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Now playing Next Culture news MEPs propose directive to improve working conditions of EU artists The European Parliament’s culture division has called for improvements to working conditions for artists. A new legislation could have the potential to radically change the fate of culture professionals in the EU. 25/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news It’s a (tentative) deal! Hollywood writers strike to end Screenwriters in the US say they have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses that could see them end a strike that has lasted nearly five months. The writers and AMPTP have a deal that will stop the picketing. However, ratification is needed before work begins. 25/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Late-night talk show hosts join forces for WGA strike benefit podcast American late-night show hosts have joined forces to create a new podcast with all the proceeds going to the staff of their shows, off the air since the Hollywood union strikes. 01/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Cast of 'Breaking Bad' reunite on picket line for actors strike Yet another week brings even more celebrity-packed picket lines, as the cast and writers of 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' join the protest. 30/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news San Diego Comic Con begins without Hollywood writers and actors The massive pop culture Comic-Con International held annually in San Diego is going back to basics this year without Hollywood writers and actors who are continuing their strike. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Screen Actors Guild to vote on strike action tonight Hollywood’s actors union was on the verge of striking after they couldn't agree on a deal with the studios. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Czech-born writer Milan Kundera dies aged 94 Czech television has announced the death of Czech-born writer Milan Kundera aged-94 best-known for his novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. 12/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Ukraine writer Victoria Amelina dies after Kramatorsk missile strike The celebrated author turned her attention to researching war crimes amid Russia's devastating invasion of Ukraine. 03/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Cormac McCarthy, prize winning author of 'The Road' dies at 89 The celebrated American author Cormac McCarthy has died at his home in New Mexico. He was best known for the Pulitzer Prize winning post-apocalyptic novel, 'The Road' and 'No Country for Old Men'. 14/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How the UK's performers union is protecting actors against AI Actors union Equity has launched a brand new toolkit to help artists consent to their performances being used by AI. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news WGA strikes: What is the state of writers' unions in Europe? The WGA strikes feel like a rare example of union power in the US. Why do we hear so little about equivalent unions in Europe? 31/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Celebrated novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73 Amis’ works were rebellious, witty and daring and made him one of the most prominent writers of his generation. 22/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Journalism summit celebrates life of investigative reporting hero An event celebrating the best in investigative journalism is taking place today, in honour of the life of Sir Harry Evans, a journalist famous for uncovering the thalidomide scandal with the Sunday Times. 10/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Lost script discovered from creator of ‘The Singing Detective’ A new script has been uncovered from one of the greatest TV writers, nearly 30 years after his death. 10/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Hollywood writers strike: Why AI should never replace real writers The WGA knows the danger of entertaining conversations about AI replacing creative writers. It's a conversation that puts human expression at risk. 03/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Film industry writers in the US have gone on strike for better pay Picket lines formed outside film studios in Los Angeles and New York on Tuesday as thousands of writers downed tools. 03/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A final word for Anne Perry: The crime writer who committed murder The late writer sold more than 26 million copies, was featured alongside Agatha Christie in The Times's list of 100 "masters of crime", and had a Peter Jackson-directed biographical murder film made on her teenaged life. 22/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Pens down: What are the WGA Hollywood writers strikes about? The WGA hasn't gone on strike since the 2007-2008 writers strike that brought Hollywood to a standstill. The fight for fair pay from streaming platforms has brought them to the brink once again. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Dare you enter The Twilight Zone? 'The Twilight Zone' creator Rod Serling is to be honoured in his hometown. But have you ever entered The Twilight Zone? Here's our guide to the must-see episodes 05/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Feminist writer Fay Weldon dies, aged 91 The British writer was best known for her novel 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil' 04/01/2023