joint brand of two US labor unions
18 Years Ago, Jon Stewart Yelled at Seth MacFarlane for an Hour Over a ‘Family Guy’ Joke
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Paid articlePaywall SAG-AFTRA, WGA & AFM Ask Judge To Reject Fair Use Exemption In OpenAI Copyright Battle & Warn Of “Harms Of Unlicensed Training” For AI Models
deadline.com/2026/10/sag-aftra-wga-afm-openai-copyright-court-battle-brief-1237209138/
Writers Guild Warns of Billionaire Media Control as ‘Musk’ Documentary Faces Alleged Censorship Campaign
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/writers-guild-defends-musk-documentary-amid-censorship-campaign/
WGA East Blocking AI Models Training on Scripts With New Software: The Writers Guild of America East is partnering with Cloak, a software program that makes ...
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'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Used AI for ADR Testing: "Hunger Games" franchise producer Nina Jacobson explains AI's place in the ...
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Paid articlePaywall WGAE Strikes Deal With Cloak to Safeguard Screenplays from AI Scraping: The Writers Guild of America East has struck a partnership with the AI shielding tool ...
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Paid articlePaywall Chuck Lorre Q&A On The Care & Feeding Of Sitcom Stars & Why A WGA Strike Doomed Democracy
deadline.com/2026/10/chuck-lorre-memoir-interview-sitcom-1237158046/
Paid articlePaywall WGA East Reveals 2026 Support Staff Basic Training Program Graduates: The Writers Guild of America East has revealed the latest round of graduates from its 2026 ...
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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are officially one company.
After months of twists, including a bidding war with Netflix and legal challenges from 12 ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall WGA Gets No Writer Layoffs At CBS News, $17.5M For Health Fund As Guild Confirms Settlement Of Lawsuit Against Paramount-WBD Merger
deadline.com/2026/09/wga-settlement-lawsuit-paramount-wbd-merger-concessions-1237109441/
Paid articlePaywall Writers Guild Settles Paramount Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Deal: The Writers Guild of America has reached a settlement with Paramount Skydance Corp ...
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Paramount’s Threat to Leave California Is a Page Out of Larry Ellison’s Playbook — and It Usually Works
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Paid articlePaywall It’s a Date: Paramount, California AG and Writers Guild Agree on Meeting for Settlement Talks
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Paramount Skydance is reiterating its demand that the 12 states and the WGA post a $1.88 billion bond to cover potential losses if its Warner Bros ... Show more
Paramount Skydance is asking a federal judge to make the WGA and 12 state attorneys general pay the costs tied to the ticking fees the studio will owe if its ... Show more
State AGs, WGA Ask Court to Deny Paramount’s $1.9 Billion Bond Request for Ticking Fees
thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/state-ag-wga-paramount-bond-request-response/
California, Writers Guild ask court to reject Paramount request for $1.9 billion bond
reuters.com/legal/litigation/california-opposes-paramount-request-188-billion-bond-2026-08-31/
OpinionWhy writers are fighting Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.: When a major studio buys its competitor, it leads to lower compensation for industry workers and ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-08-22/writers-guild-fighting-paramounts-warner-bros
The Mayor of Los Angeles Likes the Warnermount Merger Now: She joins Governor Gavin Newsom in calling for both sides to negotiate.
vulture.com/article/karen-bass-warnermount-merger-negotiation.html
Paramount Skydance has requested that the states and WGA be required to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover the company’s losses related to the delay in its ... Show more
The Writers Guild of America fired back at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday after she expressed support for a settlement in the Paramount-Warner Bros ... Show more
The Writers Guild of America has fired back at Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison after he threatened to pull Paramount out of California:
“By threatening ... Show more
Paramount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays: Tech scion David Ellison's company wants the coalition of 12 states and the WGA to cover ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-17/paramount-demands-states-post-2-billion-bond-warner-deal-delays
Paramount wants states, WGA to post $1.9B bond to cover merger pause losses: If approved, the bond would add a huge financial strain to the states and Writers ...
axios.com/2026/08/17/paramount-skydance-states-wga-bond
Paramount finally is getting serious in its standoff with blue state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America over the antitrust action aimed at ... Show more
“It’s not easy.” 😅
Last week, Jay Leng Jr. beat Miles Russell (No. 1 Junior Golfer) in match play at the WGA Championships. today ... Show more
Hollywood unions split: DGA, IATSE seek settlement while WGA fights to block Paramount-Warner merger
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-13/dga-iatse-want-paramount-warner-merger-settlement
*SPOILER ALERT: Do not watch/read if you haven't seen Episode 3 of 'Stuart Fails To Save The Universe'
The 'Stuart Fails to Save the ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall ‘Stuart Fails’ Creators On ‘Big Bang’ OG Return For WGA Strike Roast In Magic-Themed Episode 3 Where Wizards Seek “Residuals For Eternal Spells”
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Paid articlePaywall Writers Guild Pencils In The Venues & Timeline For 2027 WGA Awards: The 2027 Writers Guild Awards will be held at Edison Ballroom in New York and the Fairmont ...
