HOLLYWOOD WRITERS STRIKE SHOWS NO SIGNS OF RESOLUTION: Writers in Hollywood have been on strike since May 2, but there seems to be no hope of reaching a resolution, even as we approach the three-month mark of protests. So, what is preventing the conflicting parties from reaching a deal with the studios? According to an in-depth piece by The Washington Post, streaming services, artificial intelligence, and the reduction in the size of writers' rooms—where ideas for sitcoms are collectively brainstormed—are the major points of contention. And let's not forget that the way people consume entertainment has undergone dramatic changes since 2007. As a result, writers are now facing a bleak reality where their needs are not necessarily being met. The writers’ strike in Hollywood serves as a compelling microcosm of the broader transformations sweeping through the world of entertainment, leaving both the writers and the industry at large standing at a crossroads of uncertainty. (By Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor)
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