About 360 MAGAZINE

360 MAGAZINE is an award-winning international publishing on popular culture and design. We introduce avant trademarks to efficacious architects. We are a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly publication--officially recognized by the NGLCC. Our core demographic ranges from 19 to 39-year-old college-educated trendsetters within their respective international communities. The pages in this art book satisfy their strong interests including music, art, travel, auto, health, fashion, tech, philanthropy, design, food and entrepreneurship. It's an introspective digital/print/tablet portrait series, which encapsulates artists/brands/entities who embody the true essence of our publication- empowerment, equality, sensuality and most important of all, humanity within a global society.

Tim Sabatino Fine Art

Most people know me as a photographer or director but if you’ve known me a long time then you know that it all started with my paintings! I am currently working on a series of eyes that communicate different tones or emotions. I also have some new exhibitions in the preparation stages which will be touring the east coast! See more here www.timsabatinofineart.com but these below are available now. I am available for commissions so if you have someone or something specific you want me to paint please give me a call!

“Emma’s Inspiration” original – oil with pearls on wood – 30″ x 78″ x 2″ dyptich(2 panels) totaling 13′ wide currently unframed $49,750

“Determined eye of Angelica” original – oil with pearls on canvas – 24″ x 48″ x 2″ with frame(purple heart/walnut) $29,750

From the MOSAICOS series

I painted this series to decorate my own home. After many people asked me to sell them, I have finally agreed

“Monk” limited edition series of 25 48″x60″ on canvas

Limited edition #6 is available $15,000 (the original and #1-5 are SOLD)

“Waiting for Sushi” Original $25,000 oil & mixed media(white oak, sterling silver, glass on 60″x84″ canvas

“Artists Block” original 48″x60″x2″ oil with pearls, gold leaf, glass on canvas $25,000

“Vicky’s Rumors” limited edition series of 25 48″x60″ on canvas

Limited edition #4 is available $15,000. (the original and #1-3 are SOLD)

“Lips Stick” original 48″x60″x2″ oil with gold leaf, glass, stone on canvas $25,000

“Jaime” original 48″x60″x2″ oil with glass on canvas $17,750

“The Grandmaster” (Kim Chan) original 48″x48″x2″ oil with glass on canvas and wood panel $25,000

“Mindi” limited edition series of 25 48″x60″x2″ on canvas

limited edition #1 is available $17,750 (the original is SOLD)

“Olivia & Jack” limited edition series of 25 48″x60″x2″ on canvas

limited edition #1 is available $15,000 (the original is SOLD)

“The Artists Brush” Original $15,000

Oil on 30″x40″ canvas

please call 213-840-2220 or email tim@timsabatino.comto order or commission

www.timsabatinofineart.com

New Hit maker NaNa

An intentional wave of untapped talent breathes breath into a cipher soliloquy powered by Red Bull on its new Hip Hop channel, Red Bull 1520, which is featured live and direct on YouTube.

This episodic battle of independent artist, highlights MC’s to spit bars and show their raw talents, like 3 LA based artist LaRussell, Buddy, and NaNa are spectacular. Born and bread in Los Angeles, South Central around the Crenshaw district freestyle rapper, NaNa says, “He’s been rapping for 10 plus years.”

NaNa gives mad props to some East Coast rappers like: Jay-Z, DMX, DJ Quik, and Snoop Dogg, to name a few. He states he has always been a fan and student to the game, as he steps on stage and rips the mic.

NaNa describes his style and flow of rapping as a healthy expression of lives lesson and growth, and he firmly states “When he writes a song 100% is coming from him.” NaNa skillfully delivers every bar and hypnotizes you to the next line, especially with his debut song Legend. He expresses being a part of Red Bull Spiral 1520 as a great experience of free and unstructured, unrestricted writing that he gets to share alongside his friend, LaRussell. He goes on to say, “Red Bull Spiral 1520 highlights California in way never done before, where all districts come together for one cause.

NaNa loves battle rapping but feels comfort in freestyle. As he looks forward, his focus is writing songs, finishing his EP, giving back to his community like the YMCA, and working on other collaborations. Presently, in the dawn, celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, NaNa says, “He feels like his journal has just begun in GOD’s timing.” Right in the pocket and confident riding the waves of Hip Hop’s success, fulfilling his dreams and excited about the future. Written by Shimi Stallings

Article: Shimi Stallings

Howard’s 50th Anniversary

This November, fans are invited to a birthday blowout for one of comics’ most unique characters in HOWARD THE DUCK #1! Announced this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, Howard the Duck’s 50^th anniversary one-shot will be an giant-sized spectacle that will reunite writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Joe Quinones, the sensational creative team behind Howard’s smash hit and critically acclaimed 2015 ongoing series. Joined by other writers and artists eager to put their own spin on this fan-favorite icon, Zdarsky and Quinones will get into the nitty-gritty of the private-eye’s hectic history with a feather-raising journey through the Howard-verse! This collection of all-new tales will tackle all the different paths Howard could’ve taken during his offbeat adventures, and pose fascinating questions for this furious fowl’s future!

