Writers Strike

• Hollywood writers strike declared over after union boards approve studio deal

  The governing boards of the Writers Guild of America branches said writers would be free to work starting Wednesday after voting to accept the deal.

  Entertainment

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• B.C. film sector cautiously optimistic that Hollywood strike could be drawing to a close

  Insiders in the B.C. industry say crews could be back to work within weeks once the striking writers and actors settle their dispute with Hollywood production companies.

  Economy

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• This is not a drill, people: ‘The Office’ reboot reportedly in the works

  The original run of 'The Office' always left fans satisfied and smiling (that's what she said), so they're divided on whether a reboot is necessary, or even wanted.

  Entertainment

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike, no deal yet for actors

  Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, actors remain without a deal.

  Entertainment

  Sep 25, 2023
• Drew Barrymore tearfully apologizes, but her talk show will continue during strike

  'The Drew Barrymore Show' began taping new episodes this week, despite little sign of resolution in the ongoing writers’ strike.

  Entertainment

  Sep 15, 2023
• Drew Barrymore dropped as awards host after her show returns amid strike

  The National Book Foundation rescinded their offer to Drew Barrymore one day after 'The Drew Barrymore Show' began filming its fourth season.

  Entertainment

  Sep 13, 2023
• Drew Barrymore called ‘scab’ for relaunching talk show amid WGA strike

  Though the actors' and writers' strikes have yet to show any signs of resolution, Drew Barrymore announced she made the choice to resume production of her daytime talk show.

  Entertainment

  Sep 12, 2023
• Steps from TIFF, striking actors, writers rally at Canadian offices for Apple, Amazon

  Film and TV star Patricia Arquette joined dozens of actors and writers who rallied outside the Canadian headquarters of Amazon and Apple to support ongoing labour protests.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2023
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• Hollywood strikes: Writers, studios meet to discuss resuming talks

  The 11,500 members of the guild walked out May 2, citing an impasse over pay, streaming residuals and other issues such as setting curbs on the use of artificial intelligence.

  U.S. News

  Aug 4, 2023
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• 2023 Emmy Awards postponed amid Hollywood actors and writers strike

  SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America screenwriters are on strike, calling for better pay, structure with residual payments and protection from the use of AI.

  Entertainment

  Jul 28, 2023