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Writers strike ends as new deal goes to ratification vote
Guild reveals details of three-year agreement and sets ratification vote for next week.
Streaming services, including studios, form US lobbying group
The body will push for federal and state laws benefiting the streaming industry.
International Emmy nominations for UK projects and talent
Projects from 20 countries are up for awards, to be presented on Novermber 20.
Golden Globes adds “cinematic and box office achievement” category
The new award comes five years after the US Academy’s plan for a popular film Oscar.
SAG-AFTRA members vote for strike authorisation against game companies
Members of the actors union give overwhelming approval for possible second strike.
Politicians, industry unions hail tentative contract deal for US writers
President Joe Biden applauded the agreement as “a testament to the power of collective bargaining.”
Actor David McCallum dies aged 90
Glasgow-born McCallum moved to America in 1961 and was best known recently for NCIS.
MPX takes sales rights on horror title ‘Easter Bloody Easter’ (exclusive)
Holiday-themed horror outing to be introduced at American Film Market.
AFM attendees keep calm and carry on amid strike, market uncertainty
The Hollywood strikes and the new location have been hot topics for buyers and sellers in the build-up to this year’s AFM.
WGGB, Bectu respond to WGA strike resolution: “Our work here will continue”
Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, but a ratification vote is still to take place.
Hollywood writers, companies reach tentative deal on 146th day of strike
Memorandum of agreement must be ratified by Writers Guild of America membership.
James Norton talks strikes at San Sebastian: “Crews are making the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf”
The actor was speaking at a San Sebastian Film Festival press conference for Noah Pritzker’s ’Ex-Husbands’
Writers, Hollywood companies contract talks continue into Sunday amid hopes of new deal
Cautious optimism as resumed negotiations enter fifth day.
AFM signs multi-year deal with Le Meridien Delfina, will not return to former Loews site (exclusive)
Market runs October 31-November 5.
American French Film Festival cancels annual LA event due to ongoing strikes
Board makes “difficult decision” ahead of October event.
Deepfake documentary ‘Another Body’ secures UK-Ireland, Canada theatrical deals (exclusive)
The film won the special jury award at this year’s SXSW film festival.
Writers, AMPTP continue September talks amid strike fatigue
Estimates on strike end range from October to early 2024.
Visit Films acquires world sales on Martín Rejtman’s San Sebastian premiere ‘The Practice’ (exclusive)
Dark comedy stars Esteban Bigliardi from J.A. Bayona’s Spanish Oscar submission ’Society of The Snow’.
Amplify Pictures names Lauren Haber head of documentary
Executive most recently was VP of production at Impact Partners.
National Board of Review sets 2024 gala date
NBR establishes new stunt artistry award.
