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Can Striking Change Hollywood?

Actors have joined writers on the picket lines in a historic effort to reestablish the value of creatives.

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For the first time in 63 years, Hollywood is facing two union strikes at the same time. Both writers and actors are participating in the work stoppage, teeing up a historic labor fight that could potentially impact the entire entertainment industry. Read on to learn what workers want, how movies and television will be affected, and what to expect next.

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Hollywood’s High-Stakes Strike

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Hollywood Insiders Lay Out the Dream and Nightmare Scenarios

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MORE CONTEXT: Why Hollywood Writers Are Going On Strike

The writers strike explained and what it means for your TV-watching habits.