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Optimism emerges among Hollywood writers over talks with studios

"They're talking again when they weren't a couple of weeks ago," said WGA liaison and "Physical" writer K.C. Scott.

Cover Story / The rise of AI in Hollywood: Actors and writers vs automation

Recently, Hollywood has been having its fair share of internal conflict due to AI, as SAG-AFTRA and WGA are on strike against AMPTP, primarily regarding the trade association’s recent stance on AI. 

Hollywood actors extend contract talks, temporarily averting strike

Leaders of SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 actors, and the WGA say the entertainment industry has changed dramatically with the rise of streaming television and the emergence of technology such as generative AI, which they fear could be used to write scripts or create digital actors.

New 'Black Mirror' season begins by tackling actors' anxiety about AI

Actors became concerned after realistic-looking "deepfakes" began circulating online of stars such as Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Hayek. Members of the SAG-AFTRA actors union are seeking protections on how their images are used in their negotiations with Hollywood studios.

Disney sets date for new 'Star Wars' film, delays 'Avatar' sequels

Walt Disney Co. has pushed back the scheduled release dates for "Thunderbolts" and "Blade," two Marvel films among many others that have been disrupted by the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Optimism emerges among Hollywood writers over talks with studios

"They're talking again when they weren't a couple of weeks ago," said WGA liaison and "Physical" writer K.C. Scott.

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

The rise of AI in Hollywood: Actors and writers vs automation

Recently, Hollywood has been having its fair share of internal conflict due to AI, as SAG-AFTRA and WGA are on strike against AMPTP, primarily regarding the trade association’s recent stance on AI. 

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

Hollywood actors extend contract talks, temporarily averting strike

Leaders of SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 actors, and the WGA say the entertainment industry has changed dramatically with the rise of streaming television and the emergence of technology such as generative AI, which they fear could be used to write scripts or create digital actors.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

New 'Black Mirror' season begins by tackling actors' anxiety about AI

Actors became concerned after realistic-looking "deepfakes" began circulating online of stars such as Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves and Hayek. Members of the SAG-AFTRA actors union are seeking protections on how their images are used in their negotiations with Hollywood studios.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Disney sets date for new 'Star Wars' film, delays 'Avatar' sequels

Walt Disney Co. has pushed back the scheduled release dates for "Thunderbolts" and "Blade," two Marvel films among many others that have been disrupted by the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers.

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