Hollywood Picket Lines: SAG Actors Strike and Consumer Impact

Actors have joined screenwriters on Hollywood picket lines in the largest strike in over 60 years. The strike, driven by frustrations over pay, working conditions, and lack of protections from advances in AI, has affected major film productions and halted red-carpet premieres and promotional events. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are demanding better pay, increased royalties, improved pension and health plans, and safeguards on the use of AI in the industry. Talks for a new contract broke down, and the strike could last until the end of the year, impacting the availability of new content for viewers.