May 01 Watch 7:00 The issues behind possible Hollywood writers' strike that could halt film, TV production By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet, Ian Couzens The Writers Guild of America’s contract with Hollywood studios expires at midnight Tuesday, potentially affecting over 800,000 jobs if last-minute negotiations break down and a strike begins. Writers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions and say many of… Continue watching
May 01 Why Hollywood writers might go on strike, and what it means for your favorite shows By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press It would be the first writers’ strike — and the first Hollywood strike of any kind — in 15 years. Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch Film, Television Screenwriters Go on Strike Thousands of screenwriters in Hollywood and New York went on strike for the first time since 1988 on Monday. A reporter who covers the entertainment business describes the issues that led up to the strike, including how profits are divided… Continue watching