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Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?

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September 27, 2023

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After 148 days on strike, writers of movies and television are returning to work on Wednesday

with an agreement in hand that amounts to a major win for organized labor in Hollywood.

John Koblin, a media reporter for The Times, explains why the studios acquiesced to writers’ demands and what the deal means for the future of American entertainment.

GuestJohn Koblin (), a media reporter for The New York Times.

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• After Hollywood’s bitter monthslong labor dispute, ()the Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted ().

• Now the focus turns to actors ()The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, and a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.

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