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IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

Contracts between IATSE and AMPTP address quality-of-life issues such as rest and meal breaks; boost revenues from streaming; include raises for all members and lift those at the bottom to a living wage.

Los Angeles—Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have voted to ratify two contracts, the Basic Agreement, and the Area Standards Agreement, with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade group representing producers, major studios, and streaming services.Read More »IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

Blue Planet Launches Full AVL Sales and Integration, Introduces New Brand Identity and Focus


LAS VEGAS – Blue Planet has announced their launch into full AVL sales and integration. Coinciding with this news, Blue Planet has released their new company logo and website as part of the ongoing evolution and growth of the brand. This new logo reflects a more modern look and follows up on the company’s launch of full AVL sales and complete integration. Blue Planet has assembled a full integration team, which now provides a streamlined experience for their clients as they work through design, procurement and installation of anything AVL related.Read More »Blue Planet Launches Full AVL Sales and Integration, Introduces New Brand Identity and Focus

Strand Brings Architainment Lighting Control to the Vision.Net Gateway with Software Update, New DMX Module

DALLAS – Strand, the original name in theatrical lighting and a Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand, today announced new capabilities for the Vision.Net Gateway… Read More »Strand Brings Architainment Lighting Control to the Vision.Net Gateway with Software Update, New DMX Module

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GLP Brings New Technology to LDI 2021

GLP impression X5 IP Bar

SAN FERNANDO, CA – German Light Products with its U.S. based subsidiary are heading out to the LDI tradeshow in force with product launches from across its range. On display from GLP will be the global launch of the impression X5 IP Bar. The IP65 rated batten fixture  features 18 powerful 40W RGBL LEDs, a 12:1 Zoom range from 5 to 60 degrees, and the new GLP iQ.Gamut color calibration algorithm that creates perfect white spectrums with excellent color rendering. Here’s a video trailer of the X5 IP Bar:

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In Memoriam: Behind the Scenes Accepts Donations in Memory of Nick Wurzel

NEW YORK – Behind the Scenes noted that family and friends of industry veteran Nick Wurzel, who lost his battle with substance abuse on Sept. 27, wish to honor him and support others who are struggling by raising funds for BTS’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative. A memorial service for Wurzel, a longtime employee at ETC, is expected to take place in Wisconsin in early 2022.

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