Wow what a speech! Moved me in a huge way. I stand with SAG, no movies for me

before we talk about Fran, big salute goes to the first guy. amazing delivery in his speech without cue cards!

These greedy studio heads keep giving themselves these extreme pay raises off the backs of many people who are unable to maintain a living and going hungry. Unacceptable

WOW. I ALWAYS RESPECTED HER....RESPECT HER EVEN MORE !

When a studio owns an extra's digital image to sell and use any way it deems via AI without compensation, something needs to change.

This country isnt very labor friendly. Never has been.

This was a master class in speech presentation.

My workplace is trying to unionize and she's right its happening in so many fields!

Great Speech "Unity and Strong" , thank you to the both of them👏👏👏❤💪

First the WGA goes on strike, now over 2 months later, SAG-AFTRA joins them on the picket lines. You know, this is the first time since 1960 that the actors and writers were on strike at the same time. Knowing this, it begs the question: How long will this "double strike" last before these 2 unions get the fair contracts they deserve?

My daughter works in the film and television industry in Canada and as a member of ACTRA (Canadian version of SAG-AFTRA), she's been out of work for a few months now because of the writers' strike and quite frankly, we're proud of her for sticking it out. We're proud of the actors' guild for joining the writers. The writers weren't asking for anything outlandish or unreasonable. They want to be secure in the knowledge that greedy Weinsteins of the industry don't replace them with AI. Furthermore, they weren't only thinking of themselves, they're asking for assurance that AI can not replace ANYONE, including actors, camera operators, cinematographers, editors, etc... I hope that going forward, with this new addition of actors striking, that they demand other things to, like living wages, fair residuals and profit distribution. More medical and safety staff on sets/filming locations, access to mental health support, guaranteed paid sick leave and paid maternity/paternal leave with job security. At this point, in almost every department, if you take ANY kind of leave, whether it's justified or not-you can kiss your spot goodbye. Furthermore, there is a HUGE problem with credit being taken by senior production members for the work of new or junior crew members. It's across the board, from AS to the Writing and post teams. Soooo much industry NEEDS to change, but this is a start! If you have a loved one affected by this strike, please support them in any way you can. If you can't donate money, then you can bring them food and other dayto day supplies. Fill their gas tank for them, do what ever you can, because they've been without pat for months now and God only knows how long these filthy rich industry Oligarchs are gonna continue cry "broke" before they are forced to do the right thing.

Wow!!! Fran! That speech was everything

🙌🙌🙌💪I STAND WITH SAG!! 💪🙌🙌🙌 Fran Drescher powerful speech👏👏👏👏👏👏 #standwithsag #sag #sagspeech

Great speech by both 👏🏻👏🏻

Unprecedented time in history on ALL fronts. Applaud this action 👏 👏 👏

She Got it on and Poppin 🔥🔥

Porter/ Drescher ticket gets my vote.

The world would be so much better if fran was our countries president.

Yes she sure did! Way to go Fran!!

💖😢✊✊✊✊💥 Brilliant speeches

Let me take out the DVDs and binge em

I work for a limo company employed by MANY movie studios. We have been dead all summer since the writer's strike and now with this one we are crippled to the bone.

GO, UNION!!!

Wow, and I thought her Nanny voice was put on! What a speech.

I am not to interested in activist actors blatenly insulting an audience unless it was comedy... But even with these feelings, Sag is necessary in performing this action of unity.

Incredible speech from The Nanny named Fran! 😉

We are moving rapidly into Holodeck type technology. Need actors there and their images. It'll become a trillion dollar business but how are the actors compensated for their image and character play? The entertainment industry will be spinning on it's head.

The contracts also include using the actor's likeness with AI tech. Thats why im against that stuff. The more we accept the AI versions of actors or characters there wont be any need for real human actors. Just like tech killed a lot of the music industry with fake music and illegal downloads etc. A DJ gets paid more $$$ to play computer music than real musicians that actually play instruments. I dont wanna hear about a dj writes their own music. With what ? A computer? Taking away probably 5 or more real studio/ musicians jobs because he/she can work a keyboard . I have nothing against Synthesizers in music but they should be used to enhance music not take over. And this is whats going to happen to the film industry as well. Of course this is only the tip of the reason for the strike. There is so much more. So yeah sit back folks. If streaming is everything then start watching reruns because its gonna be a while before we see new seasons of Stranger things etc.

