Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders
The Writers' Strike Is Over; What Does Hollywood Do Now?
Sep 29, 2023
The podcast explores the aftermath of the writers' strike, including the impact on the TV and film industry and the wins for the WGA. It also discusses AI in writing contracts and potential threats to writers. Additionally, it touches on the ongoing SAG strike and the controversy surrounding the closing of Disney's Galactic Star Cruiser.
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- The writers' strike has raised concerns about the future availability of jobs for writers in the industry and the potential negative impact on the quality and diversity of shows being produced.
- The newly approved writers' contract aims to address long-standing issues, but there are still concerns about its ability to fully address the challenges writers face in the evolving industry.
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The End of the Writer's Strike and the Future of TV and Film
The podcast episode discusses the end of a five-month-long writers' strike in Hollywood and the potential impact it may have on the TV and film industry. The strike resulted in a contract for the writers, but it also highlighted the challenges the industry was already facing, including a potential decrease in productions due to the rise of streaming companies. The hope is that with fewer productions, the writers can still find sustainable jobs in a changing industry. The episode also delves into the details of the newly approved contract, which includes provisions for AI protections, minimum staffing requirements for writers' rooms, and a bonus residual system for shows that perform well on streaming platforms.
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