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‘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

The Independent UK

Hollywood actors go on strike, say it's time for studio execs to 'wake up'

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

WEKU

Oppenheimer actors walk out of UK premiere as Hollywood stars join writer strike

‘Unfortunately they’re off to write their picket signs,’ director Christopher Nolan announced

The Independent UK

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Oppenheimer cast walk out of UK premiere in ‘solidarity’ with actors’ strike

‘Unfortunately they’re off to write their picket signs,’ director Christopher Nolan announced

The Independent UK

Disney CEO Bob Iger calls actors and writers 'unrealistic' in contract demands

As Hollywood actors get ready to join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger had some harsh words Thursday about the walkouts set to further paralyze the entertainment industry.

Los Angeles Times

Disney CEO Bob Iger admits Marvel ‘diluted’ audience interest with too many Disney+ spin-offs

Comments come after box office disappointment of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’

The Independent UK

Hollywood shuts down as actors join writers on strike

A work stoppage by thousands of on-screen performers is expected to bring the industry to a halt.

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SAG-AFTRA strikes 2023: Everything you need to know

What it means for viewers, which movies and shows will be affected, and more

Total Film

SAG strike - live: Hollywood actors join writers in walkout but House of the Dragon and Industry still filming

SAG-AFTRA national board votes unanimously to join Writers Guild of America on picket lines as ‘Oppenheimer’ actors leave UK premiere in solidarity

The Independent UK

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

Disney chief Bob Iger says strike by writers and actors ‘very disturbing’

Iger, 72, says decision by Sag-Aftra to recommend strike action ‘will have a very, very damaging effect on the business’

The Guardian - US

The Rings of Power season 2 has wrapped filming – and will be unaffected by actors' strike

The second season of Amazon's fantasy show has wrapped

Total Film

Joan Is Awful: Black Mirror episode is every striking actor’s worst nightmare

The AI satire in the most recent season has been used as an example of why the Screen Actors Guild must strike to protect their careers

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.

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TV Tech

Actors Could Join Writers on the Picket Lines as Early as Today

SAG-AFTRA expected to vote to join the months-long writers strike

Total Film

An actors’ strike is imminent as deadline expires – marking the first major Hollywood shutdown in 60 years

SAG-AFTRA is recommending strike action

The Guardian - US

Hollywood actors announce strike in first joint action with writers in more than 60 years

Simultaneous strikes by WGA and Sag-Aftra are expected to halt the majority of Hollywood’s film and TV production

Bangkok Post

Hollywood edges closer to actors strike as talks sour

LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union's decision on whether to strike, as last-ditch talks with the likes of Disney and Netflix appeared to sour just hours before the crunch deadline.

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Salon

Emmys: Why "Dragon" overpowers "Rings"

Despite a few delightful instances of the little guys winning, this Emmys is dominated by the usual huge TV forces

The Guardian - US

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

Los Angeles Times

On the brink of a possible SAG-AFTRA strike, some actors are wary of AI. Here’s why.

LOS ANGELES — With film and television actors potentially joining screenwriters by going on strike as soon as their union’s contract expires Wednesday at 11:59 p.m., debates about Hollywood’s future are escalating quickly.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Streaming is TV’s future. Can the writers strike get executives to pay accordingly?

The two central disputes of the current Writers Guild of America strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are technology-driven: the rise of streaming, and the looming unknown role artificial intelligence will play in the creative process. SAG-AFTRA may strike over similar concerns.

TV Tech

SAG-AFTRA, Studios Extend Contract Talks to July 12

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

Bangkok Post

Hollywood actors extend contract talks

LOS ANGELES: The union representing 160,000 actors and performers on Friday agreed to extend contract negotiations with Hollywood studios, staving off a potentially crippling strike until at least July 12.

WEKU

SAG-AFTRA agrees to contract extension with studios as negotiations continue

Talks have been underway since June 7. The union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers remain at odds on issues like the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residuals.

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