Writers Guild Reveals Studio Deal Details, Says Pandemic Limited Leverage

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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWriters Guild of America West spent $1.9 million in the last fiscal year on legal bills as it fought a multi-front battle over agency packaging fees.WGA West filed its annual report on Monday with the Department of Labor, covering the fiscal year ending March 31.The report shows that the guild paid $992,912 to the firm of Altshuler Berzon LLP, based in San Francisco, which has led the fight against the major agencies.

Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson have put wedding plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a global pandemic shutting down businesses and forcing people to stay indoors due to fear of becoming infected, there isn’t a whole lot separating the world of “The Walking Dead” and our current society. Well, except for the fact that zombies don’t exist.

Kim Kardashian West and her family are concerned over the well-being of her husband, Kanye West. A source tells ET that the star is «upset» following some of the comments the rapper made during his presidential campaign rally in South Carolina over the weekend. During the event, Kanye tearfully said that he and Kim discussed the possibility of her having an abortion while she was pregnant with their first child, daughter North.

Although she is not charging for the masks, Charlene has been asking for donations to charity.But if you have not got your order in yet you are too late. This week saw her return to her job as a hairdresser.

Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and Joe Giudice are the parents of four daughters – Gia, 19, Gabriella, 16, Milania, 15, and Audriana, 11. And, their first born recently revealed on Instagram that she had a rhinoplasty and is feeling better than ever.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterGLAAD released its 2020 Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) which examines and reports the quantity, quality, and diversity of LGBTQ characters in the highest theatrical grossing films released in 2019.

Dave McNary Film ReporterLeaders of the Writers Guild of America have told their 15,000 members that United Talent Agency can represent them again after a 15-month standoff.The WGA negotiating committee notified members Wednesday about the deal on the heels of UTA making the announcement about signing a new franchise agreement.“The WGA and United Talent Agency (UTA) have agreed to a new franchise agreement,” the message said.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDetails around the deal between United Talent Agency and the Writers Guild of America have emerged, revealing some notable concessions that will allow the two Hollywood institutions to resume work together.The agency has agreed to cease packaging fees, a lucrative practice at the heart of the WGA’s new franchise agreement, in two years time, leadership said in a memo to clients on Wednesday morning, which can be read below.There’s a catch.

Los Angeles Times.If talks are successful, UTA will become the first of the biggest talent agencies to agree to the guild’s terms after more than a year and resume representation of guild writers.Representatives for UTA and WGA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap.In 2019, WGA implemented a new Code of Conduct for agents designed to end practices it says are conflicts of interest: Packaging, where agencies bundle talent and projects together and bring them to studio

Peter White Television EditorLate-night comedy writers have faced a few challenges when it comes to writing jokes during a global pandemic and the presidency of Donald J.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star is living her best life! Kylie Jenner took to social media to post a brand new video in which she was enjoying summer with friend Yris Palmer! The makeup mogul showed off some of her dancing skills alongside her pal while also stunning in a gold bathing suit! Despite the reality that most of the world is still in quarantine, the young billionaire still knows how to make the best of summer and this clip was proof enough.

Nick Cordero's journey battling the coronavirus. But after Cordero died last week at the age of 41, Kloots decided on Thursday night to get candid about her own grief. In a series of tearful videos on her Instagram Stories, the often-positive Kloots wasn't afraid to cry and share. «I've been doing this lately where I kind of just talk to Nick,» she says of the late Broadway star.

The feature film “Songbird” began production in Los Angeles today, marking the first motion picture to begin filming there since the City of Angels went into lockdown in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the amount of love and support she has received over the past four months during her most difficult period.READ: Kate Garraway opens up about Derek's coronavirus battle in her own wordsThe 53-year-old, who made her long-awaited return to Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning, spoke of her husband Derek Draper's recovery as she touched upon the sweet way many people had reached out to her – in particular Amanda Holden.WATCH: Kate Garraway reveal why the

After reaching a tentative new deal with studios, the Writers Guild of America leadership has voted to recommend the new three-year contract. In an email to members on Friday, the Writers Guild West board of directors said that the board and the WGA East council voted unanimously on July 2 to move the deal with theAlliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers forward.

Kate Garraway has the love and support of friends, family and colleagues as she continues to face the agonising wait on news of her husband Derek Draper, who has been critically ill in hospital since March.

2020 MTV Video Music Awards could be one of the first ceremonies that will not be held virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic.During a press conference on Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the VMAs are to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with limited or no audience present on Aug. 30. Back in May, reported that MTV was looking to have the awards show this summer.