New Delhi:- Hollywood studios now look 'poor' when it comes to releasing their hit movies this year as they struggle to cope with a union actors' strike. According to previous reports, one of the major studios, Disney, is re-evaluating its movie release schedule for the rest of the year. The strike created uncertainty about the actors' ability to promote the film, prompting Disney to consider the possibility of delaying titles like 'Poor Things', 'Next Goal Wins', 'Wish' and ' Magazine Dreams', all of which were originally planned for this. year. .
Now, Sony Pictures Entertainment has recently decided to postpone the release of two major films: "Kraven the Hunter" and the sequel to "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." The move, along with actions by other studios in removing big-budget movies from the 2023 release schedule, has theaters worried and fans disappointed. Sony has also pushed back some major releases slated for 2024, like "Spider-Man:
Beyond the Spider-Verse" and the new episode "Karate Kid". In an effort to avoid restrictions caused by the strike, they implemented a unique strategy for the movie "Gran Turismo", which included large-scale pre-release previews.
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Meanwhile, Warner Bros. plans to delay the release of "Dune:Part two,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” and “The Color Purple,” are all slated to hit theaters during the 2023 holiday season.
Looking forward, the 2024 release schedule looks set to be busy, with Sony announcing a bunch of exciting movies, including "Madame Web", another "Ghostbusters" sequel, a "Bad Boys" sequel, "Venom", "Kraven the Hunter" and "Karate Boy".
The actors' strike has posed significant challenges for studios in promoting their upcoming projects. Members of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild are prohibited from participating in public events, previews, film festivals, and interviews with the companies' pro-film media. best seller. This raised concerns about the lack of star power to promote the film.
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SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, joined the strike, seeking higher wages for streaming services and protections related to artificial intelligence and other issues. Despite the studios' eagerness to resolve the situation, no talks have been scheduled.
Cineworld, the owner of the Regal channel, has been bankrupt under Chapter 11 for almost a year, showing the fragility of the industry. The possibility of the strike continuing into September could have more of an impact on the 2024 release schedule, as several films slated for release next year have halted production during the strike. To keep up with the 2024 release date, these films must resume filming soon.
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The Hollywood Strike has a great impact on the upcoming movies as the two movies Ghostbuster and the Spider Man has got postponed by the Sony Pictures Entertainment.