SAG actors’ strike news: Universal accused of pruning trees to remove shade for picketing actors and writers
The Independent✕ Close ‘No contracts, no peace’: Actors stage demonstration in New York Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Universal Studios has been accused of trimming the trees that lined its studio lot and provided shade for striking actors and writers. “Quick shoutout to the good people at @UniversalPics for trimming the trees that gave our picket line shade right before a 90+ degree week,” Stephens wrote. Meanwhile, Disney CEO Bob Iger condemned the threatened strike action as “very disruptive” at the “worst time” as well as calling the expectations of writers and actors “not realistic”.
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