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Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?

Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?

FromThe Daily


Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?

FromThe Daily

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After 148 days on strike, writers of movies and television are returning to work on Wednesday with an agreement in hand that amounts to a major win for organized labor in Hollywood.John Koblin, a media reporter for The Times, explains why the studios acquiesced to writers’ demands and what the deal means for the future of American entertainment.Guest: John Koblin, a media reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: After Hollywood’s bitter monthslong labor dispute, the Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted.Now the focus turns to actors: The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, and a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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