SAG-AFTRA Accuses Studios of “Bully Tactics” as Talks Suspended (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
On Wednesday, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers halted talks given that the gap between the parties is "too great."...
Why Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Movies Are Being Released Just Two Months Apart (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The star is literally betting the ranch on the project, his boldest since 1990's 'Dances with Wolves.'...
Late Night Hosts Address “Horror” of Israel-Hamas War: “We Didn’t Even Attempt to Write Jokes About This” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel all shared messages of solidarity with victims, while Meyers also called on the world to maintain its humanity: "We are most at risk of losing our own humanity when we are justifiably blind with rage and sadness."...
Writers Guild Ratifies Strike-Ending Contract With Studios (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Ninety-nine percent of WGA members voted to support the contract in a vote that ended on Monday....
Dick Wolf’s NBC, CBS Shows Reopen Writers Rooms (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
New showrunners have been installed at ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘FBI: International’ as ‘L&O: Organized Crime’ continues its search....
Tony Awards Will Move to Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater For 2023-2024 Ceremony (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The Tony Awards are moving locations again and will take place in June 2024 at the David H. Koch Theater at the Lincoln Center....
Actors Emboldened, Energized After Writers Deal and Ahead of SAG-AFTRA Negotiations (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Writers Guild and Studios Conclude Latest Bargaining Session, More Talks Expected Friday (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
During the latest day of negotiations, artificial intelligence, viewership-based compensation and the size of writers' rooms continued to be top issues....
Disney+ Renews Japanese Psycho-Thriller ‘Gannibal’ for Second Season (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
ABC Considers Delaying ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere, Matt Walsh Steps Away (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Striking writers have targeted the competition in recent days....
Studio CEOs Attend Latest Writers Guild Bargaining Session (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
"This is so long in coming; everyone’s feeling pain. Let’s get in there and nail things down," says one source familiar with Wednesday's meeting attended by Bob Iger, David Zaslav, Ted Sarandos and Donna Langley....
Nia DaCosta Says She Confided in Her Fellow Marvel Director When Stressed While Filming ‘The Marvels’ (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
She also opened up about crew members saying "super inappropriate" things to her on the set of 'Candyman,' compared to how much respect she's been getting from "these middle-aged white dudes" in her career now....
Netflix Unveils Italian Slate With Two New Series, Films From Cristina Comencini, Alessandro Genovesi (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The streamer's new Italian lineup includes a young adult series inspired by Alice Urciuolo's 'Adorazione' and a drama from 'Gomorrah' director Claudio Cupellini....
What’s Next for Freeform After Being Dropped by Charter (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Disney's deal with the pay TV giant suggests that, in an accelerated cord-cutting era, no channel is truly safe....
Unmasking the AMPTP: Hollywood Labor’s Opaque Nemesis (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
During the double strike, a studio bargaining coalition run by lawyers and located in a suburban shopping mall has been portrayed by the unions as a James Bond villain set on breaking their solidarity. The Hollywood Reporter peeks behind the curtain....
Willem Dafoe on Possible “Collapse” Amid Entertainment Industry Changes: “You Can Only Get Screwed So Much” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The 'Pet Shop Days' and 'Poor Things' actor also explains why he didn't wrestle with appearing at the Toronto International Film Festival to promote 'Gonzo Girl,' which was granted a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement....
China Box Office: ‘Oppenheimer’ Nears $50M But Loses Second Weekend to Local Thriller ‘Dust to Dust’ (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Local tracking predicts Christopher Nolan's film will top out at around $57 million, making it the fourth biggest-earning U.S. film in China this year.
Writers Guild Suggests Studios Should Split From Streamers in Latest Update on AMPTP Standoff (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
In a response Friday night, the AMPTP argued that its member companies were "aligned" and are "negotiating together to reach a resolution."
Hot Christopher Yost Comic ‘Unnatural Order’ No. 1 Snags Over 137,000 Copies Ordered (Exclusive) (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The numbers make it the best-selling comic ever for growing independent publisher Vault and one of the top ordered indies of 2023, if not the decade.
Toronto: Dual Strikes Transform TIFF Into an Industry Stress Test (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
After robust business in Venice, insiders say Toronto will be the "turning point" for determining whether buyers will still write checks amid the continuing labor disputes: "[It] could be a killer market — or it could be dead."
‘The Changeling’ Review: LaKeith Stanfield in a Muddled Apple TV+ Mystery (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actor plays a father taking a journey across New York City in search of answers about his family in this adaptation of Victor LaValle's novel.
Grammys CEO Denies Viral AI Drake and The Weeknd Song Eligible for Awards: “Please, Do Not Be Confused” (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Harvey Mason Jr. took to social media to shoot down reports that the AI "Heart on My Sleeve" could compete at next year's Grammy Awards.
David Zaslav Says Content Companies Are Talking About Building New Bundles (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
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Bad Robot, Greg Berlanti, Chuck Lorre Among Overall Deals Suspended at Warners (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Warner Bros. Television Group has also suspended pacts for Mindy Kaling and Bill Lawrence.