Striking actors told not to dress up as film characters for Halloween - as Ryan Reynolds responds
Actors who are on strike have been advised against dressing up as well-known characters from movies or TV shows for Halloween.
The labor organization that represents actors, SAG-AFTRA, has published a set of rules to ensure they don't unwittingly violate strike regulations.
This implies that individuals who had plans of donning a costume resembling Wednesday Addams or Spider-Man will need to reconsider their options.
According to the union guide, opt for outfits that are patterned after broad characters and creatures such as spectres, the undead, arachnids, and more.
"Let's come together and make it known to our affected employers that we refuse to endorse their material unless we have a just agreement."
"Please refrain from uploading pictures of costumes that are influenced by copyrighted materials on social networking platforms," the message stated.
After receiving the news, Ryan Reynolds, known for his role in Deadpool, took to the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) and shared his thoughts. He expressed his excitement to repeatedly shout the word "scab" at his 8-year-old child throughout the evening. Although his child is not a member of the union, Reynolds believes it is important for her to understand the concept.
The term scab is an insulting way to refer to an individual who chooses to ignore a picket line and work amidst a strike.
George Clooney, who is an Oscar-winning actor, along with other prominent Hollywood stars, has proposed a solution to put an end to the ongoing strike of the SAG-AFTRA actors union. The proposal includes a generous offer of $150 million (£123.5m).
On Thursday, a representative for Clooney confirmed their proposal which would grant the union an additional $150 million within three years. This contribution has the potential to support the enhancement of health benefits.
Clooney informed Deadline that many of the highest paid individuals aim to be involved in resolving the issue.
"We believe it is justifiable for us to contribute higher amounts to the labor union."
Conversations to bring an end to the strike that lasted for three months ended without an agreement last week. The talks had just resumed earlier this month, and it was the first time negotiations were taking place since the strike started in the middle of July.
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) reported that discussions have been put on hold by studios, streaming services, and production firms.
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Companies that are part of AMPTP include the big Hollywood studios such as Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros, in addition to popular streaming platforms such as Netflix and Apple TV+.
The AMPTP stated that the differences between them and SAG-AFTRA are too big for discussions to be helpful.
The group expressed their deep dismay as the studios ended discussions, according to their representatives.
"We have engaged in negotiations with them honestly and sincerely even though they put forward an offer last week that was surprisingly lower than what they initially suggested before the strike commenced," the statement stated.
The current strike has been going on for 100 days since Saturday, causing problems in the film and television industries. Crew members, as well as actors, are both affected as they have been left without work.
