SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios On New Three-Year Contract
The Strike Is Over! The strike by the actors' guild, SAG-AFTRA, has ended after 118 days, with a tentative deal reached between the guild and the studios. The strike officially ends at 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday, November 9, marking the end of more than seven months of labor unrest in Hollywood. This strike saw both the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA participating in the industry's first joint strike in over 60 years.
Writers Guild And Producers Look To End 5-Month Strike With Tentative Agreement
After nearly five months of a strenuous strike, the Writers Guild has finally reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This groundbreaking development, finalized on Sunday, marks a significant turning point in the entertainment industry. The primary point of contention was the integration of AI and staffing levels in the writing rooms.
SAG-AFTRA Calls To Launch First Strike In Over Four Decades
In a historic move, the national board of SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) unanimously voted to initiate a strike against the film and television industry. This marks the first strike by actors since 1980 and coincides with the ongoing Writers Guild strike, making it the first time in over six decades that both actors and writers are on strike simultaneously.