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Effects of 2023 Writers Guild Strike on Film and TV Production
“Get the latest update on the ongoing WGA writers strike, including their grievances, demands for AI regulation, and impact on the industry.”
The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, 2023, and is the largest strike since the 2007-08 strike, affecting American television and film production.
The main issue is residuals from streaming media, with the WGA claiming that AMPTP’s share has significantly reduced writers’ average incomes. Writers also want AI to be used only as a tool, not as a replacement for them.
The MBA expired on May 1, 2023, and the WGA estimated that their proposals would yield $429 million a year, while AMPTP’s offer would yield $86 million.
Key issues include “mandatory staffing” and “duration of employment” terms, and each member of a writing team receiving their own pension and health care funds.
What Productions Are Affected
Many productions have been completely shut down or postponed due to the strike, affecting both the entertainment industry and audiences alike.
One of the most notable categories of productions affected by the strike are award shows. The AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute for Nicole Kidman has been postponed due to the strike. This is just one example of how the strike is affecting the entertainment industry’s ability to honor its artists.
Several films have also been affected by the strike, including Blade. This highly anticipated film has been completely shut down due to the strike, leaving fans disappointed and unsure when they will be able to see it.
Talk shows have also been hit hard by the strike. Popular shows like The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Real Time with Bill Maher, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon have all been postponed due to the strike. This has left many fans without their nightly dose of entertainment and has impacted the ratings of these shows.
Television series have also been greatly affected by the strike. Abbott Elementary, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, Big Mouth, Bunk’d, Cobra Kai, Daredevil: Born Again, Evil, Good Trouble, Hacks, Jeopardy!, Loot, Night Court, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Saturday Night Live, Severance, Stranger Things, The Venery of Samantha Bird, Unstable, and Yellowjackets are just a few examples of the many series that have been affected by the strike. This has left networks and streaming services scrambling to fill programming gaps and has caused uncertainty for the future of these shows.
The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike has had a significant impact on American television and film production. The strike has affected award shows, films, talk shows, and television series and has left fans disappointed and uncertain about the future of their favorite entertainment. It remains to be seen how long the strike will last and what the lasting effects will be on the entertainment industry.
https://stmdailynews.com/category/stories-this-moment/
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/studios-suspend-deals-writers-strike-1235606633/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Writers_Guild_of_America_strike#