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SAG-AFTRA members approve labor deal with Hollywood studios
The union which represents thousands of film and television actors officially ratified its new three-year contract with Hollywood studios Tuesday night in the wake of a nearly four-month strike which brought the industry to its knees. However, less than 40% of members participated in the vote, SAG-AFTRA disclosed.
Beginning in July, the massive entertainment union went on strike for 118 days after its previous agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expired. A tentative deal was reached last month.
Of the 38.15% of members that took part in the vote, 78.33% voted in favor of ratifying the contract, while 21.67% voted against it, SAG-AFTRA said.
“By ratifying this contract, members have made it clear that they’re eager to use their unity to lay the groundwork for a better industry, improving the lives of those working in their profession,” Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said in a statement.
The AMPTP congratulated the approval shortly after the vote.
“The AMPTP member companies congratulate SAG-AFTRA on the ratification of its new contract, which represents historic gains and protections for performers. With this vote, the industry and the jobs it supports will be able to return in full force,” the union stated.
SAG-AFTRA said the new deal includes more than $1 billion in new compensation and benefit plan funding as well as an overhaul of the residuals formulas, especially for streaming performers — major sticking points that led to the strike. The new model grants a bonus in addition to the existing residual structures as well as more pay for principal and background actors.
Notably, the contract includes a new tenet surrounding artificial intelligence. The deal established informed consent and compensation guidelines for studios using the controversial new technology.
“I’m proud of our SAG-AFTRA membership,” President Fran Drescher said. “They struck for 118 days to grant the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee the necessary leverage to secure over $1 billion in gains, along with the union’s first-ever protections around AI technology. Now they’ve locked in the gains by ratifying the contract.”
Hollywood writers, following their own four-and-a-half-month strike, reached a new three-year deal with the AMPTP in September. It marked the first time the two unions, the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild, have been on strike simultaneously since 1960.
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How to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game will be played today. The Cardinals are taking on the Dolphins following a close 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers — a big victory after a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers the game prior. The Dolphins were defeated 16-10 in their latest game to the Indianapolis Colts.
Here’s what to know on how and when to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game today, even if you don’t have cable.
How and when to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game
The Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game without cable
You can watch Fox through several streaming services if it’s not included in your cable package or if you don’t have cable. All you need is an internet connection and the top options outlined below.
Watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game for free with Fubo
Fubo, a contract-free live TV streaming service offering comprehensive sports coverage, gives you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier ($80/month, first month $50) includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier ($100/month, first month $70) adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and $30 off their first month, with all plans allowing streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
Watch today’s Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game on Sling
One of the most cost-effective ways to watch major sporting events is through a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier ($60/month, currently half-off first month at $30), which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins game on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service costs $77 per month (with a three-day free trial) and includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? The NFL+ streaming service ($40/year or $7/month) lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.