The strike is not ending soon because the actors and the movie studios can't agree. Some famous actors like George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson have suggested a way to solve the problem. But, the group that helps the actors said this idea won't work. The strike will keep going until they find a solution.
Original news source: Striking actors given strict Halloween costume rules (BBC)
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Because they are on strike.
They can dress up as ghosts, zombies, or spiders.
It has been going on for almost 100 days.
Because they want to be paid more and get a part of the money from streaming shows and movies.
George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson.
They said the idea won't work.
We don't know when the strike will end yet.
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Actors in Hollywood are on strike, which they are not . Because of this, they have been told not to wear Halloween costumes of characters from big movies or shows. They can dress up as things like , zombies, or spiders instead. The strike has been going on for almost 100 days because the want more money and a part of the money from streaming and movies. The is not ending soon because the actors and the movie studios can't agree. Some famous actors like George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson have suggested a way to solve the problem. But, the that the actors said this idea won't work. The strike will keep going until they find a solution.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a strike?
2. How would you feel if you couldn't dress up as your favorite movie character for Halloween?
3. Do you like dressing up as ghosts, zombies, or spiders? Why or why not?
4. What do the actors want?
5. Do you think the strike will end soon? Why or why not?
6. How would you feel if you were an actor and couldn't work for 100 days?
7. What is a solution?
8. Do you know any famous actors like George Clooney or Scarlett Johansson? Who are they?
9. How do you think the actors and movie studios can solve the problem?
10. Do you think the idea suggested by George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson will work? Why or why not?
11. How do you think the actors feel about the strike continuing?
12. What would you do if you were an actor on strike?
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