SAG-AFTRA announced on Monday that it will no longer approve indie films for production, specifically those that were written under a Writers Guild of America contract. This had caused some backlash within the union. Already, 207 “independent” films had been given the greenlight to continue to film during the strike — those specific productions will not be affected by this latest decision. SAG halting any production greenlighting is, according to them, a way to “assist” the WGA in executing their strike strategy. Basically, solidarity.
As expected, Snyder's latest is being torn apart by TIFF attendees. No mercy given. The film, which had its world premiere this evening, is being called by some one of the worst movies to ever premiere at the festival.