hundreds of top stars, including meryl streep and jennifer lawrence, saying they're prepared to strike, joining writers who have been on the picket lines for two months. >>> tributes tonight to actor alan arkin, oscar and tony winner, comically cranky, with a flair for the dramatic. >> announcer: from abc news world headquarters in new york, this is "world news tonight" with david muir. >> whit: good evening, it's great to have you with this friday night. i'm whit johnson in for david. we begin with two major decisions by a sharply divided supreme court, one pitting gay rights against free speech. the other blocking student loan relief for millions of americans. that decision, a major blow to president biden's agenda and one of his key campaign promises. tonight, the president is vowing to keep fighting, pledging to find other ways. chief justice john roberts writing for the conservative supermajority that the president had overstepped his authority, using pandemic emergency powers to forgive loans for 40 million americans at a cost of $430 billion. 26 million people had already applie

the threat of ale stars like jennifer lawrence and meryl streep to walk off the job comes on top of a nearly 2 months work stoppage by the writers guild of america, which is already reverberating through the local economy. a vintage type writers, candy colored rock and roll dreams. even skulls bones and its highest skeletons, the shelves of history for higher, oh, well stocked this hollywood prop house has anything is cetera. so might be looking for what's missing customers for months that have been no new productions in terms of town, hollywood writers or, and strike. and a major part of the city as economy is running dry. even though there is a strike going on and there's a work stoppage, it doesn't stop my staff's rent. it certainly doesn't stop my rent. it doesn't stop our utilities. it doesn't stop our cost of living. and things are just so much more expensive cents a pound dummy is the 1st rider strike hollywood has seen in more than a decade. and it's been long overdue, said the riders who have seen no budget streaming productions cut into classic movie and tv content. and most

this appointment is led by famous actors such as marilyn streep, jennifer lawrence, charlize theron. i supported a protest in their main demand, the artificial fairness of negotiations with film and television producers has failed, and this account can have a serious impact. of course, this is not the only thing, and the greed of film production companies has made my life difficult, but this is not the only problem. the problem of artificial intelligence must also be clarified . the use of virtual mannequins of actors with the help of artificial intelligence has become very common these days. drawing an 80-year-old harrison ford in indiana jones what is the role of jay mateen known in the past in 1955? i may leave tomorrow, but film production companies using artificial intelligence can make me act in movies after muhammad's death. now don't worry, artificial intelligence will wake him up. in order to further investigate the strike of hollywood writers and actors, radio and television has a video connection with journalists in new york, mr. ali rajabi, and i am also talking to hamidr

famous actors such as marilyn streep, jennifer lawrence, charlize theron, support this protest action . their main demand is to be fair. the hand-me-down with the film and television producers has failed, and this account can have a serious impact. the strikers want a fair share. more than the prosperity of the cinema industry in new fields, they have products like internet networks , of course, this only makes my life difficult for film production companies, but this is not the only task, the problem of artificial intelligence should also be clarified, the use of virtual dummies of actors with the help of artificial intelligence has become very popular these days, like portraying the young 8-year-old harrison ford in indiana jones, playing the role of sex in 1955. in the past, film companies using artificial intelligence can make me act in movies after muhammad's death. now that they are worried about artificial ears. wake him up, he is free to some extent. in order to further investigate the strike of hollywood writers and actors , we have a video link with the journalists in new yo

david spiritual meryl streep - jennifer lawrence they all stop acting in films does not participate ing campaigns for films already made should not appear at premieres and various ceremonies, as the leading actors in an oppenheimer film. significantly , the director left the premiere with a tape in the uk. christopher nons from the stage stated that the actors had gone to draw posters for the scores. media actors' strike could cost the industry $4 billion, including screenwriters. this is the biggest strike in hollywood valeria gavrilovskaya leading. programs emergency or what will be on the air today? ilya is creepy with us today, the story from samara there, a local blogger during a walk, made a real sensation. she discovered an illegal mortuary refrigerator, intended for products used for other purposes, she shared a shocking discovery with subscribers, who, as it turned out, were not very surprised and sent her their photos and videos. well, we have collected the full picture and found out who is now will take this information under control, see all the details in the issue of ilya

