Russell Schwartz

professor at Chapman University’s film school and former president of theatrical marketing at New Line Cinema

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With SAG-AFTRA striking, actors aren’t allowed to promote their films. Business is also down for PR firms, agents, set workers, caterers, drivers, and restaurants.

What happens to the Hollywood PR machine when actors and writers strike?

With SAG-AFTRA striking, actors aren’t allowed to promote their films. Business is also down for PR firms, agents, set workers, caterers, drivers, and restaurants.

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