Gaming Actors on Strike, Roblox’s Safety Problem, and San Diego Comic-Con

SAG-AFTRA video game performers are on strike, and Roblox reportedly has a child safety problem. Sam and Kaitlyn break down these stories, then interview entertainment journalist Collier “CJ” Jennings about covering San Diego Comic-Con.

 

Timecodes: 

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:42 – What Does the SAG-AFTRA Gaming Strike Mean for the Industry?

00:21:59 – Roblox’s Child Safety Problem

00:38:30 – Collier “CJ” Jennings on Covering San Diego Comic-Con

00:40:12 – Deadpool and Wolverine

00:45:51 – CJ’s SDCC Experience

01:03:19 – What Makes a Good SDCC Panel?

01:12:27 – Where to Find CJ’s Work

 

Stories discussed:

Los Angeles Times – Video game actors are on strike. Here's what that means

Slate – The Video Game Industry Is More Successful Than Ever. Why Are the Workers Treated Like Garbage? 

Aftermath – SAG-AFTRA Striking Because Companies Won’t Offer Same AI Protections To Voice And Physical Performers, Not Happy About GTA VI Exemption

Bloomberg – Roblox’s Child Safety Problem 

Digiday – 'A long-game move': Why Coach is entering Roblox to win over younger shoppers

AIPT Comics – SDCC '24: Hulu's Animayhem Factory returns, bigger and better than ever

AIPT Comics – SDCC '24: Titmouse provided the most unique interview experience in con history

 

Follow CJ on Twitter @CJWritesThings, and read his work on AIPT Comics and Collider.

 

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