In fall 2021, to save on production costs, Apple leaned on a condition inside of a clause inside of an industry-wide contract with entertainment-union IATSE. The largest company in the world (by market cap) told the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees its Apple TV+ streaming service had fewer than 20 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada as of that July. Per a prior agreement, that allowed a studio to pay a discounted rate to production-crew members in the union. Fellow nascent streamers Paramount+ and Peacock also took advantage of the lower tier at the time.
By July 2022 (these measurements/disclosures are timed to July), all major streamers agreed to pay IATSE workers the higher of the two rates, two people with knowledge of those negotiations told IndieWire. Streaming was surging, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to define a “subscriber.”
For example, NBCUniversal’s Peacock service has a free tier,...
By July 2022 (these measurements/disclosures are timed to July), all major streamers agreed to pay IATSE workers the higher of the two rates, two people with knowledge of those negotiations told IndieWire. Streaming was surging, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to define a “subscriber.”
For example, NBCUniversal’s Peacock service has a free tier,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Similar News
Sky Lakota-Lynch (‘The Outsiders’) on performing ‘Stay Gold,’ ‘a love letter to slowing down and enjoying the simple things in life’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
- 5/27/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Orlando Bloom (‘Orlando Bloom: To the Edge’): Stepping out of your comfort zone ‘is where the magic of life can really live’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
- 5/27/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Cannes 2024 Sales: Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ Goes to Mubi
- 5/26/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Y&r Spoilers Weekly Update: Jill’s Secret, Sally’s Power Move, Jordan’s Future, Tucker’s Encounter
- 5/27/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Soap Opera Spy
Toks Olagundoye (‘Frasier’) on finding the ‘softness’ and humor of her ‘high-powered’ character [Exclusive Video Interview]
- 5/27/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
“If I had a magic button… I’d push that button today”: One Marvel Show May Have Smashed Star Trek: Discovery Director’s Dream of a Picard Sequel Series
- 5/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
How to Watch 2024 WWE King and Queen of the Ring Live Online Without Cable
- 5/25/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Andy Cohen, NBCUniversal & Warner Bros Discovery Want Leah McSweeney’s “Threadbare” Drugs & Drink Filled Suit Tossed Out; Not So Fast, Says RhOny’s Lawyer
- 5/25/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
How Bonnie Hammer Turned ‘Uncommon Common Sense’ into Book to Help Women Navigate Life in the C-Suite
- 5/24/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Johnny Wactor, General Hospital Actor, Dead at 37
- 5/26/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Global Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ Stalls With $58 Million, ‘The Garfield Movie’ Nears $100 Million
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
US Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ and ‘The Garfield Movie’ Tie for No. 1 With $31 Million in Bleak Memorial Day Weekend Battle
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Cannes Film Festival Winners Announced
- 5/25/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety - Film News
Luminate Streaming Ratings: All Three ‘Bridgerton’ Seasons Were the Most-Watched Titles May 17-23
- 5/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
Johnny Wactor, General Hospital Actor, Dead at 37
- 5/26/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Songwriter on ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dies at 95
- 5/25/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam After She Was Found to Be Allegedly “Carrying Drugs” (Reports)
- 5/25/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sia Ends Near-Decade Tradition of Dispensing ‘Survivor’ Cash Bonuses to Her Favorite Contestants
- 5/25/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Paul Mescal Reportedly Being Eyed For Role In Sam Mendes’ ‘Beatles’ Movies
- 5/24/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Mubi Swoops on Andrea Arnold’s Cannes Competition Entry ‘Bird’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/26/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Jane Schoenbrun Talks Future Plans on A24 Podcast: ‘I Want to Make a Stoner Comedy for Reals’
- 5/24/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Sideshow, Janus Films Take Leos Carax’s ‘It’s Not Me’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
2024 Movies Shot on Film: From ‘Challengers’ to ‘Nosferatu’
- 5/27/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Jonathan Frakes on the ‘Trek’ Ep He Directed 31 Years Ago That Inspired ‘Discovery’ Season 5, Hopes for ‘Legacy’ & More
- 5/27/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Global Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ Stalls With $58 Million, ‘The Garfield Movie’ Nears $100 Million
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Paul Mescal Reportedly Being Eyed For Role In Sam Mendes’ ‘Beatles’ Movies
- 5/24/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Mubi Swoops on Andrea Arnold’s Cannes Competition Entry ‘Bird’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/26/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
The ‘Home Alone’ House Is Up for Sale for a Cool $5.25 Million
- 5/25/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Sideshow, Janus Films Take Leos Carax’s ‘It’s Not Me’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
DC’s Green Lantern Series Taps Damon Lindelof, ‘Ozark’ Showrunner Chris Mundy as Writers
- 5/26/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Luminate Streaming Ratings: All Three ‘Bridgerton’ Seasons Were the Most-Watched Titles May 17-23
- 5/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
Susan Lucci Says She Was Offered ‘The Golden Bachelorette’: ‘It Wasn’t for Me’
- 5/25/2024
- TV Insider
TVLine Items: Cristin Milioti Joins Hulu’s Hit-Monkey, Death by Lighting Adds Bradley Whitford and More
- 5/25/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
How ‘Shogun’ Is Shaking Up the Emmy Race
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News