SAG-AFTRA sends out message during Strike against Video Game Producers

The "Screen Actors Guild" (SAG) and the "American Federation of Television and Radio Artists" (AFTRA) are fighting for the good of their union. It has been reported that Video Game Producers pay performers only once with - no secondary residuals. It is a billion dollar industry and performers have to survive. Movies and TV pay residuals even with Internet repeats. SAG-AFTRA performers only want a small percentage of a video game that might sell into the millions around the world.

'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' doesn't have great dialogue of first film

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK for PARAMOUNT PICTURES. According to "Box Office Mojo" that tracks box office receipts. "Reacher" has grabbed $39,769,924 at U.S., theaters as of Oct. 30, 2016. It has nabbed $54,200,000 at the Foreign box office. The worldwide total nabs $93,969,924 with a production budget of $60 million.

A friend took me to see this latest movie loosely based on a Lee Child novel. Tom Cruise returns as Jack Reacher who is a drifter who helps those in trouble. Two of Major Turner's combat veterans have been murdered and Turner is arrested. Jack enters the picture and is framed in the death of a military man before he can help Turner. The race is on as "The Hunter" chases Jack and Turner to kill them.

It doesn't have the great dialogue written for the first movie. It has Tom Cruise as an action star though. Jack has to deal with a daughter that he never knew he had. "The Hunter" tries to kill her too. It gets complicated and dangerous. I liked it, but not as much as I liked the first movie. (Author, Lee Child appears in this film too).

'Elementary' Space and Astronomy leads to murder of Wall Street analyst

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 30, 2016 was called, “Henny Penny the sky is falling.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.98 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Quantico” (ABC) grabbed 2.43 overall & 0.6 with adults. “Sunday Night Football” (NBC) nabbed 16.82 overall & 6.0 with adults (8:30-11 p.m).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Henny Penny the sky is falling.” Russell Cole is stabbed in the stomach with a fireplace poker. It goes through his body and past the wall into the next apartment. Sherlock discovers that Russell's computer laptop is missing and a gun is found. He worked at an investment firm as a wall street analyst. His firm gives ratings to other companies and can cost millions of dollars if they stamp a bad rating. Sherlock, Watson and Detective Bell go to a cabin Russell owns. They find that he was working on Astronomy ideas. What does that have to do with his murder?

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS.

(Sherlock and Watson ponder space)

'Dateline' A double murder, 4 suspects, twists & turns, 'In the Dead of Night'

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Saturday evening at 8/7 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 7 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Oct. 29, 2016 was called, "In the dead of night." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.60 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (8-10 p.m.). "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 2.82 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat). “Saturday night football” (ABC) nabbed 4.65 overall & 1.4 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator of this episode is Keith Morrison.

“In the dead of night.” Wayne and Sharmon Stock were brutally shot to death in their home back on “Easter” night 2006. The police investigation unfolded and four suspects emerged from two different states. Two male suspects were extended family members and the other two were complete strangers. Did they know each other? The police may have arrested two wrong men. A CSI investigator was charged with blood evidence tampering. A finger “ring” was dropped in the home during the murder. That led to a “stolen” truck which led to a “note” of confession. The twists and turns in this double-murder still has the Stock family asking questions. 

(If this was a repeat episode. I never saw it and I would've remembered it. Keith Morrison reported and when he is shocked, you are shocked too. This double-murder was completely astounding).

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

NBC Logo. Saturday night mystery has returned)

(NBC Photo. When Keith Morrison is concerned, so are you)

'48 Hours' An ex-wife goes missing after marriage to a 'Bad Boy'

"48 Hours" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 29, 2016 was called, "Bad Boy." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.99 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday night college football" (ABC) grabbed 4.65 overall & 1.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “SNL vintage" (NBC) nabbed 2.67 overall & 0.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. Last night's episode was reported and narrated by Michelle Feuer.

“Bad Boy.” Shelley Mook was last seen by her own daughter walking into her ex-husband's home 2011. His name is Tyler Mook. Her car was left abandoned in a field torched by fire. It left no trace on Shelley's whereabouts. Tyler was the last person to see her alive. He is heard talking to a 911 emergency operator in 2012. He accidentally “butt-dialed” 911 when speaking to his dad in a garage. It gives no details on Shelley's disappearance, but only his arrogance against police never arresting him on murder charges. Two more years pass and Tyler is dating another blonde who looks-like-Shelley. Her name is Robin Doneth. She claims he tried to drown her by throwing her off his boat. Tyler is charged with attempted murder in 2014.

