Questions and Answers about
SAG-AFTRA
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in TVWhy did the 2023 Emmys take place four months later than originally scheduled?
Answer: The 2023 Emmys were rescheduled to a later date due to industry strikes involving the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA.
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What does AFTRA stand for in the Screen Actors Guild’s name?
Answer: AFTRA is a labor union representing US performers, broadcasters, and other media professionals. It merged with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in 2012 to form SAG-AFTRA, the largest actor union in Hollywood. SAG-AFTRA declared a strike against major studios and streamers over issues such as residuals, streaming royalties, artificial intelligence, and diversity on July…
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Which WGA is going on strike in 2023?
Answer: The Writers Guild of America represents over 11,000 writers who create scripts for your favorite shows and movies. They have been negotiating with AMPTP, which represents the major companies in the industry, since March 20, 2023. However, they could not reach an agreement by May 1, 2023, the final day of their previous contract.…
