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The SAG-AFTRA strike causes the production of "Deadpool 3" to stop.

Filming on "Deadpool 3" has been halted as the SAG-AFTRA strike begins, with actors joining WGA members on the picket lines. One of the first significant productions to be hit by the impending strike is the Marvel sequel.


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Deadpool 3

Only a few days prior to the announcement of the production halt, "Deadpool 3" gave viewers their first glimpse of the set by publishing a snapshot of its stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman dressed as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively. Also recently announced was Jennifer Garner's participation in the movie as Elektra. She previously played the character in the 2003 blockbuster "Daredevil" and the 2005 spinoff movie "Elektra."

Reynolds and "Free Guy" director Shawn Levy collaborate once more on "Deadpool 3". The movie marks the Walt Disney Company's first release in a new series following the studio's 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox. The May 3, 2024, theatrical release date for the threequel has been set as a goalpost, but it is currently in doubt as a result of the production freeze.

Television shows like "Saturday Night Live" on NBC and late-night talk shows were among the first to stop airing after the WGA adopted a strike order in May. Through the writers' strike, "Deadpool 3" was able to continue production in recent weeks. The unexpected halt in production portends the impending industry-wide stagnation brought on by screen actors on picket lines.

Around 160,000 performers, including actors, announcers, hosts, DJs, stunt performers, and broadcast journalists, are covered by the SAG-AFTRA union, and they are all fighting for better pay and working conditions in the ever-evolving Hollywood landscape that streaming services and artificial intelligence have altered. After a 12-day extension period, SAG negotiations came to a close on July 12 at midnight PT. Contracts were originally due to expire on June 30.


What is SAG-AFTRA strike?

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has gone on strike after talks with studios broke down. SAG-AFTRA includes 160,000 actors and this marks their first industry-wide shutdown in over 60 years.








What's happenin' in Emmy? First Winner Projections in Major Categories - ‘Succession’ & ‘Ted Lasso'

The day after the Emmys released its nominees, HBO's "Succession" led the field with 27 nods, including drama series, tying its own record for the most acting nominations in a single year with 14.


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HBO produced two of the top three most popular shows, including "The Last of Us" and "The White Lotus."

Apple's "Ted Lasso" performed admirably in the comedy category, garnering a staggering 21 nominations. There was still one nomination needed to tie "30 Rock" for the most nominations for a comedy program. It will be challenging for ABC's "Abbott Elementary" to win the award after losing out on a crucial writing nomination. The last comedy program to triumph without receiving a writing nomination was "Friends" in 2002.

The competition for the limited series slots on Netflix appears to be between "Beef" and "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." We'll watch to see how the strikes impact those two programs.








BFW2023 is all about Fashion Shows,Pop-ups & Sustainability

The Berlin Fashion Week once again displays itself as a one-of-a-kind event that reflects the city's creative vitality and variety. From the 10th to the 13th of July, Berlin Fashion Week will be an international exhibition for the fashion industry, with a focus on creativity, freedom, and inclusivity.


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Berlin is well-known for its subcultural movements, trends, and forward-thinking fashion. Fashion Week reflects these changes by emphasising essential issues such as sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. Berlin's prominence as a city and a fashion metropolis set new norms in an industry that is nevertheless heavily affected by tradition. As a result, Berlin Fashion Week distinguishes itself from the fashion weeks in Milan, Paris, London, and New York, forging a route that is not only progressive but also revolutionary. Berlin Fashion Week promotes interchange, inspiration, and visibility within the industry through the actual assembly of designers, reporters, buyers, and creatives - not only for established but also for up-and-coming industry leaders.

Berlin fashion Week 2023

Berlin Fashion Week also provides networking possibilities as well as a broad content schedule on the latest fashion, business, sustainability, technology, and beauty trends. The W.E4.FASHION DAY brings together four designers to present their latest collections at the Verti Music Hall: Rebekka Ruetz, Danny Reinke, Marcel Ostertag, and Kilian Kerner. The Fashion Council Germany e.V.'s Studio2Retail project, which is also being implemented in collaboration with the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Industry, brings the Fashion Week atmosphere to the entire city: fashion shows, events, and pop-ups at various locations take visitors all over the city's places to be.

Fashion Week Berlin in July 2023 aims to be a one-of-a-kind event that displays Berlin's creative power and innovative capacity. With an emphasis on diversity, sustainability, and innovation, Berlin is presenting itself as a fashion industry leader and invites designers, buyers, press, and creatives from around the world to participate in this remarkable event.







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