In what could be termed a major breakthrough in the Hollywood SAG-AFTRA strike, the actors union ratified a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, representing major studios and streamers.

SAG-AFTRA members vote to ratify contract, ending months-long Hollywood strike saga

Hollywood, that global symbol of glitz and glamour, was brought to a standstill for nearly four months due to the longest strike in the history of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

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Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is finally off, it’s time for actors to return to work. The actors’ strike getting called off means that the heavy-duty productions that were paused all this while can finally resume.

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When Disney released the romantic comedy Prom Pact on its platforms in late March, it seemed like just another teen-oriented TV film with modest fanfare. However, seven months later, the movie found itself at the centre of a viral storm for all the wrong reasons.

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Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike have collapsed, in a blow to hopes for a swift end to a crisis that has crippled the entertainment industry.

Talks to end Hollywood actors' strike collapse

Hollywood writers overwhelmingly voted to approve a hard-fought new deal with studios, their union said Monday, officially ending one of the industry's longest ever strikes.

Hollywood writers sign off on new deal

Hollywood star Tom Hanks has warned fans about an ad for a dental plan that has allegedly used Artficial Intelligence to create his image. Hanks posted a message on Instagram stating that the ad appears to feature him but in fact, is fake.

Tom Hanks warns fans against a dental ad featuring an AI-generated image of the actor

Hollywood was under the shadow of a historic labour strike since May 2. This protracted standoff pitted the Writers Guild of America (WGA) against the influential Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), representing major film and television studios.

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Hollywood, the global epicentre of entertainment, has finally broken free from the shackles of an unprecedented 146-day-long strike that has sent shockwaves through the industry.

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This Barbie lends her support to the right causes. Actress Margot Robbie showed her support to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike as she was spotted at the picket line of a rally on Wednesday.

Margot Robbie joins SAG-AFTRA protest rally, earns praise from fans

Aaron Paul, renowned for his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman in the hit series Breaking Bad, opened up about a pressing issue plaguing actors in the digital age — the lack of payments for their work's streams on platforms like Netflix.

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In a display of solidarity, Hollywood stars Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen, both revered for their on-screen portrayals of politicians, took to the stage outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California, turning the ongoing strikes within the entertainment industry into a resounding campaign for unity and labour rights, reported the Associated Press.

Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen lead solidarity rally for strikers outside Disney premises

On Wednesday morning, writers and performers within Hollywood’s creative industry stood united, marking the solemn 100-day milestone of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike against studios and streaming giants.

100 days of WGA strike: Writers and actors stand resolute, but studios remain unyielding

After causing a stir with his, er, candid comments at a billionaire’s retreat in July, Disney chief Bob Iger adopted a more diplomatic stance during the company's quarterly earnings call, signalling a potential shift in his approach to the ongoing strikes within the entertainment industry.

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Warner Bros Discovery David Zaslav has said that the ongoing double strike has resulted in savings of approximately $100 million for the studio, reported Variety.

Warner Bros Discovery CEO reveals $100mn savings due to Hollywood strikes

Artificial intelligence is currently gaining a lot of attention worldwide, particularly in Hollywood, where thousands of actors and writers are on strike, demanding regulations concerning AI.

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Hollywood studios will meet with writers this week to discuss reopening talks for the first time since a strike began nearly 100 days ago. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) walkout, which kicked off May 2 over pay and the threat of artificial intelligence, has brought US film and television production to a halt.

Hollywood writers to resume talks over strike

A dozen of Hollywood's top-earning stars, including George Clooney and Meryl Streep, have generously donated US$1 million or more to support out-of-work actors during the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA).

George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson, Meryl Streep, more donate millions to support striking actors

Stephen Amell, renowned for his lead role as the DC superhero in The CW's Arrow, has taken a stance against the ongoing actors' strike in Hollywood led by SAG-AFTRA and spearheaded by its president Fran Drescher.

Arrow actor Stephen Amell tears into SAG-AFTRA strike, calls it 'myopic' and 'reductive'

Will Smith has recently taken to his social media accounts, Instagram and X (Twitter), to lend his support to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith emphasised the significance of this moment for both guilds.

Will Smith shows support for SAG-AFTRA, WGA strikes: It’s a pivotal moment for our profession

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office stated on Wednesday that he has reached out to all parties involved in the Hollywood strikes that have significantly impacted the industry, reported the Associated Press.

California Governor Gavin Newsom reaches out to resolve Hollywood strikes amid economic concerns

SAG-AFTRA organised a massive and star-studded rally in Times Square to show solidarity on the twelfth day of the actors' strike. The rally, which featured more A-listers than any previous strike action, included prominent figures such as Jessica Chastain, Bryan Cranston, Brendan Fraser, Ellen Burstyn, Wendell Pierce, Steve Buscemi, Rachel Zegler, Michael Shannon, Jane Curtin, Christian Slater, and Chloe Grace Moretz.

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Artificial intelligence has surged to the forefront of Hollywood’s labour fights. Standing alongside more traditional disputes over pay models, benefits and job protections, AI technology is the wild card in the contract breakdowns that have led actors and writers' unions to go on strike.

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Several British actors turned out in London's Leicester Square to show support for an Equity rally, backing the SAG-AFTRA strike, reported Variety. Brian Cox, star of Succession, and Rob Delaney (who is actually American) from Catastrophe were among the speakers at the London rally, along with other notable actors and union representatives.

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