Since May 2nd, screenwriters have been on strike in Hollywood, but now it looks like they may soon go back to work. Their union (WGA) and the Hollywood studios have agreed to a tentative deal. It is the union and the studios that together confirm the agreement that will probably end the strike. But the agreement must first be approved by the board and the members of the WGA. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has 11,500 members. The strike has led to postponements of all productions, including cinema films such as “Dune 2” and series such as “Stranger Things” and “Euphoria”. See an overview of several postponed productions further down in the case. Long negotiations After five days of negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producer), which represents Disney and Netflix, among others, the parties have agreed on a three-year contract. Striking actors and screenwriters together in a strike march in Los Angeles earlier in September. Photo: Reuters The details are not known, but according to a letter sent to members, the WGA is very satisfied with the result, reports AFP. – We can say with great pride that this agreement is exceptional, writes WGA. The demands when they went on strike were higher wages and changes in the industry because the streaming services are gaining a greater foothold. Although it is now moving towards an agreement, it is not yet clear when production will resume. The LA Times writes that it is not just a switch that can be turned on. Even after the pandemic, it took some time before normality was restored. TV shows on hold The Mandalorian Euphoria Severance True Detective The Boys White Lotus Strangers Things Emily in Paris Duster Family Guy Abbott Elementary A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight Wonder Man Daredevil: Born Again Talk Shows: Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live Not over for the actors The breakthrough that has come for the screenwriters gives hope for the actors too, writes Reuters. Around 65,000 organized actors joined the strike in July. The core of the dispute for them is higher wages and better conditions. The actors also demand guarantees that their livelihoods will not be replaced by artificial intelligence. No agreement has yet been concluded for them. These movies are being postponed Gladiator 2 Avatar Star Wars Mission Impossible Dune 2 Avengers It Ends With Us Spider Man 4 Captain America: Brave New World Ghostbusters 4 Mufasa: The Lion King Good Fortune Thunderbolts Unstoppable Freaky Friday 2 Blade Challengers Dirty Dancing 2 Karate Kid
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The Hollywood strike is probably over – news Culture and entertainment
