According to the Oxford Learner's Dictionary, the word "cast," merely as a verb, has 11 different definitions. The first verb is the one meaning "to look over," as in "cast a glance at." The second is the verb meaning to project light over something, i.e. "cast a shadow."
It's not until the fifth definition that one arrives at the word meaning "hire an actor for a part," as in "Anthony Daniels was cast as C-3Po in 'Star Wars.'" The eleventh definition is the verb meaning "pour liquid into a mold for the sake of duplicating a 3-D object," as in "casting in plaster."
Back in the mid-1970s, when Daniels was working his way through the audition process for "Star Wars," there was some unfortunate confusion between definition #5 and definition #11. The actor was one of the final actors being considered to play the droid C-3Po, the prissy,...
It's not until the fifth definition that one arrives at the word meaning "hire an actor for a part," as in "Anthony Daniels was cast as C-3Po in 'Star Wars.'" The eleventh definition is the verb meaning "pour liquid into a mold for the sake of duplicating a 3-D object," as in "casting in plaster."
Back in the mid-1970s, when Daniels was working his way through the audition process for "Star Wars," there was some unfortunate confusion between definition #5 and definition #11. The actor was one of the final actors being considered to play the droid C-3Po, the prissy,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A phenomenon familiar to those in England, but perhaps obscure to those elsewhere, is the notion of the Page Three Girl. In 1970, the lascivious supermarket tabloid The Sun, a paper run by Rupert Murdoch, began running photographs of up-and-coming models, usually topless, on page three. The photos became so popular that other tabloids like the Daily Mirror and the Daily Star followed suit. The models featured became known as Page Three Girls, and some of them became minor celebrities for their spreads. Page Three Girls, of course, sparked an enormous amount of controversy. From this author's own childhood recollections, some tried to pass off the topless pictures phenomenon as a bit of harmless, sexy fun folded into a newspaper that was already completely lacking in credibility anyway. Others objected to the outwardly prurient nature of the nudie pictures, pointing to them as a prime example of widespread sexism and the commodification of women's bodies.
- 5/25/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
After a stinging loss in federal court two weeks ago, the WGA has filed its first amended complaint in its ongoing legal battle with the Big 3 talent agencies over packaging fees.
The latest filing reframes many of the guild’s claims that U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte Jr. threw out on April 27, including his ruling that the guild “lacks organizational standing to bring claims for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud on behalf of their members.” In its amended complaint, the guild asks the judge to “declare that packaging fees constitute a breach of the Agencies’ fiduciary duties to their writer-clients,” and that “the Agencies’ packaging fee practices constitute constructive fraud.”
Birotte also had ruled that the guild “lacks Article III standing to bring an Unfair Competition Law (Ucl) cause of action on their own behalf,” but the guild is now urging him to “declare that packaging...
The latest filing reframes many of the guild’s claims that U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte Jr. threw out on April 27, including his ruling that the guild “lacks organizational standing to bring claims for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud on behalf of their members.” In its amended complaint, the guild asks the judge to “declare that packaging fees constitute a breach of the Agencies’ fiduciary duties to their writer-clients,” and that “the Agencies’ packaging fee practices constitute constructive fraud.”
Birotte also had ruled that the guild “lacks Article III standing to bring an Unfair Competition Law (Ucl) cause of action on their own behalf,” but the guild is now urging him to “declare that packaging...
- 5/12/2020
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Women writers, producers and assistants across Twitter turned the hashtag #NotWorthLess into a trend Wednesday, shining a light on issues of pay inequality in the entertainment business. Sparked by screenwriter Adele Lim’s recent decision to walk away from the “Crazy Rich Asians” sequel in protest of being paid less than her male co-writer, dozens of writers shared their own pay-inequity stories. Two of those writers spoke with Variety at length about their experiences.
Ashley Gable served as a co-executive producer and then executive producer on CBS’ “The Mentalist,” produced by Warner Bros. Television, for four years between 2008 and 2012. As her three-year contract neared an end, she was earning $25,000 per episode. Then she discovered that she was being paid about two-thirds of the $40,000 per episode that her male counterparts were making, each of whom had joined the show after her.
She negotiated up to $30,000 per episode, which she said the studio called “an outsized raise,...
