labor strikes

Video game performers to go on strike in another blow to Hollywood — here’s why

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Video game performers to go on strike in another blow to Hollywood — here’s why

Video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have called a strike over failed labor contract negotiations focused around AI-related protections for workers, bringing about another work stoppage in Hollywood. The SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers video game performers, effective Friday, the union said Thursday. The decision follows months of … Read more

Alec Baldwin supports New York Daily News staffers — years after punching one: ‘Chef’s kiss’

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Alec Baldwin supports New York Daily News staffers — years after punching one: ‘Chef’s kiss’

Once the press’s foe, now he’s their supporter.  On Thursday, Alec Baldwin, 65, showed solidarity with The New York Daily News staffers during their walk-out  – over a decade after he punched a staffer.  The Daily News employees walked out to protest hedge fund owners Alden Global Capital, who “shrink the budget to fill their pockets.”  … Read more

Netflix plans to hike prices after Hollywood actors’ strike ends: report

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Netflix plans to hike prices after Hollywood actors’ strike ends: report

Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Netflix is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the United States and Canada, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will … Read more

Writers strike is officially over: Contract breakdown and when your favorite shows are returning

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Writers strike is officially over: Contract breakdown and when your favorite shows are returning

At long last, the historic 2023 writers strike is over.  The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike ended on Tuesday, after a work-stoppage that lasted 148 days, bringing Hollywood grinding to a halt.  As writers – who went on strike in May for the first time in 15 years – fought for fair pay, health care, … Read more

Sean Penn to Hollywood studios wanting actors’ likenesses for AI: ‘I want your daughter’s’

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Sean Penn to Hollywood studios wanting actors’ likenesses for AI: ‘I want your daughter’s’

Sean Penn has a warning message for Hollywood studio executives: If they want his voice and likeness, they can have it — but they’re going to have to trade his for their daughter’s.  The notoriously hot-headed “Mystic River” star is outraged over studios’ alleged interest in using artificial intelligence to exploit Screen Actors Guild members’ … Read more

Drew Barrymore defends talk show’s return during Hollywood strikes: ‘I own this choice’

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Drew Barrymore defends talk show’s return during Hollywood strikes: ‘I own this choice’

Drew Barrymore is defending her decision to launch a new season of her syndicated daytime show amid the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The “Blended” actress, 48, took to Instagram Sunday to make it clear to viewers that she “owns this choice” to premiere Season 4 of “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Sept. … Read more

Striking actors: We’ve turned to Cameo, firefighting and even selling Medicare

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Striking actors: We’ve turned to Cameo, firefighting and even selling Medicare

Leonardo DiCaprio might have spent the summer entertaining models on an eight-week Mediterranean cruise but other actors don’t have it as good during the SAG-AFTRA strike. In fact, less famous actors and actresses are hustling to make ends meet, moving from acting to driving for Uber, working as a personal trainer or sending out birthday … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ responds to contestants’ fury over unpaid travel expenses

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‘Jeopardy!’ responds to contestants’ fury over unpaid travel expenses

Show them the money! Contestants on “Jeopardy!” appear to have become increasingly irked over the beloved game show’s refusal to pay basic travel expenses, such as airfare and accommodations — leading the fabled franchise to break its silence on the matter. Back in June, former “Jeopardy!” contestant Ben Goldstein sparked a conversation on social media … Read more

My sister’s wedding was ruined when the hotel staff went on strike

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My sister’s wedding was ruined when the hotel staff went on strike

A woman went viral on TikTok sharing how hotel staff ruined her sister’s wedding by going on strike. Lauren West shared several clips showing the mayhem that ensued when her family arrived at the Doubletree in San Pedro, California, over the weekend to celebrate her sib’s big day. “It’s my sister’s wedding and the hotel … Read more

Actors strike explained — in 10 dramatic memes

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Actors strike explained — in 10 dramatic memes

Two strikes, they’re out. The 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists walked off the job yesterday in solidarity with the already-striking Writers Guild of America, taking to the picket lines to demand a fair deal from studio executives. And while that may mean almost a full stop to show … Read more

Jimmy Fallon blasted for allegedly skipping writers’ strike meeting: ‘Pay my rent’

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Jimmy Fallon blasted for allegedly skipping writers’ strike meeting: ‘Pay my rent’

Sarah Kobos, a senior photo research coordinator for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” slammed the late-night host Tuesday, claiming he skipped out on a meeting over pay amid the Hollywood writers’ strike. However, a “Tonight Show” insider told The Post that neither Fallon, 48, nor “Late Night” host Seth Meyers, 49 — whom Kobos later … Read more

Pete Davidson’s ‘SNL’ episode scrapped amid writers strike

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Pete Davidson’s ‘SNL’ episode scrapped amid writers strike

“Saturday Night Live” will go dark this weekend amid the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America. “The previously announced ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosted by Pete Davidson and musical guest Lil Uzi Vert is cancelled due to the writers’ strike,” NBC announced in a media alert. The scheduled episode was slated to be Davidson’s … Read more

Thousands of Hollywood writers strike for first time in 15 years

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Thousands of Hollywood writers strike for first time in 15 years

Thousands of film and television writers will head to the picket lines Tuesday to fight for pay increases and other benefits in the first strike Hollywood has seen in 15 years. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that its 11,500 screenwriter members in California, New York and other cities will refuse to work after … Read more