All the TV Shows and Movies Affected by the SAG-AFTRA Actors Strike (Updating)

Netflix UK this August, including the second season of Heartstopper and a string of new documentaries.A full list of every film and TV show being added to Netflix this month (via What’s On Netflix) has emerged, along with the movie titles leaving the platform.Season two of the acclaimed LGBTQ youth drama Heartstopper, which NME said in a four-star review brings “more teenage tenderness in a time of turbulence”, streams on Netflix from tomorrow (August 3).Other notable additions include new documentaries about Jake Paul, Tyson Fury, and Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.The full list of films and TV shows being added to Netflix in August 2023 is below:August 1August 2 August 3August 4August 7August 8August 9August 10August 11August 12August 14August 15August 16August 17August 18August 22August 23August 24August 25You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2003)August 28Princess Power (Season 2)August 31In other Netflix news, the streamer recently axed its cheapest ad-free plan in the US and UK.

Jason Momoa is having new experiences as he turns another year old.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Franco-Tunisian film and TV entrepreneur Tarak Ben Ammar is expanding the scope of his Italian operations by buying local unscripted production outfit Blu Yazmine, while also entering talks to build a large studio complex in Rome. Though Ben Ammar’s ambition to build sprawling new filming facilities in the Italian capital are in advanced talks but not fully concrete, the purchase of a majority stake in Blu Yazmine via his Rome-based Eagle Pictures has been closed.

Lizzo visits Matamata’s Hobbiton in New Zealand and plays Howard Shore’s “In Dreams” from The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings soundtrack.Premium Lizzolas content loading… Guaynaa does an interesting Yoga workout with Casper Smart to his new song “Pa‘ Que Afinken.” Rosalía shares a moment from her final show in Paris of the Motomami tour. MotomamieseternooooooRyan Reynolds reveals he’s a K-Pop fan.NewJeans count as proper gym attire.Addison Rae has a “girls meal” at KBBQ with her friend.

Netflix UK this August, including a few horror staples.A list of all the titles departing the platform next month has emerged (via What’s On Netflix), with fans not having long to catch the likes of Cloverfield and Jigsaw.Also set to depart the streamer are Margot Robbie’s I, Tonya, Matt Damon’s Elysium and Denzel Washington’s Glory.The 1999 psychological drama Girl, Interrupted, which stars Angelina Jolie, and 2011’s The Iron Lady starring Meryl Streep, will also disappear from the platform next month.The Little Prince, which was actually one of Netflix’s first animated originals, has also been confirmed to be leaving, having departed from the US site in 2021.In other Netflix news, the streamer recently axed its cheapest ad-free plan in the US and UK.

When Calls the Heart (it's also already been renewed for season 11), CBS' Big Brother returns for season 25, and Netflix's Heartstopper premieres season two. On the finale front, Cruel Summer wraps up its mystery surrounding Luke Chambers' death this week, and we have an exclusive clip below. No word on whether there will be a season three yet, but we'll keep you posted.Meanwhile, And Just Like That… (I'm living for ) has a new episode this week, and it's a big one—Carrie meets Aidan's two sons, which you can read more about below.

EXCLUSIVE: Bella Thorne (Divinity) and Jack Kilmer (Palo Alto) have been set to topline The Tower, one of 102 projects to have been granted a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement following the launch of the actors strike. Also set for the fantastical drama, from filmmaker Adam Sigal (Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose), are Cam Gigandet (Violent Night) and Chris Mullinax (Chariot).

Universal today announced specifics for its popular Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. All-new haunted houses include “The Exorcist: Believer,” inspired by the new Universal Pictures film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment, “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” based on the popular USA & SYFY series, and “Universal Monsters: Unmasked,” inspired by Universal’s legacy of iconic cinematic monsters.

The members of One Direction have grown up in front of our eyes.

Paul Mescal is a real heartthrob.

Bethenny Frankel is going off on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and asking them to “go away for a long time…and close the mouth” after what she’s calling “the biggest botch job ever.”

Erik ten Hag has not watched Welcome to Wrexham and he will certainly not stream the episode of Manchester United's defeat to them.

There was a theft on the Beetlejuice 2 set!

The film set for Beetlejuice 2 in Vermont was burglarized and authorities are still looking for the culprit.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer There’s an old joke used in show business when events and gatherings lack major celebrity attendance: “Somebody punch me in the face so I can see some stars.” But it’s no joke when it comes to the picket lines of the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes, according to some of the protesters on the ground and select industry players who spoke to Variety. There’s been a “palpable” lack of headliners, said one prominent SAG-AFTRA member, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “If our stars were all out there in force advocating for us, we’d know it,” they added. Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Rami Malek all signed a June letter telling union leadership they were prepared to strike, but none of them have surfaced holding signs or chanting at studio gates. Leonardo DiCaprio posted an Instagram story saying he stood “in solidarity with my guild,” but has yet to stand for any in-person protest. On day one of the actor’s strike in mid-July, one protester straddled a median at the drive-on gate at Netflix headquarters holding a sign that read, “Where the fuck is Ben Affleck?” So far, no one’s seen him on the front lines.

Actors and writers of Us‘ favorite shows and movies have been reuniting on the picket lines amid the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike.

currently on strike, which has halted the majority of Hollywood productions, but some are getting the green light to continue filming. The latest production to receive the go-ahead amid the SAG-AFTRA strike: Hallmark Channel's .The popular drama, led by star/executive producer Erin Krakow, has received a waiver from the actors' union to move ahead with filming on season 11 in Vancouver, reports.According to conditions of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which officially began July 13 after negotiations with the studios and streamers via the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down, independent projects can apply for a waiver to keep working «without being in violation of the strike order.» , which premieres its 10th season July 30, joins the faith-based streaming series,  which also airs on The CW, and Apple TV+'s Israeli spy thriller, , as the few TV productions being granted interim SAG-AFTRA agreements allowing filming to commence.All told, the actors' union has granted 68 waivers for TV and movie productions, the latter of which includes , starring Anne Hathaway, Hunter Schafer and Michaela Coel, and , with Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd. The news that will be able to film is the latest development amid a turbulent few weeks as actors and writers continue to strike. Actors officially went on strike after negotiations with studios and streamers fell apart over several key issues.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Toronto Film Festival is at a critical moment after three difficult years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but “the festival will take place,” says Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF. TIFF has typically been a star-studded affair and staple of awards season. However, what the red carpets at the gala premieres and tribute ceremonies that have gone to significant A-listers like Kate Winslet will ultimately look like, remains unknown. The longtime festival director doubled down on moving forward with this year’s festival, whether the big stars are in attendance or not. This comes amid ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that have halted the Hollywood industry, putting the remaining months of movies and TV shows into unknown territory.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively enjoyed some quality time together while across the pond. 

EXCLUSIVE: Noah Hawley’s Alien FX series has started production in Thailand but without its stars who are SAG-AFTRA members — including the two leads — due to the ongoing strike.