Ashley Gable served as a co-executive producer and then executive producer on CBS’ “The Mentalist,” produced by Warner Bros. Television, for four years between 2008 and 2012. As her three-year contract neared an end, she was earning $25,000 per episode. Then she discovered that she was being paid about two-thirds of the $40,000 per episode that her male counterparts were making, each of whom had joined the show after her.
She negotiated up to $30,000 per episode, which she said the studio called “an outsized raise,...
- 9/19/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
ICM Partners has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed against four major talent agencies by the Writers Guild of America as part of the larger war between agencies and the guild over packaging fees on TV series and movies.
The guild sued ICM, CAA, Wme and UTA in California state court in April, on the heels of implementing a new Code of Conduct governing how talent agencies can represent guild members. That move sparked the mass firings of agents by more than 7,000 guild members. The WGA is trying to eliminate the decades-old practice of packaging by asserting that it is a conflict of interest that harms guild members in the long run. The agencies have balked at the guild’s self-described “power grab” and challenged the WGA’s effort to brand as illegal a practice that was expressly recognized as allowed by the terms of the guild’s...
The guild sued ICM, CAA, Wme and UTA in California state court in April, on the heels of implementing a new Code of Conduct governing how talent agencies can represent guild members. That move sparked the mass firings of agents by more than 7,000 guild members. The WGA is trying to eliminate the decades-old practice of packaging by asserting that it is a conflict of interest that harms guild members in the long run. The agencies have balked at the guild’s self-described “power grab” and challenged the WGA’s effort to brand as illegal a practice that was expressly recognized as allowed by the terms of the guild’s...
- 7/19/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
ICM Partners has filed a motion to dismiss an anti-packaging lawsuit brought by the WGA, calling the guild’s claims “absurd.”
The WGA and writers Patricia Carr and Chip Johannessen sued the agency in April for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud. ICM’s demurrer, filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, is similar to the answer filed by CAA early this month. Wme and UTA, who also were sued by the guild, are expected to file their motions for dismissal early next week.
“In a remarkable and naked attempt at a power grab, plaintiffs – a top-heavy writers’ union and some of the most influential and wealthiest writers and TV producers in Hollywood – seek to eliminate the industry-wide practice of packaging,” ICM said (read its demurrer here). “Yet, this very same union, and these same writer-producers, expressly consented to and benefitted from packaging for nearly five decades.”
The WGA...
The WGA and writers Patricia Carr and Chip Johannessen sued the agency in April for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud. ICM’s demurrer, filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, is similar to the answer filed by CAA early this month. Wme and UTA, who also were sued by the guild, are expected to file their motions for dismissal early next week.
“In a remarkable and naked attempt at a power grab, plaintiffs – a top-heavy writers’ union and some of the most influential and wealthiest writers and TV producers in Hollywood – seek to eliminate the industry-wide practice of packaging,” ICM said (read its demurrer here). “Yet, this very same union, and these same writer-producers, expressly consented to and benefitted from packaging for nearly five decades.”
The WGA...
- 7/19/2019
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
ICM Partners on Friday filed a motion in its legal battle with the Writers Guild of America to have the guild and its writers’ complaints against the agency thrown out.
In a demurer filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, ICM and its lawyers argue that the WGA lacks the standing to claim the agency breached its fiduciary duty or engaged in fraudulent activity whether intentionally or not. ICM also said that writers Patricia Carr (“Reign”) and Chip Johannessen (“Homeland”) did not provide sufficient facts or examples of ICM engaging in unfair competition.
“In addition to failing to allege a viable theory by which packaging fees could be ‘unlawful,’ plaintiffs also fail to allege facts sufficient to demonstrate that they are ‘unfair,’ or that ICM engaged in any ‘unfair’ practice with regard to them,” ICM’s filing reads. “Plaintiffs’ claims — which allege packaging ‘deprive[s] writers of loyal, conflict-free representation...
In a demurer filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, ICM and its lawyers argue that the WGA lacks the standing to claim the agency breached its fiduciary duty or engaged in fraudulent activity whether intentionally or not. ICM also said that writers Patricia Carr (“Reign”) and Chip Johannessen (“Homeland”) did not provide sufficient facts or examples of ICM engaging in unfair competition.
“In addition to failing to allege a viable theory by which packaging fees could be ‘unlawful,’ plaintiffs also fail to allege facts sufficient to demonstrate that they are ‘unfair,’ or that ICM engaged in any ‘unfair’ practice with regard to them,” ICM’s filing reads. “Plaintiffs’ claims — which allege packaging ‘deprive[s] writers of loyal, conflict-free representation...
