The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
Category: Movies
-
On the Origin of EGOTs
Many people were introduced to the idea of an EGOT — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — through “30 Rock.” But it’s an actor from the 1980s who deserves the credit.
-
What Is an EGOT? A Detailed History of Its Origins and Winners.
Many people were introduced to the idea of an EGOT — winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony — through “30 Rock.” But it’s an actor from the 1980s who deserves the credit.
-
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses the $1 Billion Mark
The animated film’s grosses helped make April the first month to surpass its prepandemic average at the box office.
-
Writers, Seeking Pay Change for the Streaming Era, Prepare to Strike
In the 16 years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business.
-
What Do ‘Candyman’ and ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Have in Common? A Director Explains.
For the new Disney+ retelling, David Lowery drew on a range of unexpected influences, including the 1992 horror film, art-house classics and “Raising Arizona.”
-
Under the Hollywood Spotlight, a Fading Welsh Town is Reborn
A former industrial hub, Wrexham had long been in decline. Now, it’s reviving as the globally famous star of a reality series about its once forlorn soccer team’s rejuvenation.
-
Will a Chatbot Write the Next ‘Succession’?
As labor contract negotiations heat up in Hollywood, unions representing writers and actors seek limits on artificial intelligence.
-
Watch an Awkward Party Scene in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
The screenwriter and director Kelly Fremon Craig narrates a sequence from her film.
-
Stream These 6 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in May
A couple of comedies, a couple of coming-of-age tales and more are leaving for U.S. subscribers next month. Catch them while you can.
-
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The screenwriter and director Kelly Fremon Craig narrates a sequence from her film.
-
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell Dating Rumors Swirl Online
Seemingly flirtatious moments between the two stars have fueled speculation about their relationship. But we’ve seen this all before.