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Disney Loves a Reboot, but the Daredevil Crew Isn’t Keeping the Mask On
Did you know that if you just slightly rename a show, it’s still considered a totally new show, and the production company gets to renegotiate contracts? Usually crew members who are with IATSE get full benefits, including vacation, after a show hits its third season. Disney is particularly good at this—and previous reports have seen…
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After Newest AMPTP Meeting, WGA Says Offer is Being Evaluated
Since early May, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been striking for better pay and protections against AI (among other conditions). Over the months, support for the union has persisted across various avenues, and grown as SAG-AFTRA has also joined in on the strike efforts. Though last weekend saw botched negotiations between the WGA…
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Emmy Awards Officially Delayed: New Date Not Set
In an exclusive report, Variety has learned that vendors for the 75th Primetime Emmys have been notified of a delay in the broadcast. Originally scheduled for September 18, the news of the pushback is no surprise, but with no timetable for when the AMPTP will return to the bargaining table with either the WGA or…
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Andor Season 2 Shuts Down Production Weeks Before Conclusion
Andor’s second season already found itself embroiled in the early days of the WGA strike, when series showrunner Tony Gilroy faced criticism due to alleged misunderstandings that he was continuing to work on the series in spite of the WGA strike’s demands of union members. Now, as Hollywood finds itself facing another, Andor is once…