The Latest Breaking News from the Writers Guild of America

Producers and Writers Are Finally Sitting Down To Talk

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have asked for a meeting with the Writers Guild of America on Friday to discuss contract negotiations, but don’t get your hopes up. This is just a first step

Multichannel News · Aug 2, 2023

Computer-written scripts and deepfake actors: what’s at the heart of the Hollywood strikes against generative AI

For the first time in 60 years, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) are simultaneously facing off against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

Hollywood Unions Strike Against Studios And Streamers Over Labor Contract

Hollywood writers and actors strike for fair labor contract amid demands for higher pay and protection against AI technology.

Zenger · Jul 21, 2023

As actors go on strike, here are some of the projects that likely will be shut down

LOS ANGELES — When SAG-AFTRA's national board of directors voted on Thursday to approve a strike action that would put actors on the picket lines for the first time since 1980, and striking alongside members of the Writers Guild of America for the first time in over 60 years, Hollywood…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

The 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike: Everything you need to know

The actors have gone on strike. Here's what you need to know about it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2023

Actors follow writers’ script, go on strike

Both Hollywood unions now off the job after talks with studios break down.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike

Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with the studios and streaming services broke down.

France 24 · Jul 13, 2023

Disney CEO Bob Iger calls actors and writers 'unrealistic' in contract demands

As Hollywood actors get ready to join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger had some harsh words Thursday about the walkouts set to further paralyze the entertainment industry.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 13, 2023

‘Classic’ David Letterman sketch resurfaces amid ongoing writers strikes in Hollywood: ‘This is spot on’

Talk-show host aired a sketch lampooning the strikes of 2007/08

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

On the brink of a possible SAG-AFTRA strike, some actors are wary of AI. Here’s why.

LOS ANGELES — With film and television actors potentially joining screenwriters by going on strike as soon as their union’s contract expires Wednesday at 11:59 p.m., debates about Hollywood’s future are escalating quickly.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023