deadline.com/2026/08/writers-guild-awards-2027-venues-timeline-1237017322/
Screen Aug 04
Writers Guild of America schedules 2026-27 awards timetable: Nominees to be announced on January 8, 2027.
screendaily.com/news/writers-guild-of-america-schedules-2026-27-awards-timetable/5219112.article
Paid articlePaywall Streaming Residuals Post First-Ever Decline, Per WGA Report: Streaming residuals posted their first decline in 2025, as the reuse market for TV shows and movies ...
variety.com/2026/film/news/streaming-residuals-decline-wga-1236817340/
Paramount CEO David Ellison has come out swinging against an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block his pending $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger ... Show more
Paramount has asked a judge to schedule its upcoming antitrust trial in November, while a coalition of states and the Writers Guild of America asked for a date ... Show more
Writers Guild Withdraws Support From Film Festival Over A.I.: Urbanworld, a New York event, has added a section for movies made with A.I. tools ...
nytimes.com/2026/07/28/movies/urbanworld-writers-guild-ai.html
Paid articlePaywall Urbanworld CEO Warns of Policing Directors After WGA Pulls Sponsorship: The Writers Guild of America East decided not to sponsor the 30th edition of the ...
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Screen Jul 27
SAG-AFTRA opposes Paramount-WBD merger unless safeguards in place: “The resolution affirms our strong support for the attorneys general from a dozen states and ...
screendaily.com/news/sag-aftra-opposes-paramount-wbd-merger-unless-safeguards-in-place/5218935.article
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027: Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
cbsnews.com/news/paramount-delay-warner-bros-merger-until-as-late-as-june-2027/
Key FactsFederal Judge Halts $81B Paramount-Warner Merger
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge ordered a pause on the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for at least two weeks.
- Twelve states, led by California, filed a lawsuit claiming the merger would reduce competition and limit consumer choices.
- The court granted a temporary restraining order to allow more time for legal review before the deal can proceed.
- This merger would combine two major Hollywood studios along with numerous streaming services and media properties.
"This is a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement following Monday’s order. "History tells the tale of what happens when a few people have great power over markets that are central to Americans’ lives: fewer opportunities for more people, worse products and services for all people."— Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, in a statement after Monday’s order.
aka.ms Jul 25
Melania Trump brokered one-city ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine takes effect
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WGA Files for Preliminary Injunction on Paramount-WBD Merger: ‘Eliminating Head-to-Head Competition’
thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/wga-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-preliminary-injunction/
Paid articlePaywall DGA, WGA & SAG-AFTRA Protest Emmys’ Decision To Cut Categories From Telecast, Say It “Devalues” Contributions Of People Academy Means To Honor
deadline.com/2026/07/dga-wga-sag-aftra-reaction-emmys-cut-categories-telecast-1236997353/
Paramount is asking for the federal judge overseeing California's lawsuit challenging its proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros ... Show more
eNCA Jul 15
Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal: The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's proposed takeover of ...
enca.com/lifestyle/writers-union-sues-block-us-paramount-deal
Just one day after 12 state attorneys general moved to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery ... Show more
18 Years Ago, Jon Stewart Yelled at Seth MacFarlane for an Hour Over a ‘Family Guy’ Joke
vice.com/en/article/18-years-ago-jon-stewart-yelled-at-seth-macfarlane-for-an-hour-over-a-family-guy-joke/
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Update Sparks Confusion Among MCU Fans: The official writing credits for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on the Writers Guild of America ...
superherohype.com/movies/677984-spider-man-brand-new-day-update-sparks-confusion-among-mcu-fans
TV Insider Jul 08
'Jeopardy!' Is Hiring a New Clue Writer — Here's How Much They Make: Find out the requirements.
tvinsider.com/1274241/jeopardy-hiring-new-clue-writer-salary/
people.com Jun 28
🔗: people.com/teen-who-lost-her-dad-earns-125000-dollar-scholarship-through-caddying-exclusive-12006794? A South Carolina teen who lost her father found her way back to the sport he loved — and it ultimately changed her future ... Show more
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DGA ratifies four-year contract with major studios: The Directors Guild of America on Thursday night said its members approved a four-year contract with major ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-06-26/dga-ratifies-four-year-contract-with-major-studios
Paid articlePaywall Inside the Directors Guild’s Four-Year Deal: A Focus on Jobs, the Health Plan and AI Protections
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Paid articlePaywall Why Hollywood’s Unions Didn’t Put Up a Fight With Studios This Year: While 2023 marked the spiciest year in recent memory for Hollywood labor unions ...
