Breaking News: Record-Breaking 148-Day Writers Strike Finally Resolved with Historic Studio Agreement!
The historic 148-day writers strike, the second-longest in history, finally comes to an end as the studios and writers reach a favorable agreement, bringing relief to Hollywood and its significant impact on the industry
Summary
After 148 days, the writers strike in Hollywood is finally over. The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative deal, ending the second-longest strike in history.
The agreement is the result of negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP and has received unanimous approval from the negotiating committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council.
The strike will officially conclude on September 27th at 12:01 a.m. PT.
The Writers Guild of America West has announced the end of the second-longest writers strike in Hollywood's history. After 148 days, a tentative deal has been reached between the WGA and AMPTP, resolving issues such as fair pay and AI regulation in their latest contract negotiations.
The announcement acknowledges that the WGA Negotiating Committee, in collaboration with representatives from the West and East branches, wholeheartedly endorse the new agreement with the AMPTP. As a result, the strike will officially conclude at 12:01 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 27.
How The Writers Strike Has Impacted Hollywood
Due to the writers strike, several projects in Hollywood that were in pre-production had to be halted as the scripts were not yet finalized. This interruption affected well-known TV series like The Last of Us season 2, Yellowjackets season 3, and Stranger Things season 5. Additionally, various film and TV productions were temporarily paused because the writers were unable to make any script revisions during the strike. Nevertheless, some overseas productions, such as House of the Dragon season 2, were able to continue filming despite the strike, as the initial scripts for the series had already been completed.
The agreement between the WGA and the AMPTP acknowledges the writers' concerns regarding payment, residuals, and the use of AI in their new contract. It introduces a revised method for compensating streaming residuals and safeguards against the mandatory use of AI during script development. As writers resume their work, they can create stories for various platforms while receiving fair compensation.
Nevertheless, the writers strike does not signify the resolution of all labor disputes in Hollywood. The ongoing strike by SAG-AFTRA against the AMPTP means that actors will not be returning to work at this time. A separate agreement between actors and studios must be reached before movie and TV production in Hollywood can proceed as usual. If the WGA-AMPTP deal proves satisfactory in ending the writers strike, negotiations between the AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA may take place in the near future.
Source: Writers Guild of America West/Twitter