more than 300 actors including marquee names like meryl streep, jennifer lawrence, and ben stiller saidir union leaders a letter talking about a transformative deal rather than compromising too soon. for both actors and writers, the shift to streaming has meant less work and less pay. still to come. why the decline of am radio was raising concerns beyond the communications industry. a new film looks at little richard's legendary life and rock 'n' roll legacy. >> this is pbs news weekend, from weta studios in washington, home of the pbs newshour weeknights on pbs. >> the search for the exact origin of covid-19 is highlighted the risk of viruses transmitted by certain species of bats. in the wild, they can withstand viruses that kill other animals. the viruses can incubate in bats and spread to other animals and humans. today, humans and bats are interacting more than ever. >> global industrialization continues to reduce the amount of the world untouched by humans. species like bats are no longer insulated by human attraction as they once were. they have been traced as the source of outbr

. ♪ actors, including meryl streep and jennifer lawrence are ready to go on strike against the majordios. joining striking writers on the picket lines. >> the current sag aftra contract expires at midnight, but that deadline could be pushed to july 7th to avoid a strike. if there's no deal, the screen actors guild would hit the picket lines tomorrow. >> more than 300 actors have signed a letter to sag after leadership urging them to r ght for a strong deal rat than compromising too soon. both unions are also pushing the studios to restrict the use of artificial intelligence and asking them to secure higher streaming residuals for members and actors strike would probably bring most productions to a halt. >> as inflation continues to drain wallets will cost a little less than last year to host a 4th of july barbecue. according to the american farm bureau federation, the average price for a cookout is down about 3% from a record high in 2022. but it's still the second highest on record. the average cost for the spread will be about $67. the most expensive items for your cookout this yea

jennifer lawrence mademan margot robbie alexei veselovsky reports to the usa what people in hollywoodg sun in california are now for 30 weeks now, actors , screenwriters and ordinary film company workers are on strike against the greed of the studios. we gotta do it and do it right so we don't have to do this next 20 years the main stumbling block that stopped the dream factory. these are payments made by streaming services for showing movies and series. they are so small that it's really bigger. looks like a robbery star of the tv series orange is the hit of the season actress chemist. glen showed how much she received in 2020 from streaming? no digression, but now i'm going to be rich. what a year it is, of course, is strong, considering that glenn has starred in dozens of episodes of the series that plays on netflix, but wait, i deserve to be paid so many times. how many since this shit pose actors are demanding new contracts, cash royalties from tv and film shows are prescribed and long -term, and the streaming platform business is relatively young and the rules are not fully spel

representing over 160,000 members including most of the biggest stars in the world, now meryl streep, jennifer lawrence, ben stiller, and reportedly thousands of others calling on their union leadership to go full tilt in their demands for better pay, better benefits, more of a cut in streaming and more protections from ai being shared by the currently striking writers guild of america who have been picketing for nearly nine weeks and have already shuttered tv's fall lineup like "stranger things" and "abbott elementary" and the deadline for a new deal, the stroke of mididnight toninight. gadi schwartz, nbc news, los angeles. >>> and just in, a settlement in a high-profile legal case involving fox news a lawyer for former producer abby grossberg says she has settled with the network for $12 million. grossberg alleged she was harassed and scapegoated in dominion voting systems' defamation suit against fox in a statement, fox said, we are pleased that we have been able to resolve this matter without furthe litigation >>> still ahead as we continue tonight, a look at the sub that first took people to see t

. >> for every tom hanks, for every george clooney, jennifer lawrence, there are thousands of actors who are working in middle class and are trying to survive in cities like los angeles and new york, in particular, on wages that are not enormous. it's a salary pyramid. >> a federal mediator has been called in to help the deadline to reach a deal. it's just over 24 hours away. a quick note, the people you see on local news here in this market are all members. remember, the hollywood writers are also out on strike right now. so a prolonged dispute could first sink the fall season and later movies. >>> well, people in the l.a. suburb of chatsworth are being warned to keep small pets inside after somebody else's pet got outside. >> big mama is about 15 feet long. you know, about eight inch in diameter. this is where big mama comes at night. >> okay. on the morning of july 4th, big mama the python's family checked her cage and she was not there. not good. the family says the python is a star in the community and friendly toward people. >> she's an animal that has been used during parties

