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Aug 10 • 4 tweets • 2 min read Twitter logo Read on Twitter
My first job in media was as a VFX artist, and I have enormous respect for them and their work. My criticism is of the bosses, for using VFX as a tool to cut costs, underpaying artists, and forcing them to work under brutal conditions. I apologize for not making that more clear.
I believe wholeheartedly that VFX workers deserve a union, and stand with the brave workers at Marvel right now who are organizing with IATSE. Again, I regret deeply that my phrasing on this podcast made it seem otherwise.
Corner-cutting by the bosses affects EVERY department and makes ALL of our work worse. When VFX artists are given the time & space they need, they do AMAZING work. The VFX team on Adam Ruins Everything added so much comedy and joy to our show b/c they were true creative partners.
And most importantly, I know that we ONLY win as artists when we all stand together. So again, I apologize to the talented artists I insulted with my poor communication. I stand with you, and in future I will do my best to uplift YOUR voices, instead of running my own mouth. ❤️

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I'm incredibly proud of how transparent our union is. In the @WGAWest's strike announcement, we included a list of our proposals, and the AMPTP's responses. Read it for yourself: it explains in black and white we're forced to go on strike. ImageImage
We have proposals that would prevent the studios from eliminating the writers' room; they refused to discuss them. We have proposals to protect screenwriters from free work, that would have *COST THEM NOTHING TO IMPLEMENT*: They rejected them and offered an "educational meeting."
We proposed that comedy/variety and daytime writers on streaming have the same pay and protections as they do on TV. Instead, they offered us a minimum that would apply to virtually no shows on the air, oh and also, they're want to start paying you by the day.
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Nov 8, 2022
🚨LA: This could be a wave election for the progressive movement in our city, but it ALL depends on turnout, and young people are VASTLY underrepresented among voters. If you want to build a better LA, remind your friends to vote or put their ballot in the mail TODAY!🚨
Not sure about the more obscure races on the ballot? I put together a voter guide that makes it quick and easy.
If you want more details on the candidates, @krisrehl's voter guide is super thorough (even includes background on justice races that no one else covered) docs.google.com/document/d/1Mm…
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Nov 3, 2022
I'm going to be very clear: Lisa's beautiful show was cancelled because of the Warner/Discovery merger. After the merger, Zaslav announced $3 BILLION in budget cuts. Long-time execs who fought for shows like Tuca were laid off. As a result, WBD has cancelled *38* animated shows.
Hell, as a result of the merger WBD shuttered AN ENTIRE ANIMATION STUDIO. @xoxogossipgita wrote a terrific piece on how the animation industry has been devastated as a result. Dozens of beloved shows over, thousands out of work. ign.com/articles/why-l…
At its best, the American media industry has been a place where weird, beautiful, important stories like Tuca & Bertie could thrive. But waves of mergers have devastated it. We're all paying more money for less choices than ever. I'm furious about it, and you should be too.
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Oct 9, 2022
This is unbelievable: LA City Council President Nury Martinez was recorded calling a fellow councilmember's 2 year-old Black son "a little monkey" and said she wanted to give him a "beat-down." She said this about a TWO YEAR OLD. @CD6Nury must resign. latimes.com/california/sto… ImageImage
It gets worse: In the recordings, Nury Martinez says of District Attorney George Gascón "f--- him, he's for the Blacks", and plots with @kdeleon and @gilcedillo to chop up @nithyavraman's district in order to weaken her. Disgusting racism and corruption. knock-la.com/nury-martinez-…
Traci Park, who is running for CD11, tweeted that Nury is an “incredible leader” and an “inspiration.” This tweet has now been deleted. @TraciParkforLA, the voters deserve a clear statement. Do you stand with Nury, or do you repudiate her endorsement, given her actions? Image
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Sep 21, 2022
Los Angeles: There's a measure on this year's ballot that should be getting a LOT more attention. It's called Measure ULA, and it's a once-in-a-decade chance to radically address the housing crisis and make LA affordable for ALL. Let me explain why it's such a big deal: 🧵
In case you hadn't noticed, LA is in the midst of a stifling housing crisis. SIXTY PERCENT of renting Angelenos are rent-burdened, meaning they spent more than 1/3rd of their income on rent. Housing is so unaffordable that homelessness has increased 31% in just the past 4 years.
The causes are many: falling renter income; landlords who evict tenants so they can raise the rent; a massive drop in new home / apt building after 2008; and wealthy homeowners who see housing as a way to build wealth rather than a place to live.
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Aug 19, 2022
Remember when the promise of streaming was an endless library where even niche shows would be watchable forever? Now b/c of the merger, HBO Max is DELETING dozens of shows, just to save $ on taxes and residuals. A needless, shameful waste. variety.com/2022/tv/news/h…
Some of the shows being memory-holed were hits; Summer Camp Island had 100 episodes and tons of fans! Others were about to premiere new seasons, which now no one will ever see. Creators spent YEARS pouring themselves into these projects; most weren't even told this was happening.
This industry has always been tough; generations of artists have had their shows cancelled. But let's be clear: these deletions are happening SOLELY because of the merger. Consumers hurt; artists tossed aside; money set on fire. The ONLY people who benefit are those at the top.
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