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Film and TV shut down as Hollywood actors join writers on the picket line

The strike has been sparked by a row over pay and the use of artificial intelligence.

The Independent UK

Hollywood actors strike: hundreds of Australian film and TV workers to be stood down

At least two feature films being shot on the Gold Coast expected to halt production for the duration of the SAG-AFTRA strike

The Guardian - AU

Hollywood in historic shutdown as actors union joins writers strike: ‘The eyes of the world are upon us’

First time since 1960 that actors and writers have combined to picket film and TV studios

The Independent UK

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Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt, Keke Palmer, and More Celebs Share Support for Actors Strike

SAG-AFTRA and WGA are on strike together for the first time in more than 60 years.

Marie Claire

The Creative Way Gladiator 2 Is Reportedly Filming Despite The SAG And WGA Strikes

Although the SAG strike is about to begin while the Writers Strike continues, supposedly Gladiator 2 is planning to keep filming in a creative way.

Cinemablend

Read SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher's fiery speech announcing actors strike

LOS ANGELES — In her speech Thursday announcing that Hollywood actors are going on strike, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher likened operating under the current film and TV contract in the midst of sweeping industry changes including AI and streaming to "moving around furniture on the Titanic."

Los Angeles Times

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

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

The Independent UK

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Issa Rae and Jamie Lee Curtis lead A-listers voicing support for 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

The Independent UK

'Oppenheimer' cast exits London premiere after SAG-AFTRA strike is called

LOS ANGELES — The cast of Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated "Oppenheimer" walked out of the premiere Thursday while the event was underway, in solidarity with the just-authorized strike by the Hollywood actors union.

Los Angeles Times

House of the Dragon hit with backlash for continuing filming despite SAG-AFTRA strike

UK law prohibits Equity union from legally calling a strike in support of SAG-AFTRA

The Independent UK

What you need to know about the SAG-AFTRA strike that will upend Hollywood

NEW YORK — Lights, camera, pause. Hollywood is officially on hiatus as the union representing on-screen talent has joined screenwriters in striking against the studios, amid stalled contract negotiations.

Tribune News Service

Cast of Oppenheimer walk out of UK premiere ahead of actors’ strike announcement

The stars left the London film premiere at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square after their red carpet arrivals.

The Independent UK

‘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

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

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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.

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

TechRadar

Foundation season 3 has reportedly been greenlit, but nobody can talk about it

Has Apple secretly greenlit a third season of its hit sci-fi TV show? We went to the source to find out the truth.

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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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.

The Guardian - US

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

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

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.

Football London

Why Arsenal vs Chelsea will be played on Tuesday after Premier League decision

Arsenal continue their fight for the Premier League title as they welcome London rivals Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night after the game was moved from it's original Saturday slot

Football London

Why Arsenal and Chelsea are not playing in the Premier League this weekend

Arsenal are set to face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, May 2 after both teams suffered defeats in the Premier League earlier this week

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