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Why are actors making movies during the strike? What to know about SAG-AFTRA interim agreements

The actors and writers strike have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the “Gladiator” sequel to the live action “Lilo & Stitch."

The Independent UK

Bryan Cranston leads actors’ strike rally in New York: ‘We will not allow you to take away our dignity’

Award-winning actor led a starry event with a fiery speech aimed at Disney CEO Bob Iger: ‘We will not be having our jobs taken away and given to robots’

The Guardian - US

SAG-AFTRA holds star-studded rally in Times Square

SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet on Tuesday in Times Square

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‘Bargaining for our very existence’: why the battle over AI is being fought in Hollywood

The ramifications of artificial intelligence are of concern to the actors and writers on strike – from big stars to bit players

The Guardian - US

Black Mirror Fans Have All The 'Joan Is Awful' Comments After Studios Tried To Get Actors To Give Away AI Likenesses For 'Eternity'

Fans of Black Mirror's "Joan is Awful" have been quick to point out comparisons to movie studios' attempts to eternally own actors' A.I. likenesses.

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Hollywood AI backlash: What striking writers and actors fear about tech replacing role

Concerns emerge over AI proposal that could allow studios to use scans of actors in perpetuity

The Independent UK

Barry Diller calls A.I. ‘overhyped to death’ after striking Hollywood actors label it an ‘existential threat’

The media mogul said A.I. won't replace Hollywood writers or actors. Unions aren't convinced.

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The 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike: Everything you need to know

The actors have gone on strike. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Actors said they were making progress in contract talks, then they weren’t. What happened?

LOS ANGELES — Nearly three weeks ago, it looked as if SAG-AFTRA was headed toward a landmark deal with the major Hollywood studios.

Los Angeles Times

Actors Vote to Join Strike Against Hollywood Studios

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

TV Tech

Hollywood AI backlash: What striking writers and actors fear about tech replacing roles

Concerns emerge over AI proposal that could allow studios to use scans of actors in perpetuity

The Independent UK

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

Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence among 300 actors set to strike if demands are not met

Over 300 actors from the Screen Access Guild are threatening to down tools and go on strike if a deal isn't reached that represents all their demands

Daily Mirror

'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.

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Hollywood's hot strike summer

Hollywood’s biggest unions are united in ways they haven’t been in decades.

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

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

Los Angeles Times

Why actors are worried about pending criminal charges against Alec Baldwin for the ‘Rust’ shooting

The decision to charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter is stirring deep anxiety and debate among his peers .

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