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Paramount is requesting that states and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) post a $1.9 billion bond to cover potential losses incurred from a pause in its merger proceedings.
The Writers Guild of America has announced the venues and full timeline for its 79th annual WGA Awards, with dual ceremonies scheduled for February 13, 2027, at the Edison.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging that the deal would lead to reduced pay and fewer opportunities for writers. State attorneys general have also filed emergency motions to halt the mega-merger, citing antitrust concerns.
The Writers Guild of America West staff union announced it has reached a tentative deal to end its nearly three-month-long strike. This agreement aims to resolve the labor dispute.
Negotiators for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have explained their decision to agree to an unusually drama-free four-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), citing health plan issues and new AMPTP leadership.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is addressing health care cutbacks for its members, highlighting the challenges faced by writers due to the uneven nature of careers in film and TV.
The Writers Guild of America East and West revealed the specifics of their new tentative agreement with studios and streamers, emphasizing the health plan and other key issues.
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative four-year agreement after several weeks of negotiations, potentially resolving their dispute. This follows a months-long strike by the union in 2023.
The Writers Guild of America East said management has failed to offer fair wages and basic job protections Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Workers at CBS News walked out for 24 hours on Tuesday after a new contract agreement was not reached following the expiration of the contract last week. Some 60 workers at streaming service CBS News 24/7 are represented by the Writers Guild of America East. The union is holding rallies and walkouts at the CB...
The Writers Guild of America West has sweetened its offer to the 110-member staff union that has been on strike since mid-February. But with only a couple of days left before the WGA begins its negotiations with the major studios on a new Minimum Basic Agreement, the two sides have still not resolved their differences. […]
A bargaining unit represented by the Writers Guild of America East delivered a message calling for the company to “meet us where we are at” on Tuesday.
The documentary 2000 Meters to Andriivka by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov has won two prestigious US awards: the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for Documentary Screenplay and the American…
Upon receiving this year’s Walter Bernstein Award from the Writers Guild of America East, outgoing Late Show host Stephen Colbert took the opportunity with his time on stage to champion his staff and…
The Writers Guild of America West has canceled its annual award show in downtown L.A., as its staff remains on strike. “I am writing to share the news that the 2026 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony will be cancelled. An alternative celebration for this year’s Los Angeles-based nominees will be scheduled at a later […]
The Writers Guild of America issued its opening salvo the 2026 studio negotiations on Thursday, even as its own staff continues to walk a picket line outside union headquarters.
WGA-nominated writers David Koepp and Ronald Bronstein are advocating for healthcare to be the top bargaining priority for the Writers Guild of America in upcoming negotiations with Hollywood studios.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) criticized Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison's threat to move Paramount out of California if the state's Attorney General does not address antitrust concerns related to a proposed merger.
Paramount has proposed a November start for its antitrust trial regarding the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while a coalition of states and the Writers Guild of America are pushing for an April 2027 date, highlighting the significant impact of scheduling on the company.
Workers at A+E Factual Studios have voted overwhelmingly to unionize, with 84 percent supporting joining the Writers Guild of America East in a National Labor Relations Board election.
The 15-member staff at Futuro Media Group has unionized with the Writers Guild of America East and is calling on management to voluntarily recognize their union, putting forward a first contract proposal for labor protections.
The Writers Guild of America West's staff has voted to remain on strike, extending their standoff with management into its second month.
Members of the Writers Guild of America East at CBS News 24/7 have unanimously ratified a new three-year contract, which includes salary increases and protections against AI.
The Writers Guild of America announced details of its new deal with major studios, which includes a record $321 million for the writers' health fund, higher health care premiums, improved residuals, and more meetings regarding AI.
The Writers Guild of America East's union at CBS News 24/7 has reached a tentative three-year contract agreement with the network on Tuesday, following a tense bargaining period that began in February.
Writers Guild of America East members at the streaming service CBS News 24/7 are holding a 24-hour walkout on Tuesday after no agreement was reached following the expiration of their contract last week. The walkouts are taking place at the CBS News Broadcast Center in Manhattan and KPIX-TV CBS News Bay Area in San Francisco. […]
The Writers Guild of America went on strike three years ago in large part out of fears of writers being replaced by artificial intelligence.
The Righteous Gemstones season 4 premiere, starring Bradley Cooper in a surprise guest role, finally wins big at the Writers Guild of America Awards.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards for 2026 were presented on Sunday, 8.
With negotiations a week away for its new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, the Writers Guild of America has released its pattern of demands.
It should come as no surprise that the Writers Guild of America is not pleased about the latest development in the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition saga. After the news broke Thursday that Paramount had outbid Netflix for the legacy studio, the WGA East and West weighed in via a joint statement on Friday, once again […]
The Writers Guild of America West staff has been trained by some of the best when it comes to being bullish in a strike. The union’s management got a reminder of that Tuesday when a swath of WGA capta
Digital staffers at ABC News have unanimously voted to unionize with the Writers Guild of America East. This move comes amid ongoing discussions and potential threats to the network.
Urbanworld founder Stacy Spikes warned about guilds policing filmmakers after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) pulled its sponsorship from the film festival over an AI initiative. Spikes noted a lack of insight into the WGA's decision-making process.
The Writers Guild of America East has revealed the graduates of its 2026 Staff Writer Bootcamp, a cohort of over 30 diverse participants ranging from new episodic television writers to those transitioning careers.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract deal with Hollywood studios, officially ratifying the agreement. The deal, which includes some cuts to the health plan, was approved with a 90% vote.
The Writers Guild of America has reached a four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which will now be sent to members for ratification.
California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas has called on the Writers Guild of America West to reach a deal with its striking staffers, who remain on strike despite the guild's agreement with studios.
SAG-AFTRA has confirmed it will resume negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) later this month, with talks expected to restart on April 27, following an early agreement with the Writers Guild of America.
Tensions are starting to boil over between the Writers Guild of America West and its striking staffers, who have been without paychecks for going on six weeks.
The Writers Guild of America began its talks with the major studios on Monday, as its striking staff members picketed outside. The talks were held at SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Wilshire Boulevard.
Like the DGA, the Writers Guild of America West doesn’t seem inclined to accept longer contract cycles with the major studios any time soon. “I think, in this period of significant change, the notion of talking less or putting more years in between when the companies address changes and the needs of the workers strikes […]
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards announced its winners, including in three film categories, just days before the Academy Awards, sparking discussions about a rare situation regarding Oscar favorites.
Refresh for updates… The Writers Guild of America is presenting its 78th annual WGA Awards today in New York, and Deadline is posting the winners live as they are revealed. See the list below.
The members of the Writers Guild of America have voted to approve an agenda for bargaining with the studios, which is set to begin on March 16. With 97.4% voting in favor, the union approved a “pattern of demands” that focuses on health care, compensation, and artificial intelligence, among other issues. The WGA has already […]
Ahead of a March 16 start date for negotiations with the major studios, the Writers Guild of America has peeled back the curtain on the state of the union’s health and pension funds.
Management of the Writers Guild of America West met with the staff union on Sunday night as the two sides aimed to resolve the week-old staff strike. But while there has been some movement on some issues, the staff union said that not enough progress has been made. “Management is still not ready to meet […]