Hollywood actors set to strike after talks with studios and streaming services fail to reach a deal
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Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA's national executive director and chief negotiator, said:"The studios and streamers have implemented massive unilateral changes in our industry's business model, while at the same time insisting on keeping our contracts frozen in amber."a higher share of compensation from streaming services, and limits on the use of AI.
Many actors and writers have seen their incomes significantly reduced because streaming does not generate residuals, or payments, in the same way as they have done when shows are rerun on TV networks. July 13, 3:15 p.m. PT: This story has been updated to reflect SAG-AFTRA's official vote and decision to strike.Subscribe to push notifications
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