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Hollywood on Strike

Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have failed to reach an agreement for a contract renewal by their respective deadlines, resulting in a dual strike on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) — the first in 63 years. Follow along here for the latest news, updates, and explainers straight from the picket line.

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  1. 2023 sag strike
    Your Most Frantic SAG Strike Questions, AnsweredSelf-tape auditions? AI replacing actors? Solidarity between unions?
    By Jason P. Frank
  2. solidarity forever
    So, How’s Your Strike Going?WGA member Kirk A. Moore weighs in from the picket lines as SAG prepare signs of their own.
    By Tirhakah Love
  3. 2023 sag strike
    What We Learned at the SAG-AFTRA Press ConferenceEverything beyond SAG’s chief negotiator paying his respects “to the Hobbit situation.”
    By Zoe Guy
  4. 2023 sag strike
    Fran Drescher Defends Her Trip to Italy As Business, Not Pleasure“We work,” the SAG president said. “That’s what we do.”
    By Justin Curto
  5. billy elliot vibes
    STRIKE TWOFran Drescher had her Norma Rae moment as the Screen Actors Guild joins the WGA in striking.
    By Jason P. Frank
  6. yeah
    Disney CEO Is Not Bringing Good Vibes to the Bargaining Table“It’s very disturbing to me,” he said of writers strike and potential actors strike.
    By Zoe Guy
  7. solidarity forever
    The SAG-AFTRA Contract Has ExpiredThe actual strike/no-strike announcement will take place at noon PST Thursday.
    By Bethy Squires
  8. emmys 2023
    Emmy Nominees Know It’s a Weird Time to Get Their FlowersJ. Smith-Cameron, Janelle James, and more show support for writers and actors in the midst of industry turmoil.
    By Zoe Guy
  9. punching up
    Writers’ Strike Month Two: SAG Talks Sag, L.A. Heats UpPlus the Netflix restaurant, Dolly Parton drag queens, and Fran Drescher.
    By Bethy Squires
  10. the industry
    SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend Contract Amid Strike TensionsThey have until mid-July to negotiate for a fair contract.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  11. sag strike
    How a Working Actor With 30 Years of Experience Survives in HollywoodVanessa Chester, of Harriet the Spy and A Little Princess fame, on why she’s willing to strike as a member of SAG-AFTRA.
    As told to Anne Victoria Clark
  12. max culpa
    Max Is Finally Rolling Back the Changes to Its Credit PagesThe streamer has apologized for using the catchall term creator on its new app.
    By Savannah Salazar
  13. a long talk
    The Hollywood Handbook Boys, Over 500 Episodes Deep“I still get a panic attack when somebody says, ‘What’s your show about?’”
    By Sean Malin
  14. a pen is mightier
    Meryl Streep Is Ready to StrikeAlongside 300 SAG actors fighting for a fair contract.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  15. punching up
    Who Writes the BET Awards?Plus a rally in L.A., a contract for the DGA, and drama for Kim K.
    By Bethy Squires and Anne Victoria Clark
  16. wga strike
    TV Productions Delayed by Writers’ StrikeThe latest show to be postponed indefinitely is Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spin-off 1923.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  17. punching up
    The Strike Comes for the Sheridanverse1923? More like new season in 2033!
    By Bethy Squires
  18. travel plans
    Sam Esmail’s Trip to Metropolis Got CanceledHis TV adaptation of the Fritz Lang movie has reportedly been permanently scrapped amid the writers’ strike.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  19. punching up
    The Na’vi Stand With the WGAPlus themed pickets from The Simpsons, Boy Meets World, and Pretty Little Liars.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. the thing
    Shhh … Ariana DeBose Opened the Writer-less Tony Awards Without SpeakingNo writers means no words, and that means more dancing.
    By Bethy Squires
  21. wga strike
    10 Movies Impacted by Past Writers StrikesThe 1988 and 2007–8 WGA strikes wreaked havoc on the production of major movies. (Daniel Craig is not meant to be a star and a script doctor!)
    By Nick Allen
  22. tony awards 2023
    Tony Awards Will Give Its Regards to Broadway Amid StrikeThe nominated musicals and a bonus Lea Michele will perform.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  23. wildfires
    WGA East Cancels NYC Strike for Wednesday Due to Air QualityStrikes are still tentatively scheduled for the rest of the week.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  24. the industry
    SAG-AFTRA Votes 97.91 Percent Yes to Strike AuthorizationSAG-AFTRA and AMPTP have until June 30 to reach an agreement.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  25. punching up
    The DGA Backs Away Slowly Hoping No One Will Notice[Ron Howard voice] But they did.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  26. punching up
    Preserving the Art of a Succession and ITYSL Writers’ RoomDay 32’s dispatch from the picket lines asks this: What are our favorite shows without the people who write them?
