Tag: Hollywood
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 MoreDrew Barrymore and Bill Maher Bullied into Canceling Their Shows’ Returns
Over the past couple of weeks, two celebrities announced that they would be bringing back their talk shows amid the writers’ strike, in both cases complying with WGA rules and not having scripted content. Since then, both have been brow-beaten into backing down. First, Drew Barrymore said that The...
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 ...
Read MoreSylvester Stallone, Neve Campbell, and Undead Franchises
The past couple of days have seen two actors who’ve played iconic characters in genre films, characters who’ve spawned beloved franchises, say that they’re done playing the parts that have meant so much to them and their fans. First, Sylvester Stallone spoke to an audience at the Toronto Film ...
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