All Writers' strike articles – Page 2
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NewsDrew Barrymore pauses US talk show return amid strike controversy
“I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt.”
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NewsBectu calls for financial support from AMPTP for UK crews suffering ‘incredible hardship’ due to strikes
Union says UK film and TV industry has ground to a halt and that AMPTP has “a responsibility to the workforce.”
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NewsSandi Toksvig, president of UK’s Writers’ Guild calls on TUC to support fight for fair streaming residuals
Sandi Toksvig was speaking at the UK’s annual Trade Unions Congress.
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NewsFive talking points from the 2023 Venice Film Festival
From the strikes to awards contenders and the inclusion of films by controversial directors.
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NewsAMPTP says members are “aligned”, dismisses WGA claims of disunity
Guild previously told members private talks with studio executives indicated a desire to negotiate a fair deal.
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NewsBectu criticises lack of support for struggling UK crews from US streamers, studios and UK government
With no end to the strikes in sight, there has been little industry enthusiasm for paying out-of-work crew.
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News2023 TIFF market preview: strikes impacting costs and talent attendance, but plenty on offer
Toronto buyers sending leaner teams. Will they be busy?
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NewsVenice posts admissions increase for 2023 festival so far; issues strikes statement
“The positive response of audiences represents an act of respect for artists on strike.”
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NewsRichard Linklater to resume ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ filming “pretty soon if we can”, talks Hollywood strikes
“Something’s gotta give. No-one’s happy.”
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NewsSofia Coppola “totally behind unions” in Hollywood strikes, says “we all want to get back to work”
Priscilla Presley herself attended the press conference, tearing up when remembering her relationship with Elvis.
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NewsDavid Fincher urges conversation on Hollywood strikes: “I can understand both sides”
Fincher becomes latest Venice attendee to comment on the US action.
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NewsWes Anderson on Hollywood strikes: “People are suffering, an equitable deal has to be reached”
Anderson becomes latest high-profile figure in Venice to address industrial action.
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News“Art over content”: Venice jurors Damien Chazelle, Martin McDonagh, Laura Poitras wear T-shirts in support of strikes
Chazelle gave an impassioned response in support of the strikes.
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NewsFrench, Italian cinema guilds unite in support of US strikes, set Venice symposium
French film organisations ARP, directors’ guild SRF spearhead initiative.
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NewsSAG-AFTRA ready “at a moment’s notice” to return to negotiating table
Union again urges members to take advantage of interim agreements.
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News‘Dune: Part Two’ pushed to spring 2024 amid Hollywood strikes
Wonka, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, The Color Purple remain on December release schedule.
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NewsFifth Season laying off 30 exec, admin roles due to strikes
Development follows smaller round of redundancies in spring.
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NewsWGA responds to AMPTP counter-offer: “neither nothing, nor nearly enough”
“Despite the AMPTP’s attempt at a detour around us, we remain committed to direct negotiations with the companies.”
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NewsWGA rejects latest AMPTP offer, fuelling fears of prolonged strike
WGA negotiating committee calls latest offer by Hollywood companies a ploy to get them to “cave”.