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Nearly Half Of British TV Workforce Are Out Of Work, Bectu Research Finds

Nearly half of the UK TV industry workforce are unemployed, Bectu research has found in the wake of the U.S. strikes.

Writers Guild West Names Members Who’ve Been Expelled or Disciplined for Breaking Strike Rules

Of the seven that were disciplined, four have appealed: Julie Bush, Tim Doyle, Edward Drake and Roma Roth have all sought to overturn rulings from the WGA West board of directors.

A Television Writer Wonders: Is Writing for TV Over?

TV writer Alex Levy has worked on everything from and "Grace and Frankie" to "The Mick," but wonders (and worries): where does the profession go now?

Canadian TV & Film Production Volume Falls 18.5% To Pre-Pandemic Levels As Commissioning Slowdown & Strikes Bite — Profile Report

Canada's film and TV production volume fell to pre-pandemic levels in 2023/24 as a commissioning slowdown and U.S. labor strikes bit, a report shows.

ITV Plans Extra $26M In Cost Savings As 2023 Hollywood Labor Strikes Hit Studios Revenues

ITV is planning an additional £20M ($25.9M) in cost savings, as impacts of the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes hit its production arm.

Veteran Cinematographer Can't Afford $5 McDonald's Meal After Hollywood Strikes

The cinematographer is on the verge of becoming homeless.

Writers Strike One Year Later: WGA Leadership Reflects On Strength Of Contract, But Members Still Struggle

On the anniversary of the end of the writers strike, Deadline spoke with WGA leadership and members about the state of the industry

Revealed: How American Viewers Have Flocked To British Content On Netflix & Prime Video Since The Strikes

Netflix & Prime Video titles such as Bridgerton, Baby Reindeer and Fool Me Once drove mega viewing in the US to UK titles, according to Digital-i.