The American Guild of film actor intends to hold a vote among its members over possible participation in the strike. It is anticipated that a strike could begin from December 1 - prior to the awarding of major awards season in Hollywood, said agency AP.
"If, God forbid, will have to declare a strike, you want to do this at a time when it would be most effective - quoted chapter Newspaper Guild, Alan Rosenberg GZT.ru. - We intend to use any leverage, which can only" .
Cast accuse Studios in unpaid fees for broadcast films and television programs on the Internet. According to the Guild, studios did not pay even the minimum fees, which, on average, accounted for 23 dollars per person (for comparison, on television, this amount is more than 700 dollars).
A total of Actors Guild has about 120 thousand members. To begin strike union is required to collect at least 75% of the vote in favor of equities. Reported that its agreement to participate in the strike already had Jack Nicholson and George Clooney.
Recall that last year one Hollywood union announced strike. Script, disgruntled unpaid royalties to them, strike 100 days. As a result, film production in Hollywood has been paralyzed.
Moreover, the administration was even forced to cancel award ceremony "Golden Globe". Instead of the traditional ceremony was held only a press conference and teleconference. Experts estimate that the abolition of the organizers of the ceremony cost of 60 million dollars. Overall damage from the strike by writers is estimated at 2.5 billion dollars.
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