IATSE union warns that another Hollywood strike could be looming
by Dan Cooper | Mar 04, 2024 | News
Although another Hollywood shutdown seems unthinkable, the teamsters' union appears bullish about a new strike if its demands aren't met....
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Warner Bros reportedly considering delays to Beetlejuice 2 and other films
by Dan Cooper | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Warner Bros is said to be examining its 2024 slate - which includes Beetlejuice 2 - and considering delays as the actors' strike continues. ...
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 2 delayed into 2025
by Dan Cooper | Oct 24, 2023 | News
The follow up to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning is moving back a year, and looks like it might be changing title as well. More here....
Hollywood strikes | Actors Guild and studios set to renew negotiations
by Dan Cooper | Oct 23, 2023 | News
After a tough week for the Actors Guild, fresh negotiations are set to resume with Hollywood studios....
Talks between studios and striking actors' guild break down
by Dan Cooper | Oct 12, 2023 | News
Following the writers' deal, anybody hoping for a quick end to the SAG-AFTRA strike in the US may have to think again as negotiations break off. ...
Writers' strike ends at last, details of deal emerge
by Dan Cooper | Sep 27, 2023 | News
As the writers' strike ends, it appears that film and TV screenwriters have had most of their demands met. Hopes rise that an end to the actors' strike will follow shortly.
The long-running writers' strike appears to be over
by Dan Cooper | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Both parties in the writers' strike have come to a 'tentative agreement', paving the way for the conclusion to a dispute which began 146 days ago....
WGA strike | Negotiations between writers and studios reportedly making progress
by Dan Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Hope is growing that an end to the months-long writers' strike may finally be on the horizon, as reports suggest that 'incredible progress' has been made.
Writers and studios set to resume negotiations next week
by Dan Cooper | Sep 15, 2023 | News
As the strike moves towards the 150 day mark, it seems that the WGA and AMPTP will renew talks once more. ...
New Bectu survey reveals three quarters of UK crews out of work
by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2023 | News
A new survey from Bectu reveals just how deeply the US strikes have bitten into the UK screen industry. ...
Adam Driver lays into Hollywood studios over ongoing strike
by Dan Cooper | Sep 01, 2023 | News
The Ferrari star used the film's festival debut to issue some choice words regarding the current Hollywood strike and the impasse in labour r...
WGA rejects studio deal, fears of prolonged strike renewed
by Dan Cooper | Aug 24, 2023 | News
The Writers Guild dismisses the studios' offer, sparking concerns that the ongoing strike could be far from over. ...
US studios reveal deal offered to striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
A deal has been put forward by the alliance of US studios as hopes rise that the drawn-out writers strike may soon be resolved....
US strike action leaves UK film crews without work or income
by Dan Cooper | Aug 15, 2023 | News
The UK film industry's reliance on US investment has left many crew members without work for the foreseeable future....
WGA considering AMTP proposals on AI, as strikes continue
by Dan Cooper | Aug 14, 2023 | News
Negotiations have resumed between studios and striking writers, with concessions reportedly coming in the use of AI. ...
Marvel's in-house VFX crew votes to unionise
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2023 | News
A move within Marvel represents a small but significant step in granting VFX workers the same rights and protections as the wider industry. ...
Paramount keen to stick with theatrical release schedule
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2023 | News
Paramount Global's CEO has hinted that its 2023 release schedule will go ahead despite the ongoing strikes in Hollywood....
Writers Guild comes out swinging ahead of crunch talks with studios
by Dan Cooper | Aug 04, 2023 | News
If you were hoping a strike-ending love-in might be on the cards, think again - as the WGA has accused the AMPTP of 'spreading disinformation.'...
Writers and studios set to renew negotiations in bid to end strike
by Dan Cooper | Aug 02, 2023 | News
As the strike nears its 100th day for writers, it's been revealed that negotiations will begin between the deadlocked parties. ...
SAG-AFTRA addresses backlash against 'interim agreements' for productions
by Lauren Miles | Jul 31, 2023 | News
As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, there's been backlash over waivers being given to some productions - the guild has addressed the concerns....
Viola Davis steps back from G20 film as shooting set to begin
by Dan Cooper | Jul 31, 2023 | News
Despite the production obtaining a waiver to shoot throughout the strike, Viola Davis is stepping away from G20 out of 'solidarity.' ...
Actors' union chief negotiator says strikes could head into 2024
by Dan Cooper | Jul 25, 2023 | News
The actors' union top negotiator is reading the room and is presenting a scenario that is grim indeed for Hollywood....
Strike causes a few delays to be announced, more on way?
by Dan Cooper | Jul 24, 2023 | News
Industry insider Daniel Richtman has claimed that a huge raft of delays to big movies could be imminent. ...
Full trailer released for The Marvels, but will the film be delayed?
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | News
Could the ongoing strike action affect the release of The Marvels? There's talk of it as the full trailer arrives. ...
UK government to evaluate how to enhance UK screen industry
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | News
After a couple of decades, emerging problems such as AI and a struggling exhibition sector have prompted an industry-wide review. ...
SAG-AFTRA approves 39 indie movies for production
by Dan Cooper | Jul 19, 2023 | News
The US actors guild has begun the process of approving small film productions with exemptions from the ongoing strike. ...
Several Hollywood films halt production amid strike
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 18, 2023 | News
As strikes in Hollywood continue, the ramifications have been felt all over the industry immediately, with several high profile films halting...
Barry Diller offers his hot take on the Hollywood strikes
by Dan Cooper | Jul 17, 2023 | News
The former Paramount boss Barry Diller's comments are sure to be contentious on both sides of the strike divide....
US strikes and increased costs spell trouble for new UK studios
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
The current actors' strike couldn't come at a worse time for some British studios who are grappling with spiking costs. ...
Actors union SAG-AFTRA is on strike
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Actors union SAG-AFTRA has voted unanimously to take strike action, making it the first simultaneous strike with the WGA in over six decades....
Acting union agrees to federal mediation as strike nears
by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2023 | News
With a total Hollywood shutdown set to happen by midnight tonight, a last-ditch effort has been made to reach a deal with actors. ...
SAG-AFTRA prepares Hollywood for a strike
by Dan Cooper | Jul 11, 2023 | News
Brinkmanship at the negotiating table reaches nerve-wracking levels as the union of US actors makes public preparations for a strike. ...
