Universal under investigation after it trimmed trees that shaded SAG-AFTRA protesters
The Los Angeles City Controller's office is investigating after NBCUniversal severely trimmed a row of trees outside its studios where members of SAG-AFTRA were picketing company executives, eliminating shade during a searing heatwave.
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Hollywood Reporter: Tom Cruise negotiated with movie studios over AI before the actors strike began
Before talks between the Hollywood actors' union and major film and TV studios broke down, the SAG-AFTRA union enlisted Tom Cruise to lobby on behalf of its members, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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The show that's being allowed to continue filming during the strikes
It's up to you to debate whether this is a case of divine intervention or not,
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AI is a concern for writers. But actors say they have even more to fear
How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why celebrities are striking: The average pay for actors may surprise you
On Friday, SAG-AFTRA officially went on strike after failing to reach a deal with Hollywood's biggest studios. Actors on strike are calling for increased pay and a rethinking of how residuals are paid out when shows are aired on streaming services.
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George Clooney says entertainment industry is at an 'inflection point,' as actors like Jason Sudeikis join picket lines
Oscar winner George Clooney has joined the chorus of artists calling for change as actors hit the picket lines in their first strike against film and television studios since 1980.
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As SAG strike brings Hollywood to a standstill, which favorite UK-filmed shows could still go ahead?
As a host of Hollywood actors join film and TV writers in a strike against major studios and streaming services, filming and production of some popular shows -- including "House of the Dragon" and "Industry" -- could continue, due to UK strike laws.
1970-01-01 08:00
Actors set to hit picket lines Friday in largest US strike in 26 years
Actors are set to hit picket lines this morning in their first strike against film and TV productions since 1980 and the nation's largest strike since 1997.
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A 10-day UPS strike could be the costliest in US history
A 10-day UPS strike could cost the US economy $7.1 billion. That could make it the costliest work stoppage ever in US history, according to an estimate from a Michigan economic research firm that studies the costs of labor disruptions.
1970-01-01 08:00
SAG strike: Hollywood actors announce historic walkout
Some 160,000 performers will stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt.
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Margot Robbie, Sheryl Lee Ralph and more actors react to SAG-AFTRA strike
Fran Drescher, president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced during a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday that the union representing Hollywood actors will go on strike.
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'Oppenheimer' cast walk out of UK premiere ahead of SAG strike
The cast of director Christopher Nolan's hotly anticipated war-era drama "Oppenheimer" is standing united in the effort to support the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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