Hollywood Actors Approve Contract to End Strike

Hollywood Actors Approve Contract to End Strike

Business

Hollywood’s actors have approved a contract to end their strike after nearly four months, signaling the end of a tumultuous year for the entertainment industry. The deal, which received a 78% approval, brings relief to SAG-AFTRA leaders and allows the industry to return to normal. The issue of artificial intelligence was a major point of contention during the negotiations, but the agreement ultimately passed. This contract sets a precedent for future negotiations as the industry navigates the changing landscape of streaming services.

Hollywood Strike Ends: Screen Actors Guild Reaches Deal with Producers

Hollywood Strike Ends: Screen Actors Guild Reaches Deal with Producers

Technology

After 118 days on strike, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The strike, the longest in Hollywood’s history, centered around issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) in actors’ performances and residual payments for streaming content. While the exact details of the agreement have not been disclosed, the resolution suggests that the actors’ concerns regarding AI were at least partially addressed. The strike’s end brings hope for improvements in actors’ job security and compensation, paving the way for the resumption of stalled productions in the industry.