There appears to be no end in sight to the ongoing Guild of America strike as their second day of negotiations with major Hollywood CEOs ended in deadlock. Even so, sources close to the situation have emphasized that both sides are eager to build on any momentum achieved and are committed to reaching an agreement.
WGA Strike Continues As Negotiations Between Affected Parties Enter Third Day
Information comes from anonymous CNN sources claimed that the striking writer and Hollywood studio chief had completed a “marathon session” of negotiations without reaching an agreement on Thursday evening.
Despite progress during these intense talks that lasted more than ten hours, no agreement was reached to end the Hollywood work stoppage. According to an email sent to members by the WGA’s negotiating committee, both the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers [AMPTP] scheduled to meet again on Friday.
In the email, the Consultative Committee expressed its gratitude for the recent outpouring of solidarity and support and urged as many members as possible to join the picket line the following day.
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AMPTP studio head, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Warner Bros. CEO Discovery David Zaslav, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and NBCUniversal studio chair Donna Langley resumed negotiations with the WGA on Wednesday. After the meeting ended, they issued a rare joint statement indicating that talks would continue the following day, signaling some progress.
The WGA strike began on May 2 and reached its 143rd day on Thursday, approaching the union’s historic record of 154 days set in 1988. Many productions have already been halted before the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists [SAG-AFTRA] joined the writers’ strike on July 14.
Both parties share similar demands, such as better wages, job protection against the use of artificial intelligence and the rest of the streaming service for the work done. To dive deeper, the WGA has presented an innovative proposal involving waste tied to the audience.
The group suggested that for every 2.5 million views, there would be an increase, with a “view” defined as someone watching at least half of the content. Additionally, the WGA has stuck to its request to set a minimum staff size for each TV show, with the size increasing based on the number of episodes in a season.
Instead, AMPTP argued that staffing decisions should be left to the discretion of exhibitors rather than adhering to a rigid, one-size-fits-all formula. While the studio alliance has maintained this stance, there may be some potential flexibility in their offer, although the details remain undisclosed.
Drew Barrymore Dragged Over Previous Decision To Continue Broadcasting Talk Show Amid Strike
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As the strike continues, many celebrities have taken the bold step of suspending their programs while waiting for things to return to normal. Unfortunately, others like Barrymore, had to be publicly criticized before deciding to put their decision on hold.
The actor has faced backlash after he shared his plans to release more episodes of his eponymous show. Six days after the uproar – most of all, he came back with an update, issuing an apology for hurting people with his previous decision. The 48-year-old, who has been called unfaithful and out of touch by critics, took to his Instagram where he wrote:
“I have listened to everyone, and I have decided to pause the premiere of the show until the protests are over. I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who worked on the show and have made it what it is today. We are really trying to find a way forward. And I really hope for an industry-wide solution soon.”
The announcement was re-shared by fellow entertainer Rosie O’Donnell on her own Instagram page, along with the caption, “perfect ❤️.” In case you missed it, the 61-year-old comedian was among the first to call Barrymore out, asking her to show the WGA more respect.
“Stop filming the show. Stop asking spectators to cross the picket line. Then ask someone to help you make three declarative sentences. They should go along these lines: I made a mistake. I apologize to the WGA for disrespecting the work of professional writers. I apologize to all union members who are facing real hardship because I live a life of luxury,” O’Donnell’s Instagram warning statement read.
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