The Town with Matthew Belloni The Three Biggest Hold-ups in the Writers Strike
Aug 28, 2023
Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss the state of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the studios' strategy to divide and conquer, the role of Netflix, potential actor reactions, the ongoing writers strike, controversy surrounding box office numbers, and Hollywood's obsession with being number one.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Ongoing Writers Strike
02:44 • 12min
Payment Models and Netflix's Position in the Entertainment Industry
14:33 • 6min
Reactions of Actors and Revised Predictions on the Strike's End
21:01 • 3min
Discussion on the Status of the Writers Strike and Promoting an Upcoming Live Show at a Media Conference
23:46 • 2min
Controversy Surrounding Box Office Numbers and Budget Reporting in Hollywood
25:45 • 4min