Hollywood stars Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, and Fran Drescher have joined forces to support the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in their fight for fair wages. The union is calling for increased wages, better residuals, and improved safety protocols for performers, and the strike is the first major strike by the union in more than 40 years. The strike is expected to have a major impact on the entertainment industry, with many productions likely to be delayed or halted due to the lack of union actors.
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After two weeks of negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to reach an agreement, SAG-AFTRA has voted to go on strike. The union's chief negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, said the strike will begin at midnight and affect 65,000 actors, potentially crippling film and TV productions across the U.S. and impacting the entertainment industry.
Negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have broken down, leading to the possibility of a strike by thousands of actors represented by SAG-AFTRA. The union is demanding better pay, improved safety protocols, and more transparency from the studios, as well as residual payments for streaming services. The AMPTP has not yet commented on the situation, but the two sides are likely to continue to negotiate in the coming days.
Kevin Spacey is on trial in London's Southwark Crown Court for 12 charges of sexual assault and indecent assault, which he denies. He has argued that one of the alleged incidents was "romantic" and that he was the victim of a "witch hunt." The trial, which began in April, is expected to last for two more weeks.
After a deadline to reach a deal with studios and streaming services passed without an agreement, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has voted unanimously to recommend a strike. If the actors strike, they will join screenwriters on picket lines in a bid to get better terms. The union has not yet announced when the strike will begin, but it is expected to have a major impact on the entertainment industry.
On July 12, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced, with HBO's "Succession" leading the pack with 27 nominations. Yvette Nicole Brown and Frank Scherma hosted the announcement, which comes at a tense time for Hollywood due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 19, 2021, and viewers will have to wait to see which shows will take home the awards.
SAG-AFTRA has agreed to the studios' request for federal mediation in an effort to bridge the divide in stalled contract talks. The union is pushing for increased wages and better working conditions for its members, while the studios have argued that the current economic climate makes it difficult to meet the union's demands. The federal mediation process is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with both sides expressing hope that it will lead to a successful resolution.
Celebrity attorney Lin Wood has been allowed to retire from the practice of law by the State Bar of Georgia after facing disciplinary proceedings for his involvement in Sidney Powell’s “Kraken” litigation and his propagation of outrageous claims about the 2020 election and his own divinity. Wood submitted a letter to the State Bar of Georgia requesting to be transferred to “Retired Status”, which was accepted and granted. This marks the end of a tumultuous period for Wood, and the State Bar of Georgia’s decision is seen as a suitable resolution to the situation.