Meet Howard. He’s a hard-boiled P.I. with problems by the duckload. But a cosmic, all-seeing friend(?) known as the Peeper(!) is giving him a chance to see what his life COULD be! The joys he COULD have! All the ways his life COULD suck way less than it does now! In other words: “Whaugh If?”

Here’s some of the craziness that readers can look forward to:

Check out the main cover and a variant cover by Ron Lim and pick up HOWARD THE DUCK #1 on November 29. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Artist Puts Spin On New Avengers Cover

Marvel Saturday Mornings are back in the form of eye-catching new variant covers by acclaimed artist Sean Galloway! Inspired by classic TV ads of decades past, Galloway’s SATURDAY MORNING VARIANT COVERS capture the exuberant energy and vibrant aesthetic of iconic children’s programming with a modern twist. Fans have already gotten a burst of nostalgia with Galloway’s visions of Marvel cartoons that never were in his recent cover for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST – DOOMSDAY #1 and his upcoming connecting piece for DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE #4-5. Now, it’s the Avengers’ turn! Galloway’s latest cover will be for September’s AVENGERS INC. #1, the debut issue of Al Ewing and Leonard Kirk’s stylish new noir series starring the Wasp. The cover spotlights the powerhouse team that currently star in Jed MacKay and C.F. Villa’s ongoing AVENGERS series, giving fans a glimpse at animated versions of the franchise’s greatest icons including Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Black Panther, and more.

Check it out below and stay tuned for more SATURDAY MORNING VARIANT COVERS to be revealed in the weeks ahead! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

KFC Canada Bids Farewell to Old Fries

KFC Canada’s Old Fries have weathered their fair share of criticism over the years with the reigning sentiment being, to put it plainly, ‘KFC Fries suck.’ KFC heard Canadians loud and clear and have launched its new, boldly seasoned fries to win back the love of its most passionate fans and a bold campaign to support. New Seasoned Fries are crispy and seasoned enough to satisfy our toughest critics. For a limited time, Canadians can try a side of New Seasoned Fries for only $1 at restaurants, on KFC.ca and on the KFC App.

Leveraging real tweets and commentary from Canadians, KFC is leaning into its bold roots to create mass awareness for their new fries with a campaign that marks the end of its Soggy Fry Era. The campaign includes mass creative, with shots from the funeral procession and an online funeral, with a eulogy that pays homage to Canada’s disdain for the old fries. Canadians had the opportunity to pay their final disrespects to the old fries as a hearse made its way through the streets of Toronto, starting at a KFC and hitting high traffic locations like Yonge-Dundas Square and Budweiser stage.

Canadians who were unable to bid their farewells in person, can tune into a live streamed funeral—an ode to the old fries— on August 1, 2023 at 12 PM on KFCFryFuneral.com.

“We knew that Canadians hated our Old Fries and so we saw this as an opportunity to show our fans we hear them by changing up this menu item and launching it in a fun way,” said Azim Akhtar, Director of Marketing, KFC Canada. “The KFC brand is all about being bold and fun. This satirical campaign allows us to introduce an exciting new product that we’re proud of, while making light of a product that wasn’t as beloved by Canadians.”

KFC’s Fries’ new creative campaign, made in partnership with creative AOR Courage, can be seen and heard through high impact Out of Home, TV and OLV, and across KFC Canada’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube channels, in-store at restaurants across Canada, through the KFC App and on KFC.ca.

“Canadians rated KFC Old Fries as the lowest-rated fry in the nation. Naturally something needed to change,” said Dhaval Bhatt, CCO of Courage. “When we heard KFC Canada reference the box the old box as ‘The Fry Coffin’, we saw an opportunity to really send the not-so-beloved spuds off in a big way. And what’s bigger than a public funeral procession throughout the streets of Toronto.”

