All articles tagged with #sag aftra strike
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Insider Gaming
Actors involved in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies mode have reportedly quit due to insufficient AI protection in their contracts, leading to recasting issues. This comes amid ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes against game studios, including Activision Blizzard, over similar concerns. The strike began in July after failed negotiations for actor protections.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
Charlie Brooker, creator of "Black Mirror," discusses the timely relevance of the season 6 premiere episode "Joan Is Awful," which explores the impact of generative AI on personal privacy and the entertainment industry. Released during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the episode resonated with concerns about AI's role in creative fields, a topic that stars Annie Murphy and Salma Hayek were already worried about. Brooker reflects on the surreal timing of the episode's release and its contribution to the ongoing conversation about AI and data privacy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Ryan Reynolds celebrates the completion of filming for "Deadpool 3" after a delay caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike, expressing gratitude to co-star Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy. The film, Marvel Studios' first R-rated feature, marks the studio's collaboration with Jackman and features a script from Reynolds, Levy, and others. Notably, it brings together characters previously under 20th Century Fox, and stars Emma Corin and Matthew Macfadyen.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
After a delay due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, "Deadpool 3" has finished filming, with a release date set for July 26. The movie marks Deadpool's entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Disney's acquisition of Fox. Ryan Reynolds thanked the cast and crew in a humorous Instagram post, hinting at a reunion with Hugh Jackman. The film will bring the two actors together again, despite Wolverine's previous demise, as superhero movies often bend the rules of death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Steven Yeun has opened up about his decision to leave Marvel's "Thunderbolts," attributing the move partly to the SAG-AFTRA strike that occurred last year. While expressing regret over his departure and the necessity to communicate his sincerity in emails, Yeun remains hopeful about participating in a Marvel movie in the future, though he's keeping any specific desires close to his chest. The film, directed by Jake Schreier and written by Lee Sung Jin with a draft by Eric Pearson, has faced production delays due to industry strikes and has not yet started filming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
*NSYNC members, including Justin Timberlake, are planning to attend a mini premiere for the movie 'Trolls' in Los Angeles ahead of its release. The event is organized by Universal Studios to promote the film and capitalize on the popularity of the boy band. The premiere was scaled down due to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike, but it still aims to generate buzz for 'Trolls Band Together.' While this public appearance does not indicate a reunion tour, it offers an opportunity for the members to promote their involvement in the movie.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Timothée Chalamet kicked off his second hosting gig on Saturday Night Live by remixing the song "Pure Imagination" to celebrate the end of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike, allowing actors to talk about their film projects again. Chalamet humorously referenced his upcoming film Wonka and other projects, highlighting the return of shameless self-promotion in Hollywood. The episode also featured celebrity auditions for Britney Spears' audiobook and a rap performance with SNL cast members.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Timothée Chalamet used his SNL monologue to promote his upcoming movie musical, "Wonka," following the end of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike. After joking about his perfume commercial directed by Martin Scorsese, Chalamet sang a song about shameless self-promotion and plugged the premiere of "Wonka." He also mentioned Scorsese's film "Killers of the Flower Moon" and his own movie "Dune: Part Two." The release of "Dune" was pushed back due to the strike. The monologue was interrupted by a rap duet and featured appearances by Marcello Hernandez, Punkie Johnson as Nicki Minaj, and Kenan Thompson as himself.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
David Harbour, who plays police chief Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, confirmed that filming for the highly-anticipated final season of the Netflix hit will resume following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Harbour expressed excitement about returning to set and revealed that he has been receiving calls to finalize his schedule. He emphasized the team's commitment to working hard and fast to deliver the season to fans, stating that the scripts are great. Netflix has yet to announce a release date for the fifth season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HOLA! USA
After securing a historic three-year deal with studios following a long SAG-AFTRA strike, Fran Drescher, the union's president, received praise from Hollywood's biggest names, including George Clooney. Clooney expressed astonishment at the deal, stating that he would have bet his house and lost on Drescher's ability to achieve it. Other A-listers, such as Tyler Perry, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Reynolds, Laura Dern, Kerry Washington, and Bradley Cooper, also reached out to congratulate Drescher. The deal, worth $1,011,000,000, wraps up a strike that started in mid-July and affected movie and TV show productions. Drescher hopes the victory will have a lasting impact for generations to come.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
The end of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike is reviving the U.S. film and TV industry as well as European productions, but there are concerns about a backlog in production and potential squeeze on smaller indie projects. Shoots in Paris will kick off in January, while productions in Malta, Hungary, and Italy are also set to resume. However, there are worries about finding available filming locations and access to talent, with some predicting a hectic year in 2024. The strike also blocked the announcement and promotion of indie projects, and actors will have to choose between campaigning for awards or getting back to work.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood actors and studio marketers are rushing to promote movies and shows after the SAG-AFTRA strike ended. Actors like Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson are booking TV appearances and surprise screenings to promote their projects. The strike prevented actors from promoting any movie or show from a struck member company, causing a nightmare scenario for marketers. The end of the strike is timely for studios with upcoming star-studded releases. The ban on using influencers during the strike has also been lifted, providing additional promotional opportunities. Marketers express relief and are now focusing on maximizing the star power to break through the cluttered media environment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
David Harbour expresses excitement to return to the set of "Stranger Things" as production could resume in a couple of days following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Harbour also made a surprise donation of $100,000 to the charity Feeding America and discussed the significance of the strike and the new contract for up-and-coming actors. He hopes to take Hopper's strength, courage, dedication, and powerful love for family and justice with him beyond the series.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Kevin Bacon celebrated the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike by recreating his iconic dance from the movie Footloose in an Instagram video. The 65-year-old actor danced to Kenny Loggins' title song in a barn while wearing cowboy boots. The post received over 292K likes and garnered positive comments from celebrities such as Ethan Hawke and Julianne Hough. Bacon also revealed in an interview that he no longer eats bacon or goat meat because he owns goats and pigs. He emphasized his love for animals and growing fresh produce on his farm as a way to protect the environment and have control over what he consumes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Timothée Chalamet and boygenius appeared in a series of promos for their upcoming Saturday Night Live episode, with Chalamet also promoting his film "Wonka." Chalamet's return to SNL marks the first time a movie star has hosted this season, which has been impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike. The episode will air on November 11, with boygenius as the musical guest.