The Worst Time to Negotiate With the Studios

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It's true the bottom has fallen out from the streaming marketplace digital ad market is crashing terribly these companies are losing money going out of business am season desperate straits got it so yeah it's the time is that great but on the other hand they do have a lot of leverage right now. All of these studios recently came out with these huge new platforms that they've marketed for years and they've made a lot of promises to their audience. There's never a writer's want to the writers want full-time work or do the writers want flexibility if you have to pick one.

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Lon Harris is BACK to discuss the WGA strike and how ChatGPT can (and will) impact Hollywood writers (6:18). They also break down how streaming services can appeal to show writers, Spotify’s planned AI-for-ads, and more! (19:56)

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(0:00) Lon joins Jason

(1:44) Jason discusses his new reality TV show

(6:18) The WGA Strike and the misconceptions of Hollywood

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(14:33) Employing writers and the lack of transparency in the film industry

(19:56) Breaking rank as a streaming service

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(25:30) Hollywood writers’ thoughts on ChatGPT

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