In the 16 years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business.
Category: Television
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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.
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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.
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In Nida Manzoor’s World, Martial Arts and Jane Austen Belong in the Same Movie
The writer-director set out to make “a joyful film about South Asian Muslim women” that didn’t revolve around trauma. The result is “Polite Society.”
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Hollywood, Both Frantic and Calm, Braces for Writers’ Strike
Studios have moved up deadlines for TV writers, and late-night shows are preparing to go dark. But for other segments of the industry, it’s business as usual.
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After My Aunt Died, I Had a Few Questions for David Schwimmer
When my aunt died by suicide at 39, I blamed myself. Strange as it sounds, I needed David Schwimmer to help me heal.
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Questions Swirl About NBCUniversal’s Future After C.E.O.’s Shocking Firing
Mike Cavanagh, now in charge of NBCUniversal, is meeting with talent including Lester Holt and Jimmy Fallon as he ponders next steps for the business.
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Why the N.F.L. Draft Is Bigger Than ‘Succession’
It’s an awards presentation, a Hallmark Channel-style TV drama, a beauty pageant and a reality show. And the N.F.L. really knows how to sell.
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On Eve of Trial, Discovery of Carlson Texts Set Off Crisis Atop Fox
Private messages sent by Tucker Carlson that had been redacted in legal filings showed him making highly offensive remarks that went beyond the comments of his prime-time show.
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Harry Belafonte, Folk Hero
Cool and charismatic, Belafonte channeled his stardom into activism. He was a true people person, who knew how to reach, teach and challenge us.
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Harry Belafonte on His Artistic Values and His Activism
In interviews and articles in The New York Times, Mr. Belafonte, who died on Tuesday, spoke about the civil rights movement and his frustration with how Black life was depicted onscreen.