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The Writers Guild of America condemns Scott Pelley's firing at "60 Minutes" amid CBS News' "cruel and needless layoffs ... Show more
WGA Laments End of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ on Finale Day: ‘A Loss for Both Comedy Lovers and Free Speech Supporters’
thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/colbert-late-show-ending-wga-statement/
SAG-AFTRA Reveals Details of 4-Year Agreement With Studios, Including Merged Pension Plan
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/sag-aftra-amptp-deal/
Directors Guild Begins Final Stage of 2026 Hollywood Labor Contract Cycle: Like the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, health plan solvency and AI will be key issues at the ...
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/directors-guild-dga-amptp-negotiations/
Writers Guild staff union reaches agreement with management: The Writers Guild's staff union has reached a tentative deal with the WGA, securing higher pay and ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-05-08/writers-guild-staff-union-reaches-agreement-with-management
fictionhorizon.com May 09
WGA Listing Confirms 'The Penguin' Season 2 Is in Development With Its Showrunner and a 'Mad Men' Veteran Already Onboard
fictionhorizon.com/wga-listing-confirms-the-penguin-season-2-is-in-development-with-its-showrunner-and-a-mad-men-veteran-already-onboard/
WGA West Staff Reaches Tentative Deal on Contract with Its Own Union: The staff of the WGA West has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with its own ...
indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/wga-west-staff-tentative-agreement-strike-1235192890/
GamesRadar+ May 08
The Penguin season 2 feels closer than ever to happening thanks to this writer listing
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Colin Farrell's 'The Penguin' Season 2 Gets Update From WGA Website: The HBO Limited Series may live to see another day in Gotham.
movieweb.com/the-penguin-season-2-update-wga/
Paid articlePaywall Deal Lethargy Forces Hollywood Writers to Leave Money on the Table. That Needs to Change
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WGA West Rejects Counterproposal From Staff Union on ‘Best, Last and Final Offer’
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/writers-guild-staffer-strike-impasse/
Reel to Real: The Critics vs. Fans Divide Over ‘Michael’: Also in this week's Reel to Real column, why studios suddenly want longer theatrical windows ...
thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/michael-jackson-biopic-controversy/
WGA Members Ratify New 4-Year Deal with Film and TV Studios: WGA members have ratified a new minimum basic agreement (MBA) with the AMPTP that will run from May ...
indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/wga-members-ratify-new-4-year-deal-film-tv-studios-1235190688/
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios: (From left) Screenwriters Aurorae Khoo, Yasemin Yilmaz and Gina Gold join members ...
entertainment.inquirer.net/665471/screenwriters-overwhelmingly-approve-a-4-year-contract-with-hollywood-studios
Writers Guild members ratify new contract with studios: After a surprisingly quick negotiation with the film and TV studios, the members of the Writers Guild of ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-24/writers-guild-members-ratify-new-contract-with-studios
Paid articlePaywall Writers Guild Ratifies Four-Year Contract Deal With Studios: Members of the Writers Guild of America gave the green light on Friday to a four-year deal with ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-ratifies-four-year-contract-deal-studios-1236574790/
WGA Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Ratify New Studio Deal With 90.4% Approval: Members of the Writers Guild of America have overwhelmingly voted to ratify the ...
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/writers-guild-ratify-amptp-studio-deal-contract/
WGA Ratifies 4-Year Deal With AMPTP At 90% Approval Rate, Voter Turnout Significantly Down
deadline.com/2026/04/wga-ratifies-4-year-deal-amptp-1236871108/
Paid articlePaywall Why Did the Writers Guild Agree to a Four-Year Deal? Its Negotiators Explain.: To learn about the rationale behind the WGA’s unusually drama-free 2026 ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-negotiators-explain-2026-contract-deal-1236570092/
WGA Reaches Tentative New Deal: Less than one month before their contract expires, the Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative new deal.
vulture.com/article/wga-tentative-new-deal.html
WGA Reveals Details Of Its Studio Deal: Health Plan Takes Precedent As Writers Hold Line On Other Key Issues
After securing the confidence of their boards of ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: What’s in the new WGA Deal:
• $321M added to health fund
• Higher health premiums and deductibles
• Higher viewership bonus in streaming
• AI ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: What’s in the new WGA Deal:
• $321M added to health and pension funds
• Pay raises for writers across the board
• Higher streaming residuals with ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall WGA Deal: $321 Million for Health Fund, Better Residuals, AI Meetings: The Writers Guild of America contract with the AMPTP includes $321 million for the health ...
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WGA, AMPTP Make Tentative Agreement Official: ‘This Deal Protects Writers’ Health Plan’
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/wga-amptp-confirm-tentative-deal/
Inside The WGA Deal: How The Writers Made Nice With The AMPTP
Over the weekend, the Writers Guild became the first of the above-the-line entertainment unions ... Show more
SAG-AFTRA to Resume Contract Talks With AMPTP in April: The actors' union had previously negotiated with studios for five weeks before pausing to allow the ...
thewrap.com/industry-news/labor-unions/sag-aftra-resume-talks-amptp-april/
As with the first few weeks of talks, the two sides will be operating under a media blackout.
Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP began in February ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall “Thank God”: Writers Guild Members React to Surprise Deal as Drag Out Fight Gets Averted
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