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photos.

(Tyler Mook is a bad boy who is t-r-o-u-b-l-e. CBS Photo.)

(Investigator believes Tyler Mook murdered Shelley. CBS Photo.)

'Hawaii Five-0' Adam and Kono are abducted by an island cult

“Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 28, 2016 was called, “Ka hale ho'okauweli.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 8.36 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” grabbed 4.36 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Dateline” nabbed 4.32 overall & 0.9 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Masi Oka (Max Bergman) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

“Ka hale ho'okauweli.” It's Halloween. Dr. Max returns who announced that he got married. Five-0 investigates the death of a psychic “medium.” She lived in a home where back in 1940 a folklore story began that persists in 2016. Max says the elderly woman died from fright. A camera caught her fainting from a ghost dressed in a cape with no face. Meanwhile, Adam and Kono almost hit a woman running in front of their car. She was in a car accident whose friend is pinned inside. That friend staggers from the car who is bleeding. Kono and Adam run into a group death cult.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.

SAG-AFTRA fires back at Video Game Producers over their website

The video game producers have a website called, "sagaftravideogames.com." They're using it to respond to the SAG-AFTRA strike 2016. The SAG-AFTRA union is crying foul over the use of their name/logo and have asked video producers to remove their logo on that website. Contract negotiations fell through after nearly 2 years of talks. SAG-AFTRA voice performers are now walking the picket lines in Strike. Video producers claim that a majority of voice performers accepted the current deal. SAG-AFTRA went on Strike anyway who say, that in return, want residual pay and better on-set working conditions. 

You can read the SAG-AFTRA statement over video producers using union name/logo. Click Here.

If you want more information on the SAG-AFTRA strike against Video Game Producers. The people over at "The Know", break it all down for you. Check it out below.

'Dateline' A beautiful wife brutally murdered 'In Cold Blood'

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Oct. 29, 2016 was called, "In Cold Blood." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.32 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 8.36 overall & 1.0 with adults. “Shark Tank" (ABC) nabbed 4.36 overall & 1.1 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator of this episode is Andrea Canning.

“In Cold Blood.” Derrick Dorsey was a firefighter at Jacksonville, Florida who returned home to find his wife Kim dead. He tried CPR, but it was too late. She was nude, stabbed in the neck and beaten by an expensive pool stick. There was also a gun that had fired five shots inside the home. The gated community was not locked. A stolen SUV was seen entering and leaving on the day of Kim's murder. Investigators looked at four men as possible suspects including Derrick the husband. Who committed this brutal murder?

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

(NBC Logo)

Video Game Producers answer SAG-AFTRA Strike 'Deal was on the table'

The SAG-AFTRA strike against Video Game Producers has now entered its' second week. Producers have built a website at "SAG-AFTRA-VIDEO-GAMES" to tell their side of the story. The video gaming industry brings in $1 Billion dollars every year. Performers say that they only want what-they-work-hard-for and better-working-conditions to protect their voices. Producers say that there was a deal already on the table which expires Dec. 1, 2016. Performers have rejected that deal and walk in protest. 

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday Oct. 30, 2016

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The new episode is called, "Henny Penny the sky is falling" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m. Richard Thomas guest stars who will always be recognizable as John-Boy Walton from "The Waltons" (CBS 1971-81). Has it been that long? 35 years...,

'Inferno' with Tom Hanks opens this Friday Oct. 28, 2016

INFERNO for SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT. This is the 3rd in a very popular movie franchise starring Tom Hanks. It has already opened at the Foreign box office where it has nabbed $100 million. It will open in the U.S., with 3,550 theaters including IMAX screens. Hollywood critics estimate it will grab $30 million this coming weekend.

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 29, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The newest episode is called, "Bad Boy" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. CBS says, "A young mom vanishes after visiting her ex-husband -- could his accidental "butt dial" to 911 hold clues to what happened? CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller investigates."

This mystery gets real intriguing when that ex-husband "butt-dials" 911 Emergency. His ex-wife went missing in 2011. 

SAG-AFTRA voice actors Strike & Share Opinions to LA Times Newspaper

SAG-AFTRA union members took to the streets to protest against Video Game Producers this week.

LA Times on YouTube says, "Close to 350 actors took their grievances to Electronic Arts in Playa Vista on Monday, marching and chanting for more pay and better working conditions. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)."

