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The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes send shockwaves through the convention landscape, causing disruptions and prompting necessary adaptations.

Lined Circle The Strike's Reach: Convention-Goers Worried

Autograph Signings Amidst the Strike

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Actors maintain the freedom to sign fans' photos and memorabilia while avoiding any references to struck projects, ensuring compliance with strike guidelines.

Lined Circle Adapting Autograph Etiquette

Autograph Signings at Conventions

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However, actors can not sign photos that depict them as a character from a struck work, unless the photo is provided by a fan.

Lined Circle Autograph Signings at Conventions

The Evolution of Q&As and Panels

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In compliance with the strike, panel discussions and Q&As shift focus to broader topics like the acting process, career motivations, and industry experiences.

Lined Circle Restricted Dialogues, Expanded Horizons

Fans React to Strike-Induced Changes

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Convention organizers adapt programming to accommodate strike-related limitations, offering diverse experiences beyond traditional panel discussions.

Lined Circle Programming Amidst Labor Disputes

Fans' Resilience

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Prominent performers express solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA, standing united in their pursuit of equitable working conditions and fair treatment.

Lined Circle Celebrities in Support of the Strike

Industry at a Standstill

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Stay informed about the ongoing negotiations between the unions and major studios, with hopes of reaching a mutually beneficial resolution to the strike.

Lined Circle Negotiating for Resolution Learn more