The New York Times – Film:
Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala.
Category: Organized Labor
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Chris Rowley’s Journey from West Point to the Toronto Blue Jays to Law School
The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Rowley was the first West Point graduate to make it to the majors. Now he’s getting a law degree on a union scholarship. His goal? Reform the minors.
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Hollywood Writers Strike Is ‘Going to Be a While’
The New York Times – Film:
The writers and entertainment companies remain far apart on several key issues, including money, and the standoff could last for months.
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Film and TV Writers on Strike Picket Outside Hollywood Studios
The New York Times – Film:
Those in picket lines at the headquarters of companies like Netflix were critical of working conditions that have become routine in the streaming era.
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Writers, Seeking Pay Change for the Streaming Era, Prepare to Strike
The New York Times – Film:
In the 16 years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business.
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Hollywood, Both Frantic and Calm, Braces for Writers’ Strike
The New York Times – Film:
Studios have moved up deadlines for TV writers, and late-night shows are preparing to go dark. But for other segments of the industry, it’s business as usual.
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Hollywood Writers Approve of Strike as Shutdown Looms
The New York Times – Film:
The writers have not gone on strike in 15 years, and the vote gives their unions the right to call for a walkout when their contract expires on May 1.
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N.B.A. Blames Economy for Hiring Freeze and Budget Cuts
The New York Times – Sports:
In a memo, the league said it was “facing a very different economic reality than just one year ago.”