China follows through on threat to reduce Hollywood film imports
by Dan Cooper | Apr 11, 2025 | News
In a blow to 2025's blockbusters, an escalating trade war has seen China reduce the number of Hollywood films it will show in its cinemas....
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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....
IATSE union warns that another Hollywood strike could be looming
by Dan Cooper | Mar 04, 2024 | News
Although another Hollywood shutdown seems unthinkable, the teamsters' union appears bullish about a new strike if its demands aren't met....
Actors' strike is over as deal is reached
by Dan Cooper | Nov 09, 2023 | News
Following 118 days of shutdowns causing billions of dollars of damage to several economies, a tentative agreement has been reached between the actors'...
Warner Bros reportedly considering delays to Beetlejuice 2 and other films
by Dan Cooper | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Warner Bros is said to be examining its 2024 slate - which includes Beetlejuice 2 - and considering delays as the actors' strike continues. ...
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 2 delayed into 2025
by Dan Cooper | Oct 24, 2023 | News
The follow up to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning is moving back a year, and looks like it might be changing title as well. More here....
Hollywood strikes | Actors Guild and studios set to renew negotiations
by Dan Cooper | Oct 23, 2023 | News
After a tough week for the Actors Guild, fresh negotiations are set to resume with Hollywood studios....
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.
Talks between studios and striking actors' guild break down
by Dan Cooper | Oct 12, 2023 | News
Following the writers' deal, anybody hoping for a quick end to the SAG-AFTRA strike in the US may have to think again as negotiations break off. ...
UK film workers picket Saltburn premiere at BFI London Film Festival
by Dan Cooper | Oct 05, 2023 | News
A small number of industry workers held a demonstration during the Saltburn premiere to highlight the lack of investment in British film.
Writers' strike ends at last, details of deal emerge
by Dan Cooper | Sep 27, 2023 | News
As the writers' strike ends, it appears that film and TV screenwriters have had most of their demands met. Hopes rise that an end to the actors' strike will follow shortly.
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.
The soundstage which housed The Empire Strikes Back is set to close
by James Harvey | Sep 19, 2023 | News
Some appropriately miserable news for your Tuesday - the soundstage which played host to the production of The Empire Strikes back is closing down....
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. ...
Taylor Swift movie could have $150m opening weekend, no studio involved
by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2023 | News
Taylor Swift's tour movie is anticipated to have a huge opening despite not having a distribution partner. Could this shape the industry?...
Warner Bros Discovery predicts strikes will cause $300-500m losses
by Dan Cooper | Sep 06, 2023 | News
Warner Bros Discovery once said ongoing strikes saved it $100m - but now it's done a bit of an about turn there....
New Bectu survey reveals three quarters of UK crews out of work
by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2023 | News
A new survey from Bectu reveals just how deeply the US strikes have bitten into the UK screen industry. ...
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 and studios set to renew negotiations in bid to end strike
by Dan Cooper | Aug 02, 2023 | News
As the strike nears its 100th day for writers, it's been revealed that negotiations will begin between the deadlocked parties. ...
Viola Davis steps back from G20 film as shooting set to begin
by Dan Cooper | Jul 31, 2023 | News
Despite the production obtaining a waiver to shoot throughout the strike, Viola Davis is stepping away from G20 out of 'solidarity.' ...
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....
Strike causes a few delays to be announced, more on way?
by Dan Cooper | Jul 24, 2023 | News
Industry insider Daniel Richtman has claimed that a huge raft of delays to big movies could be imminent. ...
Netflix CEO in odd expression of support for striking industry members
by Dan Cooper | Jul 20, 2023 | News
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos becomes the latest mogul to speak out about the Hollywood strikes, and, well, yeah....
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. ...
SAG-AFTRA prepares Hollywood for a strike
by Dan Cooper | Jul 11, 2023 | News
Brinkmanship at the negotiating table reaches nerve-wracking levels as the union of US actors makes public preparations for a strike. ...
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. ...