Update 'Dateline' Wife convicted of killing her husband commits suicide 'Shattered'

DATELINE on NBC. The episode called, "Shattered" had Amber Hilberling convicted of 2nd degree murder. She didn't take the plea deal of 5 years and rolled-the-dice on a jury of her peers. Amber received 25 years in prison for pushing her husband Josh out an apartment window - 25 stories to his death. A neighbor claimed that he heard her stomping toward Josh in a heated argument. He then crashed through the window. Amber disputed that claim and said it was an accident. 

Josh put out a restraining order on Amber and was going to leave her. She was abusive, but she said that he was the abuser. The interrogation video shows Amber telling her grandmother that she pushed Josh. It is now 2016 and Amber had been serving her sentence in prison. She committed suicide by hanging..., 

Click photo for DATELINE episode SHATTERED which is streaming online.

(NBC Logo)

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Halloween episode Friday Oct. 28, 2016

HAWAII FIVE-O on CBS. The next episode is called, "Ka hale ho'okauweli" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. TV Promo says, "On Halloween, Five-0 investigates the murder of a medium with a checkered past who was apparently scared to death by a poltergeist. Also, Kono and Adam are kidnapped by what appears to be a death cult." (Adam and Kono just reunited after he got out of prison. The couple can't get a break). 

Click CBS Photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 website.

(Kono kidnapped by Cult. CBS Photo)

A 'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Oct. 29, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The episode called, "In the Dead of Night" will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. NBC says, "When a prominent couple is found murdered on their Nebraska farm, the investigation is upended by the discovery at the crime scene of a small, golden ring. Keith Morrison reports."

Click Photo for DATELINE TV Preview of IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT.

(NBC Logo)

An all new 'Dateline' Halloween episode Friday Oct. 28, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The new 2-Hour episode is called, "In Cold Blood" that will air this Friday beginning at 9/8 p.m. NBC says, "A Halloween weekend becomes a real life horror when a Jacksonville firefighter discovers a brutal scene inside his darkened bedroom. Andrea Canning reports." 

Click Photo for DATELINE TV Preview of IN COLD BLOOD.

(NBC Logo)

'The Birth of a Nation' breaks even at the US box office

THE BIRTH OF A NATION from FOX SEARCH-LIGHT. According to "Box Office Mojo" that tracks box office receipts. "Nation" has nabbed a total of $14,264,918 as of Monday Oct. 24, 2016. The Independent production budget climbed to $8.5 million. The distribution deal bought by "Fox Searchlight" was a whopping $15 million. It has yet to open in the Foreign market. Despite the rape allegations aimed at Nate Parker from 1999. The movie is making slow traction beyond the controversy. I've seen it twice now and think it is an exceptional movie.

Click Poster for THE BIRTH OF A NATION. 

SAG-AFTRA strikes against video game producers 2016

Press release, "After nearly two years of unsuccessful negotiations, SAG-AFTRA has called a strike against certain video game producers, effective at 12:01 a.m. PT, Oct. 21, 2016. The strike covers all games made by these companies that went into production after Feb. 17, 2015."

"SAG-AFTRA is striking the following video game employers...,"

• Activision Publishing, Inc.,
• Blindlight, LLC 
• Corps of Discovery Films
• Disney Character Voices, Inc., 
• Electronic Arts Productions, Inc.,
• Formosa Interactive, LLC
• Insomniac Games, Inc.,
• Interactive Associates, Inc.,
• Take 2 Interactive Software
• VoiceWorks Productions, Inc.,
• WB Games, Inc.

Click SAG-AFTRA photos for website information.

(SAG-AFTRA President - Gabrielle Carteris - front and center)

(On The Picket Lines)

CBS 'Elementary' Celebrates 100 episodes

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 23, 2016 was called, “Render, and then seize her.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.99 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Quantico” (ABC) grabbed 2.78 overall & 0.7 with adults. “Sunday Night Football” (NBC) nabbed 15.43 overall & 5.3 with adults (8:30-11 p.m).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Render, and then seize her.” Captain Gregson has been seeing a woman named Paige. She revealed to him that she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She goes to Sherlock and hires him on the condition that he not tell anyone. He does mention it to Watson though. He explains that the doctor of Paige has employees who might be doing something criminal. Meanwhile, a guy named Kenny took a picture of a woman who was kidnapped the week before. A TV news van was found torched by fire, but inside Watson discovers an iPhone with a SIM card still intact. Three calls were made to the kidnapped woman's husband.

