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Hollywood film sector braces for shutdown amid strike action

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Hollywood’s film and television industry is bracing for a shutdown after the union approved strike action

The union that represents some of Hollywood’s most important industry workers has voted to approve a strike action in a bold move that could cause mass disruption to an sector already impacted by COVID-19.

The action could shut down nearly all US film and television productions across the country – not just with Los Angeles.

Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees known as IATSE, which covers camera crews, prop masters, hairdressers and other craft workers say they are being worked to death with gruelling hours and no guaranteed rest or meal breaks.

Members call for better pay and working conditions.

Union members are demanding better work conditions, as well as fairer pay from streaming services to cover their share of labour

Over 50,000 employees that work within the film industry voted overwhelmingly – 98% in favour to just 2% who voted against the stop-work action.

If workers do carry out the stop-work action, the strike would be the biggest walkout in Hollywood since World War Two.

Production sets could close down due to strike action.

Negotiations between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down last month after the IATSE walked away from a deal.

That deal would have improved wages and rest periods, according to the Alliance – and included a nearly $400m pension and health plan.

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Harris and Trump court Latino voters in Nevada

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are rallying Latino voters in the battleground state of Nevada.

Harris spoke about the Biden administration’s dedication to expanding healthcare and immigrant rights, speaking to a diverse crowd.

Trump, meanwhile, highlighted his commitment to jobs and conservative values, drawing enthusiastic supporters.

Both leaders are keenly aware of Nevada’s pivotal role in the upcoming election.

The Latino vote could tip the balance in one of America’s most closely watched states.

As election season heats up, Nevada is a crucial focus for both parties.

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First look at Squid Game’s thrilling new season

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Fans of Squid Game, brace yourselves! The first trailer for season two has dropped, with Player 456 stepping back into the deadly arena.

Lee Jung-jae’s character, Seong Gi-hun, returns, hoping to guide hundreds of new players to safety.

Viewers are thrown right back into the iconic games, with Red Light Green Light making a terrifying comeback.

Gi-hun narrowly escaped the giant doll’s gaze in season one, but this time, it’s more brutal than ever.

Amid tensions, players are given a chance to vote to end the game—but most chant “one more game” as the prize money taunts them from above.

Season two promises the same intensity and life-or-death stakes that made the original a global sensation.

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Judge allows Musk’s $1m voter giveaway to continue

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A Philadelphia judge has decided not to immediately halt Elon Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway, allowing the initiative to proceed.

The lawsuit, filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner, alleges that Musk’s America PAC is running an illegal lottery to influence voters.

The court has put the case on hold while a federal court considers taking over jurisdiction.

Musk’s attorney dismissed the lawsuit as a publicity stunt, emphasizing the PAC’s commitment to lawful activities.

The giveaway targets registered voters in battleground states ahead of the November 5th U.S. election.

Legal experts remain divided on whether the initiative violates federal election laws.

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