Hollywood stands still. It’s been quieter than it’s been in over 60 years. In the struggle for better working conditions, future prospects and wages, members of the actors’ and screenwriters’ unions are on strike at the same time. The effects of the double strike are far-reaching. Four Hollywood battleships run aground.
Deadpool 3 and more: These major projects are just not going any further
The live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch (Disney) and the Formula 1 film from Apple have also been stopped, reports the Hollywood Reporter.
Why the double strike in Hollywood is necessary
Actors sometimes work at the subsistence level and can no longer earn their living with acting jobs alone. In recent years, for example, the royalties from TV broadcasts have all but disappeared for jobs in series production.
The fact that major projects like Deadpool 3 and Gladiator 2 are now hitting is painful for fans – and the point of the matter. The unions are exerting pressure with the strike. The larger and more popular the projects that stall, the greater the leverage.
The 10 biggest streaming films of 2023 on Netflix, Amazon & Co.
In this installment of our Moviepilot podcast, Stream Browsing, we take a look at the big movies coming exclusively to Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and Apple TV+ this year. The result is a list of ten special recommendations.
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From the sci-fi epic to the potential Oscar nominee, everything is included. The talents gathered are particularly impressive. In 2023 we can expect new movies from Martin Scorsese, David Fincher and Zack Snyder in the streaming space, while Gal Gadot, Leonardo DiCaprio, Henry Cavill and Chris Hemsworth will be in front of the camera.