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About KFC Canada
Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952, KFC is now the world’s most popular chain of chicken restaurants. To this day the Colonel’s own blend of 11 herbs and spices is still used to season our Original Recipe^® chicken and it still remains a very closely guarded secret. KFC’s specialty is our famous Original Recipe^® chicken, but we also feature a variety of freshly prepared sandwiches and wraps, on the go snack items, home-style sides, desserts and beverages. Today KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of YUM! Brands Inc. and operates more than 23,000 restaurants in more than 140 countries and territories around the world including more than 600 locations right here in Canada. To learn more about KFC Canada, visit our website www.kfc.ca

How Eating Outside Can Affect Your Health

Your Backyard Dining Area as Medicine

Summer is made for cosy gatherings in the fresh air. This is facilitated by the pleasant rustle of leaves, delicious dishes, and leisurely conversations. Time outdoors provides a refreshing change from indoor spaces.

The first thing you need to take care of when organizing lunch on the territory of your country house is the dining place. When you have chosen a garden or terrace, it is time to choose the best outdoor furniture for comfortable dining and spending time in nature. You should certainly opt for luxurious and quality dining chairs Dubai if you decide to rent or buy a house in the Emirates. And, furnish the courtyard with quality outdoor furniture for sunny lunches or sunset dinners.

Aside from the aesthetic appeal, there is a growing body of research proving that dining outdoors can have a significant positive impact on your health and well-being. In this article, we’ll look at the various ways in which a backyard dining area can function as medicine, promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Connecting With Nature And Reducing Stress

Spending time in nature has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety levels, promoting relaxation and overall well-being. When you dine outdoors, you are surrounded by the beauty of nature, which has a calming effect on the mind. The sound of chirping birds, the rustling of leaves, and the fresh air can all contribute to a sense of tranquillity. By investing in comfortable outdoor furniture residents can create a peaceful oasis that allows them to unwind and destress after a long day.

Food Will Bring Your Guests Together

Food is something that unites people and gives positive emotions through communication and the exchange of sensations. Have an al fresco cheese tasting at a beautiful natural wood dining table, sitting on a garden bench, and share entertaining stories about each variety. Ask your guests to talk about their childhood favourites or make a dessert with a story. All this will create the right atmosphere. Make every dish, even the simplest, interesting and memorable. Come up with beautiful stories and legends, and this will not leave anyone indifferent.

Enhanced Social Connections

As a continuation of the previous paragraph. One of the most significant advantages of dining outside is the potential to strengthen social bonds. Sharing a meal with family and friends in your backyard dining area can foster meaningful connections and improve relationships. The relaxed setting encourages open conversations and creates a sense of togetherness. Investing in a comfortable outdoor bench will ensure your guests enjoy their time, making your backyard a go-to spot for gatherings and quality time.

Enhanced Vitamin D Intake

Our bodies should be exposed to natural sunlight in order to produce vitamin D. Maintaining strong bones, boosting the immune system, and controlling mood largely depend on vitamin D. By eating outside, you can catch the sun’s rays, which will raise your vitamin D levels and possibly enhance your general health. Yet, it’s crucial to maintain a balance and stay out of the sun too much, especially during peak time. Eating outdoors in the early morning or late afternoon can be healthy without the risk of UV radiation.

Improved Digestion

Eating outdoors can positively impact your digestive system. The fresh air and open environment can stimulate your senses, encouraging mindful eating and better digestion. Additionally, a change of scenery can boost appetite and aid in the absorption of nutrients. As you indulge in a delightful meal on your outdoor furniture, you may find that you savour the flavours more and experience fewer digestive discomforts.

Increased Physical Activity

When you dine indoors, you might be tempted to plop down on the couch after a meal. However, eating outside often leads to more physical activity. Whether it’s setting up the table, arranging the outdoor furniture, or taking a leisurely stroll afterward, dining al fresco can encourage movement and light exercise. These small activities can contribute to a healthier lifestyle and aid in digestion after a meal.

Boosting Mood And Creativity

Spending time outdoors has been linked to an improved mood and increased creativity. Eating in a pleasant environment with comfortable dining chairs can uplift your spirits and positively impact your mental well-being. It can also be a great way to break the monotony of indoor routines and provide a fresh perspective, stimulating creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Conclusion

Your backyard dining area can be much more than just a place to enjoy a meal. With the right outdoor furniture, it can become a powerful medicine that promotes physical health, mental well-being, and emotional balance. From reducing stress to boosting mood, dining outdoors offers a multitude of benefits that can significantly improve your overall quality of life.

Time in nature helps to restore strength, harmonise your state and get new impressions. Lunch break in the garden of your home will bring much more pleasure than one indoors. And this is directly related to the hormone of joy and happiness.

