WGA Dealmakers Weigh In, the State of 20th Century Studios and 'Saw X' Opens Strong

Plus, this week's Office With a View and 'The Golden Bachelor' Ratings [WGA's Chris Keyser and David Goodman: Why Studios 'Can't Use Old Tactics Anymore']( By Jeremy Fuster Writers are finally back to work in Hollywood after the WGA and studios reached a deal, which has left many in the industry asking, “What took so long?” Chris Keyser and David A. Goodman, the co-chairs of WGA’s negotiating committee, pin the blame on the stall tactics that the studios used alongside the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, one that was rendered ineffective by the solidarity built between the WGA and other unions throughout the summer. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Mickey Mouse opens his treasure chest of Fox-specific IP]( [4 Years Under Disney: What Is 20th Century Studios Now?]( By Scott Mendelson In the four years since the Walt Disney Company bought 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight, the core studio — now known as 20th Century Studios — has become for the most part a content mill for its streaming services. Some key IP — like next summer’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” — are still deemed worthy of theaters but most 20th Century Studios films, like the true-crime thriller “Boston Strangler” and “Vacation Friends 2,” are streaming-bound. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [PBS' Sylvia Bugg Says Diplomacy Is Key for Creating 'Healthy Conversation and Dialogue']( By Lucas Manfredi Over the course of her 30-year career, PBS chief programming executive and GM Sylvia Bugg has discovered the power that comes with being a diplomatic leader. “Diplomacy is an important skill and trade to have,” Bugg told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View. “Listening and really understanding and engaging helps us to provide spaces for there to be healthy conversation and dialogue.” [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tobin Bell in Saw X]( [‘Saw X’ Carves Out $2 Million at Box Office]( [‘The Golden Bachelor’ Courts 4.4 Million Viewers]( [No One Will Save You]( [‘No One Will Save You’ Tops Streaming Movies]( [A large number of people walk down a sidewalk, holding picket signs saying "Writers Guild of America ON STRIKE!"]( [Why Some WGA Members Can’t Vote on New Deal]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](