IATSE and studios reach deal: no more Hollywood strikes
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2024 | News
The IATSE union has arrived at a tentative deal with the alliance of Hollywood studios, raising hopes that work will pick back up again....
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Actors' strike | Studios heap pressure on actors' guild: deal or no deal (until January)
by Dan Cooper | Oct 27, 2023 | News
The alliance of movie studios, or AMPTP, go into hardball mode ahead of crunch talks later today over the actors' strike....
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos weighs in on actors' strike deadlock
by Dan Cooper | Oct 13, 2023 | News
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, who was in the room during negotiations, has offered his take on why actors' strike talks have stalled.
The long-running writers' strike appears to be over
by Dan Cooper | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Both parties in the writers' strike have come to a 'tentative agreement', paving the way for the conclusion to a dispute which began 146 days ago....
WGA strike | Negotiations between writers and studios reportedly making progress
by Dan Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Hope is growing that an end to the months-long writers' strike may finally be on the horizon, as reports suggest that 'incredible progress' has been made.
Writers and studios set to resume negotiations next week
by Dan Cooper | Sep 15, 2023 | News
As the strike moves towards the 150 day mark, it seems that the WGA and AMPTP will renew talks once more. ...
Adam Driver lays into Hollywood studios over ongoing strike
by Dan Cooper | Sep 01, 2023 | News
The Ferrari star used the film's festival debut to issue some choice words regarding the current Hollywood strike and the impasse in labour r...
WGA rejects studio deal, fears of prolonged strike renewed
by Dan Cooper | Aug 24, 2023 | News
The Writers Guild dismisses the studios' offer, sparking concerns that the ongoing strike could be far from over. ...
US studios reveal deal offered to striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
A deal has been put forward by the alliance of US studios as hopes rise that the drawn-out writers strike may soon be resolved....
WGA considering AMTP proposals on AI, as strikes continue
by Dan Cooper | Aug 14, 2023 | News
Negotiations have resumed between studios and striking writers, with concessions reportedly coming in the use of AI. ...
Writers Guild comes out swinging ahead of crunch talks with studios
by Dan Cooper | Aug 04, 2023 | News
If you were hoping a strike-ending love-in might be on the cards, think again - as the WGA has accused the AMPTP of 'spreading disinformation.'...
SAG-AFTRA addresses backlash against 'interim agreements' for productions
by Lauren Miles | Jul 31, 2023 | News
As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, there's been backlash over waivers being given to some productions - the guild has addressed the concerns....
Actors' union chief negotiator says strikes could head into 2024
by Dan Cooper | Jul 25, 2023 | News
The actors' union top negotiator is reading the room and is presenting a scenario that is grim indeed for Hollywood....
SAG-AFTRA approves 39 indie movies for production
by Dan Cooper | Jul 19, 2023 | News
The US actors guild has begun the process of approving small film productions with exemptions from the ongoing strike. ...
Acting union agrees to federal mediation as strike nears
by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2023 | News
With a total Hollywood shutdown set to happen by midnight tonight, a last-ditch effort has been made to reach a deal with actors. ...
Actors and producers extend talks, delay possible strike action
by Dan Cooper | Jul 03, 2023 | News
The actors union has extended negotiations with the alliance of producers, averting a potential Hollywood shutdown for a few more days. ...
A-list actors talk up the need to strike over key issues
by Dan Cooper | Jun 28, 2023 | News
Over 300 major names in the acting business have signed a letter sent to their union, urging them to not to capitulate. ...
Key unions issue solidarity pledge as directors' talks draw to a close
by Dan Cooper | Jun 01, 2023 | News
Unions for writers, actors and teamsters issue a joint statement declaring support for the guild of directors as an end to negotiations draws near. ...
Directors Guild of America lays out demands for upcoming talks
by Dan Cooper | May 10, 2023 | News
As Hollywood's writers strike and negotiations stall, the DGA prepares to begin its own talks with the producers' alliance. ...
First details of WGA strike deadlock emerge
by Dan Cooper | May 03, 2023 | News
The alliance of film and TV producers seem to be playing hardball, dashing any hope for a quick resolution to Hollywood's strike action....
Directors Guild announces contract renewal talks with producers association
by Dan Cooper | Mar 07, 2023 | News
Hollywood is facing the threat of strike action at the moment - and an attempt is being made on front at least to get things sorted....
