
Deal reached to end Hollywood writers strike
Screenwriters in the US have reached a deal to end a strike that's paralysed the industry.
Screenwriters and studio bosses in the US have reached a deal to end a strike that's largely paralysed the industry since May. The Writers Guild of America says the "tentative" deal is "exceptional - with meaningful gains and protections for writers". We'll speak to some screenwriters to hear their reaction.
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(Photo: SAG-AFTRA actors and Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers walk the picket line during their ongoing strike outside Netflix offices in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 22, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
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