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‘The G Word’ Creator Adam Conover on Why Hollywood Writers Are Striking: ‘Things Are Wrong in America’ (Video)
The comedian joined hundreds of WGA writers who marched outside of Netflix’s Los Angeles headquarters on Tuesday
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Josh Gad Mobilizes for WGA Strike: ‘We’re Not Going to Have Another Chance to Fight’ (Video)
“A living wage for all writers is essential; I don’t think it’s something that should have to be fought for,” Gad tells TheWrap
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Hollywood Writers’ Strike: All the Impacted Shows, From ‘Abbott Elementary’ to ‘Yellowjackets’
The WGA went on strike May 2, affecting network and streaming productions across the board
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‘House of the Dragon’ Will Continue Filming Season 2 Despite Writers Strike
All of the scripts of the hit HBO drama series’ next installment were finished prior to the start of picketing Tuesday
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AI Should Be a Life-and-Death Issue for Hollywood Writers | PRO Insight
BuzzFeed provides a timely cautionary tale for creatives who don’t take the threat of computer-generated copy seriously
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Late Night Shut Down: Colbert, Fallon, Meyers, Oliver and More to Go Dark During Strike
This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live,” to be hosted by Pete Davidson, is still up in the air
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Sky-High Hollywood Exec Pay Is Target in WGA Strike: ‘Workers Who Write Their Shows Can’t Afford Rent’
The guild released an infographic that highlights the major Hollywood studio CEOs who made over $773 million combined in annual salary in 2021
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The Sticking Points: Writers Guild Breaks Down Why It Couldn’t Reach a Deal With Studios
WGA released memo to members comparing its proposed offer to what the AMPTP countered with
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How Will a Writers’ Strike Reshape TV? | Analysis
Amid cost-cutting, the flexibility of streaming and the lessons learned during the pandemic, the industry doesn’t work the way it did 15 years ago
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SAG-AFTRA Board Unanimously Supports WGA in Contract Talks, Calls for Studios to Negotiate ‘Fair and Equitable Wages’
“It is long past time for the studios, streamers, and other employers in the entertainment industry to remove roadblocks,” the performers’ union board said
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Ted Sarandos Says Netflix Wants to Avoid a Strike, but Has ‘Robust Slate’ for Worst-Case Scenario
“We really don’t want this to happen, but we have to make plans for the worst,” the co-CEO said
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WGA Calls for Strike Authorization Vote Next Week
The Guild has been asking for better pay in the era of streaming
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Writer Says Hollywood Has Become ‘Absolute Dog S–’ for WGA Members
The guild is set to begin negotiations on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers next week
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Writers Guild: Hollywood ‘Remains Highly Profitable’ Despite Wall Street Woes
Ahead of contract talks, WGA declares that its members’ work “has tremendous value” and that they will “ensure that success is shared”
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WGA Contract Negotiations With AMPTP to Begin on March 20
The current three-year agreement is set to expire on May 1