The catastrophic fires in California this week are a grim reminder of the financial impact of natural disasters.Weather events in 2024, including wildfires, droughts and floods, resulted in $140 billion worth of insurance losses globally, according to German insurance company Munich Re. This story is part of The Cost of Climate Change, CNET's coverage of how the changing climate impacts a range of financial issues. For homeowners, traditional insurance policies provide limited coverage for natural disasters, often excluding damage due to events like floods and earthquakes.Depending on where you live, investing in supplemental policies could help, so it's important to understand your insurance needs before a natural disaster hits. Policies specifically for floods, windstorms and more can help cover costly repairs -- and prevent significant financial loss -- in the future.Read more:Amid LA Fires, the Watch Duty App Provides Timely Info on Wildfire ConditionsWhat about renter's insurance?A renter's insurance policy may cover certain natural disasters, including damage caused by heavy rain, tornadoes, hail and earthquakes, although you'll likely need to opt into coverage for the latter. Damage caused by floods isn't covered by most renter's insurance policies.Do you have the right insurance policy for your house?Most people's home is their largest asset. If something happens to yours and it's not covered by an insurance policy, you could lose everything.If you have a mortgage on your house, your lender will require you to carry a basic home insurance policy. Even if your home is fully paid off, opting to drop your homeowners insurance policy is incredibly risky.You can check to see which types of damages your insurance policy covers by reviewing your policy's declarations page. There you can find what is covered and for how much. It should also list exclusions.By checking your exclusions, you can learn which types of supplemental coverage you may need, such as flood or earthquake coverage.How natural disaster insurance worksAny kind of disaster-related insurance is separate from homeowner's insurance. It goes beyond what's typically covered by your homeowner's policy. There are different policies for different types of events, including floods, extreme wind damage and earthquakes.Some insurance policies, like flood coverage, include a waiting period before the policy will cover damage to your home, so you'll need to buy it before a disaster strikes.In general, if a natural disaster strikes your home and you have insurance, you'll file a claim for the damages. You may need to file multiple claims, depending on the damage type.For example, a hurricane could cause your home to flood, but the wind could also damage your roof. So you'd likely need to file two claims: one with your flood insurance provider and one with your homeowners insurance provider (and maybe for windstorm insurance). Each damage type will require a claim with its respective insurance provider.Most claims can be managed online if you have internet access, but you can also call an agent or a claims representative if you have questions. If the disaster is widespread in your area, expect long wait times.Depending on where you live, which natural disasters your area is most at risk for and what your policy covers, you may want to consider getting supplemental insurance.WildfiresMost homeowners insurance policies cover destruction and damage caused by fire, which includes wildfires. So you don't need a separate policy to protect your home against wildfires. You should regularly check in on your policy, particularly if you live in California or another area prone to wildfires.Since 2022, Allstate has stopped writing new homeowners insurance policies in California, followed by State Farm and others. California has taken measures to implement moratoriums on insurance carriers canceling policies after a wildfire if the governor declares a state of emergency.If you're in California, you aren't without options. If you're unable to find coverage through other providers, you may be able to get basic fire insurance coverage through the FAIR plan.FloodsFlood damage isn't covered by a standard homeowner's policy. For flood protection, you need to get a separate flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program -- a federal government-sponsored flood insurance program -- or a private insurer.If you get a mortgage for a home that's located in one of FEMA's designated high-risk flood zones, you are required to carry flood insurance. Although you don't have to carry flood insurance if you live outside these zones, it's still recommended for all homeowners and renters.Only about 15% of homeowners buy flood insurance, according to Michael Ashley Schulman, partner and chief investment advisor at Running Point Capital Advisors.If you get flood insurance through the NFIP, a basic policy covers $250,000 for the home itself and $100,000 for personal property. There is a 30-day waiting period for new policies before you can file a claim, which means you need to buy a policy well before you need it. Flood insurance typically covers damages to the following:AppliancesCabinetryCarpetingElectric systems within the homeFoundationPlumbing systems within the homeStaircasesWindow treatmentsPersonal valuablesThe following aren't usually covered by flood insurance:Loss of useAdditional living expensesFinancial losses caused by business interruptionsMoisture, mold or mildew that could have been avoided or is not directly related to the floodEarth movement such as mudslides even if they are caused by a floodProperty