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The news comes hours after the WGA labor union announced its plan to hold a demonstration at the event amid its dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Writers have been seeking a major overhaul in compensation for streaming residuals, as well as higher pay overall, greater protections and a solution to the increase of “mini-rooms,” in which a small group of writers pen multiple scripts for a show’s potential first season prior to production beginning.
Over the last few days,members of the WGA and celebrities alike have been picketingoutside major studios in Hollywood and New York City in hopes of getting their contract requirements were addressed.
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Late-night showsincludingThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,Jimmy Kimmel Live!andLate Night with Seth Meyersare airing repeats while on hiatus.This Week Tonight with John Oliver,Real Time with Bill MaherandThe Daily Showare also on break.
Also feeling the heat are scripted shows likeAbbott Elementary,YellowjacketsandCobra Kai. Meanwhile, production on shows likeThe ViewandHouse of the Dragonis continuing despite the strike.
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source: people.com
