Part 1: Will the Hollywood Strike be an Extended Thing?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Hollywood strike and the role of AI in the future of entertainment.

More reality TV? AI-generated “South Park” episodes? Is this where Hollywood is heading thanks to the latest writer and actor strike? We find out from UCF experts how, and why, the strike will be resolved and how AI will play into plans moving forward. This is part one of a two-part episode. On July 14, 2023, members of the Hollywood actors' union, SAG-AFTRA, stood with screenwriters, forming a picket line outside Amazon Studios in Los Angeles, California. This marked the commencement of an actors' strike. SAG-AFTRA joined forces with the Writers Guild of America workers, who had been engaged in a determined strike against the Hollywood studios for three months. This joint walkout, a rare occurrence not witnessed since 1960, underscores the magnitude of the situation. The collaboration between SAG-AFTRA and WGA intensifies the impact of the strike, with the potential to bring Hollywood productions to a complete standstill. Featured Guests David Luna, Ph.D. - UCF College of Business Robin Cowie - Phygital Experience Creator & Feature Filmmaker Cassandra "Cassi" Willard, J.D. - Instructor, Department of Management, UCF College of Business & Program Director, Blackstone LaunchPad at…

People in this episode

Host: Paul Jarley

Guests: Robin Cowie, Cassandra Cassi Willard J D, David Luna Ph D, Ray Eddy Ph D

Topics covered

• Hollywood strike
• AI in entertainment
• SAG-AFTRA
• Writers Guild of America

Keywords

• reality TV
• AI-generated content
• Hollywood productions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: South Park

Places: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

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