ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ON BBC DVDs

Posted on March 27, 2009

Rules for blooper reels and extras

BBC Worldwide Limited is constantly examining ways to increase the sales of the BBC’s comedy and drama DVD’s. One innovation they have used is to add extra material to the DVD release of their programmes. The theory is that “Additional Material” increases sales and as a consequence the amount of royalties paid to the artists.

Recognising that the usage of “Additional Material” by BBC Worldwide will continue to grow, Equity has reached an agreement with the BBC to ensure that the various elements regarding “Additional Material” are now clearly defined together with some guidance regarding its implementation. Read more

WORKING IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Posted on March 27, 2009

New rules for UK actors in Republic of Ireland

We are advised by the Irish Revenue that actors who are planning to work for theatre companies based in the Republic of Ireland should observe the following procedure. Read more

BELFAST WELCOMES TV IS CHANGING SEMINAR

Posted on February 5, 2009

70 attend Northern Ireland meeting

The latest TV is Changing Seminar held in Belfast was a resounding success with nearly 70 members, agents and casting directors attending on a very cold evening on Monday 19 January.

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TELEVISION IS CHANGING SEMINAR – IN BELFAST!

Posted on December 22, 2008

Join us in Belfast on 19 January 2009

Following the brilliant success of our seminars in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Edinburgh we are pleased to announce that we are bringing the TV is Changing Seminar series to Belfast on Monday, 19 Janury, 2009. Join Equity members, producers, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals to discuss the rapidly changing world of television and new media.  Read more

CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT BRINGS REWARDS

Posted on November 3, 2008

£500K So Far collected for Equity Members

The establishment, in 2007, of a dedicated Contract Enforcement Officer within Equity’s Recorded Media Department has ensured that members have already received over half a million pounds in royalties and residuals so far during 2008.
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SUCCESSFUL EDINBURGH SEMINAR

Posted on November 3, 2008

TV is Changing Seminars Continue to Draw Crowds

Not even the cold windy and wet Scottish weather could deter members and other industry professionals from attending the TV is Changing seminar in Edinburgh on Monday the 20^th of October. Over 50 people were there to hear what Equity is doing in this area. Read more

ANOTHER SEMINAR! THIS TIME IT’S EDINBURGH

Posted on October 6, 2008

Monday 20^th October 2008 7:00pm – 9:00pm

After the success of seminars in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds the Television is Changing campaign is visiting Edinburgh.  Equity members, producers, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals are invited to attend this unique opportunity to discuss the rapidly changing world of television and new media.  Read more

SUCCESS IN LEEDS

Posted on October 6, 2008

TV is Changing Seminars Excite Members

After the success of events in Liverpool and Manchester the TV is Changing campaign visited Leeds on Thursday 25 September. There was an impressive response from members and other industry professionals in the city and over 80 people attended a vibrant and wide-ranging seminar. Read more

EQUITY LAUNCHES ADVICE ON NO PAY/LOW PAY WORK

Posted on September 15, 2008

New booklet gives guidance on rights and responsibilities

Equity recognises that the pressure on performers to get work, any work, to put on their curriculum vitae - especially for those at the start of their career. We understand therefore that the temptation to take work that offers no or very low pay can be great. However, there are downsides to taking such work and legal restrictions that cannot simply be wished away.

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TV IS CHANGING CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY

Posted on September 11, 2008

Online presence goes from strength to strength

TVisChanging.com reached its first year online at the end of August 2008 and celebrated the event by passing 20,000 unique visitors in the twelve months since the site went live. Read more

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