So, embrace the beauty of nature, gather your loved ones, and relish the delights of al fresco dining for a healthier and happier you.

Culture Amp

The Ultimate Solution for Employee Engagement

Picture this: A company with a talented and dedicated workforce strives to achieve its goals. The employees are skilled, knowledgeable, and possess the potential to drive the organization to new heights. However, in recent times, the company has noticed a decline in productivity and a dip in employee morale. The once-engaged and motivated employees seem disinterested and disconnected from their work, causing concern among the management about the future of the company.

Upon conducting internal assessments and seeking employee feedback, the company realizes that the lack of engagement and motivation is the root cause of the problem. Employees feel they need to be more valued and appreciated, leading to a disconnect between the management and the workforce. The company understands that addressing employee engagement and motivation is crucial to regaining momentum and ensuring the organization’s success.

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of employee engagement and motivation in the modern workplace and how it impacts organizational success. We will delve into the role of Culture Amp, an employee engagement platform, in empowering businesses to understand and enhance the employee experience. By leveraging the power of Culture Amp, organizations can create a positive work environment that fosters employee satisfaction and drives better business outcomes.

What Is Culture Amp?

Culture Amp (CA) is an all-in-one platform explicitly designed with employee engagement in mind. It combines data from surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other sources to provide insights into how employees feel about their jobs and the organization’s culture. CA enables businesses to act on this data by providing tools for analyzing trends, understanding what drives employee motivation, and creating programs that foster a healthier work environment.

How Does Culture Amp Help Companies Improve Employee Engagement?

CA provides organizations a comprehensive view of their employees’ experiences by gathering feedback from all levels. This includes senior leadership down to individual contributors. By doing so, businesses gain valuable insights into what drives engagement at every level. This data can then be used to create targeted programs to improve morale among teams or departments and identify areas where additional resources may be needed to drive higher levels of engagement across the board. Additionally, CA offers customizable survey templates that allow companies to quickly gather feedback from their workforce without spending time designing surveys themselves.

What Are Some Benefits Of Using Culture Amp?

The benefits of using CA are numerous, but some key advantages include:

Increased transparency within the organization.
Improved communication between management and staff
Greater insight into what motivates employees
More accurate performance reviews
A better understanding of how different teams interact with each other
Easier identification of areas where improvement can be made
Faster implementation of new initiatives
The ability for employers to track progress over time
Improved collaboration between departments
Enhanced company culture overall

All these benefits lead directly to higher levels of employee satisfaction which leads directly to higher levels of productivity throughout the business.

What Are The Features Of Culture Amp?

Culture Amp offers a range of powerful tools specifically designed to improve employee engagement. These features include custom survey creation capabilities, allowing you to gather feedback on any topic you choose. Comprehensive reporting capabilities enable you to identify critical trends in your workforce’s sentiment over time. Real-time pulse check surveys provide immediate feedback on any organizational issue or change. Advanced analytics allow you to drill down into specific topics or regions within your company. Automated notifications alert you when certain thresholds are met, such as low scores on surveys or high attrition rates. Additionally, users can compare benchmarking results against competitors or industry standards. These features combined make Culture Amp one of the best solutions for engaging with your workforce.

What Sets Culture amp Apart From Other Solutions?

What sets Culture Amp apart from other solutions is its commitment to delivering an integrated platform rather than just standalone products. By combining qualitative elements like surveys and interviews with quantitative components such as analytics and benchmarking under one roof, Culture Amp provides businesses with more comprehensive and detailed information about their workforce. This unified approach also offers actionable insights that organizations can implement immediately. Moreover, it streamlines project management, enabling businesses to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously while tracking progress over time. This streamlined approach saves valuable resources and allows organizations to achieve maximum impact in their employee engagement efforts.

How Can Organizations Get Started With Using Culture Amp?

Getting started with using Culture Amp is incredibly easy. To begin, all you need to do is sign up online via the website or mobile app. The setup process takes just minutes, and once completed, administrators will gain access to an intuitive dashboard filled with helpful tips and tutorials to get them up and running quickly. From there, administrators can create customized surveys tailored to their unique needs; the best part is no coding is required. Finally, businesses can utilize powerful reporting and analytics tools to gain valuable insights into how effectively their employee engagement initiatives work. With such ease of access and a user-friendly interface, organizations can start reaping the rewards of using Culture Amp almost immediately.

