1 year, 7 months ago

Fallout from Hollywood labor unrest deepens as strikes drag on

Welcome to the Wide Shot, a newsletter about the business of entertainment. That’s the question on the minds of everyone in the entertainment industry as — after a fleeting but futile moment of hope — the summer of labor unrest looks likely to stretch well into the fall and possibly the holiday season, disrupting studios’ movie schedules and awards season plans. Numbers of the week Despite former President Trump not being onstage in Milwaukee, Fox News’ telecast of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential election season drew 12.8 million viewers. Sony Pictures says its release “Gran Turismo” took the crown with an estimated $17.4 million in ticket sales, topping Warner Bros.’ juggernaut “Barbie,” which earned $15.1 million Friday through Sunday. I tried to avoid the heated discourse surrounding Oliver Anthony’s populist hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” but alas.

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Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios and return to work with writers
1 year, 5 months ago

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Editorial: Finally, Hollywood is back to work. Ending the strikes is good for L.A.
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Editorial: Finally, Hollywood is back to work. Ending the strikes is good for L.A.

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Column: The Hollywood strikes are finally over. But we won’t repair the damage anytime soon
1 year, 5 months ago

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‘We did it!!!!’: Hollywood actors reach deal with studios to end strike
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1 year, 5 months ago

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn’t a deal been reached and what’s next?
1 year, 5 months ago

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Hollywood's actors strike is nearing its 100th day. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?
1 year, 5 months ago

Hollywood's actors strike is nearing its 100th day. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?

The Independent
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First Day First Show | Actors’ strike continues, Shivarajkumar interview
1 year, 5 months ago

First Day First Show | Actors’ strike continues, Shivarajkumar interview

The Hindu
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Column: Hollywood studios are already proving they learned nothing from the writers’ strike
1 year, 5 months ago

Column: Hollywood studios are already proving they learned nothing from the writers’ strike

LA Times
Actors
Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
1 year, 5 months ago

Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’

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Hindustan Times
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The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios
1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu
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The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios
1 year, 6 months ago

The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

Firstpost
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The Hindu
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1 year, 6 months ago

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Column: Hollywood is ready to go back to work. But Hollywood is never going back to normal
1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hollywood writers’ strike is over. Why was it so hard to get a deal done?
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The Hollywood writers’ strike is over. Why was it so hard to get a deal done?

LA Times
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Hollywood returns to work soon as strike ends, get ready for these new movies, but TV shows may take time
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The Writers Strike Will Soon Be Over
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Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for second day
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Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for second day

The Independent
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Hollywood studios, writers to end strike soon, hope to finalise a deal: Report

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