that is outside of the insured building, which includes decks, septic systems and fencesFlood damage costs between $180 billion to $496 billion every year in the US, according to the Senate Joint Economic Committee. More than 25% of flood claims come from homeowners outside of high-risk areas."Flooding causes more damage than any other natural disaster, and no state or region of the country is safe from flooding," said Tyler Ardron, vice president and managing partner of Risk Reduction Plus Group.Ardron said flooding can be caused by prolonged rain, but also snowmelt and dam failures.TornadoesWind and hail coverage is often part of a standard homeowners policy, which would cover tornadoes. In states typically at risk for strong windstorms and hail -- including Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas -- you may want to purchase additional coverage, which can help cover the costs of extreme wind or hail damage.Remember that windstorm coverage doesn't cover storm surges or flooding, so you might also need flood insurance.There is typically approximately a 16-day waiting period for windstorm coverage to take effect.HurricanesThere is no hurricane-specific homeowners insurance supplement, so homeowners in hurricane-prone areas will likely want to opt for flood insurance and perhaps a windstorm policy as well.Although damage from hurricanes has become more widespread and far-reaching in recent years, the states most commonly hit by hurricanes are:AlabamaFloridaGeorgiaLouisianaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTexasEarthquakesEarthquakes are not covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy. Homeowners who want to protect their homes from earthquakes will need to purchase separate policies.California, Alaska and Hawaii are the states typically at the highest risk of earthquakes, but in January 2024, the United States Geological Survey released the latest Seismic Hazard Model, which estimates that nearly 75% of the country could experience a damaging earthquake.Earthquake insurance can be purchased as a separate policy and often covers any damage that is the direct result of an earthquake. It doesn't cover indirect damage, such as fire or water damage.There is typically a three-day waiting period before you can file a claim with earthquake insurance policies to account for aftershocks. Otherwise, you may need to file more than one claim.Other natural disastersThere are other natural disasters that could damage a home, including volcanoes, tsunamis, mudholes and sinkholes. Volcano coverage is included in most homeowners insurance policies, but sinkholes and tsunamis are a different story.You may need flood insurance to cover tsunami and mudflow damage.Sinkhole protection requires a separate sinkhole endorsement. Claims for sinkhole coverage must be filed within two years of the event, and you typically have to own the policy for 30 days before coverage goes into effect.How to file an insurance claim after a natural disasterIt's important to file a claim as soon as you can after the natural disaster passes. Try to file your claim the day the damage occurs, if possible.Like with a standard homeowners insurance policy, it's a good idea to take photos or a video of your home while everything is intact, which can help document not just the state of your house prior to the disaster, but also the personal property that's covered by the policy. You'll also want to take as many photos and videos as possible on the day the damage occurs or as soon as it's safe for you to return to your home.Pro tip: Every homeowner should create a home inventory list and update it regularly, regardless of where you live. Include the purchase date, model and serial number, if applicable. Use photos and video to document an item's current condition. Store documentation securely in the cloud in case your storage device is destroyed.If your home is damaged, try to refrain from throwing anything away until an insurance adjuster can visit. It usually takes between 24 and 48 hours after you file a claim before an adjuster can come to see the damage in person. If the event is widespread and multiple homes are affected, it could take longer.You don't want to endanger yourself or further damage the house (allowing mold to grow, for instance). If you need to remove damaged items, like wet carpet, before an adjuster can visit, get as many photos and videos as you can documenting the damage. If possible, store damaged materials in garbage bags that the adjuster can later open to inspect.If you hire a remediation company to repair damage, make sure they document the damage and share the information with you. Warning: Scam contractors are quick to take advantage after a disaster. If someone shows up on your doorstep promising to fix your house quickly or for an unusually low price, be suspicious. Work with certified contractors who don't rush you into signing a contract and who understand what your insurance policy will cover.How should homeowners handle or minimize a high deductible?If you can, avoid a low-deductible plan. They could encourage you to submit smaller losses and cost you more in the long run, according to Clare Schachter with Woodruff Sawyer.If a client buys lower deductibles and doesn't submit small claims, they're paying more for nothing. So, it's best to avoid low deductibles," Schachter said.If you chose a higher deductible in exchange for a lower monthly payment, know that many companies offer a deductible waiver. Should your claim surpass a certain dollar amount, you won't be required to put any of your cash toward repairs.

