Brian Cox and Andy Serkis among actors in Leicester Square in solidarity with Hollywood strikers Succession’s Brian Cox and Lord of the Rings’ Andy Serkis were among protesters Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
UK stars hold London rally in support of striking US actors Sucession star Brian Cox tells gathered members of Equity union ‘we are at thin end of horrible wedge’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Black Mirror star Alex Lawther has been cast as lead in new Alien He'll share the screen with Essie Davis, Sydney Chandler, and fellow Black Mirror actor Samuel Blenkin Total Film · Jul 21, 2023
Don’t worry, season 2 of Andor is still coming to Disney Plus but it might be a while Good news from the writers' and actors' strike for Apple TV Plus. Disney Plus, not so much. TechRadar · Jul 21, 2023
Don't worry, House of the Dragon season 2 on Max won't be delayed by the Hollywood strikes Independent productions such as season two of House of the Dragon are OK to film during the Hollywood actors' strike TechRadar · Jul 19, 2023
39 indie projects are allowed to shoot amid SAG-AFTRA actors' strike Certain movies and TV shows are allowed to continue filming Total Film · Jul 19, 2023
HBO Is Taking a Major Risk With Its Biggest Shows 'House of the Dragon' and 'Dune: Sisterhood' aren’t affected by the Hollywood strikes — but should they ignore them outright? Inverse · Jul 17, 2023
Why House Of The Dragon Can Keep Shooting During The Strike While Other Shows Can’t It's a lot more complicated than just every actor is on strike. Cinemablend · Jul 16, 2023
Hollywood grinds to a halt on first full day of joint actors’ and writers’ strikes Sag-Aftra action sees actors and writers picketing together outside studios and pauses production and promotion of movies The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2023
Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas Chief executive of UK Cinema Association, Phil Clapp, said some film premieres in the UK would go ahead without talent until the dispute was resolved. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Nina Metz: Hollywood actors are on strike — here’s what you need to know The union representing Hollywood actors announced Thursday its plans to strike, joining TV and film writers, who have been on strike since May. The last time both unions were on strike at the same time was in 1960. Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2023
SAG claims studios wanted to scan background actors and own their likeness forever SAG-AFTRA has spoken about the "'groundbreaking AI proposal'" Total Film · Jul 14, 2023
Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’ The union Equity is not striking, but the Hollywood action is expected to affect some productions in the UK. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
House of the Dragon season 2 will continue filming amid actors' strike Cameras will keep rolling in Westeros Total Film · Jul 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 House of the Dragon hit with backlash for continuing filming despite SAG-AFTRA strike UK law prohibits Equity union from legally calling a strike in support of SAG-AFTRA
Bristol Post · Jul 6, 2023 Bristol’s arts industry protest over ‘shock decision’ from mayor Funding delays will have ‘hugely damaging consequences’ for the city
Bristol Post · Jun 28, 2023 Bristol creatives to protest over council's 'reckless decision' to delay grant funding There's a protest, a petition and an open letter calling out Mayor Marvin Rees
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023 Sadiq Khan says Government is ‘pulling the curtain down’ on London arts scene The Mayor warned that 10 per cent of London’s arts organisations are at risk of leaving the city altogether
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 London Assembly objects to push to move English National Opera Arts Council England previously announced plans to remove the English National Opera because it is a national portfolio organisation.
Evening Standard · May 26, 2023 Shows will go on: West End strike risk lifted after pay deal A pay rise was backed by cast members in sell out shows including Frozen, Moulin Rouge and Cabaret
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023 Universal credit system not working for artists, says Julie Hesmondhalgh Former Coronation Street actor calls for more support, as survey finds lack of safety net for self-employed creatives
The Guardian - US · May 18, 2023 Dancers at Los Angeles club become US’s only unionized strippers Unanimous vote by 17 dancers marks the first time Actors Equity association represents strip club workers
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023 Josie Lawrence: ‘As soon as I could speak, I was putting on shows’ The actor looks back over a four-decade career balancing ‘serious’ drama and improv comedy, describes the making of her wholly improvised new film, and explains why we don’t see her on TV so much any more
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023 Actors’ Equity reaches labor agreement on touring Broadway shows A joint statement from the union and the trade association Broadway League did not reveal terms of the three-year contract.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023 Actors’ Equity signals possible strike with ‘Jagged Little Pill’ leafleting The union representing professional actors and stage managers across the country are calling attention to a possible strike that would affect all Equity Broadway touring productions currently on the road.