Hollywood writers are set to strike. Here's what to be nervous about...

The 2007 writers strike had huge ramifications on digital products like DVD. Broadcast TV is in the firing line in 2023.

Apr 17, 2023

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It’s official - the Writers Guild of America has authorized strike action. Now, this doesn’t mean there will be a writers strike - just that the guild are prepared to go down that route if needed.

The current contract expires May 1 and 98% of WGA members voted yes to approve a strike.

Striking writers walk a picket line outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, in 2007.

Obviously, TV writers are working in an industry where there is consid…

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