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Tensions rise among studio heads as strike reaches 120 days

By Reel 360 Aug 31, 2023

Top executives from Hollywood's major studios held a virtual meeting today amidst increasing speculation of internal divisions within the C-suites and a lack of clear directio...

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Threat prompts closure of IATSE Grip Local 80 office

By Reel 360 Aug 31, 2023

Last week, The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Grip Local 80 temporarily shuttered its offices in response to a threatening letter that made refer...

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Roseanne producer apologizes for “epically racist” Facebook post

By Reel 360 Aug 30, 2023

A recent incident involving a comedy writer's Facebook post has ignited a debate over sensitivity, humor, and social awareness amidst the ongoing Hollywood strikes. Th...

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SAG-AFTRA extends health plan for those affected by WGA strike

By Reel 360 Aug 30, 2023

The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan trustees have agreed to extend health coverage for qualified participants who may have lost their coverage on October 1, 2023. This decision ...

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AMPTP enlists PR firm to improve public image

By Reel 360 Aug 30, 2023

In the midst of the ongoing Hollywood strikes, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has taken a significant step to reshape public opinion by hiring...

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Marvel’s Thunderbolts delayed due to strike

By Reel 360 May 26, 2023

The Writers Guild of America's strike against the AMPTP is beginning to do more harm to the MCU than a Thanos snap. Marvel Studios has paused production indefinitely on Jake S...

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Justice League of Writers picket outside Warner Bros

By Colin Costello May 25, 2023

Supermen were there. As were multiple Wonder Women. Marvel's Dr. Doom made a statement. A Flash made out of balloons also stood its ground. Even DC's Legends of Tomorrow star, ...

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Writers Guild’s message strikes from the skies

By Colin Costello May 24, 2023

In war, there is sometimes a ground attack. Other times, it comes from the skies. In a show of union solidarity and creativity, writer and director Jacob Reed, used the latter ...

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Students boo David Zaslav at Boston U event

By Reel 360 May 22, 2023

“We don’t want you here,” “Pay your writers," “Shut up, Zaslav” and "F**k you, you piece of sh*t” were among some of the choice chants Boston University students ...

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Support and momentum grow for WGA Strike

By Reel 360 May 16, 2023

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has now been on strike for two weeks citing that the Alliance of Movie and Television Producers (AMPTP), "refuses to negotiate a fair deal to...

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WGA forms strike hub to report “scabs”

By Reel 360 May 12, 2023

If you're a writer (guild or non-guild) you may want to reconsider if you've been thinking about crossing the picket lines in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Atlanta. The Wr...

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Day 6: WGA strike halts production on Stranger Things, Abbott Elementary

By Reel 360 May 8, 2023

Two of Televsion's most popular series, Stranger Things and Abbott Elementary, halted production due to the labor dispute between the Writers Guild of America West and East and...

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Writers strike hammers stake through Marvel’s Blade

By Reel 360 May 6, 2023

Marvel has reportedly paused production on its upcoming reboot of Blade starring Mahershala Ali as the titular character. After mulitple pauses, it seemed as though the fil...

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Studios demand striking showrunners return to work

By Reel 360 May 6, 2023

In a show of union-busting solidarity, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have sent letters, from their respective legal departments to striking showrunners who are employed by...

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Day 3: The impact of the WGA strike on advertisers

By Reel 360 May 4, 2023

Tuesday morning members of The Writers Guild West (WGA) and East (WGA East) put down their pencils, closed their laptops, picked up picket signs and in enthusiastic solidarity,...

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Day 3: WGA holds massive rallies in LA and NY

By Reel 360 May 4, 2023

Monday, the entertainment world shook. The epicenter was in Burbank, Hollywood and New York where hundreds of Writers Guild of America members put down their pencils, closed th...

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How will the writers’ strike affect DC and Marvel projects?

By Reel 360 May 2, 2023

Today, writers put down their pens and closed their laptops after the WGA East and the WGA West called for a work stoppage. Talks between the labor group and the Alliance of Mo...

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What series and films are affected by the WGA strike?

By Reel 360 May 2, 2023

It's official. The Writers Guild of America has called for a work stoppage for the first time since 2007. Talks broke down between the WGA East, WGA West and the Alliance of Mo...

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Writers Guild calls first strike in 16 years

By Reel 360 May 1, 2023

It's going to happen. For the first time in 16 years, there will be a work stoppage by the writers. The WGA East and WGA West announced a strike beginning Tuesday morning at 12...

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DGA issues statement of support for WGA

By Reel 360 Apr 28, 2023

If members of the Writers Guild East and West decide to strike when the contract with AMPTP expires on May 1, it’s expected that other guilds, including SAG-AFTRA, IATS...