architect and absorber of labor strife — Carol Ann Lombardini was born in 1954 in Framingham, Massachusetts, daughter of Harry O. and Sarah (nee Scarano) Lombardini. Her older brother, John R., may still live in her childhood home in Framingham. Her sister, Jean K., the oldest of the 3, may live not too far away in Ashland…

artificial intelligence and other technologies are tools which can help or harm people Raiyan has graciously written some thoughts from an animation production perspective in Asia. They have some ideas for specifically how AI and the management of performers’ voices and likenesses can be handled well to the benefit of…

repetitive stress injuries can be a real problem Staying healthy while doing repetitive tasks is essential. Many times, when we’re focused on our work, we forget about the small adjustments that make a big difference in our health and our ability to keep working for a long time. If you’re…

flexibility is vital — Rigidity can kill, dreams and people. I have seen people launch a new season of their homespun webseries without the website for the series being up and running anymore despite linking to it in press, fundraising and the show’s descriptions. I have seen people refuse to accept advance payment to…

Demonstrating the Risks of AI and the Need for Parameters Around It — We need real meaningful frameworks around AI to make things fair for everyone on all sides of business deals. This should cover many aspects, and serve CEOs, employees and everyone else so AI can be a net benefit for everybody and no one is left out in the cold or…

Interim agreements are a path to resolving the strike — Interim agreements are one path to ending the strikes #SAGAFTRAstrong #WGAstrong. They are interim agreements, which are not waivers as they waive nothing and are a possible path to resolve the strike well. …

republished with permission from the Entertainment Industry Trader by Blanco Ballena, Senior Finance Correspondent LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — In an unprecedented turn of events, an Orca has taken the helm at The Walt Disney Company (DIS), leaving both the board and analysts bewildered. …

or why we need meaningful frameworks around AI Is William Shakespeare running for President? No. But did I ask a machine to show me that and did it show me in less than 1 minute and 52 seconds? Yes. It even included the whole scene and a moving camera.

so crazy it just might work How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. If writers, directors, actors and crew can build out their ability/find different access to finance, distribution and marketing, then the producing companies become replaceable. This is a fun dream. A big caveat to…