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Showrunners
A showrunner is the top-level executive producer of a television series. The position outranks other creative and management personnel, including episode directors, in contrast to feature films, in which the director has creative control over the production, and the executive producer's role is limited to investing. In scripted comedy and drama TV shows, the showrunner also usually serves as the head writer (or its most prolific writer). The role of a showrunner is not present on all television series, especially outside the United States; this article describes the nature of the role where it is present. United States Writer Alex Epstein, in his book and blog ''Crafty Screenwriting'', defines a showrunner as "the person responsible for all creative aspects of the show and responsible only to the network (and production company, if it's not heirproduction company). The boss. Usually a writer. Traditionally, the executive producer of a television program was the ''chief executive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Writers Guild Of America Strike
From May 2 to September 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—representing 11,500 screenwriters—went on Strike action, strike over a labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Lasting 148 days, the strike is tied with the 1960 Writers Guild of America strike, 1960 strike as the second-longest labor stoppage actioned by the WGA, only behind the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike, 1988 strike (153 days). Alongside the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, which lasted between July and November, it was part of a series of 2023 Hollywood labor disputes, broader Hollywood labor disputes. Both strikes contributed to the biggest interruption to the American film and television industries since the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic. The strike caused significant economic impact: some studios halted ongoing or future productions or reduced some staff, while certain production agreements were jeopard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
