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These are the movies and TV shows impacted by the mega Hollywood strike

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Cinemas are breathing a sigh of relief as major movies like Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission Impossible 8 are already in production.

However, if the ongoing strike extends for months, picturehouses could face problems, and viewers may have nothing new to watch except reality TV and live sports.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced during a news conference that the strike would involve members on its 2020 TV and theatrical contract.

Films

Several major blockbusters currently in production, such as Ghostbusters 4, Mufasa: The Lion King, Avatar 3 and 4, and the third installment of the Paddington series, Paddington in Peru, may be impacted.

The UK is also expected to feel the effects of the strike, potentially delaying the release of movies like Deadpool 3, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel and the film adaptation of the musical Wicked could also face delays. Beetlejuice 2 had just commenced filming in Vermont when the strike was announced, while Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has been shooting in the UK for months. The first of two Wicked films is scheduled for release in November 2024.

Overseas productions, including the Gladiator sequel starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, are likely to be impacted as well. The new Gladiator film is currently being shot in Morocco and Malta, with British crews heavily involved in the production team.

The strike also affects promotional activities for upcoming releases, such as Disney’s Haunted Mansion, a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, and Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie mystery A Haunting in Venice, all of which have scheduled promotional events like press junkets and red-carpet premieres.

The strike by performers will bring a halt to a significant portion of production work and disrupt schedules. In Los Angeles, the number of filming permits for feature films and television projects has dropped by 64% compared to the same week in 2022, according to FilmLA.

It’s important to note that UK actors represented by Equity, SAG-AFTRA’s sister union, are not part of the strike and are required to continue working as normal. The strike does not apply to them, and performers joining the strike in the UK may face dismissal or breach of contract lawsuits by producers.

TV shows

While the impact on TV shows may be limited due to completed scripts, fully written screenplays are likely to go unused because of the strike. Series like House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones spin-off, the second season of The Sandman, and the fourth season of Slow Horses may face delays.

However, it’s possible that side deals could be reached between guild performers and producers to allow certain projects to continue despite the strike.

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Rate cuts ahead? US stocks bounce as inflation cools

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Investor sentiment is improving as fresh data out of the US and Australia shifts expectations for central bank action.

Stronger-than-expected labour market figures in Australia have raised questions about whether the Reserve Bank will move ahead with a rate cut next week. While the RBA has signalled it is watching data closely, the resilience in employment may force a delay.

Meanwhile, in the US, softer inflation data has lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut rates later this year. That news helped spark a sharp turnaround in US equities, with the so-called “sell America” trade now unwinding as buyers return to Wall Street.

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Trump’s $600B Middle East Deal: What It Means for Global Stability

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President Donald Trump’s four-day Middle East tour during his second term has sparked global attention, locking in a monumental $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia. From AI to defence, space to energy—this economic pact is reshaping U.S. foreign policy.

In an unprecedented move, Trump also lifted long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria after meeting its new president, raising eyebrows among traditional allies.

Ticker News anchor Veronica Dudo speaks with Erbil “Bill” Gunasti, former Turkish PM Press Officer and Republican strategist, to break down the implications for national security, global diplomacy, and the path to peace in Ukraine.

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Trump’s AI deals raise concerns over China ties

Trump’s AI deals in the Middle East spark division over national security risks and concerns over China ties.

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Trump’s AI deals in the Middle East spark division over national security risks and concerns over China ties.

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Trump’s AI deals with Saudi Arabia and the UAE are causing internal conflicts in his administration over US national security. Officials are concerned that American technology supplied to the Gulf could ultimately benefit China, leading to calls for enhanced legal protections.

President Donald Trump’s recent AI deals in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are causing internal conflicts within his administration.

Concerns are rising among officials, particularly China hawks, about the implications for US national security and economic interests.

Agreements include shipments of vast quantities of semiconductors from Nvidia and AMD to the Gulf states, prompting fears that American technology could ultimately benefit China, given the region’s ties with Beijing.

While the accords include clauses to limit Chinese access to the chips, some officials argue that further legal protections are necessary.

Critics, including Vice President JD Vance, have suggested that maintaining US dominance in AI is crucial, and shipping chips abroad might undermine that goal.

Supporters of the deals, including AI Adviser David Sacks, argue the need for American technology in the Gulf to deter reliance on Chinese alternatives.

Despite this, internal discussions are underway to potentially slow down or reassess the agreements due to ongoing national security concerns.

Conversations have also included proposals for a significant chip manufacturing facility in the UAE, which many officials deem risky due to China’s influence.

Additionally, worries persist about G42, an AI firm in Abu Dhabi, which has historical ties to Huawei.

The agreements with Gulf countries promise to enhance their technological capabilities while necessitating careful oversight to address US security priorities.

 

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