I think she talked exactly what they want. They want a piece of the subscription pie in a very significant way. I do feel a lot of, as I talk to writers and actors, and oddly enough, I met a very well-known actor who played Doug Stamper in House of Cards. He was explaining how his career went. And I think everyone is very worried about the changing economics. At some point, you can't cut anymore, but you certainly can cut a lot as it's happened all through many industries. The problem here is with tech companies. It's still the fight. There's a sentiment that a few big businesses are keeping everyone else down. You may not win
Today, a conversation with one of the most impassioned leaders of Hollywood’s historic double strike: Fran Drescher, star of The Nanny turned SAG-AFTRA president. We discuss what broke down in the union’s talks with AMPTP, her last words at the negotiating table, her leading concerns for a new deal – and whether this could all ramp up to a run for office.
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