Screenwriters in the United States are expected to end their strike after nearly five months, as a tentative deal has been reached with Hollywood studios. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced the deal on Sunday, September 25, 2023.
The strike began on May 2, 2023, after the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The strike has had a major impact on the Hollywood industry, with many TV shows and movies being delayed or canceled.
The tentative deal that has been reached includes a number of concessions from the studios, including:
- Increased wages for writers
- Improved healthcare benefits
- A greater share of streaming revenue
The deal also includes a number of provisions to protect writers from the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry.
The WGA board will meet on Monday, September 26, 2023, to vote on the tentative deal. If the deal is approved by the board, it will then be put to a vote of the WGA membership.
If the deal is approved by the membership, the strike will end immediately. However, it will take some time for production to resume on all of the delayed and canceled TV shows and movies.
The end of the writers’ strike is good news for the Hollywood industry and for fans of TV and movies. The strike has had a major impact on the industry, and it will take some time to recover. However, the tentative deal that has been reached is a positive step forward.
Impact of the strike
The writers’ strike has had a major impact on the Hollywood industry. Many TV shows and movies have been delayed or canceled, and thousands of people have been put out of work.
The strike has also had a financial impact on the industry. The AMPTP estimates that the strike has cost the industry over $2 billion.
End of the strike
The end of the writers’ strike is good news for the Hollywood industry and for fans of TV and movies. The strike has had a major impact on the industry, but it is now time to move forward.
The tentative deal that has been reached is a positive step forward. It includes a number of concessions from the studios, and it will protect writers from the increasing use of AI in the industry.
We can expect to see production resume on many of the delayed and canceled TV shows and movies in the coming weeks and months.