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writers strike ends
September 26, 2023
The WGA strike ends at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, Sept. 27
WGA reaches deal that may end strike
September 25, 2023
The WGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP that could end the writers' strike if the guild members…
Actors Join Writers on Strike — Bringing Hollywood to a Screeching Halt
July 13, 2023
The Screen Actors Guild joined the Writers Guild of America on strike, marking the first time in 63 years both…
Charlie Kaufman WGA Speech
March 6, 2023
Charlie Kaufman WGA Awards Speech: The Eternal Sunshine screenwriter told writers to reject box office numbers and write for the…
Idris Elba Provincetown Film Festival
July 16, 2020
Movie News: Idris Elba on how to address past portrayals of on-screen racism; here's some free music for your next…
COVID-19 rules Telluride Dalton Trumbo Bryan Cranston
July 15, 2020
In today’s Movie News Rundown: The Nashville Film Festival is going online; the just-cancelled Telluride wants us to think about
February 14, 2019
Found a story worth telling? Before you do anything else, understand the true nature, scope, and value of the rights, then…
April 13, 2018
Do you need a union to make your film? You must have asked yourself this before. We’ll answer, but first,…
May 8, 2017
He wouldn’t offer upfront compensation, but said I would be attached as the writer as part of a network deal.…
April 28, 2017
A seasoned screenwriter breaks down what's at stake for every player in Hollywood on all levels if a writers strike…
October 4, 2016
Q: Who owns the copyright to a script when it’s based off someone else’s originally created characters? Cinema Law to…
March 14, 2016
As a screenwriter, there are a few ways to get your script sold and—possibly—made into a movie. The first step…
February 29, 2016
It is time to protect your screenplay before you get ready to sell it or submit it to writing competitions.
July 30, 2015
One of the biggest debates when moviemaking is whether to make union films or non-union films. Here are the pros…