As to why George and Walter appeared in Phase II: were they paid?
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(Sorry Maurice. Inspiration struck and I felt like making that threadbomb.)
I have no doubt they were paid -- SAG/AFTRA union law would require that they'd have to be, wouldn't they?
No.
Not to derail the topic more/again...but I see this stated all the time and am compelled to correct it. To clarify...the current SAG/AFTRA "union law" (MBA - Master Bargaining Agreement) clause regarding "New Media" (i.e. "internet productions") is, to paraphrase - "the union member must/is free negotiate his own terms with the producers."
In other words, there is nothing in "union law" stating that a SAG/AFTRA member has to get paid anything if they work for an internet production, whether it is SAG/AFTRA signatory or not. It's up to the union member entirely.
The WGA is another matter entirely. Their strike during the filming of JJ Trek I was completely over their pay for New Media productions. The MBA is pretty exhaustive regarding the issue. (which is probably why no fanfilm is a WGA Signatory)