The chapter discusses the recent negotiations between the writers guild and studios, highlighting the achieved wage increases, foreign and domestic residuals, and the requirement for studios to have people on the clock during production. It also explores sticking points like the size of writer's rooms, AI, and transparency from streamers.
WGA leaders reached a deal this week with Hollywood studios, ending 148 days of work stoppage. What did they get? Where did they compromise? And will SAG-AFTRA be next? Plus, director Gareth Edwards discusses his new AI-centric film The Creator and its timeliness within our current cultural climate. He also gets real about behind-the-scenes drama on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.