FILE - Hollywood writers strike nears the 100 day mark

Record ID: 1737033

  • Title: FILE - Hollywood writers strike nears the 100 day mark
  • Date: 8th August 2023
  • Summary: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (FILE - MAY 2, 2023) (Reuters) DRONE SHOT OF WRITERS PICKETING OUTSIDE PARAMOUNT PICTURES (MUTE) VARIOUS OF PICKETERS
  • Embargoed: 22nd August 2023 14:25
  • Keywords: 100 Days Actors Hollywood SAG-AFTRA WGA Writers Guild of America strike writers
  • Location: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES; NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
  • City: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES; NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
  • Country: US
  • Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,North America,Television
  • Reuters ID: LVA001296407082023RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: On Tuesday May 2, the 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike, citing an impasse over pay, streaming residuals and other issues such as setting curbs on the use of artificial intelligence.
    On Wednesday (August 9), the Hollywood writers strike will hit its 100th day.
    Members of the Screen Actors Guild also went on strike on July 14 after being unable to reach an agreement with the studios on a new three-year contract.
    The twin job actions by writers and actors are rippling broadly through the entertainment industry, halting most work on scripted series for the fall TV season as well as film production.
    The work stoppage is taking a toll on florists, caterers, costume suppliers and other small businesses which support and rely on the entertainment industry.
    Fox is expected to announce that television's Emmy Awards will be rescheduled to air in January due to the strikes, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a person familiar with the plans.
    Meanwhile, Warner Bros Discovery warned investors that uncertainty over the dual strikes could delay film releases and impact its ability to produce and deliver content.
    (Production: Rollo Ross)
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