- 7/19/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
CAA has filed a motion to dismiss the WGA’s lawsuit against the Big 4 talent agencies, asking the court to remove the guild as a complainant because it allegedly lacks standing under state law to represent members in such a case.
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on April 17, accused the agencies of violating state and federal laws by taking packaging fees on TV shows they packaged. The longstanding practice, the guild’s suit claimed, “Constitute unlawful kickbacks from an employer” in violation of the Taft-Hartley Act, which makes it unlawful for employers “to pay, lend, or deliver, or agree to pay, lend, or deliver, any money or other thing of value … to any representative of any of his employees who are employed in an industry affecting commerce.”
CAA has also moved to strike these unlawful kickback allegations on the grounds that the federal anti-bribery statute is...
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on April 17, accused the agencies of violating state and federal laws by taking packaging fees on TV shows they packaged. The longstanding practice, the guild’s suit claimed, “Constitute unlawful kickbacks from an employer” in violation of the Taft-Hartley Act, which makes it unlawful for employers “to pay, lend, or deliver, or agree to pay, lend, or deliver, any money or other thing of value … to any representative of any of his employees who are employed in an industry affecting commerce.”
CAA has also moved to strike these unlawful kickback allegations on the grounds that the federal anti-bribery statute is...
- 6/13/2019
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with more info and full lawsuit: The WGA has filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against the four major packaging agencies, accusing them of violating state and federal laws with respect to the fiduciary duties to their writer-clients.
Tony Segall, the general counsel for the Writers Guild of America, West, said during a press conference at Wgaw headquarters in Los Angeles on Wednesday said the suit against CAA, Wme, ICM Partners and UTA makes two claims: that packaging fees violate state fiduciary duty laws, and that those fees violate federal unfair competition laws.
Specifically, the suit cites the anti-kickback provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act. Under that law, representatives of an employee can’t receive money from an employer, Segall said.
“Packaging fees have caused tremendous financial harm to the guilds and their members including the individual plaintiffs,” read the 25-page suit (read it here).
The plaintiffs...
Tony Segall, the general counsel for the Writers Guild of America, West, said during a press conference at Wgaw headquarters in Los Angeles on Wednesday said the suit against CAA, Wme, ICM Partners and UTA makes two claims: that packaging fees violate state fiduciary duty laws, and that those fees violate federal unfair competition laws.
Specifically, the suit cites the anti-kickback provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act. Under that law, representatives of an employee can’t receive money from an employer, Segall said.
“Packaging fees have caused tremendous financial harm to the guilds and their members including the individual plaintiffs,” read the 25-page suit (read it here).
The plaintiffs...
- 4/17/2019
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
No, Ron Howard and Henry Winkler aren't among the former "Happy Days" cast members suing CBS for $10 million in unpaid royalties. According to the Los Angeles Times, Anson Williams (Potsie), Marion Ross (Mrs. C), Don Most (Ralph Malph), Erin Moran (Joanie) and Patricia Bosley (widow of the late Tom "Mr. C" Bosley) filed a lawsuit alleging that the TV network failed to pass along their share of royalties on sales of products featuring their images.
Products include lunch boxes, t-shirts, board games, greeting cards and even "Happy Days"-themed slot machines. Ayyyy!
"'Happy Days' epitomizes what is best in America with the Cunningham family exemplifying the best of what a family can be," the lawsuit reads. "As will be proven at trial, defendants' actions epitomize what is worst in Corporate America."
"We agree that funds are owed to the actors and have been working with them for quite...
Products include lunch boxes, t-shirts, board games, greeting cards and even "Happy Days"-themed slot machines. Ayyyy!
"'Happy Days' epitomizes what is best in America with the Cunningham family exemplifying the best of what a family can be," the lawsuit reads. "As will be proven at trial, defendants' actions epitomize what is worst in Corporate America."
"We agree that funds are owed to the actors and have been working with them for quite...
- 4/20/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Everett Collection “Happy Days” cast members, from left: Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, 1974-84.
Some of the cast members of “Happy Days” have filed a lawsuit against CBS Corp. for unpaid royalties. Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most, Erin Moran and Patricia Bosley, wife of the late Tom Bosley, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that the studio cheated them out of more than $10 million of revenue for products with their image. “Despite this ongoing obligation,...
