Late-night shows, including "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," returned to air after a five-month hiatus due to the Hollywood writers strike. Hosts expressed gratitude to their writers and opened with monologues that mixed jokes and appreciation. The shows recapped top stories missed during the strike, and the hosts thanked their writers, crews, and audiences. The strike ended with a new contract that includes protections against AI, cost-of-living increases, and better pay for streaming.
John Oliver praises the Writers Guild of America (WGA) for their efforts during the Hollywood writers' strike, expressing frustration that it took the studios 148 days to reach a fair deal that could have been offered from the beginning. He hopes that the success of the WGA will inspire other industries to find power in unions and work towards fair contracts. Oliver also expresses hope that other entertainment industry unions, such as SAG-AFTRA and IATSE, will be able to negotiate new contracts based on the WGA's achievements.
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With the end of the Hollywood writers' strike, James Gunn's Superman: Legacy is set to begin shooting in spring 2024. The film aims to reimagine Metropolis and Smallville, and potentially fuel the growth of the new DC Universe. Gunn's handling of iconic characters like Lex Luthor and the Kents will be crucial in defining the film's vision. While Zack Snyder's Man of Steel was initially promising, subsequent movies in the DC Extended Universe fell short artistically. Gunn's approach, drawing inspiration from the beloved Jeph Loeb limited series Superman for All Seasons, suggests a return to the source material and a chance to see the true, original Superman soar once again.
Late-night talk show hosts, including "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "Late Night with Seth Meyers," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," have announced their return to air following a tentative deal to end the Hollywood writers' strike. The agreement between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was reached after several bargaining sessions, ending a four and a half month work stoppage, making it the second-longest strike in WGA history.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has ended their nearly 150-day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios. The three-year deal includes a 12.5% pay increase, with writers receiving 5% upon contract ratification and subsequent increases of 4% and 3.5% in the following years. Writers also secured a 76% increase in foreign streaming residuals, along with a viewership-based streaming bonus. The agreement also addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in productions, establishing guidelines to protect writers' credits and rights. Mandatory staffing requirements were also implemented, ensuring a minimum number of writer-producers during the development and production of series.
Late-night talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel are returning to television after the Hollywood writers strike ended. NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers," CBS’ "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will all resume airing on Monday. The hosts had collaborated on a podcast called "Strike Force Five" during the strike, with profits going to their out-of-work show teams. HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" and "Real Time with Bill Maher" will also return to air. The Writers Guild of America reached a three-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, addressing issues such as wages, healthcare, and residuals for streaming.
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Top studio executives, including Ted Sarandos of Netflix, David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discovery, Donna Langley of Universal Pictures, and Robert A. Iger of Disney, joined negotiations between the Hollywood writers' union and major entertainment companies, marking the first formal bargaining session in a month. Talks were described as encouraging, and both sides agreed to meet again on Thursday. The strike, now in its fifth month, is on track to become the longest writers' walkout ever, with the union arguing for improved pay and working conditions in the streaming era. The strikes have already cost California's economy over $5 billion.
Drew Barrymore faced backlash and criticism after announcing that her show, The Drew Barrymore Show, would return despite being struck by the Writers Guild of America. The backlash intensified when Barrymore issued an apology but stated that the show would continue. The National Book Awards dropped Barrymore as its host, and the public expressed disappointment in her decision to cross the picket line. However, after a week of mounting criticism, Barrymore announced that she would respect the strike and postpone the show's premiere until the strike is over. The backlash against Barrymore reflects people's expectations of her as a kind and nurturing person, and the contrast between her image and her decision to violate the strike.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are set to resume negotiations this Friday after a three-month hiatus. The AMPTP plans to present a formal response to the WGA's proposals for a new labor contract, which include improved minimum rates, increased streaming residuals, and staffing requirements for writers rooms. The WGA intends to continue pushing for the AMPTP to address workers' concerns.
The first 100 days of the Hollywood writers' strike in California has resulted in a $3 billion loss to the state's economy, according to an economist. If the strike continues until October, the economic cost could reach $5 billion. The estimates are based on the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike, which cost the state 37,700 jobs and $2.1 billion. The impact goes beyond the pay for writers and actors, affecting various industries such as catering, prop houses, and dry cleaners. The strike could lead to an exodus of low-wage earners and has already caused financial hardship for many in the entertainment industry.
The Hollywood writers' strike has reached its 100th day with no resolution in sight as contract talks remain stalled. The strike, which began on May 2, revolves around issues such as compensation, minimum staffing of writers' rooms, residual payments in the streaming era, and the regulation of artificial intelligence. The strike has also impacted the Screen Actors Guild, halting production of scripted television shows and films. Negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have yet to resume, and tensions are rising on the picket lines as writers express anger and frustration over what they perceive as a disregard for their demands.
Negotiators from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios met for the first time in three months to discuss the possibility of resuming contract talks as the Hollywood writers' strike nears its 100-day mark. The strike, which began on May 2, has been fueled by disputes over pay, streaming residuals, and the use of artificial intelligence. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed optimism about the reopening of communication, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution to mitigate the strike's negative impact on the local economy. The strike has also led to a parallel strike by members of the Screen Actors Guild. The work stoppage is affecting various businesses that support the entertainment industry, and its ripple effects are halting production on scripted series and potentially delaying film releases.
Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin expressed his concerns about the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, stating that it could be "long and bitter." Martin revealed that his overall deal with HBO was suspended on June 1, and he joined picket lines in support of entry-level writers and industry workers. He also mentioned that the strike is not about name writers or producers but about those hoping to break into the industry. Martin provided updates on his other projects, including a stage play and the progress of his upcoming book, Winds of Winter.
