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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

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

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

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Hollywood writers' strike could start Tuesday

The last work action in 2007 lasted 14 weeks.

Fortune

Writers Guild members grant strike authorization by record margin as contract deadline nears

LOS ANGELES — Leaders of the Writers Guild of America secured a strong showing of support from its members on Monday, moving the union closer to a possible work stoppage that would disrupt Hollywood production and ripple across Southern California’s economy.

Los Angeles Times

Mary McNamara: We can't afford another writers' strike. Not Hollywood, not LA, not the country

LOS ANGELES — I'm going to state the obvious because the obvious clearly needs stating:

Los Angeles Times

Hollywood writers vote on strike: ‘At stake is the viability of TV as a career’

WGA union argues companies have ‘leveraged the streaming transition to underpay writers’

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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

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

LOS ANGELES — The town shut down.

Los Angeles Times

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

Studios, Unions Announce Expiration of COVID-19 Restrictions

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

TV Tech

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."

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