The Drew Barrymore Show’s head writers decline to return after star’s strike controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

The Drew Barrymore Show’s head writers decline to return after star’s strike controversy

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All three of The Drew Barrymore Show’s head writers have declined to return to the show following the host’s controversial decision to restart during the writer’s strikes. Following the resolution of the strike on 25 September, The Drew Barrymore Show is set to make its return on 16 October; however, co-head writers Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon and Liz Koe will not be returning with it, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Drew Barrymore “It is frustrating, because it will prolong the strike, and we just want it to end,” Kinon told The Daily Beast after Barrymore’s announcement. “In light of the announcement that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms Barrymore’s invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony,” the organisation said in a statement.

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Here's why Drew Barrymore Show writers refuse to return despite WGA strike ending
1 year, 3 months ago

Here's why Drew Barrymore Show writers refuse to return despite WGA strike ending

Hindustan Times  

The Drew Barrymore Show may just be in serious trouble ahead of its premiere. Writer Exodus: Drew Barrymore Show Faces Staff Departures After WGA Strike. Last month, Drew faced heavy criticism for announcing that her daytime talk show would begin its fourth season without the striking writers. However, a week later, after experiencing backlash and guest cancellations, she changed her …

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ head writers decline to return to show
1 year, 3 months ago

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ head writers decline to return to show

The Hindu  

While The Drew Barrymore Show prepares to go back on air, three of its co-head writers have refused to return, Variety reported. The update comes a few days after Barrymore faced backlash for announcing a return to production before the strike by Hollywood writers concluded. Last month, Barrymore announced plans for her talk show to return before the guild reached …

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ writers decline to return as show sets premiere date after strike
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ writers decline to return as show sets premiere date after strike

LA Times  

“The Drew Barrymore Show” has set a new premiere date for Season 4 after the Hollywood writers’ strike ended last week. The syndicated daytime talk show is scheduled to return Oct. 16, according to “The Drew Barrymore Show” Instagram account. CBS Media Ventures, which produces “The Drew Barrymore Show,” backed the decision and said that talent would “not be performing …

Late-night hosts return from the writers’ strike: ‘I missed my writers so much’
1 year, 3 months ago

Late-night hosts return from the writers’ strike: ‘I missed my writers so much’

LA Times  

The first TV series to go dark during the Hollywood writers’ strike were also among the first to return to the air this week after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers reached a tentative deal to end the months-long work stoppage. Consistent with the watchdog tone of his program, Oliver gave the …

Hollywood Strike | Actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers’ strike ends
1 year, 3 months ago

Hollywood Strike | Actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers’ strike ends

The Hindu  

With the Hollywood writers strike over, actors will now get a shot at cutting their own deal with studios and streaming services. By mid-morning, the hosts of NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS had announced they'd also return, all by …

‘It was a trauma’: Now that the strike has ended, showrunners wonder how they begin moving forward
1 year, 3 months ago

‘It was a trauma’: Now that the strike has ended, showrunners wonder how they begin moving forward

LA Times  

Actors Sheryl Lee Ralph, left, and Lisa Ann Walter of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” at a strike rally in Philadelphia in July. That relief, for them, is what I felt when the news broke.” “I don’t think there is a single person who works in television,who didn’t feel the effects of how the landscape has changed,” said Liz Tigelaar, showrunner of …

Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends
1 year, 3 months ago

Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With the Hollywood writers strike over, actors will now get a shot at cutting their own deal with studios and streaming services. Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” which had been using guest hosts when the strike hit, announced Wednesday that it would return Oct. 16 “with an all-star roster of guest hosts for the remainder of 2023.” …

Hollywood writers to return to work after one of longest strikes in history as guild backs deal with studios
1 year, 3 months ago

Hollywood writers to return to work after one of longest strikes in history as guild backs deal with studios

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Members of the Writers Guild of America …

Hollywood Strike | Writers’ strike is not over yet with key votes remaining on deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Hollywood Strike | Writers’ strike is not over yet with key votes remaining on deal

The Hindu  

The deal is made, the pickets have been suspended, and Hollywood's writers are on the verge of getting back to work after months on strike. The next phase comes Tuesday when the governing boards of the two branches of the Writers Guild of America are expected to vote on the tentative agreement reached by union negotiators with Hollywood studios. That …

Column: Hollywood is ready to go back to work. But Hollywood is never going back to normal
1 year, 3 months ago

Column: Hollywood is ready to go back to work. But Hollywood is never going back to normal

