The Writers’ Strike is Over
The Writer’s Strike is officially over. As of 12:01 AM Pacific on Wednesday, September 27, the members of the WGA will be allowed to go back to work, as the deal between the union and the AMPTP has been… okay, not approved but “suggested” by union leaders. WGA members will now vote on whether to […]
Deal Tentatively Struck in Writers’ Strike
The writers’ strike may be coming to an end. The WGA and the AMPTA have reached a tentative agreement, which the WGA described as “an agreement in principle on all deal points, subject to drafting final contract language,” in an email to “strike captains.” In other words, nothing is final yet, and the lawyers for […]
Ryan Murphy Going Back to Disney
At the end of June, Ryan Murphy’s five-year Netflix deal expires, and Bloomberg was the first to report that he’s expected to return to working under what was once Fox’s entertainment division, which is now owned by Disney. Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, is a long-time friend and collaborator of Murphy’s from his Fox […]
Hollywood Writers Go on Strike
The Writers Guild of America, the WGA, has gone on strike, demanding higher pay in the new streaming-oriented landscape of Hollywood. What does this mean for the average audience member? Very little. At a time when production companies’ stocks are plummeting, budgets are higher, and profits are lower, Hollywood cannot afford such a strike. Despite […]
NBC Saves CBS’ Magnum P.I.
Back in May, it was reported that CBS would not renew the reboot of Magnum P.I. for a fifth season, much to many fans’ outrage. The show first premiered in 2018 and starred Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum and Perdita Weeks as gender-swapped Juliet (formerly John) Higgins. Fans were happy with the season four finale, […]
ABC Live-Animation Hybrid Beauty and the Beast Show Planned
In honor of Beauty and the Beast‘s 30th anniversary, ABC is putting on a 2-hour live-action/animation hybrid performance. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air Thursday, December 15th, and will be available on Disney+ the following day. The show will be produced by Jon M. Chu (In the Heights), with Hamish Hamilton directing. The performances of […]