VOA文化艺术2023--Strikes End, But When Will Hollywood Get Back to Normal?

Hollywood actors reached a deal to end their four-month strike this week. But it could take some time before you will see your favorite actors on television and in movies again.

The deal permits many actors, writers and technicians¹ to get back to work. And movies and television programs, such as Deadpool, Abbott Elementary, and The Last of Us, are one step closer to returning.

The writers and technicians approved their contract in September after a four-month strike. The actors still have to vote on the deal that their labor² union leaders made on Wednesday.

The full terms are not yet available, but leaders say the new deal includes pay increases of more than $1 billion. It also covers concerns such as pay for streaming video and protections for the use of artificial³ intelligence in creating video and audio⁴.

The group that represents producers of television and movies said the agreement "represents a new paradigm⁵."

The head of the actor's group is Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. He said the agreement is one "our members can be proud of."

Here are some questions and answers:

What programs will start filming first?

The strike put an immediate⁶ stop to the filming of Deadpool 3 with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. That movie and a new Gladiator will likely get back to production first.

In television, shows such as Abbott Elementary, The White Lotus and Yellowjackets should start filming again. Writers for those programs started working when their strike ended earlier this year.

However, some films and television programs recently announced delays. They include Yellowstone with Kevin Costner and the next Mission⁷ Impossible movie.

What other changes are coming?

Actors who were on strike did not sit for interviews or talk about their movies and television shows. As a result, some movies did not get a lot of marketing⁸.

One of the actors in the new movie Killers⁹ of the Flower Moon is Lily Gladstone. She will now be able to talk about her big role in the movie which also includes Leonardo DiCaprio.

What about the big awards shows?

The Academy¹⁰ Awards, better known as the Oscars, will be back on as usual in 2024. The awards shows will run from mid-January through early March.

Are there any more strikes ahead?

Some strikes could come in the future. Actors who work on video games have approved a strike if negotiations¹¹ do not work out.

Many actors give their voices and images to video game companies. They are concerned that their voices and faces could be used without their permission in the future.

Another strike could include the people who work behind the scenes in television and movies. Those workers do things such as plan the lighting¹² and create the sets. Their union said its workers have missed out on a lot of money as film and television projects shut down in 2023.

In addition, people who appear on reality television programs such as The Bachelor or The Real Housewives have started talking about forming a union. The people who appear on those programs do not have a labor group and many have talked about difficult working conditions and long days.

Words in This Story

union –n. an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interest of its members

paradigm –n. an idea about how something should be done, made or thought of

interview –n. a meeting at which people talk to each other in order to ask questions and get information

role –n. the character played by an actor

behind the scenes –phrase. the activity and work that goes on to support a creative production such as a play or television show

1 technicians   

技术人员( technician的名词复数 )； 专家； 技巧好的人； （艺术、体育等的）技巧精湛者

参考例句：

• Two technicians were preparing a videotape recording of last week's programme. 两个技术人员正在准备上周节目的录像带。
• The exploitation of natural resources was hampered by the lack of technicians. 自然资源的开发因缺少技术人员而受阻。

2 labor   

n.劳动，努力，工作，劳工；分娩；vi.劳动，努力，苦干；vt.详细分析；麻烦

参考例句：

• We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
• He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后，他已经疲惫不堪了。

3 artificial   

adj.人工的，人造的，人为的；做作的，假装的

参考例句：

• The new dam will form a large artificial lake behind it.新筑的水坝将会在后面形成一个人工湖。
• We don't use any artificial flavourings in our products.我们的产品不使用任何人工调味剂。

4 audio   

n./adj.音频(响)(的)；声音(的)，听觉(的)

参考例句：

• Often,the meeting is recorded on audio or video media for later reference.通常这种会议会以视频或者音频形式记录下来，供以后查阅。
• You don't even have to pay for audio programs.你大可不必为自己听这些节目付费。

5 paradigm   

n.例子，模范，词形变化表

参考例句：

• He had become the paradigm of the successful man. 他已经成为成功人士的典范。
• Moreover,the results of this research can be the new learning paradigm for digital design studios.除此之外，本研究的研究成果也可以为数位设计课程建立一个新的学习范例。

6 immediate   

adj.立即的；直接的，最接近的；紧靠的

参考例句：

• His immediate neighbours felt it their duty to call.他的近邻认为他们有责任去拜访。
• We declared ourselves for the immediate convocation of the meeting.我们主张立即召开这个会议。

7 mission   

n.使命，任务，天职；代表团，使团

参考例句：

• He was charged with an important mission.他受委托承担一项重要使命。
• I'll leave you to undertake an important mission.我要让你承担一项重要使命。

8 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

9 killers   

凶手( killer的名词复数 )； 消灭…者； 致命物； 极难的事

参考例句：

• He remained steadfast in his determination to bring the killers to justice. 他要将杀人凶手绳之以法的决心一直没有动摇。
• They were professional killers who did in John. 杀死约翰的这些人是职业杀手。

10 academy   

n.(高等)专科院校；学术社团，协会，研究院

参考例句：

• This is an academy of music.这是一所音乐专科学院。
• I visited Chinese Academy of Sciences yesterday.我昨天去访问了中国科学院。

11 negotiations   

协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过

参考例句：

• negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
• Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

12 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。