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.
Tag: Movies
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‘Air’ and the Argument for Letting the Talent Share in the Profits
The movie’s focus (how Michael Jordan got a cut from Nike) reflects what its filmmakers, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, are trying to do in their new venture.
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Marvel Superhero and Indigenous Actress Holds Fast to Maya Roots
After filming her part in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” María Mercedes Coroy returned to her “normal” life of farming and trading in a Guatemalan town at the base of a volcano.
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Hoping to Draw Moviegoers and Filmmakers, Amazon Heads to Theaters
The streaming company released Ben Affleck’s “Air” on 3,500 movie screens this week, and it plans to open 10 to 12 films theatrically every year.
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Netflix’s Approach Shifts, Pushing Content That Can ‘Pop’
The streaming service long thought spending on ads didn’t result in more viewers. That has subtly changed under the marketing chief Marian Lee.