NFTRW Weekly Top Five

Here are the top five comment generating posts of the past week:

Broadway actors prepare to strike, union says

Reuters: Broadway actors are preparing to walk off the stage in a strike that would shut down 32 stage productions as theater attendance approaches its peak season, according to their union. Actors' Equity, a union that represents 900 current Broadway performers and stage managers, said it has yet to reach agreement on a new labor contract with the Broadway League, the trade association that represents theater owners, producers and operators. Negotiations continue, though the three-year contract ended on September 28.

SAG-AFTRA Comes Out Against AI "Actress" Tilly Norwood

No Film School: The union, which represents approximately 160,000 entertainment and media professionals, has voiced its staunch opposition to the use of synthetic performers, viewing them as a direct threat to the livelihoods of human actors. In a powerful statement, SAG-AFTRA declared, "creativity is, and should remain, human-centered. The union is opposed to the replacement of human performers by synthetics."

21 Famous Women Whose TV And Movie Costumes Were Basically Toture

www.yahoo.com/entertainment: In movies and TV, costumes help sell the character. Many of us grew up dreaming of wearing the gorgeous princess gowns, period dresses, or superhero suits we saw onscreen. Sometimes, however, the most beautiful outfit is also the most painful — and occasionally, an actor's costume can cause lasting injuries.

The ‘Hamilton’ Movie Sing-Along Controversy, Explained

www.forbes.com: Some fans attended Hamilton screenings fully anticipating an interactive sing-along experience, much to the dismay of others expecting silent, standard movie theater etiquette.

Study examines how competition in the workplace affects employee well-being

Safety+Health: A competitive workplace culture may increase the risk of feeling like an impostor on job, which can adversely affect employee well-being, researchers say.