Disney Lays Off About 300 Staffers, SAG-AFTRA to Unionize Intimacy Coordinators and California Battles Film and TV Exodus

Plus: Vince McMahon accuser's lawyer says Netflix doc ‘only scratches the surface,’ X suspensions surge 307% under Musk and Paramount to lay off 66 NY employees [The Disney logo is displayed on the facade of the Disney Store in Paris]( [Disney Layoffs Hit US Corporate Staffers as Part of 'Cost-Saving' Cuts]( By Sharon Knolle An estimated 300 people have been laid off across Disney Global, with more cutbacks expected in the coming days. A company spokesperson said in a statement that the cuts were made in an effort to make “corporate-level functions” operate more efficiently. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [SAG-AFTRA logo]( [SAG-AFTRA Moves to Unionize Intimacy Coordinators]( By Jeremy Fuster After years of work to make intimacy coordinators an industry standard in film and television, SAG-AFTRA has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to be the official union reps for all intimacy coordinators in negotiations with major studios. “Working in scenes involving nudity or physical intimacy is some of the most vulnerable work an actor can do. Intimacy coordinators not only provide assistance in navigating these scenes, but they also create a safety net for performers ensuring consent and protection throughout the entire process,” SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said in a Wednesday statement. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [As Productions Move Abroad, California Gears Up to Battle Film and TV Exodus]( By Jeremy Fuster Of the 12 TV shows that won Primetime Emmys this year, only two of them – Max’s Outstanding Comedy Series winner “Hacks” and Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” – were filmed in California. It’s one of many warning signs that the Golden State’s status as the worldwide leader in entertainment production is eroding, and Hollywood’s workforce is crying out for change — especially as other states and countries ramp up incentives to wrest productions away from the birthplace of Hollywood. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Vince McMahon Sexual Misconduct Payments]( [Vince McMahon Accuser Janel Grant's Lawyer Says Netflix Doc 'Only Scratches the Surface of His Criminal Behavior']( [Elon Musk (Omar Marques/Getty Images)]( [X Under Musk: Suspensions Surge 307%, Driven by Action Against Child Abuse]( [Paramount Notifies 66 New York Based-Employees of Layoffs in December]( [Disney+ logo]( [Disney+ Password Sharing Crackdown Rolls Out for US Subscribers – Here's Everything You Need to Know]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [WrapPRO logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](