Writers union ratifies its new contract with Hollywood and TV studios
Members of the Writers Guild of America union ratified a new contract with Hollywood and television studios, the WGA said in a statement released Monday.
2023-10-10 05:57
Writers Guild board votes to authorize members to go back to work
Leaders of the Writers Guild of America have unanimously voted to authorize its members to return to work following the tentative agreement reached Sunday between union negotiators and Hollywood's studios and streaming services, effectively ending the months-long strike that has paralyzed the industry.
2023-09-27 08:58
The WGA strike might be ending, but Hollywood's bigger problems aren't
The Writers Guild of America is in an understandably celebratory mood as it ends one of the longest strikes in its history, having held firm -- and banded together with actors -- to win significant concessions from the major studios and streaming services.
2023-09-26 00:24
Writers Guild and studios reach tentative deal, potentially ending a months-long strike that ground Hollywood to a halt
The major film and television studios and striking writers reached a tentative agreement on Sunday after days of marathon negotiating sessions, the Writers Guild of America said Sunday evening, paving a path forward to end the historic work stoppage that has frozen production and paralyzed much of Hollywood.
2023-09-25 10:45
WGA strike: Deal could be reached as early as today between Hollywood studios and Writers Guild of America
After four days of marathon negotiations, the Writers Guild of America could reach a deal with major film and television studios as early as Sunday, sources told CNN.
2023-09-24 23:58
WGA strike: Writers Guild and Hollywood studios in 'final phase' of negotiations
The striking writers and Hollywood studios are in the "final phase" of negotiations and hope to strike a deal to end the historic work stoppage that has paralyzed the entertainment industry by the end of the weekend, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.
2023-09-24 06:24
WGA, AMPTP continue bargaining talks with Hollywood studios
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) will continue talks Saturday for the fourth straight day, the WGA negotiation committee said in a message to union members.
2023-09-23 21:51
Bill Maher is returning to air despite the writers' strike
Bill Maher said his show is returning to air — despite the WGA writer's strike raging on.
2023-09-15 09:21
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers publicly shares latest package proposed to Writers Guild of America
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) shared in a news release their latest package of terms proposed to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as part of strike negotiations.
2023-08-23 13:49
Primetime Emmy Awards postponed as Hollywood strikes continue, Variety reports
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards -- television's top honor -- have been postponed as strikes by Hollywood writers and actors continue, Variety reported Thursday.
2023-07-28 12:27
Janitors who lost jobs during WGA strike join picket line
Several hundred janitors marched to join writers on the picket line outside Sony Pictures and Amazon Studios Thursday, as some custodial staff have lost their jobs while productions are halted.
2023-06-16 08:46
Who won the 2023 Indy 500? Full results, standings and more
The 107th Indy 500 is officially in the books, as Josef Newgarden won the race in the final lap, getting past last year's winner Marcus Ericsson.There are plenty of Memorial Day traditions in the sports world. For racing fans, they look forward to the Indianapolis 500. This year was the 107...
2023-05-29 05:29