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS.

(Watson and Detective Bell, left, investigate)

(100 Episodes. Congrats. CBS Photo.)

(Main cast members celebrate 100 episodes. CBS photo.)

'48 Hours' Husband finds wife shot dead after 'New Years Eve' party

"48 Hours" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 22, 2016 was called, "Death after midnight." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.95 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday night college football" (ABC) grabbed 6.17 overall & 1.7 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “Movie: Identity Thief" (NBC) nabbed 2.39 overall & 0.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. Last night's episode was reported and narrated by Erin Moriarty.

“Death after midnight.” Evans, Colorado. New Years Eve 2011. Tom and his wife Ashley held a party at their home. She was found shot dead by Tom on January 1, 2012. Police investigated and Ashley's death was ruled a suicide. Tom claimed his wife was suicidal and he was accused of having an over explosive temper. He also carried a gun because he worked as a correctional officer. A local news reporter uncovered information about Ashley's death. Tom was heard telling a neighbor that he killed his wife.

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photos.

(Tom Fallis questioned by police after his wife's death)

(Erin Moriarty Reports)

'Dateline' death in the smoky mountains turns into murder

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Oct. 22, 2016 was called, "Secrets in the Smoky Mountains." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.32 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 9.30 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Shark Tank" (ABC) nabbed 5.36 overall & 1.2 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator of this episode is Keith Morrison.

“Secrets in the Smoky Mountains.” Bob met Martha and were married in Florida 1995. They moved to the state of Tennessee. Bob's dead body was found in May of 2006. He had a prescription bottle in one hand and a gun in the other hand. That gun wasn't used, but it looked like a suicide by an overdose of pills. He suffered from PTSD after the Vietnam war. Bob's sister believed he would never commit suicide.

Chuck was Bob's best friend who found his dead body. Martha and Chuck became a couple several months after Bob's death. She then claimed that she got a job with the FBI. She and Chuck began traveling around the U.S. They both were investigated by the government and then Martha's son found some disturbing photos of his dead father Bob.

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

(NBC Photo)

'Dateline' episode 'A Dangerous Man' is only on Demand

DATELINE on NBC. TV fans are asking where to watch the episode called, "A Dangerous Man" (10-14-2016). I found out that NBC has decided to re-air it only with "Demand." Check your TV carrier package for channels that run episodes of "Dateline." The network wouldn't re-air online the anniversary episode of "OJ Simpson." It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. A friend of mine DVR'd it for me to watch. So, sometimes it is the network's decision not to re-air online, but running it straight to "Demand." What I'll do is ask a friend if I can watch the episode on his "Demand" channel and TV recap. 

Click photo for DATELINE over at NBC.

(NBC logo)

'Hawaii Five-0' Adam gets out of prison & disgruntled man steals illegal guns

“Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 21, 2016 was called, “Ke Ku 'Ana.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.30 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” grabbed 5.36 overall & 1.2 with adults. “Dateline” nabbed 5.32 overall & 1.0 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Masi Oka (Max Bergman) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

“Ke Ku 'Ana.” Adam gets out of prison. He had killed two thugs who worked for the corrupt Gabriel. He received almost two years, but cut a deal with prosecutors by turning over information on Gabriel. He was later killed and left behind a daughter who Chin Ho decided to take care of. She has an uncle and aunt who live in Mexico. They want to adopt her. Chin Ho believes that the relatives are working with illegal drugs. He asks questions through his police contacts.

Meanwhile, an unknown male creates a homemade armored truck. He runs that truck through a game shooting range. “Five-0” discovers that the man was after illegal guns in the basement of that range.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.

(Scenes from CBS)

'48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 22, 2016 'Death after Midnight'

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode "Death after Midnight"  is a repeat, but looks like an update. It will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. CBS says, " A Colorado mom of three shot dead in her bedroom -- was it murder or suicide? '48 Hours' correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest in the case."

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday Oct. 23, 2016

ELEMENTARY on CBS. S05E03. The new episode is called, "Render, and then seize her" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m.  the promo says, "Holmes learns a secret about Captain Gregson’s girlfriend when she hires him for a case she wants kept off of Gregson’s radar. Also, Holmes and Watson join the NYPD’s search for an abducted woman."