Six minutes of Transformers: Reactivate gameplay footage leaks onlineFollowing this week's cancellation.Image credit: Splash Damage/Hasbro News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Jan. 9, 2025 Six minutes of developer Splash Damage's unreleased Transformers: Reactivate have leaked online following the studio's announcement it was ending development earlier this week.Transformers: Reactivate - an online action game for up to four players, featuring some of the franchise's most iconic characters - was unveiled for PC and consoles during The Game Awards back in 2022. Little has been seen of the title since then - and it seemed that would likely remain the case after Splash Damage this week confirmed its cancellation.Now, however, six minutes of leaked gameplay footage has appeared on social media, shared by an anonymous Transformers fan account. There's no word on how the footage was acquired, but it features a combination of third-person gunplay and vehicular traversal across an unfinished, open-world style city - seemingly from a work-in-progress developer build. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Splash Damage announced Transformers: Reactivate's cancellation on Wednesday, saying the studio would be "scaling down" in order to refocus its efforts on other projects - leaving a "number of roles" at the company "potentially at risk of redundancy" as a result."While not being able to see the game through to release is painful," it wrote in a statement, "having to say goodbye to friends and colleagues hurts even more. We're now focused on doing everything we can to support them through this tough period, just as we are committed to caring for those who will stay with us as we build a stronger Splash Damage for the future."The studio previously announced it was working on a new "AAA open-world survival game", codenamed Project Astrod, in collaboration with streamers Mike "Shroud" Grzesiek and Chris "Sacriel" Ball. However, no further updates have been shared since its unveiling in March 2023.

Once your microwave, refrigerator, or other kitchen appliance receives the full cleaning treatment, the job of achieving sparkling stainless steel is not necessarily over yet. There are two parts to managing stainless steel: the actual cleaning stage and the polishing stage, Conn says. Polishing will make sure the surface isnt just clean, but also shining.Use a dry microfiber cloth to buff stainless-steel appliances. Dont use a paper towel because it could leave a linty residue. If the surface is too wet, you may need a second microfiber cloth. Reusable Swedish dishcloths, like those from Cloud Paper and Papaya, are great at picking up extra cleaning solution residue and buffing away any stray streak marks. This step will get rid of any grease buildup from cooking that might have fallen on these surfaces, Willatt explains.Step 6: Seal with olive oil (optional)Depending on the type of cleaning solution you use, you may or may not need to add extra shine with olive oil to your stainless-steel surfaces. Olive oil acts as a protective coating that can help to protect in between deep-cleaning sessions, Shimek says, noting that it can help repel smudges and mask previous scratches.To apply, put a small amount of olive oil on a microfiber cloth and wipe it gently back and forth along the grain or in a circular motion. With this final step, your appliance should be sparkling.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat should you not use on stainless steel?Tempting as it may be to reach for steel wool to tackle a stubborn spotdont. While stainless steel may look like it has a natural grain to it, steel wool can scratch it and leave marks, especially if you start focusing on one spot in a circular motion.Most glass or multipurpose surface cleansers are also off limits when it comes to stainless steel. These products might say they are safe for all surfaces, but [they] may contain harsh chemicals that will leave streaks and possibly even stain your steel, Willatt warns. Just dont do it.Cleaning solutions that contain scouring powders, ammonia, or bleach are too intense for your stainless-steel kitchen appliances.How to clean a stainless-steel kitchen sinkNo matter how grimy a stainless-steel sink may appear, avoid harsh and abrasive cleaning products, but dont shy away from scrubbing it to get it shiny. Its ok if your sink is a little beat up, after all, you use it every day. You will never get your stainless-steel sink back to perfectly beautiful condition like the day it was installed, Willatt says. But you can keep it clean using a good dish soap to wipe it down after each use. Doing so will help it stay as close to new as possible for years to come.Polish it with a paste of baking soda and water, especially if you have some stuck on gunk on the sides of the sink. Use a soft cloth to help any abrasion from happening, Willatt. Then wipe clean with paper towels. This combo will easily clean your surface but may not remove any hairline scratches.