In conclusion, Culture Amp is a robust and comprehensive solution for measuring and improving employee engagement across the organization. Its unique combination of qualitative and quantitative elements under one user-friendly platform sets it apart. It provides businesses invaluable insights into their workforce and actionable data to drive positive change. With Culture Amp, organizations can foster a culture of engagement, productivity, and success, ensuring a thriving and motivated workforce that propels them toward a brighter future.

Post Malone- AUSTIN

GRAMMY® Award-nominated, 8x RIAA diamond-certified, recent recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame “Hal Davis Starlight Award,” Post Malone has released his highly anticipated fifth full-length record AUSTIN via Mercury Records/Republic Records – listen here. The album, self-titled after Post’s legal name, is yet another shift in sound for Post. The album features all live instrumentation produced by Post and his longtime collaborators Louis Bell and Andrew Watt.

Post is currently in the middle of the North America run of his ‘If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying’ Tour, a 26-date run – his first with a full live band backing him – produced by Live Nation, that wraps it’s US run at San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Amphitheater on August 19. The show features Post’s signature exhilarating performance with three new songs from his newly released album AUSTIN as well as fan-favorites in a completely reimagined show. See below for a list of remaining tour dates.

One of those new tracks from AUSTIN, ‘Something Real’, has been selected as ESPN’s season-long anthem for their upcoming college football coverage, which begins Aug. 31. The new song will be featured in ESPN college football programming, promotion, and games throughout the season.

Post will also release the Vevo Official Live Performance of “Green Thumb” today at 12pm ET, you’ll be able to view it HERE. Previously he had released the video for “Overdrive” which you can view HERE/ Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances.

Last week, Post Malone surprised fans with a pop-up album listening party on the TSX Entertainment stage in Times Square. Post kicked off the performance with “Overdrive” off the new album before performing fan favorite tracks, “Circles” and “Sunflower.” Post also performed “Enough is Enough” and “Chemical” from the new record, before finishing with “Congratulations.”

Earlier this year, Post’s song “Sunflower” (with Swae Lee) reached 18x-platinum, becoming the “the highest platinum-certified single of all-time.” He also broke the record for the “most RIAA diamond-certified singles from any artist,” in which he now has 8 RIAA diamond-certified records, those of which include “White Iverson,” “Congratulations (feat. Quavo),” “I Fall Apart,” “Rockstar (feat. 21 Savage),” “Psycho (feat. Ty Dolla $ign),” “Better Now,” “Sunflower (with Swae Lee)” and “Circles.”

AUSTIN TRACKLISTING

1. Don’t Understand
2. Something Real
3. Chemical
4. Novacandy
5. Mourning
6. Too Cool To Die
7. Sign Me Up
8. Socialite
9. Overdrive
10. Speedometer
11. Hold My Breath
12. Enough Is Enough
13. Texas Tea
14. Buyer Beware
15. Landmine
16. Green Thumb
17. Laugh It Off

IF Y’ALL WEREN’T HERE, I’D BE CRYING 2023 TOUR DATES

Sat Jul 29 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Mon Jul 31 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 01 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Aug 03 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Sun Aug 06 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Tue Aug 08 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Thu Aug 10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Sat Aug 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sun Aug 13 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue Aug 15 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 16 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 19 – San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater
Tue Aug 29 – Santiago, CL – Estadio Bicentenario
Fri Sep 1 – Curitiba, BR – Pedreira Paulo Leminski
Tue Sep 5 – Mexico City, MX – Foro Sol
Thu Sep 14 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Challenger Hall
Mon Sep 18 – Manila, PH – SM Mall of Asia Arena
Wed Sep 20 – Taipei – Nangang International Exhibition Center, Hall1
Sat Sep 23 – Seoul, KR – KINTEX Hall 5
Mon Sep 25 – Hong Kong – AsiaWorld-Arena
Wed Sep 27 – Tokyo, JP – Ariake Arena
Tue Nov 21 – Auckland, NZ – The Outerfields at Western Springs
Thu Nov 23 – Brisbane, AU — Brisbane Showgrounds
Wed Nov 29 – Sydney, AU — The Domain
Thu Nov 30 – Melbourne, AU – Melbourne Showgrounds

SAG-AFTRA RALLY

SAG-AFTRA Hosts ‘Rock the City for a Fair Contract’ Rally in Times Square

The rally brought together SAG-AFTRA members, sister unions, and supporters in a show of unity and solidarity, highlighting what can be done to create a fair contract.

