The uneasy state of screen media
Disney is celebrating 100 years, but the future of the entertainment industry is up in the air.
Sat Oct 21 2023
Hollywood prepares for partial return to work after writers' deal
While actors remain on strike, late-night and daytime talk shows may resume production once their writers receive the Guild's greenlight.
Tue Sep 26 2023
AWANI Tonight: Writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
After weeks of negotiations, screenwriters in the United States announced a tentative deal with studio executives that could bring an end to a strike that has paralysed Hollywood for nearly five months.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
The deal is expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production and cost the California economy billions.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Drew Barrymore to pause show until Hollywood writers' strike ends
Drew Barrymore said she had backed off plans to bring back her daytime talk show while strikes in Hollywood continue.
Mon Sep 18 2023
New 'Black Mirror' season begins by tackling actors' anxiety about AI
"I do hope that it sparks proper conversation about the really terrible repercussions that AI can have if it goes too far off the rails," says star Annie Murphy.
Fri Jun 16 2023
'No writers. No TV': Hollywood scribes strike over pay
Hundreds of members of the Writers Guild of America picketed in New York and LA in the first work stoppage to hit Hollywood in 15 years.
Wed May 03 2023
AWANI Tonight: Hollywood writers to strike after failed talks with studios
Thousands of film and television writers under the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are set to go on strike on Tuesday which is expected to bring many productions to halt.
Tue May 02 2023
'Spotlight,' 'The Big Short' scoop Writers Guild wins
"Spotlight" and "The Big Short" won top prizes at the Writers Guild of America awards Saturday, two weeks ahead of the Oscars, the glittering climax of Hollywood's annual awards season.
Sun Feb 14 2016