Coverage dated September 20, 2023 to September 26, 2023

WGA votes to end Hollywood writers strike Wednesday

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

The monthslong strike that put Hollywood to a halt will end Wednesday, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced on Tuesday.

NBC Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Sep 25, 2023
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
Headline from CBS News ·
Sep 27, 2023Newest
WGA votes to end Hollywood writers strike Wednesday
Headline from NBC Chicago ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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59 articles, oldest first.

Courthouse News Service
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios resume negotiations for a second day (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Sep 20, 2023
Courthouse News Service's feed description
The WGA strike is nearing record length. Should it continue through Sept. 30, it will be the longest in the union’s history and the longest Hollywood strike since 1945.
Foxla
WGA strike: Hollywood studios and writers continue negotiations, reportedly near deal (opens Foxla)
Published Sep 23, 2023
Foxla's feed description
Sunday marks the fifth straight day of negotiations between the striking Writers Guild of America and studio representatives.
NBC 6 South Florida
Writers and studios reach tentative deal to end WGA strike (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Sep 24, 2023
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The strike, which began May 2, brought production on several high-profile shows and films to a halt.
CBS News
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 24, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Forbes
WGA And Studios Reach ‘Exceptional’ Tentative Deal To End Writers Strike (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The deal which the WGA described as “exceptional” is likely to bring to an end a nearly five month long strike by Hollywood writers.
Engadget
The Hollywood writers strike may soon end after tentative deal is struck (opens Engadget)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Engadget's feed description
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios have reached a tentative deal to end a 146-day strike that has shut down much of the industry.
Foxla
WGA reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios, potentially ending months-long strike (opens Foxla)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Foxla's feed description
The proposed three-year contract, which would still have to be ratified by the 11,500 WGA members, would boost pay rates and residual payments for streaming shows and impose new rules surrounding the use of artificial intelligence.
Avclub
The writers strike is (almost) over. What now? (opens Avclub)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Avclub's feed description
While nothing is set in stone, the 146 day writers strike looks to be winding down with a tentative deal between WGA and the AMPTP in place
Forbes
One Down, A Long Way To Go For Hollywood After WGA Strike Deal (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Forbes's feed description
A tentative writers strike settlement is great news, but still looming are an ongoing actors strike, industry consolidation, program cuts, and many more challenges.
The Guardian
Hollywood writers strike: WGA reaches ‘tentative’ deal to end 146-day strike (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 24, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
After five days of negotiations with studios and streaming services, union says it has an ‘exceptional’ deal for members to vote on
Salon
End to WGA strike is in sight: Writers Guild and studios reach tentative agreement (opens Salon)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Salon's feed description
The WGA and AMPTP are currently in the process of drafting the final contract language
Fortune
WGA writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike (opens Fortune)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Fortune's feed description
The agreement reportedly includes higher wages and protections related to AI.
Deadline
It’s A Deal! WGA & AMPTP Reach Tentative Agreement To End Writers Strike (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Deadline's feed description
UPDATED with WGA-AMPTP joint statement: The Writers Guild has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end its strike after nearly five months. …
Avclub
WGA, studios reach tentative deal to end the strike (opens Avclub)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Avclub's feed description
The Writers Guild of America emailed strike captains Sunday night saying they have reached a tentative agreement with studios
Variety
Deal! WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike: ‘This Deal Is Exceptional’ (opens Variety)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Variety's feed description
The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative contract agreement that will bring an end the 146-day writers strike.
Adweek
The Writers Strike Is Finally Over (opens Adweek)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Adweek's feed description
The writers strike has a possible end in sight with a new deal between the WGA and the AMPTP.
Rolling Stone
Writers Guild and Studios Reach Tentative Agreement to End Hollywood Strike (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
The WGA began its strike on May 2, forcing many major productions to cease operations
Time
WGA Reaches Tentative Deal to End Strike. What's Next? (opens Time)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Time's feed description
What the WGA's tentative agreement means for screenwriters
Vox
The Hollywood writers’ strike may finally be ending (opens Vox)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Vox's feed description
What to know about the WGA’s tentative deal to end the longest labor stoppage in the industry’s history.
Gizmodo
With a Fair Deal in Hand, the Writers Strike Might Be Over (opens Gizmodo)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
After over 140 days on the picket lines, the WGA and the AMPTP have possibly come to an accord that fairly addresses the writers' concerns.
CNN
The WGA strike might be ending, but Hollywood's bigger problems aren't (opens CNN)
Published Sep 24, 2023
CNN's feed description
The Writers Guild of America is in an understandably celebratory mood as it ends one of the longest strikes in its history, having held firm – and banded together with actors – to win significant concessions from the major studios and streaming services.
People
WGA Reaches a Tentative Deal with Hollywood Studios to End Strike (opens People)
Published Sep 24, 2023
People's feed description
The 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a tentative deal to end strike with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Variety
Kumail Nanjiani, Robin Thede, Adam Conover and More Celebrate Tentative Writers Deal After 146 Days: ‘This Is the End’ (opens Variety)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Variety's feed description
Hollywood reacts to the WGA's tentative deal with the AMPTP, which could soon end the writers strike.
Forbes
WGA And AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal in Latest Effort To End 2023 Writers Strike (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 24, 2023
Forbes's feed description
After 146 days on the picket line, it looks like the Writers Guild of America's (WGA) labor effort for fair compensation, among other issues, is coming to an end.
Foxla
WGA writers celebrate tentative deal with Hollywood studios (opens Foxla)
Published Sep 25, 2023
Foxla's feed description
The deal still needs to go before union members for a vote, but many are relieved about a potential end to the strike.

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