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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Bangkok Post

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

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Los Angeles Times

SAG-AFTRA, Studios Extend Contract Talks to July 12

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

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

WEKU

SAG-AFTRA agrees to extend negotiations with studios, averting a strike for now

LOS ANGELES — SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood’s biggest union, has agreed to extend negotiations with the studios to allow more time for the two sides to hash out an agreement that could avert Hollywood’s second strike.

Los Angeles Times

US actors union agrees to extend talks as A-list stars show they are ready to strike

Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and others lend their names to demand a strong deal as writers’ strike enters third month

The Guardian - US

SAG-AFTRA members may go on strike soon. Here are four reasons why

Hollywood's actors could be on the verge of striking over their main film and TV contract for the first time in 43 years.

Los Angeles Times

Brett Goldstein Opens Up About Acting Advice From Bryan Cranston That’s Stuck With Him, And How It Applied To The Shrinking Cast

Brett Goldstein recalls a piece of acting advice he got from Bryan Cranston that's stuck with him, and explained how it applies to the Shrinking cast.

Cinemablend

Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Glenn Close and other stars urge union to seek 'transformative deal'

LOS ANGELES — Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are urging their union to hold the line in contract negotiations and signaled strong support for a strike if necessary.

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WEKU

Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike

Future films and TV series are being delayed, if not canceled. For audiences accustomed to a steady stream of new content, this dramatic slowdown will have a tangible impact in the year to come.

Daily Mirror

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

Los Angeles Times

Mary McNamara: Is it time to boycott Netflix? How streaming consumers could shape the writers strike

LOS ANGELES — As the writers' strike stampedes through its second month and the possibility of an actors' strike looms, it's time to ask: When — and how — should consumers get involved?

TechRadar

Don't expect any Marvel movie or TV show news at Comic Con 2023

Marvel Studios isn't holding its big panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con this year, according to a new report.

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'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.

Cinemablend

Mark Ruffalo, Mariska Hargitay, Lil Wayne And More Show Solidarity With Writers Amid The WGA Writer's Strike

Entertainers including Mark Ruffalo, Lil Wayne, Mariska Hargitay and Pete Davidson continue to support the WGA amid the writer's strike.

Axios

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

TV Tech

SAG-AFTRA Votes to Join WGA in Strike Against Studios if Contract Expires

Nearly 98% of members of the actors union vote to approve walkout

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

Capital & Main

L.A.’s Summer of Solidarity

Reaching across diverse backgrounds and kinds of work, thousands of union members are sharing strategy and stories of the struggle to live and work in Los Angeles.

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