Some of the cast members of “Happy Days” have filed a lawsuit against CBS Corp. for unpaid royalties. Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most, Erin Moran and Patricia Bosley, wife of the late Tom Bosley, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that the studio cheated them out of more than $10 million of revenue for products with their image. “Despite this ongoing obligation,...
- 4/20/2011
- by Lyneka Little
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The cast of “Happy Days” is suing CBS/Paramount for 10 Million Dollars, claiming that they have not received compensation for syndication, sales of home video releases, and merchandise. The reported 10 million also includes punitive damages. The cast involved in the suit are Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most, Erin Moran, and Patricia Bosley (wife of Tom). Two of the most famous stars of the show (arguably) Ron Howard and Henry Winkler are not involved in the suit.
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- 4/19/2011
- by Emily Cheever
- Filmology
Actor Tom Bosley, best known as the caring father on TV's hit sitcom Happy Days, recently passed away but his widow Patricia Bosley joined former cast members Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most and Erin Moran in a $10 million lawsuit against CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures claiming they’re owed their share for home video releases and licensed merchandise that used their images and voices. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s best-known cast members Ron Howard and Henry Winkler did not take part in the suit.
- 4/19/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Actor Tom Bosley, best known as the caring father on TV's hit sitcom Happy Days, recently passed away but his widow Patricia Bosley joined former cast members Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most and Erin Moran in a $10 million lawsuit against CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures claiming they’re owed their share for home video releases and licensed merchandise that used their images and voices. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s best-known cast members Ron Howard and Henry Winkler did not take part in the suit.
- 4/19/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Actor Tom Bosley, best known as the caring father on TV's hit sitcom Happy Days, recently passed away but his widow Patricia Bosley joined former cast members Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most and Erin Moran in a $10 million lawsuit against CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures claiming they’re owed their share for home video releases and licensed merchandise that used their images and voices. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s best-known cast members Ron Howard and Henry Winkler did not take part in the suit.
- 4/19/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Actor Tom Bosley, best known as the caring father on TV's hit sitcom Happy Days, recently passed away but his widow Patricia Bosley joined former cast members Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Don Most and Erin Moran in a $10 million lawsuit against CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures claiming they’re owed their share for home video releases and licensed merchandise that used their images and voices. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s best-known cast members Ron Howard and Henry Winkler did not take part in the suit.
- 4/19/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
He was beloved by the entertainment industry for his long and wonderful career and Tom Bosley passed away in his Palm Springs home earlier today.
The “Happy Days” actor had contracted a severe staph infection, according to Radar, and finally succumbed this morning.
Among his accomplishments, Tom scored the #9 spot on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time back in 2004.
Mr. Bosley leaves behind his second wife Patricia Carr, his daughter Amy, and three grandchildren. He will be missed.
The “Happy Days” actor had contracted a severe staph infection, according to Radar, and finally succumbed this morning.
Among his accomplishments, Tom scored the #9 spot on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time back in 2004.
Mr. Bosley leaves behind his second wife Patricia Carr, his daughter Amy, and three grandchildren. He will be missed.
- 10/19/2010
- GossipCenter
Unhappy day. Tom Bosley, best known as Richie Cunningham's affable dad on the hit '70s TV show "Happy Days," died Tuesday in Palm Springs of a staph infection, TMZ reports. He turned 83 on Oct 1st.
Bosley began his career on the stage, winning a Tony for his role as Mayor La Guardia in the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1959 musical "Fiorello!"
Movie and TV roles followed, including a turn in the 1964 cult comedy "The World of Henry Orient,...
Bosley began his career on the stage, winning a Tony for his role as Mayor La Guardia in the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1959 musical "Fiorello!"
Movie and TV roles followed, including a turn in the 1964 cult comedy "The World of Henry Orient,...
- 10/19/2010
- Extra
Tom Bosley the folksy father of Richie Cunningham on the '70s sitcom about the '50s, ABC's Happy Days, died Tuesday in his Palm Springs, Calif., home. On Oct. 1 he had turned 83. The actor died of a staph infection, according to TMZ, which first reported his death. Before finding fame on the small screene, Bosley won a Tony for starring as the beloved New York City Mayor Fiorello Laguardia in the Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1959 musical Fiorello!. He also made a memorable mark in the 1964 Peter Sellers cult comedy The World of Henry Orient, as the too-understanding husband of Angela Lansbury's character.
- 10/19/2010
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
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