Sony Changes Up Release Schedule for Third 'Spider-Verse,' 'Gran Turismo' & More Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike

Natasha Lyonne is brainstorming plot ideas for Season 2 of her hit show, Poker Face.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. With dual strikes currently underway, it’s an uncertain time for actors – and this is a profession that is used to uncertainty. Many aren’t just wondering about when their next job will be, but how they can afford rent, utilities and health care.

Kerry Washington is reconnecting with some former co-stars on the picket line.

Sarah Silverman is letting her feelings be known.

Brad Pitt is hitting the brakes on production of his upcoming Formula 1 racing movie.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Sony Pictures has made some significant release date shifts for its upcoming films, including “Kraven the Hunter” and “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.” The delays come as dual union strikes disrupt the day-to-day business of Hollywood, and the SAG-AFTRA conflict makes it particularly difficult to open major fall movies without the participation of star talent. Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s anticipated Marvel outing “Kraven” is shifting to August 30, 2024, from a planned October 6 outing this year. The push to next Labor Day is vital, studio insiders said, as leading man Taylor-Johnson would need to engage in a worldwide press tour to open the visceral action project in just over two months.

Mike Massa, a veteran Hollywood stuntman who’s credits include “Star Trek”, “The Italian Job” and doubling for Harrison Ford in the last two “Indiana Jones” movie, made a big impression during an Atlanta protest in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Professional stunt coordinator Mike Massa joined the picket lines in a huge way when he set himself on fire during the SAG-AFTRA strike.

currently on strike, which has halted the majority of Hollywood productions, but some are getting the green light to continue filming. The latest production to receive the go-ahead amid the SAG-AFTRA strike: Hallmark Channel's .The popular drama, led by star/executive producer Erin Krakow, has received a waiver from the actors' union to move ahead with filming on season 11 in Vancouver, reports.According to conditions of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which officially began July 13 after negotiations with the studios and streamers via the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down, independent projects can apply for a waiver to keep working «without being in violation of the strike order.» , which premieres its 10th season July 30, joins the faith-based streaming series,  which also airs on The CW, and Apple TV+'s Israeli spy thriller, , as the few TV productions being granted interim SAG-AFTRA agreements allowing filming to commence.All told, the actors' union has granted 68 waivers for TV and movie productions, the latter of which includes , starring Anne Hathaway, Hunter Schafer and Michaela Coel, and , with Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd. The news that will be able to film is the latest development amid a turbulent few weeks as actors and writers continue to strike. Actors officially went on strike after negotiations with studios and streamers fell apart over several key issues.

SAG-AFTRA’s strike continues on…but there are several projects that have received waivers or are exempt from the strike rules.

officially went on strike after they were unable to reach an agreement with major Hollywood studios and streamers by the July 12 deadline. Because of this, nearly all productions in Hollywood have been forced to shut down, which have already had an immediate impact in the industry with canceled premieres, axed publicity tours, delayed projects and abandoned sets.Actors like Jason Sudeikis, Susan Sarandon, Olivia Wilde, Allison Janney, Josh Gad, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Mandy Moore, Ben Schwartz and Sharon Lawrence were among those joining the writers — who have been on strike since May 2 — on the picket line beginning July 14.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures, took a guarded tone in talking about the SAG-AFTRA strike during an industry panel in Italy on Friday. But it was clear that he hopes it will be over soon. “We are very dismayed about having these strikes” said Vinciquerra, referring to the combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that mark the second time in Hollywood history that actors have joined writers on the picket lines. “We want to make a deal,” the Sony chief went on, adding: “Even though there have been a lot of headlines saying the opposite.”

EXCLUSIVE: Andor will be forced to temporarily pause its Season 2 shoot as it becomes the latest major victim of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The scheduled Aug. 24 release of the Eric Bana-starring Australian thriller film “Force of Nature: The Dry 2” has been indefinitely postponed, due to the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. The strike is also forcing adjustments at the Melbourne International Film Festival, which starts in early August. “It is with some regret, but a large amount of conviction that we have decided to postpone the release of ‘Force of Nature: The Dry 2’,” said Bana, who both stars and produces through his Pick Up Truck Pictures.

Another actor has come out in support of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike — and is opening up about why it matters to him.

Mandy Moore is clarifying her comments.

Mandy Moore wants what’s fair.

On the edge of what is bound to be the domestic box office’s third $200M+ weekend thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, the motion picture industry’s fret is whether the great post-pandemic moviegoing rebound is about to screech to a halt due to the SAG-AFTRA strike and actors prohibited from promoting.

Devon Sawa is sharing an alleged story that is in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike.

The Chosen is the first known series to be allowed to continue production amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.