Streaming Into the Void - July 16, 2023 - The End?

This week, actors go on strike and Hollywood shuts down.

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SAG-AFTRA: Actors are poised to go on strike against studios and streaming services | CNN Business

National Geographic magazine has laid off the last of its staff writers | CNN Business

WGA East “Demands Immediate End” To AI-Generated Articles On G/O Media Sites

SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios still at odds over higher residuals for hit streaming shows | Parrot Analytics

Actors say Hollywood studios want their AI replicas — for free, forever

Disney CEO Bob Iger: Writers, Actors Not Being 'Realistic' With Strike - Variety

Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract through 2026, two years longer than planned

Disney could soon sell its TV assets as Iger says business 'may not be core' to the company

Why Disney Trashed a Movie It Spent $50 Million to Make

Disney+ to Release Over 20 Asia Originals in Second Half of 2023 – The Hollywood Reporter

Disney Faces TV and Streaming Crossroads In India

'The X-Files,' 'Alias, Among 10 Titles Licensed by Disney to Channel 4 - Variety

HBO's Casey Bloys on Emmy Noms, When Strike Will Impact HBO and Max - Variety

Amazon Studios’ Jennifer Salke & Vernon Sanders On Emmys & WGA Strike – Deadline

‘Jury Duty’ EP On Surprise Emmy Nominations & Possible Season 2 – Deadline

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