SAG-AFTRA

• What not to wear: Striking actors given strict rules for Halloween costumes

  Strike rules dictate that actors cannot promote content from major studios, who are currently on the other side of the bargaining table.

  Entertainment

  Oct 20, 2023
  
• Hollywood writers strike declared over after union boards approve studio deal

  The governing boards of the Writers Guild of America branches said writers would be free to work starting Wednesday after voting to accept the deal.

  Entertainment

  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike, no deal yet for actors

  Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, actors remain without a deal.

  Entertainment

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Drew Barrymore flips, says show won’t return until Hollywood strike ends

  After a week of backlash, Drew Barrymore announced a 'pause' on her talk show as Hollywood actors and writers continue to strike.

  Entertainment

  Sep 18, 2023
• Steps from TIFF, striking actors, writers rally at Canadian offices for Apple, Amazon

  Film and TV star Patricia Arquette joined dozens of actors and writers who rallied outside the Canadian headquarters of Amazon and Apple to support ongoing labour protests.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2023
• Fewer stars, smaller crowds at TIFF 2023 opening night

  This year, around 200 feature films are set to be shown across the 11-day festival.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2023
• Concern over impact of Hollywood strike on TIFF 2023

  TIFF traditionally brings with it fanfare and opportunities for local businesses, but with WGA and SAG-AFTRA members on strike, there’s worry about attendance this year.

  Entertainment

  Aug 24, 2023
• Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes ‘historic’ 7-figure donation to striking actors

  Dwayne Johnson's donation came after the SAG-AFTRA Foundation president and executive director asked the union's highest-earning actors for financial support.

  Entertainment

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Filming Christmas in July? How Hollywood strikes hit holiday movie-making here

  Due to the Hollywood union strikes, the amount of holiday films produced in Canada for networks like Hallmark may be greatly reduced.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023
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• Why the Hollywood strike is already ‘a big deal’ for Canada’s film industry

  Most film and TV productions in Canada are on hold due to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes, which industry insiders say will have an impact for some time.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023