The New York Times – Film:
The actors’ union and the organization that bargains on behalf of the studios traded statements underscoring how much work needs to be done to reach an agreement.
Category: Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers
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Labor Day Looms as Crisis Point in Hollywood Stalemate
The New York Times – Film:
Ongoing strikes could disrupt the entertainment industry in fundamental ways, putting the 2024 box office and the fall broadcast lineup in jeopardy.
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Striking Actors Picket Across Country in Quest for New Contract
The New York Times – Film:
In Los Angeles and New York, actors and screenwriters braved the heat to admonish the major studios and demand a new deal.
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The SAG-AFTRA Union Could Strike in Hollywood This Week
The New York Times – Film:
If actors go on strike when their deal with studios ends on Wednesday, it will be the first time they and the writers have been out at the same time since 1960.
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Actors Authorize Potential Strike With Hollywood Writers Still Picketing
The New York Times – Film:
The vote does not guarantee a walkout. The actors and studios will begin negotiations on Wednesday.
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Hollywood Directors Reach Deal With Studios as Writers’ Strike Continues
The New York Times – Film:
The tentative agreement includes improvements in wages and guardrails around artificial intelligence.
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Predawn Picket Lines Help Writers Disrupt Studio Productions
The New York Times – Film:
Workers from other unions have shown solidarity with the strikers, catching entertainment companies off guard.
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Hollywood Writers Strike Is ‘Going to Be a While’
The New York Times – Film:
The writers and entertainment companies remain far apart on several key issues, including money, and the standoff could last for months.