
Post-strike Hollywood rushes to get film, TV sets humming
One major hurdle to resuming production will be coordinating the schedule of A-list actors.
Mon Nov 13 2023

US Actors Union agrees deal to end longest ever strike in Hollywood
US actors union Sag-Aftra has agreed to a "tentative deal" with Hollywood studio bosses to end a historic 118-day strike.
Thu Nov 09 2023

Meg Ryan returns to romantic comedies as star, writer and director
Eight years after her last Hollywood film, Meg Ryan stars in "What Happens Later" with a former partner star David Duchovny.
Fri Nov 03 2023

Top Hollywood actors offer $150 million to help end strike
A lot of the top earners want to be part of the solution, said George Clooney.
Fri Oct 20 2023

George Clooney to studios: 'At least get in the room' with striking actors
George Clooney called the breakdown in talks "worrisome."
Mon Oct 16 2023

Striking actors vow resolve, studios balk at latest demands
Negotiators for Walt Disney, Netflix and other media companies suspending talks after reviewing the latest offer from actors union.
Fri Oct 13 2023

Golden Globes expands to 300 members, highlighting diversity gains
The expanded voting body includes voters from countries around the world, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Cameroon and more.
Tue Oct 03 2023

Hollywood prepares for partial return to work after writers' deal
While actors remain on strike, late-night and daytime talk shows may resume production once their writers receive the Guild's greenlight.
Tue Sep 26 2023

Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
The deal is expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production and cost the California economy billions.
Mon Sep 25 2023

Hollywood studios say they offered actors $1 bln in gains before strike
For SAG-AFTRA to assert that we have not been responsive to the needs of its membership is disingenuous at best, the AMPTP said.
Wed Jul 19 2023

Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023

Hollywood studios race to avoid actors' strike at midnight
A-list stars including Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep have said they are ready to walk off the job.
Thu Jul 13 2023

Hollywood stars stand by actors not 'swimming in money'
One of the biggest changes that both actors and writers are advocating for is increased base compensation in a television world.
Fri Jun 30 2023

From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers' strike hits Hollywood economy
The strike's impact would be magnified if the SAG-AFTRA actors union also goes on strike when its contract expires on Friday.
Thu Jun 29 2023

Digital doubles, fake trailers: AI worries Hollywood actors before labor talks
The technology already is used to erase age marks or alter mouth movements to sync with words when programming is dubbed in many languages.
Sat Jun 03 2023

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025