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WGA Rejects Latest Offer to End Hollywood Writers’ Strike

The Hollywood writers’ strike is still going strong after 113 days, despite an offer of what the studios called a “comprehensive package.” Earlier this week, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) told the negotiating committee of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) that it was willing to meet to help resolve the…

Lisa Takeuchi Cullen To Be Next President Of WGA East

Current WGA East President, Michael Winship has decided not to seek re-election in the guild’s upcoming election. He will be succeeded by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen. The latter is running unopposed for the position in the guild, which is currently on strike against companies that are members of the AMPTP, Deadline is reporting. Takeuchi Cullen will…

‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel’s Theatrical Release Date Delayed Due to WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes

The theatrical releases of Dirty Dancing 2 has been delayed by a year-and-a-half, due to the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Deadline is reporting. The movie’s distributor, Lionsgate, is pushing the follow-up’s distribution date from February 9, 2024 to the summer of 2025. The direct sequel to the Oscar-winning 1987 romantic dancing drama Dirty Dancing…

Kenneth Branagh Set to Direct Live-Action Gargoyles Movie

@Photo by Photo courtesy of 20th Century S/Photo courtesy of 20th Century – © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. Renowned Northern Ireland filmmaker Sir Kenneth Branagh has signed on to direct a new live-action Gargoyles movie, the Belfast Telegraph is reporting. The upcoming feature film will be based on the animated 1990s television series…

SAG-AFTRA Actors Set to Strike After Contract Negotiations with Major Studios and Streamers Collapse

SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents approximately 160,000 Hollywood actors, is poised to go on strike after its talks with major studios and streamers have collapsed. The decision comes after the union completed its final day of negotiations with the studios and streamers yesterday, which didn’t produce an agreement, CNN is reporting. Fran Drescher, the president…

SAG-AFTRA Starts Strike Preparations One Week Before Extended Contract Negotiations Deadline

Hollywood actors are starting to prepare for picket planning should negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) end in a stalemate, Deadline is reporting. If a deal can’t be reached, the actors will enter a strike alongside screenwriters in the WGA. The news comes after SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP…

“Blade ” Becomes the First Tentpole Movie to be Impacted by the WGA Strike

It seems that the writers’ strike has taken a huge bite out of “Blade.” Marvel Studios decided to shut down pre-production of vampire thriller “Blade” which starred Mahershala Ali, ahead of filming which was supposed to start next month in Atlanta. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news. The feature project, which has been paused once before, becomes the…