國際時事跟讀 Ep.K649: The Hollywood Strikes: A Comprehensive Overview
In recent times, the glitzy world of Hollywood has been rocked by a series of strikes that have brought its bustling entertainment industry to a standstill. From eminent stars taking a stand to the economic repercussions faced by local businesses, this article provides a concise breakdown of the ongoing upheaval in Los Angeles.
近來，華麗的好萊塢世界受到一系列罷工的影響，使得其繁華的娛樂業陷入停擺。從著名影星站出來表態，到當地企業面臨的經濟影響，本文對洛杉磯正在進行的動盪提供了簡明的分析。
May 2023 marked a significant turning point in Hollywood as the Writers Guild of America, representing over 11,500 screenwriters, commenced a strike due to a long-standing labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This strike has notably disrupted television and film production in the United States, rivaling the pandemic's impact. An intriguing twist occurred when the writers' strike dovetailed with a simultaneous strike by SAG-AFTRA actors, amplifying the broader labor issue within Hollywood.
2023年5月是好萊塢的重要轉折點，代表超過11,500名編劇的美國編劇工會（Writers Guild of America，簡稱WGA）因長期的勞資糾紛與電影和電視製片人聯盟（Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers，簡稱AMPTP）展開了一場罷工。這次罷工明顯地干擾了美國的電視和電影製作，甚至可以說媲美了疫情的影響。有趣的是，這次編劇的罷工與同時進行的演員工會-美國電視和廣播藝人聯合會（Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists，簡稱SAG-AFTRA）的罷工相互交織，放大了好萊塢內部的勞資問題。
The repercussions of these strikes are reverberating beyond US borders. The delay of the Emmys is a mere indication of the larger economic turbulence the strikes have ushered in. Local businesses, ranging from restaurants to dry cleaners, are bracing themselves for an inevitable downturn. The primary players in this conflict are the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The core concern for WGA is the compensation from streaming networks, specifically residuals, which have significantly eroded writers' incomes over the last decade.
罷工的影響已經超過了美國國境。艾美獎頒獎典禮的延期只是這些罷工所引發更大經濟動盪的一個縮影。從餐廳到乾洗店，當地企業正為即將到來不可避免的衰退做準備。這場衝突的主要參與者是美國編劇工會（WGA）和電影和電視製片人聯盟（AMPTP）。WGA最關切的核心議題是來自串流媒體的報酬，特別是剩餘付款，這在過去的十年中顯著地侵蝕了編劇的收入。
The strikes have already disrupted iconic shows like The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, which rely heavily on writers' creativity. These actions have also cast uncertainty over major events like the Emmys and autumn film festivals. The strikes aren't confined to the US; the UK's Equity, the actors' union, stands in solidarity with the cause. Major US productions in the UK are stalled, encompassing movies like Deadpool 3 and TV shows like Andor. The collective voice of A-list actors like Meryl Streep and George Clooney underscores the significance of these strikes as a transformative juncture in the industry's history.
這些罷工已經打亂了象徵性的節目，例如《今夜秀》和《吉米夜現場》等，這些節目在很大程度上依賴於編劇的創意。這些行動還對艾美獎和秋季電影節等重大活動帶來不確定性。這些罷工不僅僅局限於美國；英國的演員工會Equity也聲援了罷工。在英國，主要的美國製作都陷入了停擺，例如《死侍3》和《安道爾》等電視節目和電影。梅莉·史翠普和喬治·克隆尼等大牌明星的集體發聲也強調了這些罷工在娛樂業歷史上的重要意義。
Reference article: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a44687421/hollywood-strikes-explainer/