INSIDE THE TALKS THAT FAILED

After the strike began, talks between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the studios resumed. However, the negotiations were unproductive, with no progress made. The studios ended discussions, claiming that the actors’ demands were too expensive.

The main sticking point was a union demand for a fee for each subscriber to streaming services. The studios argued that this demand was economically burdensome. The actors’ union, on the other hand, argued that the studios wanted to shift to a subscriber-based model, rather than one based on a show’s popularity.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IN THE ACTORS STRIKE?

The actors’ union is willing to resume negotiations at any time, but they are not willing to change their demands. They are committed to staying on course and are not backing down.

HOW DID PREVIOUS ACTORS STRIKES PLAY OUT?

Historically, actors’ strikes have been less frequent and shorter than those by writers. The Screen Actors Guild (now SAG-AFTRA) has gone on strike against film and TV studios three times in its history. Each time, emerging technology fueled the disputes.

The last strike in 1980 was the longest until this year’s strike. It lasted 67 days and resulted in significant compromises and gains for the actors.

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO MOVIES AND TV SHOWS?

While screenwriters are back at work, production remains suspended on many TV shows and films due to the ongoing actors strike. Some exceptions have been made for non-studio productions approved by the union. Award shows like the Emmys have been postponed to accommodate the strike.

The future of the strike and its impact on the entertainment industry remain uncertain.

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