The Hollywood Film and Television Writers Union, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), initiated a category strike. As a result, it is possible that there will be multiple announcements of production cancellations, series status changes, shutdowns and other disruptions in the coming days.
Check out below all the shows and series that have already declared their next steps be it production pause or maintenance following the establishment of the 2023 WGA strike so far. This list will be updated as new information becomes available:
- Cobra Kai (Netflix): Screenwriters already pause last year’s production;
- Abbott Elementary School (Star+): “We are a series that writes the scripts while the episodes are airing (…) If the strike continues, our series will not be released on time and that could change the number of episodes, which I’m sure people will.” very frustrating,” said the producer Brittany Nichols for the democracy now
- yellow jackets (Paramount+): “We had exactly one day in the Yellowjackets’ third year writer’s room. It was amazing, creatively refreshing and so much fun and I’m so excited to be back once the #WGA gets a fair deal,” the cocreator wrote, Ashley LyleIn the chirp.
- Good omens: “I’m in the Writers Guild of America. I wish that wouldn’t happen and I totally support it. When I wake up tomorrow I’ll be on strike. (To avoid the inevitable questions, good omens [temporada] 2 has been completed and delivered. I may not be able to promote it the way I hoped.)” said the creator Neil Gaiman In the chirp.
- The house of the dragon (HBO): The script for the second season is already finished, so the shooting will remain the same even if there is a strike.
- big mouth: the creator and voice actor, Nick KrollShe published in her stories on Instagram that the production also joined the strike.
- The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power: Filming of the second season will also continue during the writers’ strike, but without the presence of the showrunners JD Payne It is Patrick McKay. In place of the duo, the show’s executive producers and nonwriters directors will be responsible for overseeing filming.
- Grey’s anatomy: the screenwriter Beto Skubs informed g1 that due to the impact of the freeze, production of season 20 episodes could be delayed and take less time.
- hacks: Deadline reports that season 3 of the femalecentric comedy (Jean Smart) and his screenwriter (Hannah Einbinder) got employed. “We are devastated not to be with our incredible crew and cast right now, but there was no other way,” said the executive producer. JensStatsky.
- A Wonder Preproduction discontinued bladevampire movie with Mahershala Alithe studio’s first discontinued project [THR].
- According to The Wrap, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers will not go live out of respect for the shutdown. All of the above programs will instead be rebroadcast until further notice;
- Saturday Night Live canceled the show, which was supposed to be hosted by Peter Davidsonairing this Saturday (6) [via. TVLine]. The humorous also announced the cancellation of the last two shows of the season, presented by Kieran Culkin It is Jennifer Coolidgeor. [via. THR]
- O Emma 2023 There is no danger yet, but due to the circumstances, the TV Academy has relaxed the rules for sending productions from TV channels and streaming, according to acquaintances FYC (“for your consideration”). Previously, canceling FYC participation carried a hefty fine, but according to THR, companies have three options: proceed with the deal, make panel adjustments and present various items, or cancel participation.
- MTV Movie Awards 2023: Drew Barrymore announced that she would step down as an awards presenter in solidarity with the conspicuous writers. The event, which will now have no host, has also canceled its traditional red carpet. However, the actress agreed to host the 2024 edition. “I can’t wait to be there next year when I can truly celebrate all that MTV has created,” Barrymore said in a statement. [via. THR]
No production has been canceled so far. For titles that are currently being broadcast, e.g. B. variety shows, reruns are shown instead of previously unreleased episodes.
As early as last night, the 1st, the WGA had raised the possibility of a walkout by issuing the following statement: “Negotiations between the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) and the WGA concluded today without agreement”. According to the authors, the decision was made during salary negotiations for the category with major entertainment groups. The group’s main complaints include the difficulty in receiving inflationadjusted compensation, the ordering of television series with shorter seasons and, most importantly, the failure to pay residual earnings.
The strike also includes a technology issue as screenwriters demand regulation of the use of artificial intelligence in productions. While the union is calling for legislation to prevent AI from being used to write or customize material, the AMPTP is calling for annual meetings to discuss the technology’s progress and its use in project development.
The WGA also fears that studios will create a smalljob economy and the work of professionals in the industry will become “a freelance profession.” As such, it’s common these days for screenwriters to work on more than one series at a time. Among those involved in the negotiations are Apple, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, Outstanding It is NBC Universal.
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