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the union — which includes top stars like meryl streep and jennifer lawrence — wants a new pay deal andreporter for the la times. thank you forjoining us on the programme. iwonder thank you forjoining us on the programme. i wonder if we could start, there are issues over pay and conditions. could you take us through what the issue is there? 50 take us through what the issue is there? , . . is there? so since the pandemic we have seen — is there? so since the pandemic we have seen a _ is there? so since the pandemic we have seen a huge _ is there? so since the pandemic we have seen a huge shift - is there? so since the pandemic we have seen a huge shift in - we have seen a huge shift in consumption of film and television to streaming and the way that actors and other creators in hollywood have been compensated, they argue lags the way they used to get paid on the way, the amount that they get paid and also the way of their working, have changed considerably with the rise of streaming companies like netflix, amazon and apple. so part of the deal that the two sides are trying to get to is

the 160,000 members of the actors' union, including major stars like meryl streep and jennifer lawrencend safeguards around the use of artificial intelligence. live now to fimmaker and authorjustine bateman, joining us live from los angeles. great to have you with us, thanks for coming on the programme. the writer �*s strike in hollywood has been going on for months now. you have been on the picket lines, what is the sense, is there being any progress made?— the sense, is there being any progress made? progress as far as negotiations _ progress made? progress as far as negotiations go, _ progress made? progress as far as negotiations go, not - progress made? progress as far as negotiations go, not that i as negotiations go, not that anyone is aware of because the amp tp, the lawyers that anp tp, the lawyers that represent the streamers and studios have been busy negotiating with the screen actors guild. 0nly negotiating with the screen actors guild. only after they are done with a particular union while they move on to the next union. i am not under the impression that they are going to

the unions — which includes top stars meryl streep and jennifer lawrence — want a new pay deal and safeguardshis position in all of this, as well as the issues and impact that al can have on actors. i mean, i stand up in support of all workers that are standing against companies that are making billions of dollars in profits and are refusing to kind of keep the pay for the people that are making them those profits equitable. so, the use of ai, that seems like something that is going to profit them greatly. it's going to be at the cost of ourjobs. they are no longer new media, which was how we negotiated with them to start with, which was a huge problem, because they're now billion dollar companies and we're still doing a deal where they're not paying us equitable residuals or residuals at all. so yeah, i stand that we are willing to strike if we do not get the kind of demands that we're looking for. on the subject of ai, jeff, many people know, you know, we think about some some films, animated films that uses some impressive tech. but in terms of let's just say yourself, has ai been used whe

hitters, a listers have been speaking about this in recent weeks, we have had meryl streep, jennifer lawrenceof potentially here, how long could you see a strike like this lasting for?— could you see a strike like this lastin: for? . �* , , , ., lasting for? that's the big question that everyone _ lasting for? that's the big question that everyone is _ lasting for? that's the big question that everyone is asking. _ lasting for? that's the big question that everyone is asking. right - lasting for? that's the big question| that everyone is asking. right now, what we are hearing is probably into the fall, you know, hopefully once things settle down in negotiations can resume in august, that we may have some sort of resolution by september. i don't think anyone wants this to continue to long, but it doesn't seem like both sides are any closer than they were a couple of days ago. so it's going to take a while. .,, , ., , ., while. those writers have been out for months — while. those writers have been out for months now, _ while. those writers have been out for months now, so _ while. those writer

david duchovny meryl strip jennifer lawrence they all stop acting in films do not participate in advertising already filmed tapes. should not appear at premieres and various ceremonies. so the performers of the main roles in the film oppenheimer. showed, showed the director left the premiere screening of the tape in the uk. christopher noland, from the stage, said that the actors in the quote have gone to draw posters according to estimates from below, basques and actors, can inflict industry. damage $4 billion including writers is the biggest car in hollywood in britain , nurses also began a five-day strike at work. 47,000 medics won't come out today, biggest strike in nhs history interns say inflation has devalued their work. at least a third requires the same increase in wages. however, the prime director only offers a 6% raise, and refuses to talk at all. at the same time, public hearings on the high-profile case of the covid pandemic begin in court, a special commission should evaluate the actions of the government of boris johnson in an emergency. but the investigation may lose weighty

