Would You Do It Again? A Year After Strikes, Hollywood Reckons With the Aftermath.

This article discusses the aftermath of the strikes that occurred in the entertainment industry in 2023. The strikes, led by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America, aimed to address issues of devaluation and poor working conditions in the streaming era. However, the strikes resulted in a drop in employment and production, as well as financial cuts by major companies. The opinions on whether the strikes were worth it are mixed, with some believing they were necessary to combat downward pressure on wages and working conditions, while others view them as self-inflicted wounds that worsened the industry's situation. The article also highlights the impact of the strikes on specific contract provisions, such as AI protections and bonuses for performers in streaming titles. Overall, the long-term effects of the strikes are still uncertain, but they have sparked important discussions and changes in the industry. [Extracted from the article]