Writers strike ends after agreement on AI and other issues

Writers strike ends after agreement on AI and other issues

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called off its strike after five months during which a slew of popular shows were taken off air. The WGA said it had reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a new three-year Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA), and voted unanimously to …

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Disney, Netflix, Media Firms Rake in Profit Amid SAG, WGA Hollywood Strikes

Disney, Netflix, Media Firms Rake in Profit Amid SAG, WGA Hollywood Strikes

Large media companies are experiencing stronger-than-anticipated profits amid the ongoing strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. While these companies express their desire for the return of their workers, they are currently benefiting from the work stoppages, as it eliminates production expenses. Netflix, as the first company to release its earnings report, revealed that projected free …

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Hollywood Strikes Cause Delay of 2023 Emmy Awards Beyond September Date

Hollywood Strikes Cause Delay of 2023 Emmy Awards Beyond September Date

The Primetime Emmy Awards are facing potential postponement due to ongoing dual strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA in the United States. According to a report from Variety, vendors have been informed that the awards will no longer take place on September 18 as originally planned. The Television Academy and cable network Fox, which is …

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