the 160,000 members of the actors' union, including major stars like meryl streep and jennifer lawrencend safeguards around the use of artificial intelligence. and for more perspective on the conflict in hollywood, i spoke to film—maker and authorjustine bateman. the writer's strike in hollywood has been going on for months now. you have been on the picket lines. what is the sense — is there any progress being made? sense - is there any progress being made?— sense - is there any progress being made? progress as far as negotiations — being made? progress as far as negotiations go, _ being made? progress as far as negotiations go, not _ being made? progress as far as negotiations go, not that - negotiations go, not that anyone is aware of because the amptp, the lawyers that represent the streamers in the studios have been busy negotiating with the screen actors guild so it is only after traditionally when they are done with a particular union will then move onto the next union, so i am not under the impression that they are going to have talks with the wga until after the 12th of thatis w

top stars like meryl streep the unions — whose members include top stars like meryl streep and jennifer lawrencectorjeff torres spoke about his position in all of this, as well as the issues and impact that al can have on actors. it has not started to take hold yet. i don't think that the technology is up to par yet, to replace people. right now, the problem is, the way that the ai works is, it takes information and styles from artists that exist. so, it might take a picture and say, this person does a style, and it combines them, and essentially it is stealing. it is not like it as an intelligence creating its own art, it is stealing other people's style and art and creating something new. the technology is not there to replicate actors fully yet, and that is why it is so important we strike if we need to, now, if we do not get the protections from al going forward. in 3—5 years, it will replace us. it is essentially, pay us for our image and likeness. the problem that al presents is that, if they scan our face and body, and stay cool, now we can position you however you want if your performanc

there is a meryl streep and jennifer lawrence, they have been urging the union to not settle for anyhole industry body? it is done individually or is it done as a whole industry body?— whole industry body? it is not an industry body — whole industry body? it is not an industry body as _ whole industry body? it is not an industry body as much _ whole industry body? it is not an industry body as much as - whole industry body? it is not an industry body as much as a - industry body as much as a consortium of studio owners and producers. the big guns. there was a very alarming article yesterday that came out in deadline, one of the papers here. it said that producers are deliberately stalling the writers and starve them out. that is a very bad rumour and a very bad circumstance for people to believe and i think that's did influence the screen actors guild because they do not want to be caught rushing through a settlement. taste not want to be caught rushing through a settlement. we have run out of time — through a settlement. we have run out of time but _ through a settlement. we have ru

know there was a letter signed by several of the top actors in hollywood from meryl streep to jennifer lawrence recently saying that they would be drawing a hard line when it came to what they were asking of studios. it has to do with streaming, want be doing paid higher residuals and for studios to address artificial intelligence and how that plays into productions and how are actors and writers going to be able to keep their jobs safe. so we might see some famous faces on the front of the picketing lines and we'll bring you all of that coverage. back to you. >> thank you. >>> and now to legal drama and jared kushner. he is the latest member oftrump trump's inner circle to testify. sources say some of the questions were about whether trump was told that he actual will he lost the election. several key trump white house officials have testified before the grand jury including hope hicks who testified early last month. >>> overseas now, some curious comments from russian president vladimir putin adding to the mystery over the fate of the mercenary fighters that staged the failed insurrection on

know there was a letter signed by several of the top actors in hollywood from meryl streep to jennifer lawrence recently saying that they would be drawing a hard line when it came to what they were asking of studios. it has to do with streaming, wanting to be paid higher residuals. and for studios to address artificial intelligence and how that plays into productions and how our actors and writers going to be able to keep their jobs safe. so we might see some famous faces on the front of those picketing lines and we'll bring you all the coverage. >>> and president biden is back in washington after a busy week with talks. one of his primary goals was to keep allies to keep supporting ukraine. and speaking at a news conference, the president confidently predicted that ukraine would prevail. >> putin has already lost the war. pew teutin has a relal problem. what does he do. he could end the war tomorrow saying i'm out. but what agreement ultimately is reached depends upon putin and what he decides to do. but there is no possibility of him winning the war in ukraine. he has already lost that war. >

