Tag: Business
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 ...
Read MoreDisney to “Quiet the Noise” on Culture War, Per Iger
Bob Iger is pledging to back out of the culture war… again. According to a report written by Lauren Martin, a company analyst for Needham & Company, Iger told Disney investors he would “quiet the noise” on the culture war because it’s bad for business. This happened on Tuesday at an inve...
Read MoreThe Marvels vs. the Fluctuating Budget
The Marvels may cost Disney more than everyone thought a few days ago. Reports were that the budget for the upcoming Marvel film – the last one of 2023 – was $130 million, tied with that of Ant-Man for the lowest in the MCU’s history. (This is being attributed to a Vanity Fair article on di...
Read MoreRussel Brand Demonetized on YouTube, Dropped by Media
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet over the last few days, you know that Russell Brand, the British comedian, provocateur, and social commentator, is being accused of various forms of sexual assault and harassment by several women. Well, the fallout is happening right on schedule, as accordin...
Read MoreYou Might Have to Pay to Use Twitter Soon
Twitter might come with a fee soon. While speaking to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an AI discussion, Twitter (or whatever it calls itself now) CEO Elon Musk suggested he wants to make the social media platform come with “a small, monthly payment” because it’s the only way to ge...
Read MoreWriters’ Strike Negotiations Will Resume Wednesday
The Writers Guild of America and AMPTP are set to resume talks on Wednesday after a month of silence. The WGA has been striking for 140 days now. Check out the Union’s statement here: “The WGA and AMPTP now have a confirmed schedule to bargain this week, starting on Wednesday. You might ...
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