The actors' strike has been going on for almost 100 days and has stopped most production in the industry. The argument is about actors wanting more money, a share of streaming money, and protection against their images and voices being copied by artificial intelligence. The latest negotiations didn't go well, with studios saying they weren't making progress. To try and fix things, a group of famous actors, led by George Clooney, suggested that higher earners should pay more in union fees. This could bring in $50 million a year and help bridge the gap between what the union wants and what the studios are offering.
The union is thankful for the support and ideas from its successful members, but they want to make it clear that the suggestion isn't about the current contract or bargaining. They also said that the suggestion goes against federal labor law and doesn't address the whole package. The strike will continue until actors get the justice, fairness, and recognition they deserve for their work in the industry.
In other news, a similar strike by scriptwriters was resolved last month after 148 days. We don't know what will happen with the actors' strike yet, but the Halloween costume rules remind us of the ongoing argument and how determined actors are to fight for their rights.
Original news source: Striking actors given strict Halloween costume rules (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Give each group a copy of the article.
3. Ask the groups to read the article and discuss the main points.
4. Instruct each group to create a concise summary of the article, focusing on the key details and arguments.
5. Have each group present their summary to the class.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Provide each group with a list of questions related to the article, such as "Do you think actors should be allowed to dress up as characters from big shows and movies for Halloween?"
3. Instruct the groups to discuss and share their opinions on each question.
4. Have each group present their opinions to the class, encouraging them to explain their reasoning.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Instruct each group to create a list of pros and cons for the actors' strike.
3. After discussing and brainstorming, have each group present their lists to the class.
4. Encourage class discussion and debate, allowing students to share their opinions and counterarguments.
– Keyword Hangman
Instructions:
1. Write a key vocabulary word from the article on the board, leaving out some of the letters.
2. Have the class work together to guess the missing letters and complete the word.
3. Once the word is completed, ask students to define the word and explain its significance in relation to the article.
4. Repeat this process with other key vocabulary words from the article.
– Future Predictions
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Ask each group to discuss and make predictions about the future of the actors' strike.
3. Have each group present their predictions to the class, explaining their reasoning.
4. Encourage class discussion and debate, allowing students to challenge and respond to each other's predictions.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Actors are being given strict rules about their Halloween costumes this year because of the ongoing Hollywood strike. The actors' union wants to make sure that actors don't dress up as characters from big shows and movies because it would support the studios they are arguing with.
The actors' union suggests that actors choose costumes like ghosts, zombies, or spiders. They can also dress up as characters from animated TV shows.
The actors' strike has been going on for almost 100 days.
Actors are arguing for more money, a share of streaming money, and protection against their images and voices being copied by artificial intelligence.
A group of famous actors, led by George Clooney, suggested that higher earners should pay more in union fees. This could bring in $50 million a year and help bridge the gap between what the union wants and what the studios are offering.
The union is thankful for the support and ideas from its successful members, but they want to make it clear that the suggestion isn't about the current contract or bargaining. They also said that the suggestion goes against federal labor law and doesn't address the whole package.
A similar strike by scriptwriters was resolved last month after 148 days.
The Halloween costume rules remind us of the ongoing argument between actors and studios and how determined actors are to fight for their rights.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
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π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is the Hollywood strike and why are actors participating in it?
2. How do you think the Halloween costume rules will help the actors' cause?
3. Do you think it is fair for actors to want a share of streaming money? Why or why not?
4. How would you feel if your image or voice was copied by artificial intelligence without your permission?
5. Do you think it is a good idea for higher earners to pay more in union fees? Why or why not?
6. How do you think the $50 million from higher union fees could help bridge the gap between actors and studios?
7. Why do you think the union wants to make it clear that the suggestion about union fees is not about the current contract or bargaining?
8. How would you feel if you were an actor and had to go on strike for almost 100 days?
9. Do you think it is important for actors to fight for justice, fairness, and recognition in the industry? Why or why not?
10. How do you think the resolved scriptwriters' strike last month might affect the actors' strike?
11. How do you think the ongoing strike will impact the entertainment industry as a whole?
12. Do you think the actors' strike will be successful in achieving their goals? Why or why not?
13. What are some other ways actors could try to negotiate with the studios besides going on strike?
14. How do you think the strike will affect the release of new movies and TV shows?
15. What do you think the future holds for the actors' strike?
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