hollywood writers strike

Optimism emerges among Hollywood writers over talks with studios

"They're talking again when they weren't a couple of weeks ago," said WGA liaison and "Physical" writer K.C. Scott.
17 August 2023, 10:41 AM

The rise of AI in Hollywood: Actors and writers vs automation

Recently, Hollywood has been having its fair share of internal conflict due to AI, as SAG-AFTRA and WGA are on strike against AMPTP, primarily regarding the trade association’s recent stance on AI. 
21 July 2023, 04:15 AM

Hollywood actors extend contract talks, temporarily averting strike

Leaders of SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 actors, and the WGA say the entertainment industry has changed dramatically with the rise of streaming television and the emergence of technology such as generative AI, which they fear could be used to write scripts or create digital actors.
3 July 2023, 13:07 PM

New 'Black Mirror' season begins by tackling actors' anxiety about AI

Actors became concerned after realistic-looking "deepfakes" began circulating online of stars such as Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Hayek. Members of the SAG-AFTRA actors union are seeking protections on how their images are used in their negotiations with Hollywood studios.
16 June 2023, 09:14 AM

Disney sets date for new 'Star Wars' film, delays 'Avatar' sequels

Walt Disney Co. has pushed back the scheduled release dates for "Thunderbolts" and "Blade," two Marvel films among many others that have been disrupted by the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers.
15 June 2023, 10:56 AM