The ongoing writers’ strike has disrupted some industry shindig since it began on May 2, and the latest one was not even formally announced. The Critics’ Choice Association told members Tuesday night that a planned celebration of LGBTQ+ films and TV has been postponed indefinitely.
“Please note that the now ongoing labor dispute has forced us to postpone the opening ceremony for LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television until TBD. Thank you for your understanding and patience.”
Details about the now-postponed event are unknown. Representatives for the Critics’ Choice Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap.
It is the latest industry event to be affected by the strike, which is now in its second week. Hit especially hard is the television business, which in addition to dealing with several postponed TV shows was also fast approaching Emmy voting season.
On Sunday, the WGA notified studios that it was canceling all advertising for For Your Consideration (FYC) events. “After discussions with our legal department, all FYC production is now suspended,” WGA leadership said in an email to studio awards teams obtained by TheWrap. “We understand this can be frustrating and you already have media plans in place, but due to strike regulations, we cannot continue.”
The Guild has offered to reimburse those who paid for the ads, or offered them credits for future campaigns.
The writers’ strike comes at a crucial time. The Directors Guild of America and the Actors Guild both have contracts with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that expire on June 30. DGA will initiate dialogue with AMPTP. on 10 mayWhile SAG-AFTRA They will start from June 7,
If the groups were to join the WGA in the strike, it would almost certainly halt business in Hollywood. The effects will reach far beyond the entertainment industry or the economy of Los Angeles.
WGA writers are striking to reverse practices, particularly on streamers, of what they say amounts to a “gig economy” for creatives in Hollywood, and are demanding better pay and job security. among other things.
AMPTP unilaterally rejected the WGA proposals and did not make any counter offer. The group says the guild seeks to “showcase one-size-fits-all solutions that are unique and different in their approach to creative staffing.”
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