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Hollywood writers go on strike for first time in 15 years

Late-night and daytime television shows will immediately halt production at 12:01am on Tuesday local time.

Axios · May 2, 2023

Hollywood writers, slamming 'gig economy,' to go on strike

Television and movie writers declared that they will launch an industrywide strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Explainer: What's behind looming Hollywood writers' strike?

Writers of films and TV shows could go on strike as soon as Tuesday if an agreement on a new contract is not reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Studios face turmoil and strife amid Writers Guild negotiations. Not our problem, writers say

LOS ANGELES — Ask a Hollywood studio executive about the state of the entertainment business these days, and many will say, “Don’t ask.”

Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2023

Tensions from the last writers strike cast a shadow over current labor fight

LOS ANGELES — The town shut down.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2023

Hollywood to drop COVID safety measures as federal emergency declaration ends

Key protocols used on film and TV sets to limit the spread of COVID-19 are set to end in May, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) said in a statement Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2023

Studios, Unions Announce Expiration of COVID-19 Restrictions

COVID-19 Safety Agreement and its related protocols will expire on May 11, 2023

TV Tech · Mar 31, 2023

Why music supervisors are clashing with Netflix

LOS ANGELES — It was one of the most memorable moments in Netflix's "Stranger Things 4": Max running away from the murderous monster Vecna, fueled by Kate Bush's soaring song, "Running Up That Hill."

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022