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Media watch: La La Land strikes are nuking our lucrative film industry too

Who would have thought actors would be the first into the trenches in the battle against the machines?

Evening Standard

George R.R. Martin Explains Where House Of The Dragon Season 2 Is At With Filming And Gives An Update On Winds Of Winter

Game of Thrones fans are eager for information related to both HOTD and The Winds of Winter.

Cinemablend

Actors are really worried about the use of AI by movie studios – they may have a point

Film and television actors in the US came out on strike on July 14, causing Hollywood productions to shut down. The action has also had an impact on US films shooting in the UK: director Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 has “paused” and the production of Deadpool 3, filming at Pinewood…

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George RR Martin predicts Hollywood strikes will be ‘long and bitter’

Writer also shared updates on ‘House of the Dragon’ season two

The Independent UK

Hollywood A-listers to quit British chatshows as US actors’ strike hits

Ban on US stars promoting their new movies will force producers to use more homegrown guests

The Guardian - UK

What’s Going On With Andor Season 2 Amidst The Strikes? What To Know

Andor Season 2 began filming in late 2022, but now there’s word on what’s happening with the Star Wars show in the midst of the strikes.

Cinemablend

Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis and Brian Cox among British actors on picket line in stand against AI in film

Andy Serkis raised concerns that artificial intelligence could be used to undermine the efforts of actors

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Brian Cox rages against ‘scary’ AI at SAG-AFTRA solidarity rally in London: ‘That is the worst aspect’

‘Succession’ star attended UK actors’ union rally in support of historic Hollywood shutdown

The Independent UK

Brian Cox and Andy Serkis among actors in Leicester Square in solidarity with Hollywood strikers

Succession’s Brian Cox and Lord of the Rings’ Andy Serkis were among protesters

Evening Standard

UK stars hold London rally in support of striking US actors

Sucession star Brian Cox tells gathered members of Equity union ‘we are at thin end of horrible wedge’

The Guardian - UK

Black Mirror star Alex Lawther has been cast as lead in new Alien

He'll share the screen with Essie Davis, Sydney Chandler, and fellow Black Mirror actor Samuel Blenkin

Total Film

Don’t worry, season 2 of Andor is still coming to Disney Plus but it might be a while

Good news from the writers' and actors' strike for Apple TV Plus. Disney Plus, not so much.

TechRadar

Don't worry, House of the Dragon season 2 on Max won't be delayed by the Hollywood strikes

Independent productions such as season two of House of the Dragon are OK to film during the Hollywood actors' strike

TechRadar

39 indie projects are allowed to shoot amid SAG-AFTRA actors' strike

Certain movies and TV shows are allowed to continue filming

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Inverse

HBO Is Taking a Major Risk With Its Biggest Shows

'House of the Dragon' and 'Dune: Sisterhood' aren’t affected by the Hollywood strikes — but should they ignore them outright?

Cinemablend

Why House Of The Dragon Can Keep Shooting During The Strike While Other Shows Can’t

It's a lot more complicated than just every actor is on strike.

The Guardian - US

Hollywood grinds to a halt on first full day of joint actors’ and writers’ strikes

Sag-Aftra action sees actors and writers picketing together outside studios and pauses production and promotion of movies

The Independent UK

Industry boss: US actors strike may cause little if any disruption to UK cinemas

Chief executive of UK Cinema Association, Phil Clapp, said some film premieres in the UK would go ahead without talent until the dispute was resolved.

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Chicago Tribune

Nina Metz: Hollywood actors are on strike — here’s what you need to know

The union representing Hollywood actors announced Thursday its plans to strike, joining TV and film writers, who have been on strike since May. The last time both unions were on strike at the same time was in 1960.

Total Film

SAG claims studios wanted to scan background actors and own their likeness forever

SAG-AFTRA has spoken about the "'groundbreaking AI proposal'"

The Independent UK

Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

The union Equity is not striking, but the Hollywood action is expected to affect some productions in the UK.

Total Film

House of the Dragon season 2 will continue filming amid actors' strike

Cameras will keep rolling in Westeros

The Independent UK

House of the Dragon hit with backlash for continuing filming despite SAG-AFTRA strike

UK law prohibits Equity union from legally calling a strike in support of SAG-AFTRA

Bristol Post

Bristol’s arts industry protest over ‘shock decision’ from mayor

Funding delays will have ‘hugely damaging consequences’ for the city

Bristol Post

Bristol creatives to protest over council's 'reckless decision' to delay grant funding

There's a protest, a petition and an open letter calling out Mayor Marvin Rees

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