    By Bethy Squires
  27. newsies energy
    SAG-AFTRA Prepares Its Troops for the FightThe stars of SAG urge members to vote “yes” on strike authorization.
    By Jason P. Frank
  28. vulture investigates
    The Honking Wars of the 2023 Writers’ StrikeHow seriously should anyone be taking those electronic signs?
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  29. kimberly akim-don’t
    Tony Awards Are Spared a Lin-Manuel Miranda RapWGA, you’re a ge-NIUS.
    By Jason P. Frank
  30. sign it don’t spray it
    What Goes Into the WGA’s Viral Strike Signs?David Zaslav hatred has found an outlet on poster board.
    By Jason P. Frank
  31. punching up
    Former Theater Kids Hold Newsies Strike at DisneyWGA and SAG-AFTRA: One for all and all for one!
    By Bethy Squires
  32. boo
    David Zaslav Draws Jeers, Boos at Boston University Graduation“Pay your writers,” the crowd chanted at the Warner Bros. Discovery chief.
    By Charu Sinha
  33. advice
    How to Get Through the WGA Strike As an Aspiring WriterIt might feel hopeless now, but there is a place for you in this industry — one that’ll be more sustainable after a deal is reached.
    By Priyanka Mattoo
  34. punching up
    Striking Through the UpfrontsIt’s week three, and they’ve got Neil Gaiman out here wearing red.
    By Anne Victoria Clark, Bethy Squires, and Jennifer Zhan
  35. 2023 writers’ strike
    How Will the WGA Strike Affect Late-Night TV?Who’s paying their staff? What’s airing instead? How dark has it gotten?
    By Hershal Pandya
  36. 2023 writers’ strike
    The Tonight Show Staffers Will Be Placed on Unpaid LeaveMeanwhile, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert are reportedly paying their shows’ staffs during the strike.
    By Hershal Pandya
  37. 2023 writers’ strike
    Late-Night Hosts to Pay Their Staffs Personally During StrikeThe hosts will personally cover an extra week of compensation during the WGA strike.
    By Hershal Pandya
  38. 2023 writers’ strike
    When Late-Night Writers Take Center StageA selection of the best sketches featuring writers to tide you over until a fair deal can be reached.
    By Bethy Squires
  39. 2023 writers’ strike
    Peabody Awards Cancels In-Person Ceremony to ‘Respect’ the WGA Writers’ StrikeCanceling the first in-person ceremony back since 2019.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  40. 2023 writers’ strike
    A Sudsy Chat With Striking Soap WritersNo one’s feeling bubbly.
    By Rebecca Alter
  41. punching up
    The WGA Strike Enters Double DigitsThe only project writers are promoting this week? Fall of the Upfronts.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  42. 2023 writers’ strike
    Kamala Harris Reportedly Exits MTV Event to Support Writers’ StrikeShe was scheduled to appear at a mental-health event next week.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  43. whatever it takes
    The WGA Strike Just Became an Imagine Dragons Concert“I never realized that these songs are all so appropriate,” said front man Dan Reynolds during his set.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  44. punching up
    What Do We Want? A Recap of Strike Day 8!When do we want it? Literally we just posted it!
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  45. 2023 writers’ strike
    President Joe Biden Supports WGA Writers’ Strike“I sincerely hope the strike gets resolved, and writers are given a fair deal as soon as possible,” says President Biden.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  46. solidarity forever
    Jennifer Coolidge Shouts Out WGA in MTV Movie Awards Speech“I stand here before you tonight side by side with my sisters and brothers from the WGA that are fighting right now.”
    By Bethy Squires
  47. punching up
    A Recap of the WGA Strike: Day 4What’s gone down so far? Which celebrities brought free food? And did dogs show up?
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  48. the group portrait
    It’s Okay to Have Fun at the Writers’ StrikeThe issue is serious. The mood is celebratory.
    By Matthew Schneier
  49. 2023 wga strike
    Your Most Frantic Writers Strike Questions, AnsweredFrom mini-rooms to overall deals to AI technology.
    By Jason P. Frank
  50. for pete’s sake
    SNL Cancels Pete Davidson Episode Following WGA StrikeLiteral bupkis.
    By Rebecca Alter