The ‘De Niro Con’ program, a tribute to acclaimed actor Robert De Niro on his 80th birthday, has been postponed. Originally scheduled as part of the Tribeca Festival, the event aimed to celebrate De Niro’s career by showcasing his films and hosting various programs related to his work. However, due to the ongoing strikes by the SAG-AFTRA and WGA unions, the organizers have decided to postpone the festival until April 2024.
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. These strikes have rules and regulations that prohibit actors from promoting their past work done in contract with studios and streaming platforms that are members of the AMPTP. As a result, prominent events like the Emmy 2023 had to be rescheduled.
Despite these strikes, several film festivals around the world are still planning to go ahead with their scheduled screenings and premieres. Venice, New York, Telluride, and Toronto are among the cities that will host film festivals, showcasing a variety of highly anticipated films.
The De Niro Con program, once rescheduled for April 2024, will include film screenings, panel discussions, and the creation of iconic sets from De Niro’s movies. The festival passes for the event range from $150 to $3,500.
FAQs:
1. Why has the De Niro Con program been postponed?
The De Niro Con program has been postponed due to the ongoing strikes by the SAG-AFTRA and WGA unions. These strikes have specific rules that prevent actors from promoting films made by AMPTP members.
2. What is the De Niro Con program?
The De Niro Con program was planned as a tribute to Robert De Niro on his 80th birthday. It included film screening events, panel discussions, and the creation of iconic sets from De Niro’s notable movies.
