The Hollywood strikes could cost the economy billions

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Writers on strike march with signs on the picket line on day four of the strike by the Writers Guild of America in front of Netflix in Hollywood, California on May 5, 2023.
Writers on strike march with signs on the picket line on day four of the strike by the Writers Guild of America in front of Netflix in Hollywood, California on May 5, 2023.

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Rosie O'Donnell says she was asked about running for SAG-AFTRA president but suggested Fran Drescher instead

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Rosie O'Donnell at the Pasadena Playhouse in February 2023.
Rosie O'Donnell at the Pasadena Playhouse in February.

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This exclusive chart reveals why the groundswell of buzz around 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' could help reverse Hollywood's box-office doldrums in spite of the actors' strike

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Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie in
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie as Ken and Barbie in "Barbie."

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Meet Hollywood's hottest new movie star: corporate brands

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Barbie, Mario, and a beanie baby with paparazzi flashes surrounding them
Brand-centric films like Barbie have a dark side: They are a symptom of the precarity of today's job market.

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The best ways to support members of SAG-AFTRA and the WGA on strike, as actors and writers exit film and TV productions to hit the picket lines

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SAG-AFTRA union members went on strike Friday alongside WGA members, who've been picketing for nearly three months.

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'iCarly' writers join the WGA strike as showrunner Ali Schouten calls out Hollywood studios' 'corporate greed'

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Miranda Cosgrove and Nathan Kress in season two of the
Miranda Cosgrove and Nathan Kress in season two of the "iCarly" revival.

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Disney's revenue is on the rise, but streaming subscriber losses mar CEO Bob Iger's boost as he takes another jab at Florida's Ron DeSantis

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Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger.

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Read 17 pitch decks that helped media and tech startups nab millions in funding to disrupt entertainment

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Rebel Girls raised $8 million in Series A to expand its empowerment-focused storytelling.

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What does 'No Animals Were Harmed' mean? The disclaimer is not a guarantee of animal safety

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Special effects operators controlled the fire in this scene, keeping it at a safe distance so no smoke or fumes endangered the dog.

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Striking Writers Guild of America members say they work second jobs in retail, food service, and more to make ends meet: 'I never know when work is going to dry up'

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A group of writers on strike hold signs outside of an office building with a Netflix logo in the background.
Several writers on strike shared experiences struggling financially while working on shows that were nominated for or won awards.

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