28 AUG, 2023
Debodinna Chakraborty
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The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have led to several production halts. The actors’ strike has also forced studios to shift production and release schedules.
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The upcoming films at Warner Bros studios has now been delayed. Several films : Dune 2, a Lord of the Rings animated movie and Godzilla have been delayed amidst SAG-AFTRA strike.
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The delay is a blow to cinema chains like AMC Entertainment, Cineplex, and Cinemark, as they continue to navigate the post-COVID-19 landscape.
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The disagreement between studios and writers/actors has gotten worse with time.
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Dune: Part Two starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya was a much-awaited 2023 movie. The film is a sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s popular sci-fi epic. The film will now be released on March 15 next year.
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Meanwhile, the much awaited Lord of the Rings animated movie The War of Rohirrim has been moved for a December 2024 release.
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Another film that has been delayed and will now release in April 2024 is Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. The film is the next addition to the Monsterverse.
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Despite the "Barbenheimer" buzz from films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" this summer, 2023's overall moviegoing still lags pre-pandemic levels.
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The strike is roaring on with still no agreement between the major studios and the writers for fair pay. This is resulting in a lot of projects reaching a halt.