
SAG-AFTRA, Studios Reach Tentative Labor Deal
SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios have reached a new tentative labor agreement, bringing an end to negotiations for a new contract. This deal awaits ratification by union members.
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SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios have reached a new tentative labor agreement, bringing an end to negotiations for a new contract. This deal awaits ratification by union members.

Hollywood productions are increasingly adopting sustainable practices, with companies like EcoSet helping to divert materials from landfills and reuse them for future projects or donate them to non-profits. This initiative aims to reduce waste and promote environmental responsibility within the film industry.
Filmmakers are questioning why Hollywood studios are hesitant to release romantic comedies in theaters, despite their potential to boost ticket sales.

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.

SAG-AFTRA is putting a pin in negotiations with the major Hollywood studios, for now.

Timing is everything in TV sales and the Hollywood studios have decided they like the timing of London in February. For the distribution arms of the Hollywood studios London comes ahead of the LA Scre

Paramount has joined Disney in sending cease and desist letters to ByteDance, accusing the company's AI models, Seedance and Seedream, of illegally using copyrighted material from their studios.

Major Hollywood studios, including Netflix and Sony, are engaged in a bidding war for the rights to the upcoming Battlefield movie.

Disney unveiled the first trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday," featuring the return of key characters, and new footage for "Mandalorian & Grogu" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Several other studios also previewed upcoming films and new theatrical experiences during the event.
A new Muppets-themed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is set to replace the Aerosmith ride at Hollywood Studios, featuring celebrity cameos like Kelly Clarkson, Travis Barker, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic.

Predictions for the Cannes Film Festival 2026 suggest a robust competition slate driven by legendary auteurs like Pedro Almodovar and Nicolas Winding Refn, even as Hollywood studios are expected to sit out.

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin gave a small update on the union leadership’s ongoing negotiations with the major Hollywood studios during Sunday night’s Actor Awards.
Major Hollywood film studios, including Paramount, Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, and Disney, have collectively condemned a new artificial intelligence model developed by ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly seen as a major disruptive force for Hollywood studios, with capabilities like generating "billion-dollar movies in one prompt" raising concerns across the industry.

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.

Hollywood studios showcased some of their most anticipated new films for the coming years at CinemaCon, including updates on 'Avengers' and a new project for Ariana Grande.

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux commented on Hollywood studios' decreasing presence at film festivals, suggesting that their reduced participation in Cannes reflects a broader trend.

As new leaders assume power in Hollywood, studios are assessing their operating styles, noting a trend towards polish but a lack of candor compared to previous generations of executives.

Walt Disney World has announced new details for 'The Magic of Disney Animation' at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including an Audio-Animatronics figure of Olaf from Frozen leading an Animation Academy.

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.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a new application designed to challenge traditional Hollywood studios and expand its presence in the entertainment sector.