The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios.
Some 11,500 film and television writers put down their pens and laptops after failing to reach a new contract with the trade association that represents Hollywood studios and production companies.
Some 11,500 film and TV writers represented by the union are on strike after failing to reach a new contract with the trade association that represents Hollywood studios and production compaines.