The union representing Hollywood writers have voted to authorise a strike, which could have wide ramifications for audiences if productions are shut down.
The Writers Guild of America is currently negotiating with the major studios, and it’s not going well. The vote authorisation – which 97.9 per cent of participating members voted in favour of – means the WGA can call for a strike at any time before the May 1 deadline to ink a deal.
A strike means almost all TV and movie productions will shut down on the spot, halting the industry.
The most recent Hollywood writer...
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