Tag: Writers Guild of America

Marvel is a leader in entertainment with its comic books, theatrical movies, live action television shows, animated series & video games. Discover the world of Marvel with Blade reboot starring Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali. Follow the journey of WGA as they battle for better pay & rights in an age of streaming services with their mega union strike.

On Thursday, transgender Hollywood writers and their supporters stood up against Netflix offices in Los Angeles, as a part of the Writers Guild of America work stoppage against movie studios. GLAAD and IATSE union were also present. The strike was due to declining contracts and writers demanding better pay for the streaming revolution. The never before witnessed strike since 2007-2008 was sparked due to an incident with Dave Chappelle and his controversial comedy about trans lifestyle.

. Screenwriters, fear not! Richard Walter, the 79-year-old chair of the screenwriting program at UCLA, believes that AI will be a beneficial resource to enhance their creativity. AI tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT can help writers be more efficient while they still craft original stories. As AI technology develops, writers should have an open mind and embrace the possibility of learning and growing with new advancements. Walter's opinion comes during the Writer's Guild of America's strike to demand better wages and new regulations concerning AI. Writers should keep their minds open to the potential of AI technology to remain successful in the film and TV industry.

This thought-provoking article explores the use of AI in scripting films and TV shows and its potential dangers. The latestAI-chatbot: ChatGPT Plus, developed by OpenAI LP, was tested to create a hypothetical television finale. Despite cutting-edge research and tools, the generated script was deemed ‘pure drivel’ and ‘just god-awful’ by screenwriting experts. It was determined that AI still cannot match the human ingenuity of screenwriters.

The Writers' Guild of America (WGA) is in a fight for better working conditions against various Hollywood studios and production houses. Generative AI technology is a big part of this debate, which tech companies are enthusiastic about. The WGA members are worried they will be replaced by AI and undervalued with their writing credits, causing a lot of distress among the writers. The AMPTP denied AI generated content being eligible for writing credits, claiming creativity and insight comes with human experience, not AI. The WGA stands for protecting writers' interest since 1933 and will continue to push for better rights and compensation.