Morning Brew Daily Hollywood Actors Set To Strike & Good Inflation News Sends Markets Soaring
Jul 13, 2023
Actors and writers in Hollywood may strike together for the first time in over 60 years, pushing for fair royalties and protections against AI. Inflation has dropped to 3%, but challenges remain for the economy. Domino's teams up with Uber Eats to adapt to changing consumer habits, although this partnership may alter their iconic delivery features. Meanwhile, the film-watching trend of 'Barbenheimer' is taking audiences by storm, and the craft beer industry faces its own hurdles with the closure of a beloved brewery.
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Hollywood Strikes
- Hollywood actors and writers are striking simultaneously for the first time since 1960.
- They want increased streaming royalties and protection against AI replicating their likenesses.
Star-Studded Picket Lines
- The picket lines will feature A-list actors like Matt Damon and Meryl Streep alongside lesser-known performers.
- This combined star power and publicity from writers' clever signs will likely pressure studios.
Resurgence of Labor Movement
- There's a resurgent labor movement in California with various worker groups striking.
- This reflects a broader trend of workers and unions gaining more power.