TECH - Historic Hollywood Strike Nears End But Battle Isn't Over: Look Back At The Shows That Have Been Affected | Benzinga
The Hollywood strike, which has lasted for months, is nearing its end, and its the right time to reflect on the shows that faced disruption during this period.
What Happened: Negotiations between the major film and television studios and the striking writers from the Writers Guild of America or WGA have yielded a tentative agreement, marking a significant turning point in the labor dispute.
In an email to members, the WGA expressed their gratitude, saying, “What we have won in this contract – most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd – is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days,” reported CNN.
While the agreement terms are not immediately known, the WGA hailed the tentative deal as exceptional, promising meaningful gains and protections for writers across all membership sectors.
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The strike’s effects rippled beyond the realm of writers. The actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, representing approximately 160,000 actors, has been on strike since mid-July in solidarity with the writers.
Both strikes have cascaded the entertainment industry, leading to production delays, financial losses, and layoffs in various sectors.
One crucial issue that emerged during the negotiations was the role of artificial intelligence in content creation. Writers expressed concerns about the rise of AI and its potential to replace human writers in the industry.
While the tentative agreement is a significant step forward, it does not immediately end the strike. The WGA is clear that members should not return to work until authorized by the ...