Hollywood, known as the heart of the film industry, has embarked on its largest strike in recent years, joined by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Following the participation of thousands of writers in the strike, actors have also joined the movement. So, why did the Hollywood strike occur? Here are the details!
Many famous figures are showing support for the strike
Hollywood, regarded as the global center of the film industry, woke up to a new piece of news today. To understand the situation, there have been payment disputes between writers and streaming platforms in the industry, which have failed to reach a resolution. As a result, the writers have decided to go on strike once again after several years.
After the work stoppage initiated by the writers on May 2nd, the strike has started to expand further. According to today’s news, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), with a membership of 160,000, have also joined the strike.
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SAG and AFTRA announced that they decided to participate in this strike due to their failure to reach a resolution with television production companies regarding job security and salary guarantees. The union is also demanding fair profit distribution from platforms such as Amazon and Netflix.
Furthermore, they expressed their desire for better working conditions. They also demanded restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in productions. With the decision to strike, 160,000 performing artists will cease their work.
In addition to these, there are also many famous figures supporting the strike. Among them are Margot Robbie, Meryl Streep and Dwayne Johnson. Disney CEO Bob Iger made a statement regarding the matter, saying, “The expectations of the striking writers and actors are not realistic, and this greatly bothers me.”
Furthermore, it is claimed that Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt left the premiere of the Oppenheimer film early last night due to the start of the strike.
So, what are your thoughts on the Hollywood strike? In your opinion, which side is justified? Feel free to share your opinions with us in the comments section!
