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The Writers Strike is Over — But Let’s Not Forget About SAG-AFTRA

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:03:38 +0000

As of September 27th, 2023, the WGA (Writer’s Guild of America) strike is officially over. The union and the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) signed an extraordinary deal that provided writers across Hollywood with numerous protections they did not previously have and made the profession a viable option for people looking to

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Selena Gomez Receives Backlash for Now Deleted Instagram Post — Here’s Why

Kiko Martinez — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:13:42 +0000

Selena Gomez received a few side-eye glances recently when she posted something to her Instagram account that was considered improper because of the ongoing Hollywood strike between studios, writers, and actors. In a now-deleted post, Gomez shared a video from the set of her Hulu comedy Only Murders in the Building and captioned the post

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Latine Advocates Write Open Letter to Hollywood: ‘We Will Not Delay Our Progress Any Longer’

Kiko Martinez — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:31:23 +0000

As the Hollywood strike crosses over the 100-day mark, Latine creatives are standing up to ensure the entertainment industry is listening to them from the picket lines and understand that authentic representation matters in film and TV. On Thursday, over 20 Latine advocacy groups united to release an open letter that demanded Hollywood studios keep

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Jennifer Lopez & Others Donate $1 Million Each to Help Those on Strike in Hollywood

Kiko Martinez — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:34:57 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have donated $1 million to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation to help fellow actors who are being impacted by the ongoing Hollywood strike. According to Deadline, Lopez is one of the many Hollywood celebrities who has contributed a large amount to the nonprofit organization. Some of the other celebrities

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AOC Slams Studio Execs — ‘How Many Private Jets Do the CEOs Need?’

Kiko Martinez — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:14:31 +0000

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) joined actors and writers on the picket line in front of the Netflix offices in Manhattan on Monday (July 24). “How many private jets does David Zaslav need? For real,” Ocasio-Cortez said, referencing the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery. “How many private jets do the CEOs need? It is insatiable. It

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Edward James Olmos Joins SAG Picket Line — & Warns ‘It’s Just the Beginning’

Kiko Martinez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:11:08 +0000

Oscar nominated-actor Edward James Olmos (Stand and Deliver) joined the picket line last week to represent his union, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), in its ongoing fight with Hollywood studios. Joining Olmos and other SAG members were members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), who have also brought Hollywood productions to a standstill, and

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Diana Maria Riva, Aubrey Plaza & More Latinas Come Out to Strike Against ‘Broken System’

Kiko Martinez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:01:25 +0000

The Hollywood strike continues as representatives from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) protest together in demand of systemic changes to the way the film and TV industry work. Making a major impact on the picket line are the Latina talent standing together with their fellow entertainers and creators to

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Ismael Cruz Córdova Reveals He Was Homeless for a Decade as a Working Actor

Kiko Martinez — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:54:46 +0000

If you still don’t understand why actors and writers are striking in Hollywood, look no further than Ismael Cruz Córdova and the revelation he made on social media. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star took to social media Tuesday (July 18) to share the reason he is standing with the Screen

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Cristela Alonzo Speaks Out Amidst Strike News on Her Hollywood Experience

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:07:15 +0000

In 2014, comedian Cristela Alonzo became the first Latina to ever create her own network sitcom. One season later, Cristela was unceremoniously canceled. Since then, Alonzo has been open about the disappointment she felt that ABC had pulled the plug so quickly. She blames a lot of it on the lack of marketing dollars behind

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Xolo Maridueña Opens Up About Actors Strike & If He’ll Be Promoting ‘Blue Beetle’

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:40:15 +0000

Xolo Maridueña is using social media to spread the word about the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike and why it’s important that actors like himself stand “in solidarity” with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) during contract negotiations. “The people who are asking for the right to live and work and thrive in the business

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