The strike has begun, Insiders. The industrial action, the first in the U.S. since 2007-08, dominated news coverage in film and TV this week but there’s been plenty more going around the world.
Jesse Whittock here to take you through. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter here. Shows of solidarity: The moment is upon us.
Following several weeks of failed negotiations, the WGA is striking for the first time in 15 years over issues including compensation and streaming residuals, mini-rooms, late-night streaming shows and pensions.
As writers across the U.S. hit the picket lines, attention here at Deadline International has been focused on the ripple effects being felt globally.
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