The Latest Breaking News from SAGAFTRA

This isn't the first time Hollywood's been on strike. Here's how past strikes turned out

The common refrain is that there’s nothing Hollywood loves so much as its own history

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

How divided are SAG-AFTRA and the studios? Here’s what the two sides say

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and other performers, has laid out its contract proposals — and what it said were the film and television studios' responses — shedding more light on the impasse that led to its walkout last week.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023

When will the actors’ strike end?

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said actors’ union is ‘looking for the long haul’

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Tom Cruise reportedly took part in SAG-AFTRA negotiations

The actor was reportedly involved with negotiations ahead of the strike

Total Film · Jul 18, 2023

Kevin Bacon joins actors protesting against Hollywood studios: ‘I’m here for the working class’

‘I think AI is a huge issue,’ A-lister said from SAG-AFTRA picket line in New York

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Striking Hollywood stars meet with union to discuss actors’ walkout

Meeting comes after strike announced on 13 July by actors’ union, joining writers to negotiate for new contracts with producers

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2023

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.

Cinemablend · Jul 17, 2023

‘I’m here for the working class’: Kevin Bacon joins actors protesting against Hollywood studios

‘I think AI is a huge issue,’ A-lister said from SAG-AFTRA picket line in New York

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

The Rings Of Power Has Wrapped Season 2, But Mortal Kombat And More Favorites Didn’t Finish Before The Actor’s Strike

The Ring of Power wrapped up Season 2 before the actor's strike. However, Mortal Kombat and other favorites couldn't finish before the strike.

Cinemablend · Jul 17, 2023

Here's how the Hollywood actors’ strike will impact the Canadian film industry

Hollywood actors went on strike on July 14, joining film and television writers who have been on the picket lines since May. It’s the first time actors and writers have picketed together since 1960, when Ronald Reagan was the president of the Screen Actors Guild.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023