Hollywood transportation workers’ union has signed a deal to avoid an expected strike, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Teamsters members accepted studios’ “last, best, and final” offer at the very last minute on Sunday. At the urging of Teamsters head Leo Reed, members voted 97 percent in favor of the deal after talks ended Friday night with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers. In a statement released Sunday afternoon, the AMPTP said: “The newly ratified agreement provides solid increases in wages, benefits and work opportunities for members of the Hollywood Teamsters while recognizing the economic realities that continue to challenge the industry.” The two-year deal calls for a two percent wage increase instead of the three percent the union had requested, but includes other provisions the union asked for in areas such as meals, medical tests, and drivers licenses.
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MTV's Electric Barbarellas show still on track
MTV is proceeding with development on a reality series about aspiring girl group the Electric Barbarellas, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show gained notoriety last month when reports surfaced that Viacom chair Sumner Redstone had pushed for its creation over others’ objections. Redstone subsequently left a controversial voicemail for Daily Beast columnist Peter Lauria, demanding that the journalist reveal his source on the Electric Barbarellas story.
Casey Affleck sued for sexual harassment, plans to counter-sue
A woman filed a sexual harassment suit against Casey Affleck, 34, in an L.A. court yesterday, claiming the actor-director subjected her to “repeated incidents of offensive conduct” in 2009 while she worked on I’m Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix, Affleck’s documentary about Joaquin Phoenix that was recently picked up for distribution by Magnolia Pictures. Among the allegations, Amanda White says Affleck tried to force her to stay in a hotel room with him and asked her to look at another crew member’s genitals. In the suit, White also claims that because she didn’t participate in the “sexual advances,” she was never paid her for her work on the film. White is seeking at least $2 million in damages for sexual harassment and retaliation, amongst other claims. Flemmy Productions is also named in the filing.
In response, Affleck’s lawyer, Michael J. Plonsker, told EW: “The allegations brought upon our clients are preposterous and without merit. Ms. White was terminated from the production over a year ago. She and her lawyers believe that this maliciously and erroneously filed complaint will cause the producers to succumb to her outrageous and baseless demands. She is mistaken. The complaint will be vigorously defended and cross-claims will be filed against her.”
CBS pulls 'The Bridge'
The Wrap reports that CBS has pulled the Canadian cop drama The Bridge after just three episodes. It will be replaced on Saturday nights at 8 p.m. with reruns of the canceled series Cold Case.
Zsa Zsa Gabor in critical condition, says husband
Reuters reports that Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, claims the actress is in critical condition “and is not responding to human contact.” Gabor underwent hip replacement surgery last week after falling in her home; her publicist reported the surgery was a success. “The doctors want to observe her over the weekend to make sure her condition improves, but right now it is not looking good,” von Anhalt said to Reuters. Update: Gabor’s rep confirmed to EW that he had been told Gabor was in critical condition as of yesterday.
Lionsgate and Weinsteins settle 'Precious' lawsuit
Lionsgate Films and The Weinstein Co., have settled a lawsuit over the rights to the Oscar-nominated Precious, Reuters reports. Matthew Gershman, Lionsgate’s attorney, told Reuters that “the matter was amicably resolved to both parties’ mutual satisfaction.” The distributors both filed in 2009.
NPR's Daniel Schorr dies
CBS News and National Public Radio journalist Daniel Schorr has passed away after “a short illness,” CBS News reports. Schorr — who has worked at NPR since 1985, serving as a commentator for All Things Considered and Weekend Edition — was 93 years old. The journalist was famous for his reporting on events like Sputnik’s launch, Watergate, and civil rights issues. (While writing about Watergate, Schorr famously landed on President Richard Nixon’s “enemies” list.) “I was privileged to know Dan Schorr for 25 years and cherish him as a fierce journalist, and a tender friend and father,” NPR’s Scott Simon told CBS News. “We just to joke, ‘I’m not Dan’s son. But I play Dan’s son on the radio.’”
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