The repercussions of the Hollywood strikes
How are businesses faring after the biggest drama in Hollywood history?
Business Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Last summer marked the first time in six decades that Hollywood’s actors and writers went on strike simultaneously. They hit pause on production over pay and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the film industry.
The strikes brought the industry to boiling point, but wider issues were simmering for some time.
They caused a multi-billion economic toll on those who work in film and television - from crew members to caterers. Businesses burned through savings and piled up debt.
This edition of Business Daily unpicks the plot of one of Hollywood's biggest dramas.
(Picture: The Hollywood sign is viewed during a clearing storm, January 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
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