LA Times  

Members of the Writers Guild of America cheer at the end of their picket in front of CBS Television City on Sunday, shortly before the union reached a tentative agreement with the studios to end the strike. I do not say “back to normal” because it is important to remember that there is no going back to “normal” in the …

Here’s when your favorite show will return now that the writers strike is ending
1 year, 3 months ago

Here’s when your favorite show will return now that the writers strike is ending

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The writers strike is now over. NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS all said they’ll return on Monday. Shows that return while actors are still picketing could prove controversial, as happened with the planned resumptions of daytime shows including “The Drew Barrymore Show” …

Writers’ union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Writers’ union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

The Hindu  

The union representing screenwriters reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end a historic strike after nearly five months, raising hopes that a crippling shutdown of movie and television filming could be near an end. As a result of the deal, nightly network shows including NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” could return …

Column: Thanks to Drew Barrymore, striking writers are in their most powerful position yet
1 year, 3 months ago

Column: Thanks to Drew Barrymore, striking writers are in their most powerful position yet

LA Times  

Last week, the Writers Guild of America was threatening to pillory, and did in fact picket, Drew Barrymore. In just seven days, Barrymore highlighted the new rules and high stakes of this year’s 4½-months-long writers’ strike — and wound up handing the WGA a very powerful weapon just in time for what one hopes will be a near-final round of …

Bill Maher postpones return to the air, the latest TV host to balk at working during writers strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Bill Maher postpones return to the air, the latest TV host to balk at working during writers strike

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bill Maher has delayed returning to his HBO talk show during the ongoing strike by writers and actors, a decision that follows similar pauses over the weekend by “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “The Talk” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” Maher last week said he would bring his show back into production, but on Monday said he’ll wait …

Drew Barrymore and 'The Talk' postpone their daytime talk shows until after the Hollywood strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore and 'The Talk' postpone their daytime talk shows until after the Hollywood strikes

The Hindu  

Actor Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she'll wait until the labor issues are resolved. “I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has …

Jennifer Hudson and The Talk push back returns after Drew Barrymore paused her show amid ongoing writers strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Jennifer Hudson and The Talk push back returns after Drew Barrymore paused her show amid ongoing writers strike

Daily Mail  

Two prominent daytime talk shows - The Jennifer Hudson Show and The Talk - delayed their returns Sunday, after Drew Barrymore walked back her decision to resume with her show until the writers strike is settled. The latest: The Talk - starring Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood, Natalie Morales, and Jerry O'Connell - has pushed back production amid the …

Drew Barrymore halts her TV show after backlash during ongoing strike: ‘Deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt’
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore halts her TV show after backlash during ongoing strike: ‘Deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt’

Hindustan Times  

After facing heavy criticism, actor Drew Barrymore has announced that she will be putting a hold on her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, in support of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Drew Barrymore puts her show in dark amid strike In a fresh statement, Drew said, “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to …

Drew Barrymore and ‘The Talk’ postpone their daytime talk shows until after the Hollywood strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore and ‘The Talk’ postpone their daytime talk shows until after the Hollywood strikes

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Drew Barrymore, who drew criticism for taping new episodes of her daytime talk show despite the ongoing writers and actors strikes, now says she’ll wait until the labor issues are resolved. “I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show …

Drew Barrymore PAUSES premiere of her show after issuing teary-eyed apology for resuming talk show during writers strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore PAUSES premiere of her show after issuing teary-eyed apology for resuming talk show during writers strike

Daily Mail  

Drew Barrymore has sensationally paused the premiere of her talk show until after the Hollywood writers strike ends after facing intense criticism for her actions. The 48-year-old actress issued a groveling on-camera apology for continuing her CBS talk show 'The Drew Barrymore Show' while her three unionized writers were on strike - but she still refused to halt production. Drew …

With apology, strike pause, Drew Barrymore tries to save brand
1 year, 3 months ago

With apology, strike pause, Drew Barrymore tries to save brand

LA Times  

Members of the WGA East and SAG-AFTRA picket outside “The Drew Barrymore Show” in New York City on Tuesday. This time, as if to acknowledge the damage the preceding days had caused her reputation, she announced that “The Drew Barrymore Show” would “pause the show’s premiere” until after the strike is over. Barrymore also justified her initial decision to resume …

Hollywood strikes enter a new phase as daytime shows like Drew Barrymore’s return despite pickets
1 year, 3 months ago

Hollywood strikes enter a new phase as daytime shows like Drew Barrymore’s return despite pickets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “The Drew Barrymore Show” will begin airing fresh episodes on Monday but a lot of off-air controversy will be clinging to its typically bubbly host. “I couldn’t predict that this would happen on daytime TV, but everybody has a breaking point in a labor dispute.” “The Drew Barrymore Show,” operating without its three union writers, isn’t the …

