Six weeks into the writers strike, the early returns on summer studio films have been some of the best since Covid brought the exhibition business to a screeching halt. But if SAG-AFTRA members tra…
among others. Movies in this corridor are apt to be doing reshoots or ADR in the near future, and an actors’ strike would cause further delays.strike into the deep fall will upend the second half of 2024’s theatrical release schedule, particularly for bigger tentpole films. However, animated movies and low-budget horror titles should be in prime condition to release.last year with a look at the ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ trailer.
A Comic-Con spokesperson tells Deadline: “With regard to the strike and its possible effects on Comic-Con, we tend to refrain from speculation or forecasting. I will say, our hope is for a speedy resolution that will prove beneficial to all parties and allow everyone to continue the work they love. Until then, we continue to diligently work on our summer event in the hopes of making it as fun, educational, and celebratory as in years past.
Also looking bleak this summer with the WGA Strike: the Television Critics Association Press Tour. However, Deadline hears that the nominations announcement for the Primetime Emmys, set for July 12, is not in jeopardy of being moved. Meanwhile, the TV Academy has set Sept. 9 and 10 for the Creative Emmy Awards and Monday, Sept. 18 for the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Even with the statement from SAG-AFTRA about promoting projects, several reps and studio insiders tell us that they haven’t been apprised directly by the guild about the dos and don’ts should a strike occur. As we near June 30, reps are expecting to hear more about what actors can and can’t do.
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