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Hollywood writers are on strike over an artificial intelligence threat some are warning is coming for you next

Writers created Tony Soprano, Don Draper and Shiv Roy. Now they've walked off the job, partly because they fear something fundamental will be lost if Hollywood allows itself to become a wasteland of AI-generated stories.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

WGA strikes 2023: Everything you need to know

Why the strikes are happening, which shows are affected, and more

Total Film · May 4, 2023

A strike under the spotlight: Hollywood's screenwriters demand better salaries

Screenwriters in Hollywood are striking for the first time in 15 years. Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and TV networks – as well as Netflix, Amazon and Disney – broke down after the two sides failed to find an agreement on issues like pay, mandatory staffing and guarantees…

France 24 · May 4, 2023

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What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demands

The 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike this week after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

‘Pens down!’: Hollywood writers strike as late-night comedy shows go dark

Members of the Writers Guild of America picket major studios as they demand higher pay and rules for AI

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023

From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike

From "mini rooms" to the explosion of streaming, the media landscape has evolved significantly. Now it's heading for a new reckoning.

WEKU · May 3, 2023

The 2023 WGA Writers Strike: An Updated Timeline Of How It's Affecting Hollywood TV Shows And Streaming

Between late night network shows, streaming series like Cobra Kai and Showtime's Yellowjackets Season 3, the 2023 WGA Writers Strike is already stalling numerous productions.

Cinemablend · May 3, 2023

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Why The Tonight Show, The Daily Show and Late Night are showing re-runs

Thousands of film and television writers represented by the Writers Guild of America will be going on strike on Tuesday - with late night shows forced to show repeats

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike. Here’s what we know.

Things have gotten complicated as no agreement could be reached.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2023

WGA writers’ strike: Why is the walkout happening and when will it end?

Negotiations between the major Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America broke down again on July 13 — and the Emmys may be postponed

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Another Hollywood writers’ strike is going ahead. Here’s what you need to know

The Writers Guild of America have announced a strike will begin tomorrow, after talks broke down with major studios and streamers

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Hollywood writers, slamming ‘gig economy,’ vote to go on strike

The Writers Guild of America said its 11,500 unionized screenwriters will walk the picket line Tuesday. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

Writers Guild of America goes on strike

Members of the Writers Guild of America are asking for a larger piece of the streaming platforms' pie. The WGA said picketing would begin Tuesday afternoon.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

Hollywood writers’ strike to trigger TV shutdowns

The Writers Guild of America has called its first work stoppage in 15 years after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay from Hollywood studios.

The New Daily · May 2, 2023

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TV Tech · May 1, 2023

Studios, Writers at Impasse as Strike Looms

TV and film production to shut down tonight if WGA, studios can't settle on a new contract

France 24 · Apr 20, 2023

Why Hollywood could be heading for a new writers' strike

Production on some of your favourite TV shows could soon come to a halt, after unions representing thousands of TV and film writers voted overwhelmingly in support of a strike. The Writers Guild of America polled their members to gauge support for labour action and the results were unprecedented: almost…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

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.

WEKU · Apr 17, 2023

'We're just at a breaking point': Hollywood writers vote to authorize strike

Members of the Writers Guild of America have voted to authorize a strike if their talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers don't end in a new contract by midnight May 1.

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Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2023

Striking at the heart of Hollywood

As contract negotiations have continued, leaders of the Writers Guild of America have asked their members to give them authority to call a strike should they fail to reach an agreement on a new contract with studios by May 1. While a strike is not assured, many in Hollywood say…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 3, 2023

Writers Guild of America calls for strike authorization vote as talks stall

The leadership of the Writers Guild of America is asking its 11,500 members to authorize a strike should they fail to reach an agreement on a new contract with the major Hollywood studios.

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2023

Can an AI program really write a good movie? Here’s a test

The increasing sophistication of programs like ChatGPT has led to unease over the future of film-making. What happened when we gave it a chance?

Zenger · Mar 23, 2023

And The Oscar Goes To … ChatGPT?

The use cases for artificial intelligence have risen in 2023 thanks to the increased interest and usage of chatbots like ChatGPT

Tom’s Guide · Nov 7, 2022

'The Sandman' season 2 — release date schedule, cast, how to watch and more

"The Sandman" season 2 has arrived on Netflix. Here's everything you need to know about the final season of this DC Comics adaptation.

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