For the past week, television writers across the nation have been in a stand-off with their respective studios over unfair labor practices. Writers have been pushing for a new contract that would increase pay, better health benefits, and more rights for the hundreds of writers across the country who work on these TV shows. In… Continue reading Striking writers have been in consistent talks with studios for over a week
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After Newest AMPTP Meeting, WGA Says Offer is Being Evaluated
With the meetings between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) having concluded on February 15th, the WGA is evaluating the latest offer from AMPTP. After a long standoff between the two parties that spanned over five months, the two sides seemed to be getting closer… Continue reading After Newest AMPTP Meeting, WGA Says Offer is Being Evaluated
Striking writers met with Hollywood studios for the first time in months
For months, a major disconnect has appeared to exist between the Hollywood studios and the striking writers, paralyzing the entertainment industry and leaving the entire creative workforce in limbo. However, this week, the two sides finally came to the negotiating table for the first time in months and held their first set of face-to-face talks… Continue reading Striking writers met with Hollywood studios for the first time in months
Striking Distance Studios lays off 32 people following disappointing Callisto Protocol sales
Striking Distance Studios, a renowned video game developer, recently announced the abrupt layoff of 32 studio members following the underwhelming sales of their latest title, The Callisto Protocol. This news comes after the game had already been delayed multiple times before its release in April 2021. Since Striking Distance’s inception in 2016, they have been… Continue reading Striking Distance Studios lays off 32 people following disappointing Callisto Protocol sales