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09.08.2023 - 16:05 / deadline.com
Editor’s note: One in a series of stories marking the 100th day of the WGA strike.
Although it might be important to both the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA that every Los Angeles-area studio have a union presence during the strike, some picket lines hold more weight than others. In other words, it didn’t take long before writers — and much later, the actors — started picking their favorite locales when it came time to protest room sizes, low residuals and the future use of artificial intelligence.
As part of our ongoing coverage of the WGA strike, Deadline has visited every major picket line in the city. It wasn’t long before we figured out who had the best (and worst) turnout, who touted the biggest names, and who attracted the best reunions.
Here’s what we found, ranked from worst to best.
Considered enemy lines from the start, picketing at the Lankershim Boulevard lot used to be downright dangerous because of an ongoing construction project that just happened to impact the sidewalks at the start of the WGA strike May 2. While picketers were forced to congregate on corner blocks at the front gates, a small contingent agreed to take up the studio’s rear on Barham Boulevard — that is, until a faceless, nameless employee at NBCU decided it was time to trim the Ficus trees that provided picketers with much-needed shade. (The good news: The city stepped in and said the studio was wrong to trim them. The bad news: NBCU only got dinged with a $250 fine). After endless complaints and a petition, more space finally opened up August 4 on Lankershim and thousands of picketers descended upon the lot — so much so that the union was forced to close the picket line about a half-hour early because cops were straight-up freaking
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Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford are amicable as ever — even amid a breakup and lyrical controversy. The «Happier Than Ever» singer stepped out to attend her ex-boyfriend's album listening party, singing and dancing along to his song, «Turn Heel,» in a video shared on social media.
Ethan Shanfeld As a co-writer of 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious,” David Ayer helped launch one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. Yet, the “Suicide Squad” and “End of Watch” director says he has “nothing to show” for his contributions to Universal Pictures’ high-octane racing series. “Biggest franchise in Hollywood, and I don’t have any of it,” Ayer said on a recent episode of Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast (via EW).
Tallulah Willis is reflecting on the progress she's made with her health, and she likes what she sees.The 29-year-old actress — and daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore — took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a photo of her prior to her recovery from an eating disorder, followed by a photo of her progress. The first photo shows Tallulah's mirror selfie while wearing a cropped sweater."[Eating Disorder] pre-recovery image," she captioned the post.The second photo shows a screenshot of a group text with friends, in which she shared a recent photo.
Karol G and Feid have recently made headlines as rumors of their relationship were proven to be correct. The Colombian singer showed her love and appreciation for her new boyfriend, following a 2-night show at the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles.SELENA GOMEZ ATTENDS KAROL G’S CONCERT IN LOS ANGELESSOFIA VERGARA SHOWS OFF HER DANCE MOVES AT KAROL G’S CONCERTThe star-studded two nights were full of surprises, with many of Karol G’s celebrity friends and close family members attending the concerts over the weekend.
MUNA teamed up with Boygenius for two songs last night (August 20) during the latter’s headline concert in London.Both bands shared vocals on MUNA’s ‘Silk Chiffon’ at the end of their support set at Gunnersbury Park before they teamed up again for ‘Salt In The Wound’, which featured on Boygenius’ 2018 debut EP, at the close of the supergroup’s set. You can view footage of both tracks below.During the former, which featured on their self-titled 2022 album, MUNA kicked off the track before Phoebe Bridgers joined them to sing her vocal part on the song.
Tyler, the Creator‘s Camp Flog Gnaw has been revealed, including headliners SZA and Tyler himself.The festival will return for the first time in four years on the weekend of November 11-12 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.Alongside SZA and Tyler, Camp Flog Gnaw 2023 will be headlined by The Hillbillies, who many are assuming to be Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem, given their recent single of the same name.The pair’s official video for ‘The Hillbillies’ also featured Tyler, the Creator and was set outside Dodger Stadium. They are yet to be officially linked with the festival slot though.Elsewhere at Camp Flog Gnaw are the likes of Turnstile, PinkPantheress, Clipse, Kevin Abstract and Paris Texas.See the full line-up below.A post shared by Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival (@campfloggnaw)Last year, it was announced that Camp Flog Gnaw festival would not return to Los Angeles in 2022.
This is Day 109 of the WGA strike and Day 36 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Conjuring film franchise, is suing Warner Bros. over claims the studio is hiding her “rightful share” to merchandise revenue profits.The actor, who plays Valak in 2016’s The Conjuring 2 and its subsequent spin-off The Nun, filed a complaint against Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and Scope Productions on Tuesday (August 15) in Los Angeles superior court.In the lawsuit (via The Hollywood Reporter), Aarons alleges she was paid $71,500 for her role in The Nun, along with a $175,000 bonus tied to the film’s box office performance and her share of profits from merchandise featuring her character.
Mary Steenburgen is happier than ever! On Sunday, six months after the actress celebrated her 70th birthday, she and her husband, Ted Danson, attended the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's «A Million Reasons» Fundraiser Celebration in Hollywood, and Steenburgen couldn't help but gush about her life today.«This is so far some of the best days of my life,» she told ET's Deidre Behar. «I feel really good about it.»As of late, the couple has been spending «a lot of time» with their family.«We just came from all of us living in the same house for seven weeks, with three little kids and bouncing on the bed first thing in the morning,» she said.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are doing their best at moving on with their lives, following the announcement of their unexpected divorce. The actor was spotted over the weekend stepping out without his wedding ring for the first time, accompanied by his dog Bubbles, after it was reported that the actress gave full custody of the 10-year-old chihuahua to her former partner.Joe was photographed in Los Angeles, running some errands and carrying Bubbles in his arms.
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