Hollywood's Inflection Point: Actors' Strikes and Residuals Shake the Entertainment Industry

Oscar winner George Clooney joins actors on picket lines as they go on strike against film and television studios, calling for change in the entertainment industry. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, officially announced on Thursday, aims to address issues such as fair pay and updated protections against the use of AI. The strike, supported by actors like Jason Sudeikis, Constance Zimmer, and Lisa Edelstein, is not just about big-name stars but a fight for basic fairness on behalf of working people. The strike has already halted production on many films and TV shows, putting the fall television season and upcoming movie releases at risk.