Many U.S. studios’ blockbusters are filmed in Britain, so the walkouts by actors and screenwriters have caused thousands of U.K. film crews to lose work.
In contract disputes from Detroit to Hollywood, organized labor leaders are holding firm in their efforts to gain more pay and job security for members.
Since striking movie stars are not allowed to promote studio films, filmmakers unexpectedly, and in some cases uneasily, have the spotlight to themselves.