42: Streaming Into the Void – May 7, 2023 – The Writers Strike Is Here

This week, Warner Bros. Discovery puts lipstick on a pig while we debate funny picket signs.

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Show Notes

WGA Strike Explained: The Issues, The Stakes, Movies & TV Shows Affected — And How Long The 2023 Work Stoppage Might Last

Association Of Talent Agents Sends Members “Force Majeure” Summary Ahead Of Threatened WGA Strike

Writers Guild of America goes on strike : NPR

Hollywood Writers’ Strike Looms Over Warner Bros. Discovery Earnings | Analysis

Warner Bros. Discovery Q1 2023 Earnings: $50M Streaming Profit – The Hollywood Reporter

Warner Bros. Discovery posts wider Q1 loss, even as streaming turns to profit

HBO & Disney Tell Showrunners To Show Up For Work Despite Strike – Deadline

Paramount Shares Plummet as Q1 Streaming Loss Grows, Dividend Slashed

‘Yellowstone’ to End With Season 5, New Sequel Series to Debut in December

Peacock Developing ‘Sex In The Dark’ From ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Producer – Deadline

Meta Shuts Down Facebook Watch Originals Programming

Dancing With the Stars Foxtrots Back to ABC

Amazon Launches Fire TV Channels, A New Home For FAST, Citing 300% Surge In Streaming Hours Over Past Six Months

The Washington Post announces FAST channel launch on Amazon Freevee

The Phoenix Suns Could Usher In the Future of Regional Sports TV Deals

Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monster’ Anthology Series To Focus On Erik & Lyle Menendez For Season 2 At Netflix

Netflix Renews ‘The Diplomat’ for Season 2 – Variety

‘Bosch: Legacy’ Renewed For Season 3 By Amazon Freevee – Deadline

‘Mock The Week’ Greenlit U.S. Remake Amazon Freevee Trevor Noah – Deadline

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