No TV recap for 'A Dangerous Man' from 'Dateline'

DATELINE on NBC. Last week's 2-hour episode was called, "A Dangerous Man" and it was reported by Keith Morrison (10-14-2016). Unfortunately, I missed that Friday night episode. I usually write a TV recap and thought I could watch the episode online. NBC has not put it up to watch which is unusual. No TV fan has uploaded it to YouTube either. It may be posted online down-the-road and until then, I'll write a TV recap. I heard it was an excellent episode too. Stay tuned...,

Click photo for DATELINE episodes streaming online.

(Dateline episode aired 10-14-2016)

'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' opens this Friday Oct. 21, 2016

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK from PARAMOUNT. This second movie is based on Lee Child's novels who also makes a cameo appearance. Tom Cruise stars as Jack Reacher. The production budget climbed to $60 million. It will open in 3,600 movie theaters in North America this Friday. It goes up against Tyler Perry's "Boo! A Madea Holloween."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 21, 2016

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. S07E05. The new episode is called, "Ke Ku Ana" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. Promo says, "When a cache of guns is stolen from a gun range, Five-0 discovers the culprit is intent on making a dramatic and potentially deadly statement on gun violence. Also, Kono and Adam are finally reunited when he is released from prison." 

SAG-AFTRA Wages & Working Conditions Committee 2017

SAG-AFTRA says, "The SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local may be conducting one or more Wages & Working Conditions Committee meetings in preparation for the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contract Negotiations. Proposals for this important negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Consider attending and participating in this very important process. Committee participation is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members with the exception of any member actively producing due to conflict of interest."

"If you have worked under the TV/Theatrical Contract, and are interested in being on the New Mexico WWC Committee, please send your name, email address and phone number to nm@sagaftra.org by Friday, Oct. 21."

"Any meetings scheduled will be announced late October or early November."

SAG-AFTRA Interactive Strike Friday Oct. 21, 2016

SAG-AFTRA says, "Despite years of concerted effort and negotiating sessions, video game employers have steadfastly refused to reach a fair deal during our contract negotiations."

"We head back to the table Oct. 17-19 with the goal of creating a fair contract that is rooted in industry standards and best practices. Based on past experience, we are not confident management is willing to make the changes necessary to bring this contract up to the standards of our other agreements. Unless you hear differently from us, effective Oct. 21 at 12:01 a.m., you should be prepared to strike the following video game employers with regard to all games that went into production after Feb. 17, 2015.

Click here for the official strike bulletin."

"Make sure that every actor you know — whether they are in the union or not — understands the importance of the issues and honors the strike. Not all games or video game employers will be struck. To find out more information on our proposals and what you can do, as well as a list of games to strike if needed, visit sagaftra.org/interactive."

"Get involved! To receive updates, sign up here! If you have questions, call our hotline at (323) 549-6815."

"Let's show the employers we are united and serious about settling a fair contract. Show your solidarity by tweeting #performancematters. Our power is greater when we stand together!"

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 21, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The 2-hour episodes continue this Fall TV season. The next episode is called, "Secrets in the Smokey Mountains" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. NBC says, "The death of a beloved Tennessee man is believed to be a suicide. But when a son questions his mother, he uncovers a dark family conspiracy. Keith Morrison reports."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview.

(NBC Logo)

'Elementary' Sherlock is hired a by a ruthless gang leader

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 16, 2016 was called, “Worth Several Cities.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.30 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Quantico” (ABC) grabbed 3.04 overall & 0.8 with adults. “Sunday Night Football” (NBC) nabbed 12.74 overall & 4.5 with adults (8:30-11 p.m).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Worth Several Cities.” Sherlock is abducted by a gang who shows him four dead men in a warehouse. That gang smuggles into New York City. Sherlock is hired to find who killed these men because their business is gonna take a financial hit. Sherlock estimates that the dead were hit by a military assault. A lot of cash was stolen. He makes a deal with the gang leader. Sherlock and Watson will find out who robbed that warehouse. The leader in return, will give Sherlock the name of a heroin dealer who sold to his friend.

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS. 

(Sherlock makes deal with Gang leader)

'Bosch' is renewed for a 4th TV season on Amazon

BOSCH on AMAZON. The third TV season is now in production, but that didn't stop "Amazon" from renewing the crime/drama for a fourth TV season. This is excellent news because I'm a big fan. The second TV season was spectacular! It is now streaming online over at Amazon. Check it out. You will not be disappointed.

