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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

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.

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‘Project Greenlight’ review: In Season 5, Issa Rae and friends take over for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

Intentionally or not, the fifth season of “Project Greenlight” makes a persuasive argument that writers are the backbone of Hollywood.

Chicago Tribune

Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep set to join Hollywood actors’ strike

Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors including Jennifer Lawrence are preparing to strike after last-ditch talks between their union and streaming giants broke down.

Evening Standard

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

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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‘I lost everything’ over sexual abuse claims, Kevin Spacey tells UK court

Tearful actor says ‘there was a rush to judgment’ in Hollywood after allegations were made against him in 2017

The Guardian - UK

Why Mission: Impossible is the best franchise in Hollywood

The latest installment in Tom Cruise’s death-defying action series is a reminder of how for over 25 years, the films have been uncommonly good

The Guardian - US

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

Tom Cruise, anti-imperialism and zero body-fat: Bruce Lee’s legacy 50 years after his death

He made just four films and was crudely stereotyped, but brought Hong Kong-flavoured action to Hollywood and changed the face of Asian cinema for ever

The Guardian - 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

A-list celebrities mentioned during Kevin Spacey sex offences trial

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Elton John and Richard Harris were among those referenced as the Hollywood star gave evidence.

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The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey sex assault claims ‘madness’ and ‘stab in the back’, jury told

The Hollywood star is accused of sexual assaults between 2001 and 2013.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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

The Independent UK

‘I was not on a suicide mission’: Kevin Spacey tells jury he was ‘intimate’ with man but denies assault

The Hollywood actor gave evidence from the witness box on Thursday

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WEKU

Up First briefing: Defense bill delayed; Threads' news policy; SAG-AFTRA strike vote

GOP House lawmakers want to amend the defense authorization bill. Twitter rival Threads wants to downgrade news and politics. The Hollywood actors union holds a strike vote this morning.

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey tells jury he was ‘intimate’ with man but denies ‘violent’ assault

The Hollywood actor gave evidence from the witness box on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Hollywood actors’ union recommends strike as talks deadline passes

Sag-Aftra committee decision raises prospect of first simultaneous strike by writers and actors in more than 60 years. Plus, a surfing sea otter leaves experts puzzled

The Independent UK

‘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

Los Angeles Times

Emily Blunt stars in one of the year's most anticipated films. Now she wants a break

Emily Blunt says she is ready for a change of pace after numerous Hollywood projects — including Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Oppenheimer" — cut into her personal life in recent years.

The Orange County Register

What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 convention

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo will be there. Daryl Dixon, John Wick and Captain Kirk, too.

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

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