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Film and TV workers facing eviction and homelessness

By Reel 360 Sep 5, 2023

The toll of the prolonged writers' and actors' strikes on industry workers' housing situations is being brought to light, revealing a looming threat of eviction and homelessne...

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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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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...

STRIKE

Negotiations hit snag as WGA slams AMPTP proposal

By Reel 360 Aug 23, 2023

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, now in its 113th day, took a surprising turn after AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) negotiations yielded ...

STRIKE

Thousands gather at Disney for National Day of Solidarity

By Reel 360 Aug 23, 2023

Under the blazing sun, thousands of union members from across the entertainment industry converged at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, on Tuesday for a powerful dis...

STRIKE

AMPTP releases details on WGA proposal

By Reel 360 Aug 23, 2023

In a surprising turn of events on a day when thousands gathered in solidarity at the National Day of Solidarity rally organized by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the S...

STRIKE

WGA, AMPTP talks spark cautious optimism

By Reel 360 Aug 20, 2023

Amidst a backdrop of cautious hope, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) recently revealed that negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) ...

STRIKE

Negotiations set to resume in WGA Strike

Aug 10, 2023

After a 101-day hiatus, there's finally a glimmer of hope for the entertainment industry. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood's top studios and streamers are pois...

STRIKE

Unhappy Anniversary: WGA strike hits 100 days

By Reel 360 Aug 9, 2023

The WGA strike has marked a significant milestone, hitting the 100-day mark amid stalled contract negotiations and growing discontent among writers. Initiated on May 2...

STRIKE

Tensions rise as studios and WGA prepare for meeting

By Reel 360 Aug 3, 2023

A day before the scheduled meeting between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), tensions are running high as...

STRIKE

Bryan Cranston puts Bob Iger on blast at SAG-AFTRA rally

By Reel 360 Jul 27, 2023

Earlier this week, SAG-AFTRA organized an impressive star-studded rally set to take place in Manhattan's Times Square, featuring prominent NYC A-listers like Bryan Cranston, C...

STRIKE

Striking Writers join Amazon Delivery Drivers Picket line

By Reel 360 Jul 18, 2023

Writers from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) joined striking Amazon delivery drivers from Palmdale in a show of solidarity. Over 50 writers participated in a picket...

STRIKE

SAG-AFTRA details what led to talks breakdown with AMPTP

By Reel 360 Jul 18, 2023

Following the breakdown of talks between SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Televisio...

STRIKE

Deadline report says AMPTP wants to “break the WGA”

By Reel 360 Jul 12, 2023

As the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike enters its 71st day, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has indicated that it has no intention of eng...

STRIKE

SAG-AFTRA preps for potential Film/TV strike

By Reel 360 Jul 6, 2023

Performers' union, SAG-AFTRA, has sent a message to its members calling for volunteers in the event of a potential industry strike. The union, which represents 160,000 memb...

STRIKE

Writers share stories on why they strike

By Reel 360 Jun 21, 2023

The Writers Guild Strike is well into its second month with no light at the end of the tunnel. Each day, hardworking, stressed members picket in front of the likes of Warner B...

STRIKE

Simpsons Day picketers demand their D’oh!

By Reel 360 Jun 14, 2023

Oh Homey, if you were trying to get into the Fox lot Monday you were in for an "Ay, Caramba" kind of a surprise. The WGA, who has gotten creative with its themes for picketing...

STRIKE

WGA targets Apple for today’s strike

By Reel 360 Jun 5, 2023

As Apple introduces its new Vision Pro at the World Developers Conference, attendees will be met with picketing writers. The Writers Guild of America has notified its members ...

STRIKE

Striking writers throw shade at DGA deal

By Reel 360 Jun 4, 2023

Earlier this morning, we reported that the Directors Guild of America (DGA) had reached a tentative "historic" agreement for its 19,000 members with the Alliance of Motion Pic...

UNION NEWS

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, ...