production Fund , which was established by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Creative Artists Agency’s Bryan Lourd, to support The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized academy created to drive transformational change across the industry by building a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented college- and career-ready students pursuing below-the-line careers in film and television.
Students started exploring video storytelling in a new Post Production Lab sponsored by Avid at the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center.
Over the next three years, 90 student editors will be able to learn and work simultaneously in the lab and earn industry-recognized Avid certifications by the end of each school year.
In addition to collaborating with the Roybal fund, Avid runs several initiatives in partnership with its customers to enable more people to enter media production professions.

Standard General Provides a Response to FCC’s Invitation to Negotiation with New Disclosures and Commitments

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Standard General has also made additional commitments and submissions that further highlight the public interest benefits of this transaction.

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Standard General has also made additional commitments and submissions that further highlight the public interest benefits of this transaction.
Standard General looks forward to speaking with the FCC on these two remaining issues tomorrow.
Union MOU – Standard General has signed an MOU with IATSE, which includes job commitments, the implementation of a local journalism grant fund, and neutrality agreements.
Standard General is pleased to discuss these commitments in more detail with the FCC.

Standard General Releases Statement Following Today’s Meetings at the FCC

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Today, Standard General L.P. and TEGNA Inc. joined Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials and staff, as well as representatives of The NewsGuild/NABET-CWA and the United Church of Christ Office Communication, Inc. for meetings regarding the proposed deal between Standard General and TEGNA.

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Today, Standard General L.P. and TEGNA Inc. joined Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials and staff, as well as representatives of The NewsGuild/NABET-CWA and the United Church of Christ Office Communication, Inc. for meetings regarding the proposed deal between Standard General and TEGNA.
Commissioner Starks declined and as of the time of today’s meetings, Chairwoman Rosenworcel had not responded to the requests.
All FCC Commissioners and nominal parties to the proceeding were invited to join the meetings to discuss a path forward from the unprecedented inaction by the FCC.
Support for Standard General and TEGNA’s efforts to secure a vote is rising.

CINESPACE STUDIOS TORONTO LAUNCHES CINECARES WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BELOW-THE-LINE CREW ROLES

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinespace Studios announced the launch of the CineCares Workforce Training program in Toronto to recruit, train and offer meaningful paid work placements on productions filming at Cinespace Studios Toronto to bring new and qualified crew members to the film and television sector in the region.

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TORONTO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinespace Studios announced the launch of the CineCares Workforce Training program in Toronto to recruit, train and offer meaningful paid work placements on productions filming at Cinespace Studios Toronto to bring new and qualified crew members to the film and television sector in the region.
"We are happy to partner with Cinespace Studios for the first time for this valuable workforce development program.
"The expansion of the CineCares Workforce Training Program into Canada is a major milestone for our efforts to increase representation in below-the-line roles on television.
"Through the CineCares Workforce Training program job seekers will gain the tools they need for better careers in the arts and earn bigger paycheques closer to home."

IATSE Signs Agreement with Standard General; Supports TEGNA Acquisition

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Standard General L.P. today announced it has reached an agreement with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), one of TEGNA’s largest unions, in connection with its pending acquisition of TEGNA.

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Standard General L.P. today announced it has reached an agreement with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), one of TEGNA’s largest unions, in connection with its pending acquisition of TEGNA.
As announced earlier today, Standard General is making additional commitments to IATSE, including ensuring the stability of TEGNA’s workforce and enhancing each station’s resources and operations.
IATSE has 362 local chapters and 168,000 members– making this one of the largest labor endorsements to date.
“We are delighted that IATSE has decided to support the deal and our commitments to ensure its members will receive numerous benefits under our management of TEGNA,” said Soo Kim, Founding Partner of Standard General.

"ABBOTT ELEMENTARY" AND TOP GUN: MAVERICK PUBLICITY CAMPAIGNS WIN TOP HONORS AT THE 60TH ANNUAL ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS

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Friday, March 10, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICG Publicists (The International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) announced winners of its 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards in nine categories honoring excellence in publicity campaigns for motion picture and television programs. "Abbott Elementary" (Warner Bros. Television/ABC) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign. Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Jerry Bruckheimer Films) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign. This year's luncheon, held at The Beverly Hilton, was chaired by Tim Menke and Sheryl Main.

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"Abbott Elementary" (Warner Bros. Television/ABC) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign.
Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Jerry Bruckheimer Films) won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign.
Baird Steptoe, Local 600 National President, congratulated the ICG Publicists on their 60-year history.
The ICG Publicists also recognized the centennial anniversaries of The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Studios.

Producers of Top Gun: Maverick to Receive Motion Picture Showpersons Award at the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of his fellow producers of Top Gun: Maverick, Jerry Bruckheimer will accept the ICG Publicists (International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) [editors, please use "ICG PUBLICISTS"] 2023 Motion Picture Showpersons Award at the 60th Annual Awards luncheon to be held at The Beverly Hilton on March 10, 2023, it was announced today by Awards Chairs Tim Menke and Sheryl Main. His fellow producers are Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie and David Ellison. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Paramount Pictures' Top Gun: Maverick was one of the highest grossing films of 2022 with over $1.4 billion worldwide.

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Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Paramount Pictures' Top Gun: Maverick was one of the highest grossing films of 2022 with over $1.4 billion worldwide.
Baird Steptoe, ICG National President, said, "The producers of Top Gun: Maverick have brought together an incredible team to create a legendary blockbuster.
The ICG Publicists Motion Picture Showperson of the Year Award recognizes a person, persons or company whose creative accomplishments in the formulation, development, production or presentation of motion picture projects best represent that special spirit traditionally defined as showmanship.
For information on the ICG Publicists Awards 2023, visit: www.icg600.com .