Details of DGA contract agreements land, sure to vex striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Jun 08, 2023 | News
Strike action latest: lots of the demands made by writers and rejected by studios seem to be part of the deal the DGA has struck. ...
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez project shut down against background of WGA strike
by Dan Cooper | Jun 05, 2023 | News
The latest film from Ben Affleck's Artists Equity label has been suspended due to picketing, and it's unclear when Unstoppable will resume....
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. ...
Alarm grows in UK film industry as US strikes begin to cause shutdowns
by Dan Cooper | May 30, 2023 | News
The UK's heavy reliance on US productions means the British screen industry is already feeling the impact of the ongoing WGA strike. ...
Writers Guild claims a long strike will cost studios more than settling
by Dan Cooper | May 17, 2023 | News
The WGA is talking numbers to claim that a long period of industrial action will be more damaging than a quick settlement....
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....
Writers Guild of America goes out on strike, screenwriters downing pencils
by Dan Cooper | May 02, 2023 | News
The WGA calls on its members to take strike action for the first time since 2007, as final talks with the producers alliance fail. ...
The Writers Guild Of America, and the artificial intelligence in screenwriting debate
by Dan Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature
As the Writers Guild of America begins negotiations with the Hollywood studios, just how much of a sticking point will AI be?...
Have blockbusters stopped trying to surprise us?
by James Harvey | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature
John Wick: Chapter 4 is just the latest blockbuster to do exactly what it says on the tin. But when did Hollywood decide we stopped wanting more?...
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....
In a shifting distribution landscape, does Hollywood still need China?
by Dan Cooper | Aug 01, 2022 | Feature, News
Once considered as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, here in 2022 does Hollywood need, or even want Chinese box office dollars?...
How Hollywood studios lost control of the movies
by Simon Brew | Sep 22, 2021 | Feature, News
For decades, American-owned movie studios filled our screens with films primarily for American audiences - but things have changed....
Hollywood unions advise members to avoid filmmaking in California
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2021 | News
The impact of Covid on filmmaking continues to be felt in 2021 already, with several US productions now facing shutdown....
