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  • Harry Hannigan
    9:57 am Wed, Jul 12, 2023
    Hollywood will let striking writers "lose houses"

    The negotiating body representing Hollywood studios and streamers against striking writers let slip their strategy. They will refuse talks until October in the hopes that it will force writers back… Read the rest of the article: Hollywood will let striking writers "lose houses"

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  • Harry Hannigan
    12:20 am Thu, Jun 22, 2023
    Striking writers joined by other unions for rally at the La Brea Tar Pits

    Members of the Writers Guild of America West gathered at Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles and marched the 1.3 miles to a planned rally at the La Brea Tar… Read the rest of the article: Striking writers joined by other unions for rally at the La Brea Tar Pits

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  • Harry Hannigan
    5:20 am Wed, Jun 7, 2023
    Writer's Guild hands out leaflets outside Apple store

    As Apple hosted its Worldwide Developers Conference, members of the Writer's Guild of America gave out leaflets to shoppers outside Apple store at LA's premier outdoor mall, The Grove. The… Read the rest of the article: Writer's Guild hands out leaflets outside Apple store

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  • Harry Hannigan
    5:00 pm Sun, Jun 4, 2023
    Director's Guild of America signs a deal to avert a strike

    The Director's Guild of America has concluded negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the trade association of the TV and film industry, and arrived at a… Read the rest of the article: Director's Guild of America signs a deal to avert a strike

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  • Harry Hannigan
    5:27 am Sun, May 28, 2023
    Striking writers hold rally and dance party in downtown Los Angeles

    In a show of solidarity with other unions, the Writers Guild held a rally across from the Crypto.com Arena featuring speakers from the WGA, SEIU, SAG-AFTRA, and Teamsters unions, followed… Read the rest of the article: Striking writers hold rally and dance party in downtown Los Angeles

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  • Harry Hannigan
    4:39 am Sat, May 27, 2023
    Striking writers workshop a pro-corporate counterprotest, just to see what it would sound like

    It is well-known that the WGA is out on strike against the AMPTP in pursuit of a fair contract. The guild has been vocal and demonstrative in getting their position… Read the rest of the article: Striking writers workshop a pro-corporate counterprotest, just to see what it would sound like

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  • Harry Hannigan
    7:24 am Wed, May 24, 2023
    Drew Carey, lunchtime hero for striking writers

    The year was 2007. Drew Carey had a successful, widely-beloved sitcom and his writers went on strike, seeking better wages and residuals on this new platform called "internet." In a… Read the rest of the article: Drew Carey, lunchtime hero for striking writers

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  • Harry Hannigan
    6:21 am Mon, May 22, 2023
    The funniest movie you've never seen

    Dynasty Typewriter and Hollywood Entertainment hosted a sold-out screening of The Wrong Guy last Friday, and added new fans to the film's heartbreakingly short list of admirers. There are movies… Read the rest of the article: The funniest movie you've never seen

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  • Harry Hannigan
    6:22 pm Tue, May 16, 2023
    Writers are out for the summer, and the strike is hitting home

    The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is striking for better pay, more participation, and to stave off the threat of AI for at least another three years. Their opponents, the… Read the rest of the article: Writers are out for the summer, and the strike is hitting home

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