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Despite numerous key professions in Hollywood having belonged to labor unions for generations upon generations, spanning over a century, it was only 19 years ago that casting directors decided to unionize. In 2005, they voted to join two Teamsters Locals, marking a significant milestone for the talent scouts who identify promising film and television stars and pair them with suitable projects. The following year, in their inaugural union contract, casting directors gained benefits such as union-backed health and pension plans, paid time off, and dispute resolution mechanisms like grievance and arbitration processes.

This week, the main studios will carry on negotiating with the leaders of Hollywood’s animation union about a fresh three-year agreement, as there are reportedly substantial differences between their current labor and management proposals regarding compensation and working conditions.

Among his contemporaries, Amitabh Bachchan’s fame and fanbase stands out as the greatest. This esteemed actor remains an active force in the industry, and his enduring vitality serves as a constant inspiration for various generations.

In late 2021, filmmaker Aanand L Rai unveiled his romantic comedy “Atrangi Re.” With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, attending a movie theater felt like an elusive fantasy. Consequently, he opted to release it on Disney+ Hotstar on December 24, 2021. However, looking back now, he expresses remorse for not releasing it in cinemas instead.

1995 saw a fictional physics enthusiast named Quinn Mallory (Jerry O’Connell) endeavoring to construct an antigravity machine in his family’s basement. Unfortunately, his efforts were far from successful – instead of achieving levitation, he tore open a rift through spacetime, creating a gateway into another dimension.