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Seth Rogen is 'distressed' that streaming companies are 'digging in on' using AI to write for TV, sharing support for the strike: 'Thank god for labor unions'

Sun, 05/14/2023 - 11:58

Seth Rogen — Seth Rogen.
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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

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 19:17

Bob Iger — Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger.
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Media, Advertising, Hollywood, disney, Bob Iger, ARPU, Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says writers' strike will be ended by 'love for the business and the love for working'

Sun, 05/07/2023 - 06:19

David Zaslav attends NRDC's — David Zaslav attends NRDC's "Night Of Comedy" in 2022, in New York City.
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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'

Sat, 05/06/2023 - 14:03

Several writers on strike shared experiences struggling financially while working on shows that were nominated for or won awards.

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Media, Entertainment, News, Strike, Writers Guild of America, writers strike, Hollywood

'Hey, Netflix! You broke it — now fix it': On the picket lines with Hollywood writers as they bring signs, slogans, and sunscreen to their fight against the studios for 'as long as it takes'

Thu, 05/04/2023 - 19:31

Writers Guild of America members picketed outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles — Writers Guild of America members picketed outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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A writer for FX's 'The Bear' went to the Writers Guild of America Awards with a negative bank account balance and won for Best Comedy Series. He's now applying for jobs at movie theaters as writers prepare to go on strike.

Sat, 04/29/2023 - 23:00

Writers Guild of America West offices — The Writers Guild of America West offices in Los Angeles, California. Union members are prepared to go on strike as their contract expires on May 1.
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