Hollywood Strikes Enter A New Phase As Daytime Shows Like Drew Barrymore’s Return Despite Pickets
NEW YORK – “The Drew Barrymore Show” will return with new episodes on Monday, but its typically cheerful presenter will be embroiled in a slew of off-air drama.
Despite picketers outside her studio, Barrymore, the daughter of a great acting dynasty, is producing new episodes of her syndicated chat show as daytime TV becomes the next front in the continuing Hollywood labor war.
“We’re about four months into this strike, so it’s not surprising that there are defectors,” said Michael H. LeRoy, a labor and employment relations professor at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. “I couldn’t have predicted that this would happen on daytime TV, but everybody has a breaking point in a labour dispute.”
“The Drew Barrymore Show,” no longer produced by its three union writers, isn’t the only daytime show to return. “The View” has returned to ABC for its 27th season, while “Tamron Hall” and “Live With Kelly and Ryan” — neither of which is subject to writers guild restrictions — have also been airing new episodes. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and “The Talk” will also return on Monday.
If the hosts and guests don’t discuss or advertise work that is subject to broadcast, theatrical, or streaming contracts, they are not formally breaking the strike. This is because a separate contract covers discussion shows — the so-called Network Code — from the one that performers and writers are striking. Reality TV, sports, morning news broadcasts, soap operas, and game shows are also covered by the Network Code.
“I realise there’s nothing I can do to make this acceptable to those who aren’t. “I fully accept that,” Barrymore stated in an Instagram video posted Friday that was subsequently removed. “I just want everyone to know that my intentions are no longer in a position to upset or hurt anyone.” It’s not my personality.”
“The Drew Barrymore Show” will return with new episodes on Monday, but its typically cheerful presenter will be embroiled in a slew of off-air drama.
The ongoing strike opposes the Writers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and others against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, representing Disney, Netflix, and Amazon.
The return of daytime hosts, producers, and studio crews will result in some awkward conversations, predicted Zayd Ayers Dohrn, a writer, professor, and director of Northwestern University’s MFA in Writing for Screen and Stage.
“It’s kind of amazing that they’re going back to work with their own writers picketing outside the doors of the studios,” said Dohrn, a member of the writers guild. “They’re literally walking right past the picket line of the workers they claim to support.”
Social media reacted negatively to Barrymore’s choice to return to the air. “You have the heart and mind to be more tuned into the needs of the community than this,” one Instagram user remarked. Another was blunter: “You don’t get to play a generous and relatable character when it’s financially advantageous for you and then scab when your wallet is threatened.”
Alyssa Milano, an actress and activist who has known Barrymore for years, also criticized her return, calling it “not a great move.”
“The Drew Barrymore Show” will return with new episodes on Monday, but its typically cheerful presenter will be embroiled in a slew of off-air drama.
“I adore her — I grew up with her — but I’m not sure this was the best move for the strike.” I’m sure in her views it’s the correct move for her and the program, but as far as the WGA, SAG, and union strength is concerned, it’s not a good move.”
Barrymore’s attitude has also raised eyebrows, as she backed away from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards in May, the first major awards show to air during the strike. She tweeted back then, “I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike.”
She later lost another hosting contract for the National Book Awards in November. The invitation was revoked “in light of the announcement that ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will resume production.”
LeRoy, who has studied labor-employer conflicts for 30 years, said that while TV shows like Barrymore’s may believe they can avoid utilizing union writers, they may face long-term consequences.
“No members of the Writers Guild will ever work with that show again,” he declared. “It’s a short-term, feel-good or get-by moment for Drew Barrymore and possibly others, but in the long run, in my opinion, they’ve basically given themselves an early retirement.”
He cited previous strikes that left sour memories for decades, such as when Major League Baseball umpires went on strike in 1999. Although new umpires were hired and integrated with senior umpires, tensions remained.
