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Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter joined the rally in LOVE Park on Thursday afternoon.
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What does the SAG-AFTRA strike mean for Philly film, TV production?
For the first time since 1960, actors and writers are picketing film and TV productions at the same time.
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Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
It will be the first time since 1960 that actors and writers picket film and television productions.
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Alan Arkin has died — the star of ‘Get Smart’ and ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ was 89
Arkin sparked up more than 100 films in a career stretching over seven decades.
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Actor Jonathan Majors’ domestic violence trial scheduled for Aug. 3
A Manhattan judge issued the schedule Tuesday, casting the star in a real-life courtroom drama as his idled Hollywood career hangs in the balance.
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Actor Treat Williams, star of ‘Hair’ and ‘Everwood’, is killed in a motorcycle crash
Williams made his movie debut in 1975 in the movie “Deadly Hero” and went on to appear in more than 120 TV and film roles and also performed on Broadway.
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Summer TV and the Writers’ Strike, Chris Christie to Launch 2024 Bid
What should you watch on your streaming service this summer? And what's the latest with the WGA strike? Plus, former NJ Gov. Christie's likely 2024 bid and Studio 2 trivia.
Air Date: June 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:13May 24 - 28: Roots Picnic in Pa., “Stop Kiss” in N.J., and Carly Pearce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:29Why Hollywood writers are striking and the immediate impact
Writers of films and TV shows are now on strike. The central issue in negotiations is writers' share of pay for shows that stream on Netflix and similar outlets.
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For May the 4th, Carrie Fisher of ‘Star Wars’ is getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The honor for the late actress, who played Princess Leia and many other roles in a lengthy career, will be accepted by her daughter and fellow Star Wars actress Billie Lourd.
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Tom Hanks donates rare typewriter to South Philadelphia shop – and you can use it!
A shop in South Philadelphia is the latest to get a surprise box in the mail from the Oscar-winning actor.
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Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting
The actor and the film’s weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star, dies at 60
Reddick was often put in a suit or a crisp uniform during his career, playing tall taciturn and elegant men of distinction.
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‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
“Ladies, don't let anyone ever tell you you're past your prime,” said Yeoh.
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How does Oscars voting work? This is how winners are decided
Final voting takes place not too long before the ceremony and is done completely online. For most categories, it's pretty simple.
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