All Writers' strike articles – Page 3
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NewsWGA rejects latest AMPTP offer, fuelling fears of prolonged strike
WGA negotiating committee calls latest offer by Hollywood companies a ploy to get them to “cave”.
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NewsAMPTP reveals August 11 contract proposals to writers guild
Hollywood companies offer “comprehensive” package addressing pay, streamer residuals, data transparency, AI, among other points.
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FeaturesHollywood strikes create bumpy start for awards season
Ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes keep the talent away from Venice, Telluride and Toronto.
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NewsUK film and TV disruption from US strikes is “necessary” to our own fight, says Equity
Joining webinar, SAG-AFTRA’s chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland acknowledges hardships faced by UK crews.
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NewsHollywood CEOs to discuss writers strike on Friday
WGA and AMPTP have met three times this week, offering hope in the search for a deal.
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NewsSales agents weigh up SAG-AFTRA interim agreements heading into fall festivals
Anxiety and confusion reign ahead of Telluride, Venice, TIFF.
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NewsJustine Bateman spearheads stamp of approval for AI-free film and TV projects
’The Handmaid’s Tale’ director Reed Morano and actor Juliette Lewis are also supporting the initiative.
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NewsCharlie Kaufman urges filmmakers to work outside the US studio system in Sarajevo masterclass
Kaufman was in town as a filmmaker amid the WGA and SAG-Aftra strrikes.
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NewsSAG-AFTRA revises interim agreements strategy to exclude WGA-covered projects to be produced in US
Union says, ”It is a win-win change.”
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NewsWGA reviewing AMPTP counter offer after latest Friday meeting
Strike passed 100 days earlier in the week.
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NewsWGA, AMPTP talks to resume on Friday as union expects response to proposals
“Our committee returns to the bargaining table ready to make a fair deal.”
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NewsUS unions call for strike solidarity as writers stoppage hits 100 days
Actors union SAG-AFTRA defended controversial interim agreements.
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NewsDisney’s Bob Iger “personally committed” to strike solution and studio improvement
Disney reported mixed results and a European expansion for the ad-supported version of Disney+.
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NewsAri Emanuel says “real issues” of strikes will take “months” to resolve
Emanuel’s Endeavor expects to lose $25m a month because clients are not working.
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FeaturesUK crews in crisis as SAG-AFTRA strike thwarts production: “Is the UK industry really our own?”
As the UK production landscape gets thrown into disarray by the US strikes, Screen speaks to below-the-line workers about the “devastating” impact.
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NewsParamount looks to completed projects to ride out US strikes
The studio is assessing ”marketing challenges” for its theatrical slate.
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NewsUS strike action heats up, but return to negotiation not yet confirmed
The mayor of Los Angeles offers help to stop strikes’ “ripple effect” through the city.
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NewsWGA and AMPTP exchange words before anticipated strike meeting
The Friday meeting offers the first hope of progress on labour strife since strikes began.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery’s David Zaslav urges quick strike resolution
The Barbie media conglomerate is planning for a September return to work.