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Jason Momoa will be hosting SNL amid the SAG-AFTRA strike ahead of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman hosting SNL The official SNL social media accounts announced Momoa as the November 18 host. Tate McRae will be that week’s musical guest.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Saturday Night […]

The studios have pitched a “last, best, and final” offer; however, SAG-AFTRA might need another day to respond. The studios talked to union leadership Saturday when CEOs tried to make it apparent they would not make further concessions, according to Variety. SAG-AFTRA and studios final offer When the meeting concluded, a few members of SAG-AFTRA’s […]

SAG-AFTRA announced after the Saturday meeting with AMPTP that they are considering the “last, best and final offer” from the studios and streamers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actors’ union’s negotiating committee will meet on Sunday to talk about the terms of the offer. More studio and streaming platform CEOs attended the bargaining session […]

While John Cena goes by a lot of different names as a member of the WWE Universe, from “The Face That Runs the Place,” to the “Doctor of Thuganomics” and even the “Champ,” the moniker utilized most as of late is simply “The GOAT,” aka the greatest of all time. On paper, it makes sense, […]

A deal negotiation looks a bit scary this Halloween for SAG-AFTRA talks with studios. SAF-AFTRA and the studios are meeting together on this wicked holiday, according to Deadline. “The committee worked independently today,” the guild run by Fran Drescher told members last night (Monday). “We will be meeting with the AMPTP Tuesday.” With that said, […]

SAG-AFTRA’s chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland told Deadline that talks between the actors’ union and the studios have been productive. He added that he remains “cautiously optimistic about making progress.” However, he warned that while this may be a positive update, both parties aren’t “dotting Is and crossing Ts” yet. The use of artificial intelligence or […]

The Hunger Games prequel movie, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has received a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, Deadline reported. Lionsgate, the film’s production company, does not belong to the AMPTP so the agreement will allow the cast to promote the movie. The actors will be able to promote the movie if the strike is still […]

The SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have been communicating all throughout Sunday as they negotiate a deal that could potentially end the actors’ union strike, Deadline exclusively reported. Light at the end of the SAG-AFTRA vs AMPTP tunnel? A source from the guild told the news site, “There is a feeling of optimism.” A senior source […]

The CEOs of Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and NCUniversal plan to return to SAG-AFTRA with a new deal that will hopefully end the strike, Variety reported. The Big 4 calling Bob Iger (Disney) called Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s head negotiator, on Saturday to ask the actors’ union back to the table. David Zaslav (Warner Bros. […]

While previous talks ended up falling through, SAG-AFTRA will resume negotiations with TV and films studios to try to reach an agreement that would bring the three month-long actors strike to an end. The actors union confirmed that it would be resuming talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the representative body […]

With the release date of Deadpool 3 in doubt, the film may make a major swap with Captain America: Brave New World. This is the latest ripple effect on the MCU due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Moving out of May Deadline is reporting that Deadpool 3 will not be making its May 3, 2024 release […]

Actor George Clooney led a group of A-list actors and presented a proposal to SAG-AFTRA leaders via Zoom on a Tuesday afternoon to try and resolve the three-month strike. Unfortunately, it looks like the proposal is DOA, according to Variety. The group, comprising 15 stars, including Tyler Perry and Scarlett Johansson, recently had a follow-up […]

Don’t expect to see your favorite actors dressing up as Barbie and Ken this Halloween. SAG-AFTRA has provided a wild new rule amid the strike. No Barbies! The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that SAG-AFTRA is prohibiting its striking actors from dressing up as popular characters from struck content and posting it on social media. This […]

After years of hiatus, James Franco is back to take on the role of a U.S. Navy sailor stationed in post-World War II Naples. He will also become a father in this Italian drama called Hey Joe. Directed by Claudio Giovannesi, known for the ‘Gomorrah’ TV series and Piranhas, the film is currently in production […]

Director Shawn Levy reveals Deadpool 3 release update is currently in complete uncertainty on May 3, 2024. This is due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which commenced on July 14, 2023. And the current state of AMPTP’s decisions. In an interview related to his forthcoming Netflix series, ‘All the Light We Cannot See,’ Levy disclosed […]

While the SAG-AFTRA strikes continue against the film and TV industries, the union is hoping to avoid adding the video game industry to that list. The actors union has been in ongoing talks with some of the largest video game companies in the space, and it was confirmed those talks are set to continue with […]

Apparently not satisfied by its reign of terror already created by the horrific events it perpetrated against Israel this past week, the Middle East terrorist group Hamas is now calling for a “Day of Jihad” on Friday the 13th, according to a report by Reuters. Instilling fear into the hearts of innocent civilians worldwide, many […]

Negotiations between the SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP will be on pause until further notice. This is after the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Hollywood studios reached a substantial divide on their deals. However, SAG-AFTRA made it clear that the suspension is on AMPTP. LA Times reported that Hollywood studios used ‘bullying […]

Hollywood executives from Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros and others amassed a staggering income compared to Hollywood writers, per CNBC. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav emerged as the highest-paid Hollywood executive. He earned $498 million between 2018 and 2022, 384 times greater than the average Hollywood writer’s pay. In the last five years, Zaslav […]

Oscar Isaac’s new film in the works just gained an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA. This enables independent productions without direct ties to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to continue filming. Due to a failure to reach a new film and TV contract with the AMPTP, the guild steadily expanded the list […]

