Hollywood writers union reaches ‘historic’ contract deal but actors’ strike continues
By France24
27 September 2023 |
10:37 am
Hollywood screenwriters and studios have reached a tentative agreement to end the writers strike that has brought the TV and movie industry to a standstill for nearly five months.
The Writers Guild of America announced the deal late Sunday with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and producers in negotiations.
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