For the second time in Hollywood history, two actors and writers unions have announced a strike, which will begin today at 7 p.m.
Production of all current and future projects has been halted for the time being in view of the strike.
It should be noted that earlier these two unions of writers and actors went on strike together in 1960.
Why strike in Hollywood?
Both the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Writers Guild are demanding better pay, fair share of profits, better working environment and protections on the use of artificial intelligence.
The Screen Actors Guild has also demanded that artists who submit self-made audition videos be compensated.
On a website created for the occasion, the Screen Actors Guild says it wants a modern contract that addresses modern issues.
The biggest protection for both actors’ and writers’ organizations is that they are paid less when their shows are re-aired. This is also because streaming platforms don’t disclose data on their sites, making it difficult to gauge how many times they’ve rerun a show if they’d only paid at a fixed rate. are
Who is Hollywood on strike against?
Hollywood guilds are on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which includes major Hollywood studios.
What will the actors be bound by during the strike?
The Screen Actors Guild represents approximately 160,000 artists, including some of Hollywood’s leading artists. SAG member artists may not work on or off-camera for any project, including acting, dancing, singing or voice acting.
They cannot participate in promotions or premieres of their films, rehearsals, modeling, interviews, award shows or fan meets, nor can they discuss or enter into agreements regarding any of their future projects.
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