“The Drew Barrymore Show” will return with new episodes on Monday, but its typically cheerful presenter will be embroiled in a slew of off-air drama.
“For the next 25 years, those umpires would not talk to each other if assigned to work games together,” LeRoy claimed. “Twenty-five years of evasion.” People will never forget it.”
Viewers tuning in to new daytime talk show episodes will notice a different landscape. Guests are only sometimes A-listers promoting big TV series or flicks. Since the strike began, authors, musicians, and comedians have filled the void.
Neil deGrasse Tyson came on “Live With Kelly and Ryan” this week, discussing the science behind the Hulk, while Cedric The Entertainer told Hall about his new novel. McConaughey appeared on “The View” to promote his book “Just Because.”
Hosts like Barrymore may find themselves in a catch-22 situation, contractually required to return to work yet certain to irritate colleagues if they do. She stated last week, “This is bigger than just me.”
Bill Maher, who recently announced the return of his late-night talk show, couched his explanation as wanting to help every one of his crew, claiming that writers “are not the only people with issues, problems, and concerns.”
“They talk about wanting to help people who are barely getting by,” Dohrn says. But Bill Maher, Drew Barrymore, and the ‘The View’ hosts aren’t just scraping by. “They could easily stand with their industry colleagues and say, ‘We’re not going to feed the studio pipeline until they make a fair offer,'” he explained.
“They’re deciding to go back to work for a variety of complicated reasons in order to break the strike.”
SOURCE – (AP)
News
Canadian Man Arrested for TikTok Video That Threatened Trudeau
A TikTok video that went live earlier this week has led to a Toronto man facing charges of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Andrew Marshall, 61, is facing two counts of uttering threats.
On Friday afternoon, the Ontario Court of Justice granted him bail with a surety and restrictions after the RCMP charged him on Wednesday.
Following Monday’s upload to TikTok, CBC Toronto conducted its own independent investigation of the video. Marshall vehemently opposes what he perceives as restrictions on free expression in Canada in it.
“I get them taken down all the time— I make videos — or all my comments, that are just simple comments,” Marsh says in the TikTok. “It’s just getting ridiculous, Marshall said.”
According to the CBC more and more people are threatening politicians. The commissioner of the RCMP has hinted that further measures may be necessary to ensure their safety.
In the TikTok video, Marshall explains in great detail how he would brutally assassinate Trudeau and Freeland “if it was up to him.”
Marshall attacks multiple groups throughout the roughly 11-minute TikTok video, including the media, Muslims, migrants, and the police who defend the government.
Among Marshall’s bail terms are the following: he must not communicate with Trudeau or Freeland; he must not use the internet to make social media posts or comments; he must not own any weapons; and he must not apply for a firearms permit.
During the bail hearing, the prosecution provided all of the evidence that is often not published.
Nate Jackson, Marshall’s attorney, stressed his client’s liberties and privileges as a Canadian in an email message.
“He has the right to freedom of speech, the right to reasonable bail and the right to a fair trial,” he said. “Having secured his release from custody, we will continue to defend Mr. Marshall’s Charter rights as his case proceeds.”
Neither Freeland’s nor the prime minister’s office would comment on the allegations, according to the CBC.
Related News:
TikTok Says Cyberattack Targeted CNN And Other ‘High-Profile Accounts’
TikTok Says Cyberattack Targeted CNN And Other ‘High-Profile Accounts’
Entertainment
Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ a Box Office Success Gets 4.5 Stars
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice preview reportedly made $13 million for Warner Bros. Fans gave it 4.5 stars on Comscore/Screen Engine’s PostTrak, while both parents and children under the age of 12 gave it 5 stars.
The sequel has a current budget of $90 million, with room to grow.
The sequel starring Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, and Winona Ryder had 59% female attendees, with 73% of those attendees being 25 and older. In terms of gender, 62% of the children were girls and 38% were boys. Last night, the Latino and Hispanic community had an impressive showing at 36% of the total audience.
