2023 Writers Guild of America strike

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From May 2 to September 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—representing 11,500 screenwriters—went on strike over a labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Lasting 148 days, the strike is tied with the 1960 strike as the second-longest labor stoppage actioned by the WGA, only behind the 1988 strike (153 days). Alongside the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, which lasted between July and November, it was part of a series of broader Hollywood labor disputes. Both strikes contributed to the biggest interruption to the American film and television industries since the COVID-19 pandemic. The strike caused significant economic impact: some studios halted ongoing or future productions or reduced some staff, while certain production agreements were jeopardized as some studios were able to use force majeure clauses to terminate those agreements. Strike action also affected other areas of the entertainment ecosystem, including the VFX industry and prop making...

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