The ignition of the Sunset fire in the Hollywood Hills area prompted concerns over the Hollywood sign located in Griffith Park. As The Independent reports, images of the local landmark surrounded in flames were shared widely across social media, leading to further speculation, though they were fake. As of the time of writing, the Hollywood sign is undamaged.Theatre Palisades, Pierson PlayhouseFounded by three veteran television writers, Theatre Palisade, Pierson Playhouse was located in a California Modern structure designed by John G. Wallis. Our beloved Pierson Playhouse is gone, but the heart of Theatre Palisades beats on. We will rise again, the organization posted on Facebook.The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center was lost early Wednesday.Photo: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Pasadena Jewish Temple and CenterAccording to NBC Los Angeles, the temple and Jewish center was destroyed early Wednesday. The congregation dates back to 1921, according to the temples website.Malibu Feed BinOffering food and supplies for horses, livestock, and pets, the Malibu Feed Bin has been in operation since 1966. According to a post on Facebook, the red shiplap building that housed the store was lost in the fire. This is so unreal for me, and Im having a hard time finding the words that even make sense. I want to thank everyone who has sent kind words and expressed concern for the store, my family, and staff. We are so thankful for the love and support you all have shown us after 60 years in business, the owners wrote.Reel InnA iconic roadside seafood restaurant, Reel Inn succumbed to flames, according to The Malibu Times. Known for its fresh fish and laid-back coastal atmosphere, Reel Inn has been a staple along the Pacific Coast Highway for decades, the outlet wrote.Celebrity HomesA number of celebrities have lost their homes in the fires, including Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, and Leighton Meester and Adam Brody.This is a developing story.

His upbringing in Compton, California, has always been a potent influence in his workhe even devoted an entire concept album to the subject. But where does Kendrick Lamar live now? In the nearly 14 years since he released his debut studio album, Section.80, Lamars artistic achievements have earned him a Pulitzer Prize, 17 Grammys, an Emmy, 37 BET Hip Hop Awards (a record), 11 MTV Video Music Awards, and the widely regarded status as one of the greatest rappers of all time. For all his success, the Not Like Us artist generally hasnt strayed too far from home, geographically speaking. With one known exception, Lamar has only invested in properties located in his native California.Im the first in my family to have this kind of success, so I took it upon myself to wisely navigate this success, because I wanted them to be successful too, Lamar told Vanity Fair in 2018. Its not much of a surprise, then, that the rapper has invested in properties for his family, kept a tight lid on his personal life, and taken it slow when it comes to real estate purchases. Only in recent years has the musician, who was formerly a perennial renter, begun to buy progressively more lavish residences. Read on to take a peek at what we know about the secretive stars real estate portfolio.Shop Open DoorLove celebrity homes? Shop some of our favorites from Diplo, Sofa Vergara, Sienna Miller and more.SHOP THE EDITEastvale, California abodeK.Dots earliest known real estate purchase was a roughly 3,500-square-foot four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Eastvale, California, an hour from Los Angeles. The rapper paid $523,400 for the property in December 2013, around the time he was wrapping up his stint as an opener for Kanye Wests Yeezus tour.According to some reports, Lamar bought the pad for his parents and siblings to live in. I really like to buy property, whether its apartments, whether its buildings, whether its houses, the California native said of the purchase during a radio interview. I like to stay in LA. I still live in LA, in a small little apartment condo, Lamar added. But I like to invest my money in different things, rather than buying things for the moment. Something that can last me a lifetime.Per listing records, the artist sold this property in 2021 for $825,000.Join NowNew Year's Sale: Become an AD PRO member for only $20 $12 per monthArrowCalabasas investment propertyIn November 2017, Lamar made his next known real estate move: a $2.65 million Calabasas home. The 5,400-square-foot residence was reportedly another investment property. When the Humble musician closed on the 1998-built dwelling, it featured six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a media room, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, a sprawling primary suite, and an enviable backyard complete with an organically shaped swimming pool, a barbecue area, and a shaded lounge area with canyon views. Per listing records, Lamar maintains ownership of this home, in which some of the rappers family members allegedly have resided.Manhattan Beach mansionLamar (right) with longtime partner Whitney Alford in 2018Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesLamar then shelled out $9.7 million for a contemporary-style mansion in Manhattan Beach, California. The off-market deal closed in 2019, around the time when the artist and his longtime fiance, Whitney Alford, welcomed their first child. Details about the property are scarce, but we do know that it has 5,350 square feet of interior living space across three floors, with four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Its not on the beach, but there are water views on the upper floors. A three-car garage and a small patio round out the petite parcel. It appears that