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Screenwriters Guild of Israel Calls Out Writers Guild of America for silence over Hamas attack
The Screenwriters Guild of Israel has said that Writers Guild of America (WGA) displays an absence in courage and shows a bias by maintaining a state of silence.
Take 2: Actors, Hollywood studios try to script a deal, amid strikes
The renewal of discussions is welcome news for an entertainment industry that has largely been at a standstill for months because of dual strikes by writers, who walked out in May, and the actors, who joined them in July. On Oct. 9, the Writers Guild of America ratified its new contract, and there had been hope that a new deal with the actors would follow.
Ongoing Hollywood strike leaves technicians jobless
The recently settled screenwriters' strike and the continuing actors' strike have upended the lives of hundreds of thousands of crew members -- the entertainment industry's equivalent of blue-collar workers -- and many are growing desperate for work.
Creators, human and AI, joining forces
The strike served to remind everyone the world over that writers as content creators lie at the heart of the entertainment business. Also to be applauded is the solidarity forged with other unions, including the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The episode has shown two things: one, sometimes, one has to make demands and get what is due for the best of all stakeholders; two, adapting to, and adopting, technology is key to business, creativity and the business of creativity.
Screen Actors Guild to resume negotiations with studios following writers' strike conclusion
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has announced that strike negotiations with studios will resume, now that the Hollywood writers' strike is over. Several studio executives will attend the negotiations, similar to the marathon sessions that took place last week to end the writers' strike.
Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends
With the end of the Hollywood writers strike, actors now have the opportunity to negotiate their own deals with studios and streaming services. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists announced that strike negotiations with studios will resume on Monday.
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Hollywood writers to end 5-month strike; guild leaders rejoice over 'exceptional' deal with studio bosses
Hollywood studios and writers have finally reached a tentative truce with a deal that could signify the end of a nearly 150-day labour unrest.
Hollywood writers' strike may come to an end as studios conclude a tentative truce with agitators
The agreement comes just five days before the strike would've become the longest in the guild's history, and the longest Hollywood strike in decades.
Striking Hollywood writers, studios to resume negotiations next week
Contract negotiations between Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are set to resume next week, according to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The talks aim to end the writers' strike, which has been ongoing for 4 1/2 months, and address issues such as pay, job security, and the use of artificial intelligence. The studios have expressed their commitment to reaching a fair deal and ending the strike.
Hollywood writers strike: WGA urges studios to ignore 'Broken AMPTP Model’ to end protest; read full statement
The Writers Guild of America stood by its members while urging the Alliance of Motion Picture and the Television Producers to soften its stance to end the four-month strike.
Is Hollywood actors union contemplating second strike targeting video game industry?
The SAG-AFTRA is considering the possibility of authorizing a second strike targeting major video game companies. Negotiations between the union and industry leaders such as Activision and Electronic Arts have reached a standstill amid various unresolved issues.
Hollywood Writers' Strike: Talks at a standstill with studios; here's what happened
Negotiations between writers and studios failed yet again. Here's the latest update on the same.
Hollywood strike: WGA and AMPTP to meet again in August, as talks unresolved
After four days of negotiations, talks failed between WGA and AMPTP. The two trade bodies will meet again next week.
Imagination vs automation: Writers explore AI's role in literature amid fear of its rise
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of the narrative for a growing number of novelists and short story writers, and as many as 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter this summer urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation.
Fiction writers fear the rise of AI, but also see it as a story to tell
As present in the imagination as politics, the pandemic or climate change, AI has become part of the narrative for a growing number of novelists and short story writers who only need to follow the news to imagine a world upended.
WGA Strike: Negotiations restart with AMPTP; here’s what we know so far
The Writers Guild of America met with major Hollywood studios on August 11 for the only negotiating session since the strike began. Here’s the update on the deal.
Negotiations resurge as union leaders plan to meet studios amid ongoing Hollywood strike
Representatives for major studios have requested a meeting with the Writers Guild of America to discuss the resumption of contract talks, marking the first official communication between both sides since the strike began three months ago.
Snoop Dogg cancels Hollywood Bowl shows. Here’s why
Grammy-nominated rapper Snoop Dogg cancels Doggystyle anniversary shows in solidarity with WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, demanding better conditions and fair treatment for writers and actors in the entertainment industry.
Striking actors & writers stand united for long summer battle with studios amidst Hollywood shutdown
Striking actors and screenwriters in New York and Los Angeles showed solidarity on Monday as they faced a long summer standoff with studios. Picketers highlighted a sense of community among highly paid actors and those who struggle to make a living, and emphasized the need for unity between writers and actors.
Amid SAG strike, these HBO shows are still being filmed in the UK – here’s why
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have almost shut down Hollywood for the rest of 2023. But some shows are still shooting in the UK. Here’s more about it.
SAG-AFTRA strike: Susan Sarandon, other actors join picketing WGA writers; what this means for Hollywood
A look at the ongoing crisis in Hollywood after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike has stalled productions for the entire year.
Hollywood's actors are joining screenwriters on strike. Here's why and what happens next
The famous faces of Oscar and Emmy winners will likely be seen with some regularity on picket lines in New York and Los Angeles, adding star power to the demonstrations outside studios and corporate offices.
'Only human creators are eligible': Grammy prohibits AI-generated music
The use of AI has quickly spread since November when OpenAI launched ChatGPT, a free chatbot backed by Microsoft Corp that can generate human-like dialogue based on simple inputs.
Grammys bans AI-only music, allows 'only human creators'
AI-only work is banned, but some music created with AI help may qualify in certain categories, the academy's updated rulebook reads. "A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any categories."
Netflix shareholders reject pay packages for top executives
Striking Hollywood writers have lambasted media companies for paying their executives too much money, pointing to the salaries of Walt Disney Co. chief Bob Iger and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. boss David Zaslav, among others. The writers say they are asking for an increase in salary that is less than a handful of moguls make per year. The Guild began a strike in early May with its members demanding higher pay amid rapid changes in the way people watch their programs and films.
Hollywood writers' strike disrupts many TV shows and films; Here’s a list of the affected productions
The Hollywood writers' strike, in its second week, has disrupted the industry. Around 15,000 WGA screenwriters are on strike, impacting popular TV shows and films. Failed contract negotiations led to production halts, raising concerns among viewers and fans.
Could AI pen 'Casablanca'? Screenwriters take aim at ChatGPT
The guild is seeking more safeguards on how AI can be applied to screenwriting. It says the studios are stonewalling on the issue.
Could AI pen 'Casablanca'? Screenwriters take aim at ChatGPT
Not six months since the release of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence is already prompting widespread unease throughout Hollywood. Concern over chatbots writing or rewriting scripts is one of the leading reasons TV and film screenwriters took to picket lines earlier this week.
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