Hollywood Auction Features John Lithgow's Unique Talent: Customized Dog Portraits to Support Crew Members
Celebrate Hollywood's generosity at an auction supporting crew members! Bid on John Lithgow's unique talent of painting your beloved dog Other enticing items include an exclusive dinner with comedy legends Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, and the brilliant Natasha Lyonne assisting you in conquering the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle
Amid ongoing Hollywood labor strikes, the Union Solidarity Coalition Charity has initiated a new auction campaign to generate funds for crew members' healthcare expenses. Notably, the auction features remarkable items such as an exquisite watercolor portrait of your beloved pet by the celebrated actor John Lithgow.
Currently, the highest bid stands at $1,150, with expectations of a significant increase before the event concludes on September 22. Numerous actors, writers, directors, and producers are actively participating in this cause. Do not miss the opportunity to bid for an exclusive dinner with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, or to receive assistance from Natasha Lyonne in solving the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.
The Cast of Bob's Burgers will perform a personalized song for you, or you can participate in a pottery class with Busy Phillipps. Additionally, individuals have the opportunity to bid on a fedora owned and autographed by Tom Waits, or have Adam Scott walk their dog for an hour. Don't forget to visit the complete auction page to view all the items available for bidding.
Since May, Hollywood writers in the WGA union have been on strike, alongside actors in the SAG-AFTRA union who joined in July. The strikes seem to have no clear resolution in sight, and there is a possibility that video game actors might also go on strike. This marks the first instance since 1960, during Ronald Reagan's presidency at SAG-AFTRA, where Hollywood actors and writers have united in a strike.
The actors and writers are demanding various improvements, including fairer compensation, residuals based on viewership, and safeguards against the negative effects of artificial intelligence in film and TV production.
Speaking on September 13, Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann expressed his concern over the strikes, stating that they have negative effects on both the unemployed workers and Netflix's financial performance. Neumann emphasized the importance of partnerships with writers, producers, directors, and actors in driving the company's progress and delivering compelling content to its members. According to Deadline, it remains uncertain when the unions and Hollywood studios will resume negotiations to reach a resolution.
