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SAG-AFTRA Strike May Be Extended to the Gaming Industry

@Photo by Abe Friedtanzer  Strike fever is spreading beyond Hollywood—this time to the gaming industry. It’s being reported that the SAG-AFRTA board has voted unanimously to call a strike against the gamesters if negotiations fail. According to Deadline, negotiations are being carried out with such companies as Activision, EA, Insomniac Games, and WB Games. For…

‘Challengers’ Pulled from Venice Biennale Due to SAG-AFTRA strike

@Photo by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures – © 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. Zendaya will not be crossing the picket line in Venice, with the news that the film Challengers has been yanked from the Venice Film Festival in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. The MGM/Amazon film was to have made its world premiere…

Studios Vs. SAG-AFTRA & WGA

For the first time since 1960, the Screen Actors Guild has declared itself in solidarity with the screenwriters who have been on strike against Hollywood studios since May. The twin walkouts have crippled production of most film and television projects and show no signs of early resolution. Principals on both sides of the picket line…

SAG-AFTRA Actors Set to Strike After Contract Negotiations with Major Studios and Streamers Collapse

SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents approximately 160,000 Hollywood actors, is poised to go on strike after its talks with major studios and streamers have collapsed. The decision comes after the union completed its final day of negotiations with the studios and streamers yesterday, which didn’t produce an agreement, CNN is reporting. Fran Drescher, the president…

SAG-AFTRA Votes Overwhelmingly To Authorize Walkout in Support of Writers

Six weeks after the Writers Guild of America went on strike, the membership of SAG-AFTRA has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a walkout in support of their colleagues. SAG-AFTRA, commonly known as the Screen Actors’ Guild, represents 160,000 performers across all media. If SAG-AFTRA members join the picket line, it would put even more pressure on…

SAG-AFTRA’s National Board Votes Unanimously to Ask Members For Strike Authorization Ahead of Studio Talk

SAG-AFTRA‘s national board has unanimously voted to recommend that its members authorize a strike before its upcoming negotiations for a new film and television contract, Deadline is reporting. The union’s leadership body unanimously agreed on the measure, which doesn’t automatically trigger a strike. However, if SAG-AFTRA’s members vote in favor of the authorization, that would…

Netflix Will Begin Streaming SAG Awards Live in 2024 as Guild Announces Surprising 2023 Nominees

The Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will begin streaming live on Netflix worldwide next year, after the guild and streamer signed a new multi-year partnership. Netflix announced the deal today, as SAG also presented the nominees for this year’s ceremony. While discussing the new partnership, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said: “We are…