There were rumors that Jenna Ortega, one of the faces of the new-age Scream cast, would not return for the seventh film. However, a new report debunks that. Given Ortega’s status as one of the rising and biggest stars in Hollywood, her schedule is likely insane. The Wrap is reporting that Ortega will return in […]

A new report has indicated the MCU‘s top priority once the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved. TheWrap is reporting that MCU projects Deadpool 3 and Captain America: Brave New World will be priorities once the SAG-AFTRA strike ends. The former is the bigger priority, and their report indicates that Disney will be attempting to still make […]

The highly anticipated fifth season of “Stranger Things” is still in production, and fans got their first chilling glimpse of what’s to come. The show’s writers playfully shared teasers on social media for the upcoming season, while also poking fun at the ongoing strike between actors and studios, according to Deadline. In a tweet, the […]

146 days of being on strike came slowly for all Hollywood studios because of the Writer’s Guild of America Strike. The concern about artificial intelligence’s rapid use in the industry brought a lot of fear into the hearts of the WGA. Layoffs of thousands of workers also added more fuel to the flame which made […]

Amid the SAG-AFTRA strikes, Sean Penn has spoken out against studios and their AI proposals. Speaking to Variety, Penn was asked about the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. He really got livid when speaking about the topic of studios wanting to save likenesses and voices for AI usage. He proposed a trade. “So you want my […]

Get ready for a blast from the past, as the chart-topping boy band *NSYNC is set to reunite onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, TMZ reports. This exciting news has been confirmed by a source close to the event. Fans of the Grammy-nominated vocal group, consisting of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, […]

Jamie Lynn Spears is set to join the cast of DWTS (Dancing With the Stars) for its upcoming 32nd season. But she won’t just be dancing, this time. Spears has pledged to donate her weekly earnings to various unions representing actors and writers. In this season of DWTS, Jamie Lynn Spears will pair up with […]

The SAG-AFTRA strike caused so many productions to pause. That included Beetlejuice 2, the long-awaited sequel to the classic starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega. Tim Burton recently revealed how close they were to wrapping prior to the strike. In an interview with The Independent, Burton revealed that they had less than two […]

Jessica Chastain used the Venice Film Festival as a platform to encourage her fellow actors to support independent cinema. During the press conference for Michel Franco’s Memory, Chastain sported a black “SAG-AFTRA on Strike” T-shirt. The actress also admitted to feeling “nervous” about her presence, revealing that some members of her team had advised against […]

Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has spoken out about the residuals he receives from Netflix for the show. While speaking to Entertainment Tonight Canada from the SAG-AFTRA strike picket lines, Paul revealed that he doesn’t get anything from Netflix for Breaking Bad. “I don’t get a piece from Netflix on Breaking Bad to be totally […]

Warner Bros Discovery’s financial loss saw an increase between $300 million-$500 million. This is after the studio company revised its 2023 earnings forecast due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The said adjustment lowers the expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Now, Warner Bros Discovery’s loss would mean earnings of $10.5 billion-$11.0 […]

Francis Ford Coppola has received an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA for his new film, Megalopolis. Deadline reported that Megalopolis has landed the interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA, however, it’s unclear what its use will be. They speculated that with the fall festival season underway, this agreement could allow Coppola’s film to be shopped at one of […]

Michael Mann’s upcoming Ferrari film has been pardoned to allow its stars to promote it. The Neon film will premiere today at the Venice Film Festival, and Adam Driver has broken his silence on being able to promote the film amid the SAG-AFTRA strike. During a press conference at the Venice Film Festival (via Kyle […]

Selena Gomez has taken down an Instagram post after facing accusations of violating the rules set by the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike. The rules prohibit members from promoting their work through press interviews or social media posts during the ongoing strike, according to Variety. Gomez’s post […]

The stars will continue to align for the upcoming Venice Film Festival amid SAG-AFTRA strike. This is after big names in the industry confirmed their attendance, including Adam Driver, Jessica Chastain, Caleb Mads Mikkelsen, and more. Adam Driver will be promoting his latest film ‘Ferrari’ where he takes on the role of Enzo Ferrari. Known […]

The news of Dune: Part Two being delayed has set the internet ablaze. On August 24, it was reported that Warner Bros is moving the upcoming Dune sequel to March 15, 2024. It’s not surprising, as reports of Warner Bros mulling a delay have been swirling. This move is due to the ongoing WGA and […]

Beef creator Lee Sung Jin recently provided an update on a possible Season 2 of the Netflix hit amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Jin said, “I’d love to make more. We initially pitched the show as an anthology series where every season is a new beef with new characters. […]

Actress Lisa Edelstein, known for her role in “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” recently disclosed that she received a meager 97 cents in residuals for the two episodes she wrote and starred in, according to Variety. Edelstein shared this revelation at the 2023 Hollyshorts Film Festival’s opening night, where her two films, “Swipe NYC” and “Shadow […]

I don’t know if anyone whipped any “hard fruit” at Arrow actor Stephen Amell, but the actor joined the SAG-AFTRA picket lines in NYC today. Photos (via The Hollywood Reporter) showed Amell in the picket lines in NYC in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. 'Arrow' star Stephen Amell hit the #ActorsStrike picket line in NYC […]