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After much deliberation, the Television Academy has announced a new date for the 75th Emmys. This comes as the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes caused the deliberation over a delay. On August 10, the Television Academy took to social media to announce the new date, January 15. The ceremony will air on Fox and begin at […]

It’s been 100 days since WGA writers said “pencils down” and went on strike to protest the Hollywood studios’ unwillingness to negotiate an expansive new labor deal accounting for the rapidly changing media landscape. This was the exact point at which the last writers strike, in 2007-2008, ended. In the current strike, there is still […]

The upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has found a workaround with the looming SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. With the SAG-AFTRA strike, actors that are in the union are not allowed to film or promote projects. However, with a film like Sonic the Hedgehog — which is a hybrid of CGI and live-action — won’t be […]

Beloved star of Modern Family, Eric Stonestreet — who memorably played Cameron Tucker for eleven seasons on the hit ABC sitcom — took a few minutes to speak with ClutchPoints on the Universal picket lines Friday morning. Stonestreet was picketing with his friend, fellow comedic actor (and writer) Jerry Lambert to add some heart and […]

On an important and hopeful day for writers and actors on the picket lines, the turnout amongst WGA writers and SAG-AFTRA actors couldn’t have been higher in the first joint strike picket at Universal Studios Hollywood. WGA members have been picketing at the Universal lot since the start of their strike 95 days ago, but […]

As thousands of actors and writers are sitting on the sidelines during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, Shazam! star Zachary Levi recently blasted the strike rules. During an appearance at Manchester Comic-Con, Levi spoke out about how he can’t speak about his past works (bear in mind, what he said before and after the video […]

As the 100th day of the WGA writers strike looms, there’s a faint glimmer of hope as the AMPTP, which represents the major Hollywood studios, has finally expressed their willingness to reopen negotiations with the Writers Guild of America. The talks are set to resume on Friday to try to hammer out a satisfactory resolution […]

Seth McFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy, has made a huge donation to assist film and television workers amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. According to Variety, McFarlane has donated $1 million to The Entertainment Community Fund (previously The Actors Fund). He wasn’t the only one, however. As Variety added that The Katie McGrath […]

Stephen Amell, who played DC hero Green Arrow in the CW’s Arrowverse, blasted the idea of striking amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. UPDATE: Amell has since come out and clarified his comments via an Instagram post. In a very lengthy Instagram post, Amell walked back his previous comments about the SAG-AFTRA strike. “Understandably, there […]

Hollywood icon Will Smith has joined the conversation surrounding the ongoing strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA, expressing his unwavering support for both guilds. Taking to Instagram and Twitter, the actor shared a heartfelt message about the significance of this moment for the acting profession, Variety reports. “As some of y’all mighta heard, my guild, @SAGAFTRA […]

Aquaman actor Jason Momoa made the most ironic donation to support those on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike picket lines. It appears that Momoa donated cases of water bottles to the striking union members. While a generous donation, it’s still humorous. Jason Momoa has donated a bunch of water to support those on the SAG/WGA […]

While the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes rage on with the topic of AI being a big point of contention, studios including Netflix and Disney are quietly hiring AI-related roles. Plenty of striking actors are worried about their likenesses being used without their consent and with little to no compensation in return. A-list stars like Bryan […]

Bryan Cranston gave an impassioned speech in New York City in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike, calling out AI and Disney’s Bob Iger in the process. He said in a video captured by AP, “We’ve got a message for Mr. Iger: I know, sir, that you look through things through a different lens. We don’t […]

The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have caused several productions to halt, but General Hospital — America’s longest-running soap opera — has found itself a workaround. In an Instagram post from one of General Hospital’s writers, Shannon Peace (her Instagram is now private), she revealed that “Starting next week, the show will be penned exclusively by […]

Stunt performers, including Indiana Jones’ own stunt double Mike Massa, made a bold statement during a SAG-AFTRA strike rally outside Atlanta. Dozens of stunt performers gathered to voice their concerns about corporate greed and the need for better benefits for SAG-AFTRA members, People reports. At Fayetteville’s Covert Camera Vehicles, the rally attendees stood in solidarity, […]

Rumors that Warner Bros. could move Dune: Part Two out of its prime November release slot circulated last week, and a potential timetable for a new release date has been revealed. Deadline reports that there are three spring options for Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sequel. Dune: Part Two could be released in March, April, or over […]

Comedian Rob Delaney had some interesting thoughts on the topic of AI amid the SAG-AFTRA strike. One of the main points of contention with the SAG-AFTRA strike is actors seeking protection against their likenesses being used without compensation. Speaking to The Intercept, Delaney said, “So $900k/yr per soldier in their godless AI army when that […]

The SAG-AFTRA strike has hit those in Hollywood with its work stoppage. Dwayne Johnson, one of the biggest names in the industry, has made a “historic” donation to the relief fund to help those striking. Variety reported the news of Johnson’s contribution. An exact number was not identified, but it’s known that the donation was […]

