Hollywood Strike
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Hollywood studios scramble to restart projects as post-strike era beginsProduction executives throughout the industry are contacting lighting houses, prop shops and costumers to make preparations for returning to the set.U.S. NewsNov 10, 2023
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‘Ecstatic’: B.C. film industry celebrates tentative deal in Hollywood actors’ strikeThe film sector is estimated to support up to 70,000 jobs and is worth up to $3.6 billion to British Columbia's economy annually.EconomyNov 8, 2023
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Hollywood actors’ union reaches tentative deal with studios, ending strikeThe three-year contract agreement must be approved by votes from the SAG-AFTRA's board and its members in the coming days, but the union declared the strike over as of Thursday.EntertainmentNov 8, 2023
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Hollywood actors, studios still at odds over AI, other issues: unionNegotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios have not resolved concerns about artificial intelligence and other issues in talks aimed at ending an 111-day strike.U.S. NewsNov 2, 2023
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What not to wear: Striking actors given strict rules for Halloween costumesStrike rules dictate that actors cannot promote content from major studios, who are currently on the other side of the bargaining table.EntertainmentOct 20, 2023
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Hollywood writers strike declared over after union boards approve studio dealThe governing boards of the Writers Guild of America branches said writers would be free to work starting Wednesday after voting to accept the deal.EntertainmentSep 26, 2023
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B.C. film sector cautiously optimistic that Hollywood strike could be drawing to a closeInsiders in the B.C. industry say crews could be back to work within weeks once the striking writers and actors settle their dispute with Hollywood production companies.EconomySep 25, 2023
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TIFF 2023: Hollywood strikes don’t address unique challenges faced by Canadian BIPOC creators“When it comes to Canada, striking doesn’t help BIPOC filmmakers in exactly the same way…we don’t get to strike for something as basic as more visibility, which is a problem."EntertainmentSep 15, 2023
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Celebs offer up fun — and very odd — eBay auction to help striking crewsBenefits from the out-there eBay auction will go toward health care for crew members affected by the ongoing Hollywood writer and actor strikes.EntertainmentSep 14, 2023
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Neve Campbell among striking actors navigating tricky waters at TIFFThe Canadian "Scream" and "Party of Five" star says it's been tricky to balance strike solidarity with efforts to promote a Canadian ballet documentary she worked on as a producer.EntertainmentSep 8, 2023
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