Passionfruit newsletter: A love letter to the Writers Strike
Writers have taken the boot on their necks and shoved it up the ass of the media titans who oppressed them. … It’s bittersweet.
On Sep 26, 2023 by Grace Stanley
Drew Barrymore faces criticism for restarting her show amid the writers’ strike
She claims ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will comply with strike guidelines – but strikers disagree.
On Sep 11, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘I’m a showrunner who asked for this’: TV writers debunk misinformation about their strike demands
‘Variety’ is under fire for promoting an anonymous TV writer who opposes a popular WGA strike proposal.
On Aug 17, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The SAG-AFTRA strike highlights our blurry distinctions between reviewers, influencers, and fans
The SAG-AFTRA strike draws attention to just how vague some of our definitions are surrounding digital media creators are.
On Jul 20, 2023 by Lon Harris
Confusing rules for influencers make SAG-AFTRA union solidarity hard
What can influencers do to help Hollywood unions on strike? Lines are a bit blurry.
On Jul 18, 2023 by Steven Asarch
‘Daredevil’ showrunner speaks out about unpaid residuals amid writers’ strike
‘I’m part of an audit to try to get the money they owe me and others.’
On Jul 17, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Hollywood studios accused of ‘desperate fearmongering’ against writers’ strike, embracing ‘necessary evil’ tactics
A studio executive said the plan was to avoid negotiating ‘until union members start losing their apartments.’
On Jul 12, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
What creators can learn from the Writers Strike, Part 5: Changing the Narrative
Creators and writers need to dominate the discourse to get their needs met.
On Jun 8, 2023 by Lon Harris
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