Sony Pictures Television – Kids has confirmed series orders for the two animated reboots, as well as ‘kid’ versions of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Shark Tank,’ with scripts delayed due to the WGA strike.
With a nearly 98 percent vote, Hollywood’s largest union has officially voted ‘OK’ on a strike if deemed necessary in the upcoming labor negotiations with studios and streamers.
Max's head of drama Francesca Orsi reveals not all projects will continue in development due to the strike, and while the series starring Kit Harington could ‘go either way,’ the actor and executive producer is still attached.
The sisters discuss their serious but humorous take on hungry hybrid ‘pizzlies’ and diabolical robots brought on by global warming, as well as stepping away from the show in support of the first WGA strike since 2007; Part 1 airs Sunday, May 14, with Part 2 following Sunday, May 21 on Fox.
With negotiations at a standstill and no sign of bending on either side, studios may turn to AI to pen scripts in the absence of Hollywood’s writers.
From Marvel to Netflix, the studios behind a slew of series and films have both voluntarily and involuntarily halted filming as the strike hits its second week, with multiple studios threatening showrunners with salary cuts and potential legal action.
Plus: a big ol’ postscript on how the Writers Guild of America strike will inadvertently boost the utility and quality of ChatGPT.
For the first time since 2007, the WGA has ordered a work stoppage on all film and TV script writing, with pickets beginning this afternoon to protest wage and residual pay level inequalities exacerbated by the rise of streaming platforms.
Prime Video’s episodic drama about the elastic nature of reality bests ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Tuca & Bertie,’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ at the Sunday-night ceremony.
Showrunners of ‘Tuca & Bertie,’ ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ and ‘Whistleblower’ contributed personal accounts for the “Broken Promises Bulletin,” an addendum of a larger 2021 report showcasing the creative carnage caused by corporate mega-mergers.
FOX’s iconic series once again nabs multiple noms, with ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ last year's winner ‘Tuca & Bertie,’ and ‘Undone’ rounding out the list; winners to be honored at March 5 WGA awards ceremony.
Cartoon Network’s popular series about two millennial bird women wins out over ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Family Guy’ at Sunday’s virtual ceremony.
The Visual Effects Society names the acclaimed filmmaker this year’s recipient of the VES Creative Excellence Award; his film, ‘The Shape of Water’ received 2 Oscars and his most recent, ‘Nightmare Alley’ has garnered 4 nominations at the upcoming Academy Awards.
FOX shows nab 5 noms, with ‘Tuca & Bertie’ taking the sixth; winners to be honored at March 20 WGA awards ceremony.
Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s hit Netflix tragi-comedy beats out ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ at Sunday’s virtual ceremony.
Fox nabs five of six noms for animation, including four for ‘The Simpsons, and one for ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ while Netflix picks up one for ‘BoJack Horseman.’
TV animation writer receives career achievement award for his achievements during a 30-year career writing, developing, and producing animated shows, with over 300 credits to his name.
Three-year deal with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) secures important gains for members, including a first-ever portable paid parenting benefit fund; additional funding for the WGA pension plan; and additional rights to address inclusion and equity programs with employers.
Story artists and contributors on 1994 animated classic, made outside Writers Guild of America jurisdiction, may not be credited or compensated by upcoming live-action summer release.
FOX series sweep WGA nominations with three nominations for ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ two nominations for ‘The Simpsons’ and one nod for ‘Family Guy.’
Prolific writer-producer-actress and showrunner of the forthcoming Disney Junior series ‘The Rocketeer’ honored with the Writers Guild of America West’s 2018 Animation Writers Caucus Animation Writing Award.
Writer who made the Black List with original script and contributed to 'Thor: Ragnarok' takes over from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack.
Five scripts in all will compete in the animation category at the guild’s bicoastal Feb. 11 awards ceremony.
Adaptation of animated classic to play exclusive one-week engagement in New York and Los Angeles.
‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ and ‘King of the Hill’ creator recognized for his outstanding contributions to the craft of animation writing.
