Thousands of striking actors and writers marched, rallied and chanted outside Paramount Pictures on Wednesday to pressure studios to give in to their demands.
Members of the Writers Guild of America have been on strike for 135 days and the Screen Actors Guild for 62 days. Talks between the WGA and the group representing major studios and streaming services have broken down, with each side claiming the ball is in the other’s court. The studios are trying to strike a new three-year contract with the writers before negotiating with the actors.
Speakers tried to cast the strike as a historical movement in a summer characterized by labor actions from a variety of industries. They said the outcome would define the entertainment industry for decades to come.“History is in the making right now,” said SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, speaking in front of a Jumbotron screen that broadcast her image to the cheering crowd down Melrose Avenue. “Do not give up, because this is the moment that is going to change the future.
Writers are seeking higher wages overall, a greater share of residuals — especially from streaming content — and assurances about the number of writers hired per show. The latter issue has turned into a major sticking point. The actors are also seeking higher pay, and both groups want strong language in the contracts to ensure they will not be replaced or cannibalized by AI.
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