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Coverage dated July 11, 2023 to July 14, 2023

Hollywood grinds to a halt on first full day of joint actors’ and writers’ strikes

Headline from The Guardian, on the newest of 2 developments

Sag-Aftra action sees actors and writers picketing together outside studios and pauses production and promotion of movies

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  1. SAG members take to picket lines as stars support striking actors, writers

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    Hollywood grinds to a halt on first full day of joint actors’ and writers’ strikes

    Headline from The Guardian ·

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  1. NPR

    Looming actors strike reflects major tensions in Hollywood (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA, the union representing some of Hollywood's biggest stars, is set to go on strike Thursday. Barring a last-minute breakthrough in talks, it could be the latest strike to shake up Hollywood.

  2. Deadline

    Lawmakers Weigh In On SAG-AFTRA Strike: Senate Rivals Adam Schiff, Katie Porter Among Those Backing Actors In Pending Walkout (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Lawmakers are weighing in on the strike called by SAG-AFTRA, scheduled to start on Friday just after midnight. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said in a statement, “I have urged and continue to urge …

  3. Gizmodo

    SAG-AFTRA Authorizes Actors' Strike After a Negotiation Breakdown (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    After extending their contract for an additional 12 days past the initial June 30 deadline, SAG-AFTRA union members have had enough.

  4. Forbes

    SAG-AFTRA Strike May Be Imminent As Actors’ Contract Expires Without Deal (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The union’s negotiating committee said it recommended a strike, and SAG-AFTRA's national board will formally vote later this morning.

  5. Foxla

    SAG-AFTRA strike: Actors to join writers on picket lines (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The contract between the two sides expired at midnight and the SAG-AFTRA union is expected to join the Writers Guild of America on strike, the first time since 1960 both groups have joined on the picket lines.

  6. Forbes

    Actors’ Union SAG-AFTRA Will Go On Strike—Shutting Down Hollywood (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    This marks the first time that both actors and writers have been on strike since 1960.

  7. Lamag

    SAG-AFTRA Actors, Board Approve Strike After Failed Negotiations (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Actors represented by SAG-AFTRA will go on strike after failing to reach an agreement with the Hollywood studios.

  8. Gizmodo

    SAG-AFTRA Contract Expires; Negotiating Committee Recommends a Strike (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The National Board for the union will meet today and announce the next steps for the union at 12 PM PT/ 3 PM ET.

  9. NBC News

    What you need to know about the potential SAG-AFTRA actors strike (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Here’s what you need to know about the issues at the center of the fight — and how it could shape what you watch.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Actors' Strike Looms as Contract Deadline Passes Without New Deal (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA will hold a strike vote on Thursday morning as Hollywood braces for shutdown

  11. CBS News

    SAG-AFTRA officials recommend strike after contracts expire without new deal (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    If they walk off the job, it would be the first time since 1960 they were on strike at the same time as Hollywood's writers.

  12. CNN

    Margot Robbie, Sheryl Lee Ralph and more actors react to SAG-AFTRA strike (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    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.

  13. amNewYork

    SAG-AFTRA joins Writers Guild on picket line, first joint strike against Hollywood studios in 60+ years (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across

  14. Avclub

    Actors strike imminent as SAG-AFTRA negotiators call for vote (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher is recommending a strike to the union's board, with results to be announced at noon on Thursday

  15. CNN

    July 13, 2023 - Actors will go on strike after contract talks collapse (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents about 160,000 actors, is set to strike at midnight PT Friday morning after talks with major studios and streaming services have failed.

  16. Deadline

    Actors’ Equity Supports SAG-AFTRA Strike; Broadway Shows Won’t Be Impacted (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Actors’ Equity Association, the union representing stage theater actors and stage managers, expressed solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA actors strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Te…

  17. NPR

    Hollywood actors go on strike, say studio execs are 'out of touch' (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

  18. The Guardian

    Hollywood actors’ union recommends strike as talks deadline passes (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Sag-Aftra committee decision raises prospect of first simultaneous strike by writers and actors in more than 60 years

  19. Vox

    The 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, explained (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    The actors’ union will join the WGA on the picket line. What does that mean for viewers?

  20. Los Angeles Times

    Hollywood on strike: Actors' union SAG-AFTRA poised for walkout as industry awaits board vote (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA's national board on Thursday is expected to approve a strike plan after last-ditch negotiations with the major studios failed to yield a new deal.

  21. Deadline

    SAG-AFTRA Press Conference To Discuss Actors Strike – Watch The Livestream (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    SAG-AFTRA is set to launch the guild’s first strike against the film and television industry since 1980, and the leadership of the actors union are set to explain the decision. SAG-AFTRA President …

  22. NBC News

    Actors ready to add star power to the picket line (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Some of the union's most famous faces are voicing support for the SAG-AFTRA strike and highlighted the issues at premieres for "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."

  23. Latin Times

    Hollywood Studios In Race To Avoid Midnight Actors' Strike (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    If SAG-AFTRA proceeds with a strike, approximately 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) would be joined in their industrial action.

  24. NPR

    Hollywood actors vote on whether to strike (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Hollywood actors are voting today on a strike. SAG AFTRA, which represents performers, failed to come to a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

  25. Variety

    U.K. Actors Union Equity Readies Guidance for SAG-AFTRA Strike (EXCLUSIVE) (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    U.K. actors union Equity is preparing advice for its members as SAG-AFTRA gets ready to take strike action on Thursday. Variety understands that the union, which has 50,000 members, has agreed a ba…

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