WGA Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Potential Strike

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor On May 12, Variety partnered with Reddit’s Television subreddit to host an Ask Me Anything discussion about the ongoing writers strike. Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton — who has covered the television industry for 25 years and wrote the book “TV on Strike: Why Hollywood Went to War Over the Internet” about the 2007 strike — fielded many smart questions from Redditors, touching on topics like AI, who gets paid during the strike, and how long it could last. Below are key selections from the discussion, lightly-edited for clarity.

Cannes Delegate General Thierry Fremaux said U.S. professionals were welcome to speak out about the writers’ strike within the framework of the 76th edition, running from May 16 to 27.

patten, the London-based producer and artist born Damien Roach, has used generative AI in his practice for years, but in late 2022 he came across something new. Riffusion is a website that uses Stable Diffusion, a neural network model that traditionally generates images from text prompts by trawling the internet for source material.

As another week of nail biting plot twists and turns got underway in Coronation Street this week, fans at home were treated to everything from a steamy affair in the Bistro between married woman Sarah Platt and gangster Damon, through to a devastating setback for acid attack victim Ryan Connor. Yet while there was no shortage of drama taking place on the cobbles, there did appear to be a shortage of actors, as two fan favourites continued to be absent from our screens.

As you have no doubt already heard, the WGA is on strike right now. Just over a week into it, this strike has already caused quite a few disruptions, with productions being halted and development coming to a standstill.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo was applauded by fans as she defended herself over an 'insulting' question. Rachel was taken aback and asked 'really did I just get asked this?' as she was asked about her car.

When are things not strange in Hollywood? Should we be surprised that there is always some industry or world crises crashing an awards season? Probably not, but it’s been quite a long time since a work stoppage affected the Primetime Emmy Awards. And, as we’ll discuss later, that means while writers form picket lines, actors and directors are still engaged in that Emmy nomination fight.

BreAnna Bell Hannah Gadsby isn’t a one-trick-pony, and that point is driven home with their latest standup performance on Netflix, titled “Something Special.” The comedian is proving they’ve grown, revealing that this show is meant to show them “changing as life changes them.” Instead of the scrutinizing takes on celebrity culture for which they’ve become known, in “Something Special,” Gadsby offers a more positive outlook on life as they share personal stories about their new marriage to their partner, Jenney Shamash, and family anecdotes. But Gadsby’s growth hasn’t happened without controversy. After publicly criticizing Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos for comedian Dave Chappelle’s anti-trans comments made in his 2021 special, “The Closer,” Gadsby went on to sign a multi-year deal with the streamer in the hopes that they would inspire positive change.

Killing them with kindness. Francia Raisa opened up about being “bullied” online amid feud rumors between her and longtime BFF Selena Gomez.  

Francia Raisa is asking for some respect.

Another TV shoot has been disrupted by striking writers, Michelle and Robert King’s supernatural drama for Paramount+ Evil, which has been filming its fourth season at Brooklyn Stages in Brooklyn.

“You make billions/pay us some!” striking Writers Guild of America members chanted on the street of New York today near where filming was going on for Showtime’s Billions.

Sydney Sweeney arrives at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 1) wearing a shimmering dress that hugged her figure.

Emily Ratajkowski is back at the Met Gala. The 31-year-old model stepped out for Monday's annual event, and jokingly revealed her focus for the night while speaking to ET's Rachel Smith.«Maybe tonight I'll meet my husband,» Ratajkowski joked ET, after stating that dating amid her new single chapter has been «good» so far.The model split from Sebastian Bear-McClard in July 2022 after four years of marriage. Since then she's been linked to several stars including Brad Pitt, DJ Orazio Rispo, Pete Davidson and Eric Andre.

Not here for it. Francia Raisa raised eyebrows when she refused to answer any questions about her friendship with Selena Gomez amid feud rumors.

The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night, but what is it? And why are celebs wearing elaborate (and sometimes just weird) dresses? Us Weekly has you covered with answers to all of your burning questions about the Met Gala.

Sydney Sweeney and her fiance Jonathan Davino are still going strong.

Fernando Alonso is trying to avoid answering any questions about Taylor Swift ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix race in Azerbaijan.

EXCLUSIVE: In the event of a strike by the Writers Guild, IATSE members working on struck shows have the “legal right” to honor the guild’s picket lines, though they might be replaced temporarily by non-union workers, according to IATSE president Matthew Loeb.

. (Let this also serve as a warning to stop reading now if you don't want to know spoilers.)In the last episode Kate Mularkey (Sarah Chalke) succumbed to her battle with cancer, but not before tying up loose ends to make sure her loved ones felt taken care of and supported. She wrote her memoir, Firefly Lane, for Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Marah (Yael Yurman).