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Secretary-Treasurer Joely Fisher, New York Local President Ezra Knight and Executive Director, New York Local, Labor Policy and International Affairs Rebecca Damon were joined in Times Square by members and sister unions to show solidarity, cheer on speakers and call for a fair contract for working actors.

Teamster trucks drove by, honking in support, while thousands of members of SAG-AFTRA, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Writers Guild of America, and other unions danced and cheered, holding their signs high. Among the SAG-AFTRA members in attendance were Jessica Chastain, Matt Bomer, Brendan Fraser, Ellen Burstyn, Rachel Zegler, Michael Shannon, Jane Curtin, Nancy Giles and Chloë Grace Moretz.

Actor Christine Baranski spoke up on behalf of her co-workers on The Good Wife and The Good Fight including castmates and background actors. “On both shows, I consider these actors my colleagues and part of our creative family. Their contribution to the series’ success was indispensable, and I am here today speaking on their behalf … We will not live under corporate feudalism. It is just simply time to make things right. Our contribution will not be undervalued, and we will not be robbed.”

Actor Bryan Cranston addressed Disney CEO Bob Iger directly, declaring, “We will not be having our jobs taken away and given to robots … We will not have you take away our right to work and earn a decent living. And lastly and most importantly, we will not allow you to take away our dignity!”

The rally also featured remarks from SAG-AFTRA members Tituss Burgess, Steve Buscemi, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jill Hennessy, Arian Moayed, Wendell Pierce, and Christian Slater. Members shared stories about themselves, their families and friends as working actors, living paycheck to paycheck. They expressed concerns about declining residuals and the studios’ unwillingness to let actors share in the streaming profits. Fears about studios using AI to reuse an actor’s image and likeness without their informed consent were echoed by all. The members urged the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers to make a fair deal that protects working actors’ rights.

Crabtree-Ireland laid out the core of the disagreement between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP, saying, “This strike is the result of big corporations that refuse to treat our members fairly. And it’s not okay, and we are standing up and we are saying no to that … This is a united membership who are standing together and are saying no to an unfair deal and are saying no to disrespect from these companies.”

Other union leaders, including Writers Guild of America East Executive Director Lowell Peterson, New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and New York City Central Labor Council President Vincent Alvarez, also spoke, emphasizing their support for SAG-AFTRA and all laborers in New York and America.

About SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists, influencers and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists in the 21st century and beyond. Visit sagaftra.org online or find us on social (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter).

“Tobacco” Drops Friday July 28

Question Mid “Tobacco” (IF4782/100033893, $170) drops this Friday, July 28, from Reebok.com and select retailers. Reebok’s iconic Question Mid – Allen Iverson’s first signature shoe, from 1996 – arrived in its rare “Tobacco” colorway in the early ‘00s offering a unique mix of design elements including a tumbled leather upper, cracked leather toe box and collar, and a crystal gum outsole.

Reebok presents from its industry-best archive a slate of retro basketball sneaker releases for the month of July spanning OG bring backs, new stories, and never-before-released colorways, tipping off July 7.

The Blast “The Alamo” (IF4765/100033877, $160) – Available July 7 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com, Hibbett, and select retailers, this pink/mint colorway for “The Blast” – an historic Reebok basketball sneaker defined by its unique asymmetric design and eye-catching sidewalls – calls back to Texas team colors of the early 2000’s.

Answer IV “Free Agency” (IF4772/100033884, $170) – Available July 14 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com and select retailers, this never-before-released white/purple iteration of Iverson’s iconic Answer IV first appeared during the 2002-03 season as an exclusive option for West Coast players testing the signature sneaker market.

Pump TZ “Solar Yellow” (IE1872/100033132, $170) – Available July 21 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com and select retailers, Pump TZ “Solar Yellow” is one of the few original colorways issued for this coveted high-top model released by Reebok in the early ‘90s featuring the brand’s game changing custom fit “Pump” technology.

Question Mid “Tobacco” (IF4782/100033893, $170) – Available July 28 (adult unisex sizing) from Reebok.com and select retailers, Reebok’s iconic Question Mid – Allen Iverson’s first signature shoe, from 1996 – arrived in its rare “Tobacco” colorway in the early ‘00s offering a unique mix of design elements including a tumbled leather upper, cracked leather toe box and collar, and a crystal gum outsole.

Further storytelling supporting each launch will be shared throughout the month of July. For more information, visit Reebok.com/basketball. Throughout 2023, Reebok will offer fans a more expansive look into the brand’s rich archive with expected bring backs of its rarest and most interesting heritage models and game-changing designs.