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Hollywood Actors’ Strike Looms as SAG-AFTRA Says Contract Talks Collapse
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Hollywood Shutdown Looms as SAG-AFTRA Says Contract Talks Collapse
SAG-AFTRA, representing 160,000 television and movie actors, could strike as soon as Thursday, joining screenwriters who have been picketing for over 70 days.
Iger to Remain as Head of Disney Through 2026
The 72-year-old chief executive previously said he planned to leave when his contract ended at the end of 2024.
As DeSantis Campaigns, Disney Sees a Long Road Ahead
The company, long allergic to controversy, is likely to be the subject of very public and partisan criticism throughout the Republican primary.
Hollywood Directors Ratify Their Contract
The vote prevented the doomsday scenario of three major Hollywood unions striking simultaneously. The actors’ union is still negotiating.
Plot Twist at Turner Classic Movies Upsets Film Fans
The network’s owner, Warner Bros. Discovery, promised there would be little to no change for viewers despite budget cuts behind the scenes.
Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Falls Flat, Adding to Worries About the Brand
The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner…
Amazon’s Freevee Embraces the Judge Judy Universe
The free, ad-supported streaming service is quadrupling down on Judge Judith Sheindlin. And she’s bringing her “nepo babies” along.
Amazon’s Freevee Embraces the Judge Judy Universe
The free, ad-supported streaming service is quadrupling down on Judge Judith Sheindlin. And she’s bringing her “nepo babies” along.
Christine McCarthy Is Stepping Down as Disney’s Chief Financial Officer
Christine M. McCarthy, who held the role for eight years, helped stabilize the company during the pandemic and played a key role in Bob Chapek’s…