Hollywood actors and writers are currently on strike. They are striking for improved payment contracts and better pay deals for writers. Especially from streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix.
With both SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America being apart of the strike, this means a shutdown of tv shows and movies that are currently in production. This is the first time that both the WGA and SAG have been on strike at the same time since 1960.
Georgia is one of the the most popular filming spots in the nation because of the unlimited tax credits. So that means shows and movies that were being shoot in Georgia have been put on hold.
Some shows and movies that are being shoot in Georgia, that have been halted due to writers strike:
- Gladiator 2
- Juror #2
- Deadpool 3
- Stranger things season 5
- P Valley season 3
According to a statement from Gov. Brian Kemp's office, Between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, Georgia hosted 412 productions, represented by 32 feature films, 36 independent films, 269 television and episodic productions, 42 commercials, and 33 music videos.
There's a lot that goes into the film and tv industry that will also be affected, such as food businesses that provide food for industry workers on set.
Along with the strike means actors are forbidden from promoting their projects. No premieres, talk show appearances, or magazine covers that were not conducted before the strike began.
You may be thinking what about Barbie and Oppenheimer? There was tons of press, appearances, covers, etc. Yes, those two big movies that was recently released were conducted before the strike began.
There is no word yet on when the final date of the strike could be, but Georgia's Film industry is certainly seeing some of the impact of the strike.
29 Movies That Turn 40 in 2023
When looking at the movies that turn 40 in 2023, one thing is very clear: 1983 kind of ruled!
In 1983, a holiday classic was born with A Christmas Story. Meanwhile, a star was born in Tom Cruise thanks to Risky Business. Women started cutting up their sweatshirts thanks to Flashdance, and a new sex symbol was born thanks to that gold bikini in Return of the Jedi. We also said hello to a little friend (Scarface), gave our daughter the shot (Terms of Endearment) and were gagged with a spoon (Valley Girl.)
Here are 29 movies that turn 40 in 2023. Even the biggest cynic would agree that 1983 at the movies was totally tubular.
A Christmas Story
Released on November 18, 1983.
National Lampoon’s Vacation
Released on July 29, 1983.
Trading Places
Released on June 8, 1983.
Scarface
Released on December 9, 1983.
The Outsiders
Released on March 25, 1983.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Released on May 25, 1983.
Risky Business
Released on August 5, 1983.
WarGames
Released on June 3, 1983.
Christine
Released on December 9, 1983.
Never Say Never Again
Released on October 7, 1983.
Octopussy
Released on June 10, 1983.
Flashdance
Released on April 15, 1983.
Staying Alive
Released on July 15, 1983.
Private School
Released on July 29, 1983.
The Big Chill
Released on September 28, 1983.
Valley Girl
Released on April 29, 1983.
Terms of Endearment
Released on November 23, 1983.
Cujo
Released on August 12, 1983.
Mr. Mom
Released on August 19, 1983.
Sudden Impact
Released on December 9, 1983.
Yentl
Released on November 18, 1983.
All the Right Moves
Released on October 21, 1983.
Silkwood
Released on December 14, 1983.
Class
Released on July 6, 1983.
The Meaning of Life
Released on March 31, 1983.
Uncommon Valor
Released on December 16, 1983.
Rumble Fish
Released on October 21, 1983.
Bad Boys
Released on March 25, 1983.
Easy Money
Released on August 19, 1983.
