Actors union will join writers on strike, shutting down Hollywood
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Re: Actors union will join writers on strike, shutting down Hollywood
#2Without scripts how can the actors act anyhow?
Re: Actors union will join writers on strike, shutting down Hollywood
#3Now this could actually force the Hollywood studios back to the negotiating table in earnest. Its one thing to outsource writers, its not easy (I'd say rare to impossible) to outsource the actors themselves.
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#4Unions are a critical counterbalance to the power of corporations. Hardly perfect, but we'll be sorry when they're gone.
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#5> “In that ground breaking AI proposal, they proposed that our background performers should be able to be scanned, get paid for one day’s pay, and their company should own that scan, their image, their likeness, and should be able to use it for the rest of eternity in any project they want with no consent and no compensation,” he said. “So if you think that’s a ground breaking proposal I suggest you think again.”
I mean... it is ground breaking. Just in the worst possible way.
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#6Without scripts how can the actors act anyhow?
Watching Hollywood movies it seems they can do it most of the time.
Re: Actors union will join writers on strike, shutting down Hollywood
#7Without scripts how can the actors act anyhow?
They had old scripts in the pipeline. A number of projects in the works will be halted immediately.
TFA cites actors not doing publicity for projects that are in the can and awaiting release. The film can still be shown, but with less promotion is expected to do less well.
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#8Do we know how the unions are asking people to interact with media companies, streaming services and films?
Would they prefer people avoid them, cancel services, and avoid buying tickets for the moment as a form of picket line? I don't cross picket lines, and would be more than happy to stop my consumption of these things if it helps send a message.
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#9The last time both were on strike was 1960. How did Hollywood cope back then? Less shows/different landscape obviously....was that the birth of the rerun? haha
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#10Given the explicit "we'll just wait for them to lose their housing" messaging from the Hollywood executives...
Good on SAG-AFTRA. This can only increase the bargaining power of both groups.