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

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

TELEVISION IS CHANGING SEMINARS IN LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER

Posted on June 16, 2008

Join Equity members, producers, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals to discuss the rapidly changing world of television and new media. Choose a venue closest to you….

Monday 23^rd June 2008 7:00pm – 9:00pm in Liverpool
Tuesday 24^th June 2008 7:00pm – 9:00pm in Manchester
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New Media Deals now available

Posted on May 30, 2008

On Sunday May 18 at the Annual Representative Conference, Equity launched New Media Deals, a document that sets out the progress the union has made thus far in agreeing terms on productions for mobile phones, podcasts, internet-only broadcast and computer games. The document contains sample agreements that Equity has already agreed for performers working in these areas and contains a useful guide to common terms in new media productions.

For copies of New Media Deals visit the TV is Changing website (www.tvischanging.com/newmedia.htm)

TV is Changing: on the road

Posted on October 16, 2007

 

TV is Changing is coming to you

Over the next few months an extensive series of cast visits is planned all across the country to give members working in the television industry a chance to discuss TV is Changing.

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