Incredible speech

Oh oh... You done messed up Willie.

she is awesome, very well said and i hope it all works out

AMAZING speech!

So to everyone who wanted to attack Sydney Sweeney earlier this year when she talked about not being paid enough from all of the shows and movies she’s been in, most of her income comes from sponsorships, and having to use all of her money to lay her publicist and managers…..this is exactly what she meant. Now yes, she could’ve worded herself much better but the meaning is still the same. Actors and actresses in Hollywood aren’t being treated fairly no matter who they are, and how famous they are and when I say “famous” I don’t mean money wise, I mean popularity wise. Most of the money is going to rich CEO’s of all these production companies, streamers, and the use of new technology like A.I which hurts every older generation actor/actress and every new generation actor/actress. Fran is correct, the times have changed and unfortunately Hollywood isn’t paying on their own people like they used to and should. Being an actor or actress in Hollywood is already hard enough because booking roles isn’t always that easy…..but making money from those roles especially for younger stars which for child stars….they barely get paid, it’s ridiculous.

I stand with SAG !

Hell yeah Fran!

I fully support SAG. 3:00 (finally) for Fran

Why is everyone angry with the studio executives? Without them there wouldn’t be any film/tv projects. I’m far more bothered by the $25M/film Hollywood A-list actors make.

Ooofff. This does hurt. ALOTTT OF movies we looking forward too are gonna be shut down. For how long, who knows. My guess is till the new year. I wasn’t old enough to remember the 08 writers strike but I read about all the repercussions many shows faced. But this one feels bigger and louder than the last strike. Get ready to hear about alot of shows being subpar and seeing nothing but reality in the coming years.

Great speech and I feel sorry for all parities involved but when Hollywood has produced so much crap over the years, it’s hard to feel sorry for anyone.

Foisted…I learned a new word

People should just read more

This is going to ruin TV as it is, this is something that should be taking care of with in house!!

Am I supposed to feel bad for Hollywood?

What’s their solution, streaming has commoditised media content the repeat money from dvd and tv and is cable gone. Look no further than the music industry to see exactly what is happening where the music holders get fractions of a cent per listen the artist a fraction of that. If media doesn’t adapt for the times there content will just be pirated and they will get nothing the future will be a slimmer and more adaptable industry these trailing commissions won’t survive

Fran has some nerve lol ask Shannon Dougherty about Sags insurance and leaving her with no insurance going through chemo smh girl needs to go ahead they the first ones screwing actors out of insurance

Can’t wait to watch Silo later tonight.😂😂😂😂

I'm all for more pay for the writers and no A.I., but this is getting way out of hand.

Unrealistic. Buzz word filled. So obvious that no one knows what AI is. Thanks for putting the entire workforce’s security and wellness on the line. SAG is just going to end up signing a deal favoring the studios again because no guild can outlast how long the studios can wait. Might as well have COMPROMISED in the first place instead of being consumed with uninformed greed.

If Fran Drescher keeps shouting and throwing a fit like she did at the news brief she’s gonna either blow a gasket 🤯 or totally loose her voice completely. Relax Fran everything will be ok. Trust in Capitalism 💰$$$

Having Fran as your spokesperson may be an issue. She has a voice that would annoy an angel.

Both parties are Greedy

Genius! So brave! congrats!

everybody hyping up fran, lets hy up the person who actually wrote that speech

Very empassioned speech and really scary when you see your career and livelihood threatened. That said, the writing is already on the wall for so many people in the movie and TV industry, and those dream "fame and fortune" careers will become even more difficult to attain in the future. Like it or not computer generated entertainment will not only become undetectable but also CHEAPER and less risky than human actors and at the current pace AI will be able to replace the development side within 20 years. In addition, digital streaming has leveled the playing field for anyone that has a camera, some charisma, and editing skills. Fight for what you have while you can but if you are still young and love entertaining people I strongly suggest focusing on live entertainment, like the music business had to do when record sales dried up. Let's also not forget the SAG union itself has a financial interest, they are considered non-profit but that is very different than a volunteer charity. Not saying there is anything wrong with that but its also always important to understand all sides of an argument and all motivations. www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/membership-costs deadline.com/2022/08/sag-aftra-1-billion-dollars-dues-fees-since-2012-membership-record-high-1235084793/