According to Yahoo Entertainment, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice social media reach With 508.6 million followers across TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram combined, Beetlejuice is 41% ahead of the norm for the action comedy sci-fi genre.
“Jenna Ortega has stunned her 38.2 million Instagram followers with 103.1 million views, while Michael Keaton has 1.58 million and Willem Dafoe has 155 thousand,” the social media analytics company adds.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice a Remarkable Sequel
Additionally, they mention, “Convo for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice A remarkable feat for a sequel, Beetlejuice has received mostly good reviews from audiences who have praised the film for its originality and sense of purpose. ‘At first, I thought this was another Scream movie, then I thought it was the Wednesday Season 2!’ A number of fans, including new viewers, are ecstatic to see Jenna Ortega in a horror film.
According to fans of the 1988 original, “My inner child from the 80’s is screaming!” when asked about the style of Jenna Ortega’s flicks. I’m more pumped up for this movie than any other! “I admire the practical effects and the attempts to make it look like the old movie!!” is one commenter’s praise for the show’s expert production values and impressive use of special effects.
You can count on seeing a plethora of costumed fans at the movies this weekend.
A large number of collectible concessions are also available. Beetlejuice jack-in-the-box popcorn buckets are available at Cinemark, competing with Sandworm and Wolverine
People Also Reading:
For Nicolas Cage, Making A Serial Killer Horror Movie Was A Healing Experience
For Nicolas Cage, Making A Serial Killer Horror Movie Was A Healing Experience
News
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Hits its Highest Point Since 2017
As the job market remains dismal, the national unemployment rate in Canada has risen to its highest point since 2017. This has led some analysts to question whether the Bank of Canada should be reducing interest rates more quickly.
In spite of a net gain of 22,000 jobs, Statistics Canada reported on Friday that the unemployment rate increased to 6.6% from 6.4% the previous month. The rise was due to an uptick in part-time employment and a fall in full-time employment.
Outside of the pandemic years, the national unemployment rate has reached its highest position since May 2017, according to StatCan.
Rapid population expansion in Canada has increased the overall labour pool, but the country’s unemployment rate has persisted in rising.
The summer job market was especially tough for students, according to StatCan. Not including the pandemic, the unemployment rate among students going back to school in the autumn was 16.7 percent, which is the highest level since 2012.
Two days after the Bank of Canada dropped interest rates for the third time in a row, reducing borrowing costs to alleviate economic pressure, the most recent reading of the Canadian job market follows suit.
According to TD Bank economist Leslie Preston, who wrote a note on Friday, the central bank is “giving the OK” to keep dropping rates due to the bad August jobs report. Preston predicts two more quarter-point decreases at the remaining decisions this year.
According to CIBC senior economist Andrew Grantham, there are indications that the labour market is quickly contracting more than initially thought, since the unemployment rate is nearly two percentage points greater than the record low of 4.9% in June 2022.
“Due to this, we believe the Bank should be contemplating a quicker rate of reductions in order to bring interest rates to less restrictive levels,” he informed clients in a letter on Friday morning.
Trending News:
Canada Reports Its First Human Rabies Case in 57 Years
-
Business4 weeks ago
Are You A Cash App User? You May Be Eligible For A Piece Of This $15 Million Settlement
-
Celebrity4 weeks ago
Liza Minnelli Is ‘Mad As Hell’ And Writing New Memoir
-
Business4 weeks ago
Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO And Longtime Google Executive, Has Died At 56
-
News4 weeks ago
Travis Scott Is Arrested At A Paris Hotel After Altercation With A Security Guard, Prosecutors Say
-
Entertainment4 weeks ago
Samsung Is Recalling 1 Million Stoves To Prevent Pets From Setting Your Home On Fire
-
Sports4 weeks ago
Lydia Ko Finally Gets Her Olympic Gold. It Puts Her Into The LPGA Hall Of Fame