david spiritual meryl strip jennifer lawrence and others all of them stop acting in films do not participatedvertising campaigns worse films should not appear on examples of various ceremonies as the leading actors of films. oppenheimers pointedly left the uk premiere screening before director christer nolan announced from the stage that the actors had left to draw posters for the scores. a media strike by actors could cost the industry four billion dollars, including screenwriters. this is the biggest strike in hollywood. sports are no longer just the world, but also digital, this one has interests, a growing interest in its new formats. so today in kazan the eighth live started in a row, figital skateboarding games part of the tasks the participants perform on the site partly in virtual reality, this is how the games of the future will be played in the twenty-fourth year using modern technologies and real physical activity. what disciplines will be included there and how are they preparing for the competition, and the tournament that will go down in the history of sports kirill keks. a wak

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stars we all love, and know their work extensively, like the meryl streep was world, and the jennifer lawrenceve signed their name to a letter, saying, you know, we really have to work hard to negotiate a great deal for the actors, and you know, a lot of them have said that they stand in solidarity with the writers and we also have to keep in mind that some of our favorite stars also are writers, so people like on "abbott elementary", a whiteriter who i already on strike, and if the actors go on strike, it is like she would be on double strike so a lot of actors say they really and truly want to see the industry do right by them, do right by the writers and makeup artists, they want everybody to get their fair share. >> how might the strike or the avoidance of it impact the writers' efforts? because they have now been on strike for, what, a couple of months? >> yes, it's been two months. and the writers, i've talked to a few writers kind of off the record, just people i know, and they say if the actors go on strike, they feel it bolstered their case, it provides them with more power, because p

here >> yes, it's really easy of course to look at hollywood and say, oh, poor jennifer lawrence onlyer last movie. this strike is, for all actors, not that small percentage that of course make a lot of money. money, by the way, that they are justified to based on their performances of their content. and believe me, the companies that make it are breaking even more money. but, for the working actors who often are struggling to get by, and the business models have changed. no one is doubting, that it's a lot tougher for everyone. but, that said, i do think actors and writers have a legitimate concern about how they are compensation models may not be keeping up with how distribution is being viewed. >> and, you just mentioned the business model. so let's talk about streaming, and how that's impacted the industry. for a lot of these actors, streaming was not a thing when the prior contract was negotiated. so, how has that impacted the industry? and what is the union actually looking to do with respect to, how streaming has engaged in our first consumption of media? >> well, i think there

"rolling stone" earlier this week showing a letter signed by hundreds of a-list actors like jennifer lawrencend meryl streep warning s.a.g.-aftra that they are ready to strike, and if we settle for a less than transformative deal, the future of our union and our craft will be undermined. there is a backlog of scripts already written and green lit, but if actors do not reach a deal, productions will shut down. one of the biggest sticking points, higher compensation for streaming shows. >> it really boils my blood when i hear people say we're being greedy. we're not being greedy. we want things to be fair. >> reporter: we caught up with comedian jay leno near the picket line. he says he hopes for a deal but supports actors if they join the writers in strike. >> it would probably move things along. probably more incentive to settle. i side with those who have been treated unfairly. >> reporter: and jay leno told me that the very show he is working on was shut down because of the writers strike, and it's not just writers impacted in all these cases. we're hearing stories about hair and makeup art

meryl streep and jennifer lawrence said they'll join the picket lines on thursday because the deal was not met earlier this week, there's 160,000 actors are entertainers in sag aftra. the actors. there's 11,000 writers are scribes like to call them who are on strike currently, the picket lines are growing. california loses 30 million day over 100 days. it's about 81 billion dollars in wages for any production shoot like you watch a tv show or movie production. see, that's about $250,000 per day for hotels and caters local businesses. 800,000 jobs are being affected outside inside the industry. 2 million jobs or being outside the industry of hollywood. so it's a pretty big deal. it's 186 billion in wages that could could be affected ultimately this year and for the stocks of disney and netflix. it's a great thing because their costs will go lower in the short term is are not producing new material. but in the longer term, they need to get quality riders equality, actors in the production studios. okay. thanks for that perspective, rob. things start see on space mountain >> you have male

