Disney considers delaying some 2023 movie releases over strikes

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Walt Disney Co. is reviewing its schedule of film releases through the rest of the year and may delay some titles because striking actors wont help promote the pictures, according to people familiar with the matter...

The discussions are at an early stage, but could impact films including Poor Things, Next Goal Wins, Wish and Magazine Dreams, which are all slated for release this year..

Any changes will depend on the outcome of the review, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters...

Work stoppages by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild bar talent from participating in red carpet premieres, film festivals and press interviews promoting projects from the companies they are striking against..

Disney, the worlds largest entertainment company, already shook up its release schedule once this year, delaying some major films by as long as three years..

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