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Actors Vote to Join Strike Against Hollywood Studios

SAG-AFTRA: "We're not going to take this anymore"

TV Tech

Hollywood Actors Strike, Say Producers Proposed Tangible Today, Super-Scary, Here-and-Now Plan To Replace Secondary Talent With AI

The AMPTP wants to scan the likeness of background performers and control the rights into perpetuity ... for one lousy day of pay. Yeah, time to walk around in a circle while carrying a sign

Broadcasting & Cable

Hollywood in historic shutdown as actors union joins writers strike: ‘The eyes of the world are upon us’

First time since 1960 that actors and writers have combined to picket film and TV studios

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Read SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher's fiery speech announcing actors strike

LOS ANGELES — In her speech Thursday announcing that Hollywood actors are going on strike, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher likened operating under the current film and TV contract in the midst of sweeping industry changes including AI and streaming to "moving around furniture on the Titanic."

Los Angeles Times

Stars walk out of Oppenheimer premiere in London as Hollywood actors vote to go on strike

The cast of new movie Oppenheimer walked out of the UK premiere in London ”to go and write their picket signs” ahead of the announcement Hollywood actors were going on strike.

Evening Standard

Hollywood actors' union SAG-AFTRA to strike at midnight. 'We are the victims here'

LOS ANGELES — SAG-AFTRA's national board of directors on Thursday voted unanimously to approve a strike action by tens of thousands of Hollywood actors, widening the scope of labor unrest in an entertainment industry that is already facing numerous headwinds.

Los Angeles Times

‘The eyes of the world are upon us’: Hollywood in historic shutdown as actors union joins writers strike

First time since 1960 that actors and writers have combined to picket film and TV studios

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Hollywood actors are going on strike. Here’s what that means

Shooting for House of the Dragon, Andor and Gladiator 2 will be delayed and many award shows and premieres will be postponed

The Guardian - US

Hollywood actors poised to strike after SAG-AFTRA contract expires with no deal

LOS ANGELES — The union representing Hollywood actors is poised to strike and join writers on picket lines in back-to-back walkouts for the first time since 1960, widening the labor conflict that has roiled the film and TV industry.

Los Angeles Times

‘Classic’ David Letterman sketch resurfaces amid ongoing writers strikes in Hollywood: ‘This is spot on’

Talk-show host aired a sketch lampooning the strikes of 2007/08

The Independent UK

How Apple TV+'s Most Innovative Show Predicted a Viral TikTok Trend

The minds behind the genre-hopping series want it made clear they paid homage to a certain director before Gen Z.

Inverse

Hollywood actors agree to mediation, but strike may be unavoidable

Unionized Hollywood actors on the verge of a strike have agreed to allow a last-minute intervention from federal mediators

The Independent UK

Actors’ union agrees to ‘last-minute request’ for federal mediator in contract negotiations

But Sag-Aftra says it will not extend Wednesday night deadline to reach deal before going on strike

The Guardian - US

Silo season 2 is a long way from making its Apple TV Plus debut, star reveals

Silo star Rebecca Ferguson says fans should brace themselves for a long wait for its second season.

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SAG-AFTRA, Studios Extend Contract Talks to July 12

The unions and AMPTP agree to continue TV/theatrical contract negotiations

WEKU

Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike

Future films and TV series are being delayed, if not canceled. For audiences accustomed to a steady stream of new content, this dramatic slowdown will have a tangible impact in the year to come.

Los Angeles Times

Mary McNamara: Is it time to boycott Netflix? How streaming consumers could shape the writers strike

LOS ANGELES — As the writers' strike stampedes through its second month and the possibility of an actors' strike looms, it's time to ask: When — and how — should consumers get involved?

The Independent UK

Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 days

Fifty days into a strike, and about 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters have marched across Los Angeles for a new contract with studios that includes payment guarantees and job security

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Don't expect any Marvel movie or TV show news at Comic Con 2023

Marvel Studios isn't holding its big panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con this year, according to a new report.

WEKU

'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers

Film and TV writers on strike may soon be joined by actors currently negotiating their contract. As the writers strike enters its seventh week, unions beyond Hollywood are joining the movement.

WEKU

International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers

"Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity" is scheduled to take place in 35 countries on Wednesday with rallies, social media campaigns and picketing.

The Independent UK

Hollywood actors guild votes to authorize strike, joining writers’ strike

Actors represented by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA voted to authorize a strike if the major studios, streamers and production companies don’t meet their demands for a new contract by June 30

TV Tech

SAG-AFTRA Votes to Join WGA in Strike Against Studios if Contract Expires

Nearly 98% of members of the actors union vote to approve walkout

The Independent UK

Hollywood actors guild votes to authorize strike, as writers strike continues

Actors represented by the Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA voted to authorize a strike if the major studios, streamers and production companies don’t meet their demands for a new contract by June 30

TV Tech

Directors Guild of America Settles with Studios

Tentative agreement will be submitted to the DGA board on Tuesday, June 6

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