Writers’ strike in Hollywood: anger mounts
Since May 1, a new writers’ strike has been underway in Hollywood after the one of 2007-2008. Thus, thousands of cinema and television workers have ceased their activity. They ask for an increase in their salary e better working conditions. This strike follows unsuccessful discussions between the studios and the powerful American screenwriters’ union, the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
The protest had an immediate effect on shows like late shows, but it could also delay TV series and movies. In 2007, the last writers’ strike lasted more than three months and cost the audiovisual sector two billion dollars.
This challenge is particularly aimed at streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney. Indeed, the writers wish an increase in their salary as well as a larger share of the profits generated by streaming. The WGA believes there have never been so many screenwriters paid minimum wage. Furthermore, he also accuses the studios of wanting to make the screenwriting profession more precarious by hiring more and more freelancers.
Jenna Ortega mocked
The star of the Netflix series Wednesday was targeted by many screenwriters who have marched these days. Thus, one could read on these panels “Jenna Ortega better get back to New York to picket this afternoon“,”Writing is rewriting, see you ahead, Jenna!” OR “Without the writers, Jenna Ortega would have nothing to criticize!“
If Wednesday Addams’ interpreter has been so singled out during this strike, it is because of his statements concerning him Changes to the script of the Netflix series. In fact, Jenna Ortega had stated that she wanted to change lines multiple times, or even entire story arcs, because she felt that she didn’t fit her character. Freedom that some authors evidently did not appreciate…
Source: Cine Serie
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