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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

Actors are demanding that Hollywood catch up with technological changes in a sequel to a 1960 strike

For the first time since 1960, actors and screenwriters are on strike at the same time.

The Conversation

Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution

Three years after the pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, the film and TV industry has again ground to a halt

The Independent UK

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As Hollywood actors strike, here’s why A-listers are next in the firing line

Impoverished Sag-Aftra members are currently targeting overpaid studio bosses. It can’t be long until their ire is directed closer to home

The Guardian - UK

What the actors’ strike means for Broadway shows

Screen Actors Guild announced industrial action to coincide with writers’ strike

The Independent UK

Why Hollywood writers and actors are going on strike

SAG-AFTRA announcement means both actors and screenwriters are on strike simultaneously for the first time since 1960

The Independent UK

'A lot of blood in the water.' Why actors and writers' strikes are a big blow to Hollywood studios

Hollywood top executives figured they could ride out a skirmish with screenwriters reeling from technology's changes to the industry.

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Nicole Kidman’s premiere cancelled, why it won’t be the only one and why we won’t be getting any red carpet looks for a while

Nicole Kidman’s new show premiere was one of the first cancellations of the Hollywood strike

Woman & Home

Why Hollywood writers and actors are going on strike

SAG-AFTRA announcement means both actors and screenwriters are on strike simultaneously for the first time since 1960

The Independent UK

Stars go out in Hollywood as strike expands

LOS ANGELES: Honking horns, simmering heat, a smattering of stars and a lot of anger at Disney boss Bob Iger.

Bangkok Post

Hollywood actors and writers strike after ‘disgusting’ studios turn down deal. Here’s what it means for you OLD

SAG-AFTRA announcement means both actors and screenwriters are on strike simultaneously for the first time since 1960

The Independent UK

Hollywood actors hit picket lines as SAG-AFTRA joins WGA in historic double strike

Dramatically escalating a bitter labor battle that has already brought Hollywood to a virtual standstill, thousands of striking film and television actors took to the streets on Friday to fight for better pay and job protections in an industry that has been upended by the rise of streaming.

Los Angeles Times

Matilda child star and John Cusack share horror stories on Hollywood studio greed in support of SAG strike

Actors’ union and screenwriters’ union have banded together in the fight for fair wages and higher streaming residuals

The Independent UK

It's the Logan Roys vs. Hollywood labor

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher has emerged as the strike's early hero. Now it needs a recognizable heel

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France 24

Hollywood actors join screenwriters for first day of historic strike

“Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudekis and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades.

Al Jazeera

SAG-AFTRA head Fran Drescher: What she said about actors strike

Drescher says move is about all labour, not just entertainment industry as 160,000 actors join writers on strike.

The Guardian - UK

The Hollywood actors’ strike: everything you need to know

Exactly why are they striking, who are the big names aboard, is it all streaming and AI’s fault and when will we see actors on screen again?

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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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Evening Standard

Inside the actors’ strike threatening to bring Hollywood to a standstill

Hollywood actors and writers have both gone on strike for the first time in 63 years, threatening to shut down the entire industry. Emma Loffhagen looks at the reasons behind the walkouts, their possible impact and all the A-listers who’ve shown their support

Los Angeles Times

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.

Chicago Tribune

Nina Metz: Hollywood actors are on strike — here’s what you need to know

The union representing Hollywood actors announced Thursday its plans to strike, joining TV and film writers, who have been on strike since May. The last time both unions were on strike at the same time was in 1960.

Salon

Fran Drescher strike speech goes viral

The "Nanny" star delivered a rousing speech, rallying the 160,000 actors ready to strike

The Independent UK

George Clooney and Jessica Chastain lead A-listers backing historic Hollywood actors strike

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher announced the union’s approval for actors to join writers’ strike in historic move that hasn’t happened in over 60 years

TV Tech

Actors Vote to Join Strike Against Hollywood Studios

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

The Independent UK

What the actors’ strike means for Broadway shows

Screen Actors Guild announced industrial action to coincide with writers’ strike

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