Decrease article font size Increase article font size Hollywood’s writers and major studios have agreed to hold talks on Friday, marking the first conversation since the writers’ strike began in May. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced this development on Tuesday, stating that the negotiations were prompted by a meeting request from the Alliance …
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is finally ready to engage in talks with studios and streamers after three months of going on strike. The guild has scheduled a meeting with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on Friday to discuss negotiations. A statement from the WGA negotiating committee, as reported by …
The highly anticipated Emmy Awards have been officially postponed due to the ongoing strikes that have brought Hollywood to a standstill. According to a report by Variety, vendors have been notified that the show will not take place on the original date of September 18. A new date has yet to be announced, but the …
In a striking revelation of the realities faced by actors and writers, it has been revealed that the residual payments they receive for reruns of their shows and movies are often disappointingly small, with some checks amounting to as little as $0.01. These residuals were originally intended to support individuals between jobs, but many …
In a groundbreaking move, actors and writers are currently on strike for the first time since 1960. Amidst this, Netflix has posted a remarkable job listing that has caught everyone’s attention. The company is offering a salary of up to $900,000 for a job related to artificial intelligence (AI) that aims to enhance the capabilities …
Hollywood writers are currently on strike due to the disparities between broadcast TV and streaming platforms. Rafael Agustin, a striking writer, explains in his article for Mother Jones that this labor dispute carries a much broader significance beyond the entertainment industry. He argues that tech companies are undermining the power of labor in every sector …
The dispute between Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters and actors has taken an interesting turn around Universal Studios. Along a sidewalk outside the studio, there is a row of perfectly trimmed ficus trees that has become the center of attention. Some members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Writers …
Hollywood has come to a standstill: In a historic move, the union representing most actors has voted to go on strike alongside screenwriters. This is the first joint strike in over six decades. Following the expiration of their contract and failed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (which represents major film …
UPDATE Jun 24, 2023 3:50 PM CDT The Directors Guild of America has announced that 87% of its members have approved the three-year contract negotiated with major Hollywood studios. These types of agreements have historically set the precedent for other union contracts. However, the Writers Guild and the actors guild have made it clear that …
In a display of unwavering solidarity, approximately 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters took to the streets of Los Angeles to march and rally for a new contract with studios that prioritizes payment guarantees and job security. The Writers Guild of America’s WGA Strong March and Rally for a Fair Contract garnered attention for …