Hollywood actors walk out of premiere as historic strike action starts

The union representing Hollywood actors formally announced a strike on Thursday, joining writers who have already been on strike for weeks. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Sag-Aftra), which began on Friday, marks the first time in 63 years that Hollywood writers and actors are striking simultaneously. Sag-Aftra said the industrial action is being held over pay, conditions and concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The simultaneous strikes are expected to halt the majority of Hollywood’s film and TV production, and have major effects on the broader Los Angeles economy The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► https://instagram.com/guardian The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #Actors #Strike #News #US #Hollywood