ProtestActors joined demonstrations by writers who had been marching for over two months. Meanwhile, a German actors association representative expressed solidarity as the Berlin premiere of "Barbie" was set to go on actorless.TwitterFor the first time in 63 years, Hollywood actors joined screenwriters on picket lines on Friday, July 14, in what has become Tinseltown's biggest labor fight in decades. Actors and writers had been negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for higher streaming-era pay and curbs on the use of artificial intelligence. Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, starring in the upcoming Star Wars: Ahsoka and Allison Janney of The West Wing fame, were among the more famous members of SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, to demonstrate. The striking actors joined thousands of members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), who walked off sets at the beginning of May. The last time Hollywood saw...
- 7/15/2023
- by AkchayaaR
- The News Minute
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.