Writers strike ends after agreement on AI and other issues

Writers strike ends after agreement on AI and other issues

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called off its strike after five months during which a slew of popular shows were taken off air. The WGA said it had reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a new three-year Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA), and voted unanimously to …

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Continuing Writers’ Strike Extends as Hollywood Actors Stand Ready to Strike Following Unsuccessful Studio Negotiations

Continuing Writers’ Strike Extends as Hollywood Actors Stand Ready to Strike Following Unsuccessful Studio Negotiations

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) announced on Thursday that negotiations with studios to prevent a major industry shutdown have concluded without a deal. This development opens the door for a potential vote on the first actors’ strike in over 40 years. SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 performers, including A-list celebrities, expressed disappointment over the failed last-ditch …

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Max’s most streamed show includes HBO’s The Last of Us.

Max’s most streamed show includes HBO’s The Last of Us.

HBO’s The Last of Us has been incredibly successful, making it Max’s second most watched show. The show has exceeded expectations and thanks to the pre-established fanbase from the games and the showrunner’s reputation, it has been viewed by over 30 million users on HBO Max. As per Warner Bros Discovery’s recent financial results, the …

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