Great news that IATSE locals are starting captains systems well in advance of their 2024 negotiation.

The WGA’s captains system is at the heart of our ability to take on big fights and win. And here’s why:🧵 www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

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Now that the WGA has confirmed the possibility of a meeting, I really hope this is the start of genuine good faith negotiations by the studios.

But if they’re following the old unionbusting playbook, which they have so far, it’s possible this is a trap.🧵 deadline.com/2023/09/writ...

One thing I took away from yesterday’s captains meeting: Ellen Stutzman is so funny. Just *so* funny. So deadpan it takes a moment to realize how deep a burn she just delivered. Incredible.

After today’s WGA message called out the studios’ and steamers’ failure to get on the same page, the AMPTP has released a statement of their own — and they’re trying to rewrite the past. But there’s just one problem:

We have receipts.🧵

Last strike they said we can’t pay you for streaming 'cause there’s no money in it. After the strike ended, they launched Hulu.

This strike they’re saying we can’t pay you for streaming 'cause there’s no money in it and Hulu is worth 30 billion dollars

deadline.com/2023/09/hulu...

Disney has removed all their programming from Spectrum’s cable service because they can't agree on a deal.

So… looks like Bob Iger actually does understand that withholding your services is a “reasonable” way to get what you’re worth.
disneyespnfairdeal.com

I am quoted in this piece and I gotta be honest, I agree with me www.latimes.com/entertainmen...