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SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood Studios Have Until Midnight Wednesday to Reach Deal and Avert Strike

HeadlineJul 12, 2023

Federal mediators have been brought in as talks between Hollywood studios and SAG-AFTRA are in their 11th hour. Actors are seeking better residual payments from streaming platforms and protections against the potential impact of AI on the entertainment industry. The extended contract of unionized actors expires at midnight tonight. The Writers Guild remains on strike.

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