The possibility of a simultaneous strike by Hollywood writers and actors is looming as negotiations have reached a deadlock.
The AMPTP, which represents major studios and streamers such as Amazon, Apple, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has refused to offer a fair deal on the key issues essential to Sag-Aftra members.
A statement from Sag-Aftra, the union that represents 160,000 actors, announced that their negotiating committee has unanimously voted to recommend a strike. The decision will be made by the national board on Thursday morning.
A strike is expected to immediately impact the publicity efforts for the summer's top films, and the Emmy Awards might be delayed until late autumn or even next year.
It would also affect San Diego Comic-Con, scheduled to begin on 20 July. Before the vote, Hollywood's top actors clarified that they were willing to strike.
The simultaneous strike of writers and actors is expected to cause serious disruption to the industry, with major ripple effects for other workers and the Los Angeles economy.
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