Lamar still owns this property.Bel Air homeA few months after Lamar released his album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers in 2022, he upped the ante again with the $15.85 million purchase of a midcentury ranch-style house in Bel Air, which he still owns. The 8,000-square-foot dwelling, along with a two-story guesthouse, is nestled on three-quarters of an acre in the coveted East Gate section of the neighborhood. In total, the two structures offer seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Feathers McPhwar.Ever one to snatch up a DLC crossover, Square Enix has today announced that PowerWash Simulator will be getting taken on a Grand Day Out later this year with the arrival of the 'Wallace & Gromit Special Pack'.We still don't have a precise release date for this one just yet, though the above reveal trailer showcases some of the mucky locales that we'll be a-scrubbing when it does arrive. We catch glimpses of the West Wallaby Street kitchen (complete with moving model train set), the interior of Wallace's rocket, the workshop and Gromit's kennel in the front garden.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kThe Pokmon Company has announced its next Scarlet and Violet Trading Card Game expansion, 'Journey Together', which sees 'Trainer's Pokmon' cards make a comeback.The set launches on 28th March 2025, consisting of over 180 cards with more than 40 Trainer's Pokmon in there. This includes the likes of Ns Zoroark ex, Ionos Bellibolt ex, Lillies Clefairy ex and Hops Zacian ex, with a whole bunch of special illustrations to look out for too.Trainer's Pokmon cards go way back in TCG, first cropping 25 years ago in the 'Gym Heroes' set. They feature the name of the Pokmon's Trainer at the top, with an additional Trainer picture on the right-hand side you can get an idea of the upcoming designs in the trailer above.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kWatch on YouTube Here's the official blurb and a full rundown of everything included, via the Pokmon website:With deep trust and steady guidance, Trainers help bring out the best in their Pokmon. The bond they share empowers them to act as one in battle as they push their strength to the limit, including as Pokmon ex! Team up with Ns Zoroark ex, Ionos Bellibolt ex, Lillies Clefairy ex, Hops Zacian ex, and more Trainers Pokmon, and discover the unstoppable power of friendship in the Pokmon TCG: Scarlet & VioletJourney Together expansion!- Over 180 cards- More than 40 Trainers Pokmon- More than 15 Pokmon ex- More than 15 Trainer cards- More than 30 Pokmon and Trainer cards with special illustrationsThe upcoming expansion will be available in a variety of forms including Booster Packs and bulkier Elite Trainer Boxes both of which are already sold out on The Pokmon Center site, naturally.All eyes are on next month and the inevitable 'Presents' showcase on Pokmon Day. A datamine yesterday all but confirmed that one is in the pipeline (shock, horror), where we will hopefully get another glimpse at Pokmon Legends: Z-A and perhaps the upcoming TCG Pocket expansion. And you know what that means...Arriving next monthWill you be picking up any 'Journey Together' packs? Let us know in the comments.[source pokemon.com]See AlsoShare:01 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Highlights Multiple Switch Games Launching In 2025It's going to be an action-packed yearThe Pokmon Center Has Dubbed 2025 "The Year Of Eevee"Good eeveeningMario And Zelda Modders Are Using Their Skills To Develop A New N64-Inspired PlatformerAnd it looks like it's heading to Switch!Konami Shows Off New Suikoden I & II HD Remaster GameplayOut on Switch this March35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2025The best new Nintendo Switch games coming soon

As it looks to accelerate the pace of its AI development, Google is further streamlining the teams building its AI services, platforms, and tools.On Thursday, Logan Kilpatrick, who leads product for Googles AI Studio developer platform, said in a post on X that Googles AI Studio team and the team developing the API for the companys Gemini series of models will be moving under Google DeepMind. Google DeepMind, formed in 2023 from a merger of Googles DeepMind team and the Google Brain team from Google Research, is the AI R&D division behind many ofGooglesmore recent AI product innovations, including Gemini.This move will allow us to double down on our already deep collaboration and accelerate the research to developer pipeline, Kilpatrick wrote in his post. The mission for our team stays the same.Jaana Dogan, an engineer on one of the teams moving to Google DeepMind, said in a post on X the reshuffling will help to make DeepMinds work publicly available in ways that [werent] possible before. Better APIs, more open source, more tools, you name it it is just the very small percentage of whats coming next, she wrote. TechCrunch reached out to Google for more information and will update this post if we hear back.Googles folding of dev-focused AI teams into its Google DeepMind org comes after the company moved the team behind its Gemini-powered chatbot, also called Gemini, to DeepMind. At the time, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the reorg was intended to keep increasing the pace of progress of Googles AI development. Google has also moved its models, research, and responsible AI teams to DeepMind in recent months.In audio from a December Google all-hands meeting obtained by CNBC, Pichai described the companys Gemini chatbot as having strong momentum, while also acknowledging we have some work to do in 2025 to close the gap and establish a leadership position there as well.Scaling Gemini on the consumer side will be our biggest focus [in 2025], Pichai reportedly said.

