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- ↑ Porter, Rick (19 July 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Strike: Which Movies and TV Shows Are Still in Production". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ↑ Hammond, Pete (29 August 2024). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup Includes 'Saturday Night', 'The Piano Lesson', 'Conclave' & 'Nickel Boys' World Premieres". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
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