
Before the end of 2025, Disney surprised everyone (derogatory) by entering into a $1 billion deal with OpenAI. With it, over 200 Disney characters have been licensed for the Sora video platform and image generator ChatGPT. From the general public and Hollywood alike, reactions weren’t exactly thrilled, but SAG-AFTRA is keeping an open mind. Sort of.
Talking to Deadline at CES, union presidents Sean Astin and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland were asked what the deal could mean for the acting…

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