Scale AI relies on an army of workers it categorizes as contractors to do essential AI work like labeling images or rating LLM responses for Big Tech and others. But the AI startup, most recently valued at $13.8 billion, is facing mounting legal challenges over its labor practices.On January 3, 2025, former Scale AI worker Amber Rogowicz filed a lawsuit alleging that Scale misclassified her and other workers as contractors instead of employees. The suit claims the companys pay effectively works out to $15 an hour, alleging this violates Californias $16.00 minimum wage at the time of her employment (its now $16.50).Rogowicz worked for Scales subsidiary Outlier from March to June of 2024, according to the lawsuit. On a typical day, she worked about 10 hours but said she was only compensated for five, partly because the time she spent reviewing instructions and training wasnt paid, the suit claims. Because the suit is challenging the contractor classification, it also alleges widespread violations of state laws that cover employee overtime pay, business expenses, time-off for meals, and sick days.This is the second time in less than a month that Scale has been sued over these types of concerns. On December 10, 2024, a lawsuit was filed against Scale arguing widespread wage theft and worker misclassification, SFGate reported. In that lawsuit, the plaintiff sought to be the lead of a class action lawsuit.Rogowiczs suit is not a class action but was brought under Californias Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which empowers workers to enforce labor laws on behalf of the state. PAGA suits are often faster and easier to file than class actions, but 75% of penalties must go to the state. Rogowiczs suit doesnt name any other plaintiffs, but seeks penalties on behalf of similarly-situated workers who did AI work for Scale.Rogowiczs lawsuit isnt seeking a specific dollar amount but requests statutory penalties that could total thousands of dollars per worker plus attorneys fees.Scale spokesperson Tom Channick told TechCrunch that Scale paid Rogowicz fairly and removed her from Outlier for violating unspecified community guidelines. Scale says it fully complies with the law and works to ensure that pay rates consistently meet or surpass local living wage standards. Scale added that the lawsuit is unsurprising as plaintiff lawyers often look to copy earlier suits.In response, Bay Area employment rights attorney Bryan Schwartz, who is representing Rogowicz, told TechCrunch that he doesnt know the details of Scales allegations against Rogowicz. But Schwartz said it is very common in these cases that corporations attack the messenger when they are on the hook for potential liabilities involving a large group of workers.Hopefully our case will help the company take responsibility for and fix its misclassification of workers, and provide relief to those aggrieved workers like our client who have suffered wage violations in the past, Schwartz said.