Click photo for BOSCH news over at Deadline Hollywood.

'48 Hours' two women, one man & a tragic highway death

"48 Hours" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 15, 2016 was called, "Driven to extremes." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.82 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday night college football" (ABC) grabbed 8.32 overall & 2.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “College Football" (NBC) nabbed 2.43 overall & 0.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. Last night's episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant.

“Driven to extremes.” Bill Hall and his wife Frances had been married for decades. He had a three year affair with Bonnie who was a former exotic dancer. Bill is a millionaire and Bonnie harassed Frances in text messages filled with hate. Frances saw Bonnie in another car on the highway. Bill was on his motorcycle driving along side Bonnie. Frances did a u-turn and a high speed chase ensued.

Bill's motorcycle ran off the road and he was killed. Bonnie claimed that Frances bumped the motorcycle from behind. Frances says Bill pulled up behind her car on the right. She says it was an accident. Prosecutors called it murder.

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photo.

(Peter Van Sant reports)

'Hawaii Five-0' Steve and Alicia are kidnapped by a serial killer

“Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 14, 2016 was called, “Hu a'e ke ahi lanakila a Kamaile.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.14 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” (ABC) grabbed 5.14 overall & 1.2 with adults. “Dateline” (NBC) nabbed 4.83 overall & 1.0 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Masi Oka (Max Bergman) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

“Hu a'e ke ahi lanakila a Kamaile.” Nine years ago, Alicia is a behavioral analyst who speaks to a class of FBI trainees. In the present, she has a knife in her back who is tied up. Her body is dragged across the floor inside a home. There is an unknown woman in high heels who takes the knife from Alicia's back. Steve shows up at the home who is also stabbed. Both had questioned a therapist about a cop who committed suicide. He investigated the serial killer who leaves a chess game piece inside her dead victim's mouths.

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"48 Hours" 2-Hour back-to-back episodes Saturday Oct. 15, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The second episode is called, "Driven to Extremes" that will air Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an all new episode. CBS says, "The investigation into a Texas-sized case of love, infidelity, road rage and possibly murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

'48 Hours' 2-hour back-to-back episodes Saturday Oct. 15, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The first episode is called, "Shadow of Death" that begins Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat episode, but will be updated. CBS says, "A stunning new twist in the case of a couple shot dead in bed. It looked like a hit job, but was it? Erin Moriarty has the latest."

'The Accountant' opens in US Theaters Friday Oct. 14, 2016

THE ACCOUNTANT from WARNER BROS. This new thriller starring Ben Affleck opens in 3,332 U.S., movie theaters Friday Oct. 14. The production budget climbed to $44 million dollars. 

Internet movie database (IMDB) says, "As a math savant un-cooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise."

'Desierto' opens in 73 US theaters Friday Oct. 14, 2016

DESIERTO from STX - ENTERTAINMENT. The film opens in limited release in the United States this Friday Oct. 14. Check your local listings for times and ticket sales. 

Promo says, "What begins as a hopeful journey to seek a better life becomes a harrowing and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante chases a group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous U.S.-Mexican border. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they continuously discover there’s nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer."

'Elementary' returns Sunday Oct. 16, 2016

ELEMENTARY on CBS. S05E02. The new episode will air at 10/9 p.m. The network hosted the 2nd U.S., Presidential debate last Sunday Oct. 9, and "Elementary" was pre-empted. The debate nabbed 66 million TV viewers which dropped from 84 million from the first debate. 

Promo says, "Holmes is abducted by the leader of a local street gang, who wants him to find the person who's behind a hit on his men; Watson considers whether to grant a personal favor for Shinwell."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 14, 2016

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. S07E04. The new episode will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

Promo says, "Hū a'e ke ahi lanakila a Kamaile - Five-0 must find McGarrett and Alicia when they are kidnapped by the serial killer they’ve been hunting. Former professional football player Otis Wilson guest stars as himself."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 14, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The new 2-hour episode is called, "A Dangerous Man" that will air at 9/8 p.m. Last Saturday Oct. 8, "Nascar" was cancelled and "Dateline" ran the episode "Plot Twist." The same story ran on "48 Hours" called, "Killer Performance" at 10/9 p.m.

NBC says, "An investigation into the mysterious murder of a Spokane, WA businessman exposes a tangled web of evil that extends from the Pacific Northwest into the North Dakota oil patch. Keith Morrison reports."

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