Hollywood actors poised for strike after studio talks end without deal

The union representing Hollywood actors said Thursday that crunch talks with studios to avert a major industry shutdown had ended without a deal, paving the way for a vote on the first actors strike in more than four decades.

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(FILES) A supporter holds sign on the Hollywood writers picket line outside Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, June 30, 2023. -- Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP

2023-07-13 16:38:51

The union representing Hollywood actors said Thursday that crunch talks with studios to avert a major industry shutdown had ended without a deal, paving the way for a vote on the first actors strike in more than four decades.

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), which represents 160,000 performers including A-list stars, said last-ditch talks had failed to resolve their demands over dwindling pay and the threat posed by artificial intelligence.

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