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced the nominees for its 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards. The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Rachael Harris, will take place on February 15, 2025, at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown.The ADG Awards celebrate excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films. The 2025 Cinematic Imagery Award will be presented to Academy Award-nominated director and filmmaker Jason Reitman, whose body of work includes Juno, Up in the Air and Saturday Night.This years nominees showcase the incredible artistry and vision that define our craft and our industry. Were thrilled to bring the Guild together to celebrate the achievements of these incredible Production Designers and their Art Departments, says award show producers Michael Allen Glover, ADG, and Megan Elizabeth Bell, ADG, in a joint statement.In addition, the ADG will honor Lisa Frazza, Barbara Mesney, Dan Sweetman, and J. Dennis Washington with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Legendary production designer Carl Jules Weyl will be inducted into the ADG Hall of Fame as part of the ceremony.The awards nominees for selected category are as follows; the entire list can be found here:FEATURE FILM NOMINEES:PERIOD FEATURE FILMA Complete UnknownProduction Designer: Franois AudouyThe BrutalistProduction Designer: Judy BeckerGladiator IIProduction Designer: Arthur MaxNosferatuProduction Designer: Craig LathropSaturday NightProduction Designer: Jess GonchorFANTASY FEATURE FILMAlien: RomulusProduction Designer: Naaman MarshallBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceProduction Designer: Mark ScrutonDune: Part TwoProduction Designer: Patrice VermetteFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaProduction Designer: Colin GibsonWickedProduction Designer: Nathan CrowleyCONTEMPORARY FEATURE FILMCivil WarProduction Designer: Caty MaxeyConclaveProduction Designer: Suzie DaviesEmilia PrezProduction Designer: Emmanuelle DuplayThe SubstanceProduction Designer: Stanislas ReydelletTwistersProduction Designer: Patrick M. SullivanANIMATED FEATURE FILMFlowArt Director: Gints ZilbalodisInside Out 2Production Designer: Jason DeamerMoana 2Production Designer: Ian GoodingWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlProduction Designer: Matt PerryThe Wild RobotProduction Designer: Raymond ZibachTELEVISION NOMINEES:ONE-HOUR PERIOD SINGLE-CAMERA SERIESBridgerton: Old Friends, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, Into the LightProduction Designer: Alison GartshoreOne Hundred Years of Solitude: Remedios MoscoteProduction Designers: Brbara Enriquez, Eugenio CaballeroPachinko: Chapter 13Production Designer: Ruth AmmonPalm Royale: Maxines Like a DellacorteProduction Designer: Jon CarlosShgun: AnjinProduction Designer: Helen JarvisONE-HOUR FANTASY SINGLE-CAMERA SERIESDune: Prophecy: The Hidden HandProduction Designer: Tom MeyerFallout: The EndProduction Designer: Howard CummingsHouse of the Dragon: SmallfolkProduction Designer: Jim ClayThe Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power: Shadow and FlameProduction Designer: Kristian MilstedSilo: Solo, HarmoniumProduction Designer: Nicole NorthridgeONE-HOUR CONTEMPORARY SINGLE-CAMERA SERIESThe Gentlemen: Tackle Tommy Woo WooProduction Designer: Martyn JohnMr. & Mrs. Smith: A BreakupProduction Designer: Gerald SullivanSlow Horses: ReturnsProduction Designer: Choi Ho ManSquid Game: Six Legs, O XProduction Designer: Chae Kyoung-sunYellowstone: Desire is All You Need, Three Fifty-Three, Give the World AwayProduction Designer: Yvonne BoudreauxLIMITED SERIESAgatha All AlongProduction Designer: John CollinsFeud: Capote vs. The SwansProduction Designer: Mark RickerThe PenguinProduction Designer: Kalina IvanovRipleyProduction Designer: David GropmanTrue Detective: Night CountryProduction Designer: Daniel TaylorHALF HOUR SINGLE-CAMERA SERIESEmily in Paris: The Grey Area, All Roads Lead to RomeProduction Designer: Anne SeibelHacks: Just For Laughs, Better LateProduction Designer: Daniel NovotnyOnly Murders in the Building: Gates of Heaven, Valley of the DollsProduction Designer: Patrick HoweShrinking: Jimmying, I Love Pain, Psychological Something-ismProduction Designer: Cabot McMullenWhat We Do in the Shadows: HeadhuntingProduction Designer: Shayne FoxCOMMERCIALSApple Pay: PlatesProduction Designer: Franois AudouyBvlgari: Eternally RebornProduction Designer: Freyja BardellDr Pepper: Into the Great UnknownProduction Designer: Mark SnelgroveGucci Flora: Gorgeous OrchidProduction Designer: Jordan FerrerNBA Finals The ToastProduction Designer: Dylan KahnMUSIC VIDEOSCharli XCX and Billie Eilish: GuessProduction Designer: Hugh Charles ZeiglerEminem: HoudiniProduction Designer: Brandon MendezKendrick Lamar: Not Like UsProduction Designer: Freyja BardellSabrina Carpenter: TasteProduction Designer: Grant ArmstrongTaylor Swift featuring Post Malone: FortnightProduction Designer: Ethan TobmanTELEVISION MOVIEApartment 7AProduction Designer: Simon BowlesDescendents: The Rise of RedProduction Designer: Mark HofelingThe KillerProduction Designer: Aline BonettoMsicaProduction Designer: Patrick M. SullivanUnfrostedProduction Designer: Clayton HartleySource: The Art Directors Guild Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.