‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ to Return Without Writers
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‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ to Return Without Writers
‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ , to Return Without Writers.
Maher will be the first late-night host to resume
his show amid the WGA strike, Deadline reports.
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Maher will be the first late-night host to resume
his show amid the WGA strike, Deadline reports.
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He took to social media on Sept.
13
to make the announcement.
.
'Real Time' is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers or writing.
It has been five months, and it is time
to bring people back to work, Bill Maher, via X.
The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they are addressed to their satisfaction, but they are not the only people with issues, problems, and concerns.
, Bill Maher, via X.
Maher went on to say that much of his staff outside
of the writers is struggling to make ends meet.
I love my writers, I am one of them,
but I’m not prepared to lose an entire year and see so many below-the-line
people suffer so much, Bill Maher, via X.
Maher said that he "will honor the spirit
of the strike by not doing a monologue,
desk piece, New Rules or editorial.".
He also admitted that the show "will not be as good as our normal show," but it "will not disappoint.".
An original episode of 'Real Time with
Bill Maher' will air on Sept.
22 at 10 p.m.
WGA called Maher's decision "disappointing"
and plans to picket the show, Deadline reports.
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WGA called Maher's decision "disappointing"
and plans to picket the show, Deadline reports.
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Drew Barrymore, who recently announced that her show would be coming back as well, has also been picketed by WGA
Bill Maher loves the XMAS season, 'cause it's fun ... but he's alarmed at all the people who embrace the religious element to a point they want to shove it down.. TMZ.com
Stephen Colbert Cancels Shows , After Emergency Appendectomy.
On Nov. 27, Colbert took to social media
to reveal that his appendix burst,
'The Washington Post' reports. .
The condition can be life-threatening,
according to the Mayo Clinic.
Colbert had to have emergency surgery, resulting in the cancellation of his
late-night shows for the week.
Celebrities that were originally slated
to appear on 'The Late Show with
Stephen Colbert' this week include:.
Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, John Scofield.
Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, John Scofield.
Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, John Scofield.
Patrick Stewart, Jon Batiste.
Patrick Stewart, Jon Batiste.
Barbra Streisand and Kelsey Grammer.
Barbra Streisand and Kelsey Grammer.
Colbert only recently returned to
'The Late Show' last month following
the Writers Guild of America strike.
Colbert only recently returned to
'The Late Show' last month following
the Writers Guild of America strike.
The comedian has hosted the show
since 2015 after David Letterman left
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Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again.
Jimmy Kimmel , to Host Oscars Again.
Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the
second consecutive year, Deadline reports.
Kimmel will host the Academy Awards for the
second consecutive year, Deadline reports.
The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has
assumed hosting duties for the awards show. .
The gig will serve as the fourth time Kimmel has
assumed hosting duties for the awards show. .
He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well.
He hosted in 2017 and 2018 as well.
The show had no host in 2019, 2020
and 2021 because of the pandemic.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was recently affected by
the WGA strike but returned to air last month.
When his show returned on Oct. 2, it
posted record-high season opener ratings.
In fact, the show hadn't had better season
opener ratings in six years, Deadline reports. .
The 96th Academy Awards will take place
at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The ceremony will air March 10 on ABC
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Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav is admitting that striking writers were correct in their demands for sweeping changes in how creatives are compensated in Hollywood. Zaslav says that he has no regrets about the deal that was struck between studios and the Writers Guild of America for a new three-year contract on September 24th.
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'The Drew Barrymore Show' is back but the host was notably silent on the controversy surrounding her show during the WGA strike. In the show's first new episode since May, Barrymore launched straight into her sit down with Shania Twain, at the singers Vegas farm - halfway across the country from her New York City studio, where she had previously been met with pickets after announcing plans to bring back her WGA-covered daytime talk show without WGA writers in the midst of the strike.
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SAG-AFTRA Negotiations , With Studios Are Suspended.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television
Producers (AMPTP) made the announcement on
Oct. 11, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Negotiations between the AMPTP
and SAG-AFTRA have been suspended
after SAG-AFTRA presented its most
recent proposal on October 11, AMPTP, via statement.
After meaningful conversations, it is clear
that the gap between the AMPTP and
SAG-AFTRA is too great, and conversations are
no longer moving us in a productive direction, AMPTP, via statement.
On Oct. 12, SAG-AFTRA accused
AMPTP of using "bully tactics.".
It is with profound disappointment
that we report the industry CEOs
have walked away from the
bargaining table after refusing
to counter our latest offer, SAG-AFTRA, via statement.
The companies are using the same failed
strategy they tried to inflict on the WGA
— putting out misleading information in
an attempt to fool our members into
abandoning our solidarity and putting
pressure on our negotiators. , SAG-AFTRA, via statement.
But, just like the writers,
our members are smarter than
that and will not be fooled, SAG-AFTRA, via statement.
The halted negotiations come as a major blow
to Hollywood actors hoping to get back to work
after the WGA was successful with its talks. .
SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 14. .
They are seeking pay increases,
AI protections and streaming residuals.
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LeVar Burton , to Host National Book Awards.
NPR reports that LeVar Burton will replace
Drew Barrymore as the host of the
2023 National Book Awards.
It's an honor to return as host
of the biggest night for books,
especially in a moment when
the freedom to read is at risk, LeVar Burton, via NPR.
The actor and podcaster, who
has long been an advocate for reading,
hosted the ceremony in 2019 as well.
The actor and podcaster, who
has long been an advocate for reading,
hosted the ceremony in 2019 as well.
Originally, Drew Barrymore was scheduled to host the
2023 show, but the offer was rescinded after she said
she would bring back her talk show amid ongoing strikes.
The National Book Awards is an
evening dedicated to celebrating
the power of literature, and the
incomparable contributions
of writers to our culture. , National Book Foundation statement, via NPR.
Our commitment is to ensure
that the focus of the Awards
remains on celebrating writers
and books, and we are grateful
to Ms. Barrymore and her team for
their understanding in this situation, National Book Foundation statement, via NPR.
Burton is best known for his 'Star Trek'
role as Geordi La Forge in addition to
hosting 'Reading Rainbow' on PBS.
In 1977, Burton had his breakout role playing
Kunta Kinte in the television adaptation of
'Roots,' based on Alex Haley's 1976 novel.
In 1977, Burton had his breakout role playing
Kunta Kinte in the television adaptation of
'Roots,' based on Alex Haley's 1976 novel.
Currently, Burton hosts the
'LeVar Burton Reads' podcast, reading
short fiction by different authors.
Earlier this month, the National Book Awards announced
the finalists for this year, with the winners to be
revealed at the ceremony held on November 15
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Late-Night Shows to Return , As WGA Strike Ends.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began May 2, ended at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 27.
A three-year "minimum basic agreement"
was approved by..
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Bill Maher Will No Longer Bring Back Show , Amid WGA Strike.
Last week, Maher announced that he was going to bring
back his show, 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' while the
Writers Guild of America..
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WGA Says Negotiations , Will Resume With Hollywood Studios.
On September 18, the striking Writers Guild of America
said that talks were set to resume over four months
after contract negotiations..
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