5 things to know for Sept. 7: Immigration, Hurricane Lee, Manhunt, Ukraine, Hunter Biden

Hollywood strikes have halted film and TV production, with writers striking since May and actors since July. Negotiations continue but many in the industry are changing careers.
A federal judge ordered Texas to remove floating barriers aimed at deterring migrants in the Rio Grande river. Over 60,000 migrant children crossed the dangerous Darien Gap in 2022.
Hurricane Lee in the Atlantic is forecast to rapidly strengthen to near Category 5 force, though it's expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands. It's unclear if it will impact the US mainland.
The manhunt continues for a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison last week. Surveillance video shows him crawling between walls before climbing out of view of guards.
A deadly Russian missile attack on a crowded market in eastern Ukraine killed at least 17 people. President Zelensky called it “utter inhumanity.”

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7/17/2023

Hollywood on Strike

The article discusses the recent strike by Hollywood actors' union, SAG-AFTRA, over pay and concerns about the future of the industry. - The strike is the first in 43 years and has brought the American movie and television business to a halt. - The actors are joining screenwriters, who went on strike in May, in picket lines across the country. - The main issues at stake are the calculation of residuals for streaming entertainment and concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence in the industry. - The article argues that the rise of streaming and the collapse of traditional distribution models have made it difficult to divide revenue and have increased the costs for studios. - The article suggests that both talent and studios need to adapt to the new paradigm and focus on producing unique content rather than running streaming services.

8/1/2023

'Barbenheimer' boom might be followed by fallout at theater box offices

Main Topic: The potential impact of the actors and writers strikes on movie theaters and film releases. Key Points: 1. The success of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" has boosted brick-and-mortar movie theaters, but the strikes may leave theaters without new releases. 2. The strikes have led to the postponement of film releases and delays in production, affecting theater chains' ability to maintain their ratings and financial metrics. 3. The strikes have resulted in changes to release dates, with major studios moving films to 2024 and considering shifting other highly anticipated blockbusters.

8/2/2023

Hollywood producers seek sit-down with striking writers, the first sign of stalemate break

Main Topic: Hollywood writers strike and pressure on producers to resume negotiations Key Points: 1. Producers have requested a meeting with the Writers Guild of America to discuss the possibility of resuming negotiations. 2. The strike, which has entered its 100th day, has led to mounting pressure from striking actors and picketers. 3. The actors' union is seeking improvements in wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits, and transparency in streaming services, while the writers' guild is focused on higher compensation, residuals, and new rules for staffing television shows.

8/27/2023

Hollywood writers are still on strike. Here’s where WGA, studios stand.

Hollywood writers are on strike, and major issues include streaming, artificial intelligence, writers' rooms, and length of employment.

10/4/2023

Hollywood Strikes and AI Girlfriends: The Latest Viral Stories Rocking Entertainment

Hollywood strikes could be the beginning of a larger reckoning with artificial intelligence across various industries.

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