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Amidst the current writers’ and actors’ strikes, major studios and streaming platforms are scrambling to adapt. Snoop Dogg announced the cancellation of his shows at the Hollywood Bowl in solidarity with striking writers and actors, signaling a unified stance, albeit one that seems more performative than effective. A more radical act of protest came from a stuntman who set himself on fire in a dramatic gesture to highlight the struggles of industry workers—an act that garnered headlines but also left many puzzled about its sincerity and impact.