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ARTICLE · 26 MAY 2023

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Can A Force Majeure Clause Protect Studios During The WGA Strike?

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On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) began a nationwide strike after contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down. The strike has brought...

United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Carlianna Dengel
Carlianna Dengel
Ellie Sanders
Ellie Sanders

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) began a nationwide strike after contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down. The strike has brought film and television productions to a screeching halt. Some production companies have started to put their partners on notice that this strike is triggering a force majeure clause. An experienced entertainment attorney can help explain the advantages and disadvantages of a force majeure clause in the WGA strike context.

WHY IS THE WGA STRIKING?

The WGA is a labor union that represents writers working in film, television, news and online media. The AMPTP is a trade association that represents television and film production companies. The WGA writers began striking after negotiations over their collective bargaining agreement with AMPTP failed. Specifically, WGA writers are demanding higher wages and more residuals, especially when their work repeats on streaming

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