Katie Kilkenny

staff reporter covering labor and union issues, The Hollywood Reporter

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As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes halt scripted production, the Milken Institute projects the delays could equal $4 billion in damages to Hollywood.

What are stakes for Hollywood if strikes continue beyond Labor Day?

As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes halt scripted production, the Milken Institute projects the delays could equal $4 billion in damages to Hollywood.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The contract between Hollywood studios and actors is expiring at midnight Friday. SAG-AFTRA has received a strike authorization from its members and is now negotiating with studios.

Another Hollywood strike looms. Actors’ contract ends Friday

The contract between Hollywood studios and actors is expiring at midnight Friday. SAG-AFTRA has received a strike authorization from its members and is now negotiating with studios.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hollywood writers are demanding better pay, and thousands could walk off the job in two weeks. If a strike happens, viewers can expect more reality TV content.

Life in LA for 1 year is too expensive for many film and TV writers

Hollywood writers are demanding better pay, and thousands could walk off the job in two weeks. If a strike happens, viewers can expect more reality TV content.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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