May 13, 2008

Hollywood actors, studios clash over internet clips

According to Reuters getting Hollywood actors paid for their smallest performances – video clips on the internet – is shaping up as one their biggest sticking points in stalemated contract negotiations with major studios.

"Whether actors must give consent for snippets of their film and TV work to be displayed online, and how much they should earn for them, was the No 1 disputed issue cited by the Screen Actors Guild after labour talks broke down last Tuesday.

Studios want to freely distribute YouTube-style clips of old TV shows and movies without seeking actors' permission and pay them a flat fee rather than bargain on a price with each performer individually.

The actors' union staunchly opposes that move."

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