Finally, the WGA strike has come to an end and writers are going to be elated about the new agreement. So what does this new agreement entail and how will it affect the future of Hollywood?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss:
The terms of the WGA contract
Scheduled minimum raises for writers
How feature writers ... Show More
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Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?
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<p><a href="https://barryeidlin.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Barry Eidlin</a> guest hosts today, talking to WGA leader-activists <a href="https://www.alexokeefe.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Alex O’Keefe</a>, organizer and award-winning writer for The Bear, a ... Show More
