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Does the Surprise Writers Guild Deal Mean Labor Peace in Hollywood?

4/7/2026 • 35 min

Matt is joined by labor lawyer, journalist, and author Jonathan Handel to break down how the WGA reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP earlier than expected and what was won—including significant health care increases and AI protections—as well as a surprising agreement to a four-year deal instead of three years. They discuss if this deal is ultimately a win f… Play episode

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Investor Gerry Cardinale on Why WarnerMount Will Work, Middle East Money, …
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Sundance ’26 Bidding Wars and ‘Melania’ Box Office Prospects
Oscar Noms ‘26! Five Big Takeaways and Industry Narratives.
The Last Sundance (in Park City) and Why Boulder?
The 2026 Box Office Draft
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'Zootopia 2,' China, AI, and the Battle for Originals With the Head of Dis…
The Shameless Golden Globes, and Paramount Takes Warner Bros. to Court
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