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Dual strikes bring Hollywood to a screeching halt
FromThe Big Story
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25 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2023
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Last week, after negotiations with studios and streaming giants failed to yield an agreement, the 160000 performers represented by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) decided to go on strike. They're joined on the picket lines by Writers Guild of America members — the first time both unions have been on strike simultaneously since the 1960's. Their demands differ, but both group's grievances boil down to two things: revenue decreases in the age of streaming, and concern about AI-induced job losses. And with their collective actions bringing many major productions to a screeching halt, and leaving thousands of people out of work, the pressure is on both sides to come up with a reasonable compromise. So what's really at stake here? And who might blink first? GUEST: Barry Hertz, Deputy Arts Editor and Film Editor for The Globe and Mail
Released:
Jul 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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