Drew Barrymore makes tearful apology for restarting TV show during strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore makes tearful apology for restarting TV show during strike

The Hindu  

Drew Barrymore has apologised to television and film writers over her decision to resume production on her talk show as members of the Writers Guild of America remain on strike. Earlier in the week, Barrymore announced in another Instagram post, which has also been deleted, that her self-titled talk show would be returning amid the dual strikes, without writers. TV …

Drew Barrymore’s own co-head writer criticises host for resuming talk show amid strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore’s own co-head writer criticises host for resuming talk show amid strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drew Barrymore’s own co-head writer, …

Drew Barrymore posts weepy video ‘deeply apologizing’ to writers, then doubles down on show’s return
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore posts weepy video ‘deeply apologizing’ to writers, then doubles down on show’s return

LA Times  

Drew Barrymore issued a tear-filled statement “deeply apologizing” to writers and unions, then doubled down on her talk show’s return to production amid the strikes. Drew Barrymore issued a tear-filled statement on Friday apologizing to writers and unions, then doubled down on why she thinks “The Drew Barrymore Show” needs to return amid the ongoing actors’ and writers’ strikes in …

Drew Barrymore dropped from hosting gig after resuming talk show despite writer’s strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore dropped from hosting gig after resuming talk show despite writer’s strike

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The National Book Awards dropped Drew Barrymore as the host for …

Drew Barrymore criticized for returning with talk show amid Hollywood strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore criticized for returning with talk show amid Hollywood strikes

The Hindu  

Drew Barrymore has been criticized by fellow writers and actors for returning with the fourth season of her talk show amid the ongoing dual strikes in Hollywood. Recently, in an Instagram post, Barrymore announced that her popular chat show The Drew Barrymore Show’ will begin airing its fourth season soon The show, she maintained, is in compliance with the conditions …

Protestors picket outside CBS Studios over production of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’
1 year, 3 months ago

Protestors picket outside CBS Studios over production of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protestors picketed outside CBS studios …

Drew Barrymore faces backlash as she announces talk show return despite writers’ strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore faces backlash as she announces talk show return despite writers’ strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Writer’s Guild of America has confirmed The Drew …

Drew Barrymore announces fourth season of her talk show amid strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore announces fourth season of her talk show amid strikes

The Hindu  

'The Drew Barrymore Show’ will return to TV screens sooner than planned due to the writers' and actors' strikes, despite the WGA's threat to picket the show's studios on Monday and Tuesday, reported The Hollywood Reporter. Drew Barrymore revealed in a lengthy Instagram post that her daytime chat show will begin its fourth season shortly, in compliance with the conditions …

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ picketed as it resumes taping amid strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ picketed as it resumes taping amid strikes

LA Times  

Members of Writers Guild of America, East, and SAG-AFTRA picket outside HBO and Amazon headquarters in New York City on Sept. 7, 2023. Members of the Writers Guild of America picketed a taping of “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Monday after it resumed production during the dual Hollywood strikes. I hope for a resolve for everyone as soon as possible.” …

"Drew Barrymore Show" audience members "verbally assaulted," kicked out for writers strike pins
1 year, 3 months ago

"Drew Barrymore Show" audience members "verbally assaulted," kicked out for writers strike pins

Salon  

The writers strike has won over one audience member who had previously been a fan of Drew Barrymore. After the Emmy-nominated actor decided to continue production on her syndicated series "The Drew Barrymore Show" to prep for its return on Sept. 18, Writers Guild of America members began picketing outside of the studio. On his way into a taping of …

Drew Barrymore says her talk show will resume amid strikes; WGA to picket outside taping
1 year, 3 months ago

Drew Barrymore says her talk show will resume amid strikes; WGA to picket outside taping

LA Times  

Drew Barrymore has confirmed that her talk show will resume amid the writers’ and actors’ strikes. In a statement shared on social media, the actor and daytime TV host took responsibility for the decision to tape and release new episodes of “The Drew Barrymore Show” during the strikes. The eastern branch of the WGA called upon its members to demonstrate …

"The Drew Barrymore Show" to resume taping — sans writers — amidst WGA strike
1 year, 3 months ago

"The Drew Barrymore Show" to resume taping — sans writers — amidst WGA strike

Salon  

The Writers Guild of America is encouraging members to begin picketing outside of "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Monday, after news broke that taping will resume amidst an ongoing strike. According to Vanity Fair, CBS announced last week that Barrymore's show would begin broadcasting new episodes on Sept. 18, sourcing information from a network spokesperson suggesting that the show's resumption …

Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
1 year, 5 months ago

Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head of the Alliance of Motion Picture …

Hollywood’s actors may join its writers on strike. Here’s why
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollywood’s actors may join its writers on strike. Here’s why

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood actors may be days from joining screenwriters in what would be the first two-union strike in the industry in more than six decades, with huge consequences for film and television production. More than 1,000 of them, including Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Bob Odenkirk, have added their names to a letter to negotiators saying they are …

A ‘hot labor summer.’ Hollywood unrest continues as actors vote to authorize a strike
1 year, 7 months ago

A ‘hot labor summer.’ Hollywood unrest continues as actors vote to authorize a strike

LA Times  

Writers Guild of America members strike at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday as the strike enters the sixth week. “Our bargaining strategy has never relied upon nor been dependent on the outcome or status of any other union’s negotiations, nor do we subscribe to the philosophy that the terms of deals made with other unions bind us,” Duncan …

As the writers’ strike lingers, TV showrunners are opting out of publicity for their work
1 year, 7 months ago

As the writers’ strike lingers, TV showrunners are opting out of publicity for their work

LA Times  

Striking writers at a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio in Los Angeles on Wednesday. “I remember Shawn Ryan during the last strike had to walk away from the last episode of ‘The Shield,’” he said. So it really wasn’t a question.” So if you were curious as to why “Barry” co-creators Bill Hader and Alec Berg chose that …

Hollywood writers are on strike over an artificial intelligence threat some are warning is coming for you next
1 year, 8 months ago

Hollywood writers are on strike over an artificial intelligence threat some are warning is coming for you next

ABC  

When Hollywood writer Alex O'Keefe recently won an award for his work, he was dressed in a borrowed tuxedo and a bow tie bought on credit. The impact of the Hollywood writers' strike on your favourite shows Photo shows Writers and supporters holding up signs such as "Writers Guild of America on Strike!" and "It didn't have to be this …

Explained: The reason why writers in Hollywood are on a strike and the impact it's likely to have
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: The reason why writers in Hollywood are on a strike and the impact it's likely to have

Firstpost  

The writers are the backbones of any piece of work. Streaming services’ use of smaller staffs — known in the industry as “mini rooms” — for shorter stints has made sustained income harder to come by, the guild says. “If writing needs to be done, writers are hired, but these proposals require the employment of writers whether they’re needed for …

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces
1 year, 8 months ago

Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios and streamers braced for a long fight at the outset of a strike that immediately forced late-night shows into hiatus, put other productions on pause and had the entire industry slowing its roll. “We’ll stay out as long as it takes,” Josh Gad, a writer …

Saturday Night Live shuts down due to writers strike
1 year, 8 months ago

Saturday Night Live shuts down due to writers strike

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live has shut down production because of the Writers …

Lights, Camera, Strike: Why are Hollywood writers protesting, and which shows will be affected?
1 year, 8 months ago

Lights, Camera, Strike: Why are Hollywood writers protesting, and which shows will be affected?

Firstpost  

The union representing 11,500 writers of film, television and other entertainment forms are now on strike. It’s the first writers’ strike — and the first Hollywood strike of any kind — in 15 years. Streaming services’ use of smaller staffs — known in the industry as “mini rooms” — for shorter stints has made sustained income harder to come by, …

Hollywood writers to begin strike as contract negotiations collapse
1 year, 8 months ago

Hollywood writers to begin strike as contract negotiations collapse

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Hollywood Writer’s Guild has called for a strike after representatives …

Hollywood writers threatened by rise of AI preparing to strike
1 year, 8 months ago

Hollywood writers threatened by rise of AI preparing to strike

The Telegraph  

Hollywood screenwriters have warned that their jobs could be taken away by AI chatbots. The Writers Guild of America wants protections to prevent studios from using artificial intelligence to generate new scripts from writers' previous work. Strike would hit comedy chat shows first Caroline Renard, a writer who has worked on programmes for the Disney Channel, said: "The way that …

Tensions from the last writers’ strike cast a shadow over current labor fight
1 year, 8 months ago

Tensions from the last writers’ strike cast a shadow over current labor fight

LA Times  

The town shut down. Decades of distrust, a growing pay gap and rising technology propelled nearly 12,000 members of the Writers Guild of America in November 2007 to join picket lines in defiance of Hollywood’s entrenched media companies. “We knew the world was going to change, and we needed to plant the flag.” For weeks, some executives were dismissive of …

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