. >> for every tom hanks, for every george clooney, jennifer lawrence, there are thousands of actors who are working in middle class and trying to survive in cities like los angeles and new york. in particular, on wages that are not enormous. and it's a salary pyramid. >> so a federal mediator has been called in to help. but the deadline to reach a deal is less than 24 hours away. remember the hollywood writers are also out on strike. so a prolonged dispute could first sink the fall tv season and then later movies. >>> it's 6:08. san francisco is about to get some funds for drug testing. why they won't be actually testing any people. >>> plus -- >> you know, you can see there's a lot of deaths here now. you know, i don't know -- what that is. >> huh. more frustration and anger in martinez this morning. want m more from y your vitam? g get more wiwith nature'e's b. frfrom the firirst-ever trtre action sleleep supplemement.. to daiaily digestitive suppor. to morore wellnessss solutios everery day. g get more wiwith nature'e's b. >>> on the bay area beat now, vallejo police say the man

. >> for every tom hanks, for every george clooney, jennifer lawrence, there are thousands of actors who are working in middle class and are trying to survive in cities like los angeles and new york. and in particular on wages that are not enormous and it's a salary pyramid. >> i believe it. a federal mediator has been called in to help. but the deadline to reach a deal is less than 24 hours away. remember, the hollywood writers are also out on strike. so a prolonged dispute could first sink the fall tv season and later movies. >>> it is 5:08. san francisco is about to get some funds for drug testing. why they won't be actually testing any people. >>> plus -- >> you know, you can see there's a lot of deaths here now. you know, i don't know what that is. >> more frustration and anger in martinez this morning. the well, are you suffering silently and staying busy to cope? david and tamean open up about his battle with depression, how his family found out and what ultimately led to real freedom. >>> welcome back. on the bay area beat now. vallejo police say the man responsible for start

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feel this is a huge moment the actors were on track to settle they heard from the fraction from jennifer lawrencemeryl streep that they should stiffen their spines >> i had no idea. >> where is the compromise it sounds from what bob iger said they don't want to negotiate. these are issues they don't want to cave? >> they never want to negotiate. talent is he enormous they were headed for a settlement to raise the dollar amount with details on a.i. which were broadly acceptable around preventing the studio from taking your image and reusing it in a new movie. the actors feel it is a moment of intense change and they need to really go to the mat and hold the industry hostage here. that is what is happening. >> can we throw it into the same bucket of writers and actors totally different? >> totally different the writers were settling for a strike through the fall. >> can one settle without the other? >> different internal politics actors are out there more militant. they have big gaps writers union -- actors union has a lot of politics. fran drescher and then the former president ronald reagan she i

. >> lawrence: jennifer, we appreciate your take and coming on the program. this is definitely one of the top issues of our time. we really appreciate you coming on this morning. >> ainsley: thank you so much. >> thank you for having me. >> ainsley: okay. the second hour of "fox & friends" starts right now >> joey: they are ready to see a concert flo rida. >> ainsley: large crowd. >> joey: turned into an annual holiday. i heard todd piro is up there sewing lining in his pants. we are going to have great concert. welcome, second hour of "fox & friends" on july 28th. it's my daughter's birthday. it's margo's birthday. >> ainsley: do you spell it with an x at the end. >> joey: no. lord no. spelling as american as apple pie. >> ainsley: i know you remember that day four years ago. >> joey: absolutely i do. one of the reasons i remember it july 29th that year i started at fox. it was pretty cool. >> lawrence: she has been here for the whole journey. advisory joey. >> ainsley: she is having the 4 be with you. >> joey: watch the "star wars" play the one where the bo

. >> lawrence: jennifer, we appreciate your take and coming on the program.ing on this morning. >> ainsley: thank you so much. >> thank you for having me. >> ainsley: okay. the second hour of "fox & friends" starts right now