Cinema News: Top Hollywood showrunners explain the writers' strike

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May 3, 2023

'It's just pure chaos': Top Hollywood showrunners explain the writers' strike

In the days before the Writers Guild of America called on members to strike, the creators of hit shows, including "Ted Lasso," "The Last of Us" and more, gathered to discuss the state of the industry.

Hollywood's writers are on strike. Here are five things you need to know

Hollywood's writers have gone on strike for the first time in 15 years amid a sea change in the way content is being distributed and creators are being compensated.

The sublime Merle Dandridge is a musical theater dream come true in 'A Little Night Music'

This high-caliber production of "A Little Night Music" is the crowning achievement of Pasadena Playhouse's six-month-long Sondheim Celebration festival.

Remember the $120,000 banana artwork? An art student just made it a snack

The $120,000 banana at the center of Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" piece has been repurposed into performance art by a South Korean art student.

Nielsen recount: Super Bowl LVII adds 2 million viewers to become most-watched show ever

Revised data shows an average of 115.1 million viewers watched the Fox telecast of the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

What shows are affected by the writers' strike? 'SNL' and late-night are among the first

It's still unclear how many more productions will stop work; however, shows like "Ghosts" and "Grey's Anatomy" will finish out their seasons.

Why hasn't Emma Watson done a movie since 'Little Women'? 'I wasn't very happy'

In a new interview, Emma Watson opened up about her decision to step away from acting after "Little Women" — and whether she'll return to the screen.

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