Though his status in the WWE Universe remains incredibly up in the air, as, despite getting into it with Grayson Waller, there appears to be no tentative plans for a storyline, let alone a match any time soon, that hasn’t stopped Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson from using his expansive resources to give back to entertainers […]

Andor Season 2, like many other projects, has to halt production due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. However, the Star Wars series is in a unique spot given just how close they were to completion. Deadline reported the Andor production being halted, but they noted that the Star Wars series was “just weeks away” from warping […]

Succession star Brian Cox recently went off on AI and issued an NSFW-filled warning about the future of the industry. Speaking to Deadline vis-à-vis the SAG-AFTRA strike, Cox deemed the topic of AI as the “worst aspect” of the whole dispute. He shared that a fellow actor was told by a studio that in “no […]

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom has not had an easy road to release. The upcoming DC sequel recently underwent a third round of reshoots and sounds like a mess. Now, with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, Warner Bros. may move the film out of its Christmas Day release date. Variety reported that Warner Bros. […]

Unfortunately, it appears that Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated Dune: Part Two could be delayed. The Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya-led sequel is the latest project to be affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Variety reported that Warner Bros. is currently looking at the possibility of shifting Dune: Part Two out of its November 3, 2023, slot […]

The SAG-AFTRA strike has shut down a bevy of productions, and insiders have revealed the insane six-figure number that studios are willing to lose with each passing week during the strike. Variety’s recent report on the SAG-AFTRA strike included that having numerous high-profile productions shut down which include the costs of soundstages, costumes, and more, […]

Tom Cruise, one of the biggest figures in Hollywood, has been asked to join the picket lines by SAG-AFTRA. However, the Mission: Impossible star gave a lukewarm response to those requests. Variety’s feature on the SAG-AFTRA strikes covers a lot of ground, including one of the biggest stars, Cruise. According to sources, Cruise had asked […]

Solidarity is important, and Black Panther writer-director Ryan Coogler emphasized that when the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes came up during a recent interview. I asked the Creed filmmaker what was coming up, if anything, during this rough time in Hollywood. “Right now, there are a couple of incredibly important strikes happening,” Coogler said. The reason […]

Mandy Moore, known for her role as Rebecca Pearson on the hit TV show This Is Us, has opened up about the minimal earnings she receives from streaming residuals. The 39-year-old actress discussed the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and the financial struggles faced by actors when it comes to residual payments, the Hollywood Reporter says. Moore […]

A new film led by Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd from A24 has been given the green light to film during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Variety announced a list of productions that SAG-AFTRA approved to shoot during the strike. All 39 projects are independent films and were confirmed to not be tied to AMPTP […]

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has already been impacted twice by the SAG-AFTRA strike as its NYC premiere just received an unfortunate update. Universal Pictures, Oppenheimer’s distributor, announced on July 14 that Nolan’s latest epic will not have a red carpet at its NYC premiere. “In support of the ongoing SAG strike, the filmmakers of Oppenheimer will […]

No one is immune to being affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike — including the MCU (Deadpool 3 recently halted production). Kevin Feige recently broke his silence on the strike in an email to production workers. In an email from Feige and his co-president of the MCU Louis D’Esposito, the duo said, “We recognize how much […]

Three upcoming sequels, Deadpool 3, Venom 3, and Mission: Impossible 8, have all hit massive production roadblocks as the effects of the SAG-AFTRA strike begin trickling in. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the three production stoppages, as well as a number of others including Gladiator 2, Lili & Stitch, and the untitled Formula […]

Hollywood icon George Clooney has broken his silence on the SAG-AFTRA strike, which is officially beginning picketing today. In a statement that supports the decision by SAG-AFTRA members to strike, Clooney said that “actors and writers in large numbers have lost their ability to make a living.” He continued, “This is an inflection point in […]

While Deadpool 3 has hit a production roadblock amid the SAG-AFTRA strike, that hasn’t stopped the film’s star Ryan Reynolds from poking fun at his Wolverine co-star, Hugh Jackman. It’s being reported that Deadpool 3 is pausing production due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. This would make sense given that Reynolds and Jackman are both members […]

The Screen Actors Guild voted to strike, which means actors will join writers on the picket lines for the first time in more than half a century, per TMZ. The last SAG-AFTRA strike was in 1960, back when Ronald Reagan was the president of the SAG. The board met Thursday morning and voted unanimously to strike […]

Everyone, at this point, has heard of the ongoing WGA strike. But now there’s another strike looming, with the Screen Actors Guild, or the SAG-AFTRA strike. Matt Damon spoke on the subject, and how he stands on the strike should it comes to fruition. He was in support of those actors. “It’s gonna be tough […]

The SAG-AFTRA strike already caused Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer premiere to move its start time earlier, and now three significant projects have all been delayed thanks to the strike. An Alien series and Mortal Kombat and Gladiator films have all hit massive production roadblocks. Variety reported the big delays. FX’s Alien series is currently in pre-production […]