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Hollywood Writers Strike Reaches 100-Day Mark
Today on Wednesday August 9th makes it officially 100 days since the WGA strike began, which has impacted every scripted television and streaming series and motion picture production.
Chris Keyser, the co-chair of the Writers Guild of America’s negotiating committee, is calling out the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for allowing this to go on and the work stoppage saying today is “shameful” and “a day of infamy.” This comes five says after both sides attempted to get back to the negotiating table.
The last writer’s strike back in 2007-2008 lasted exactly 100 days, and Keyser spoke to the Hollywood Reporter on what length of time he is expecting this to continue in the 2023 version. Chris expressed: “There’s no way for me to know that. Once they get into a room and they’re open to having real conversations, you do go very fast. Real negotiations don’t take very long. It’s really a question of how long it’s going to take the companies to say, ‘We understand that we have no choice but to sit down and have a real conversation.’ I can’t determine that. When the broadcast season begins to evaporate, when Sony moves all of its movies from 2023 to 2024, when you look ahead to next year and you say, ‘What is Warner going to program on HBO once they get through this?’ How do they manage that, month after month after month? They’re going to make a deal with us. That deal is going to be some version of what we’re looking for. If they keep us longer, that price doesn’t go down. All that’s going on now is they’re compounding their losses.”
Keyser and David A. Goodman, the other co-chair of the WGA negotiating committee, offered up this statement to Deadline: “The refusal to take writers’ reasonable proposals seriously has caused the WGA strike to last 100 days and counting; it serves only as a milestone of shame for the AMPTP. They and their member studios are wholly responsible for the over three-month shutdown of the industry and the pain it has caused workers and all others whose livelihoods depends on this business. The cost of settling the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes is far less than the damage their intractability has caused. Ultimately, the studios have no choice but to make a fair deal. Until then, we remain resolved and united.”
As for the soap operas, as of now they will continue to be written by Fi-core writers, or ‘scabs’ and in most cases, temporary writing teams until the daytime drama staff writers can return to work. Fi-Core, according to how the WGA West terms it, is a writer who ‘over the years have chosen to resign their membership in the WGAW to become “financial core” non-members.’ That list in 2023 has included soap writers: Sheri Anderson, Michael Minnis, Mark Pinciotti.
So, what are your thoughts of what will happen to the writing on your favorite soaps if this strike continues on into the fall? It will already reach an all-time record by tomorrow. Comment below.
If they hold a strike and nobody cares, does it make a sound?
I think a lot of mortals are going to “care” in about a month or so, when there’s not a single thing on TV. Other than football season. And if this keeps going there won’t even be a delayed TV season starting up after the Hellidays….
And with 2024 being an election year and an Olympic year, the TV schedule there is going to be screwed 666 ways from Sunday already.
Bored mortals with nothing to entertain them might actually start paying attention to what’s really going on. I don’t think that’s what the corporate criminals want to see, but their own greed might lead to exactly that.
A lot of people care. Anyone that has a sense of fairness and decency, and believe that writers should be paid fairly for their work from greedy corporations that rake in billions of dollars of profits off their backs every year should care. Which is the same as any other worker, whether you’re a TV or movie writer, a delivery driver for Amazon, or stock shelves at Walmart.
The sub writers on GH are actually doing a good job. GH has gotten alot more interesting. There are tons of retro tv shows to watch so i really don’t care how long they strike to be honest. How about increase pay for our nurses, policemen and first responders.
The WGA may want to start wrapping up this strike or the temp writers may show them up! And where is my Daytime Emmy telecast for 2023? Many deserving nominees need to be rewarded! You don’t need that lousy writing before the presentation of each Emmy. Just announce the category, the nominees, and the winner! Don’t need their political agenda.
The temporary writers only apply to daytime. Nighttime programming will not use fi-core. Even if both the writers and actors settled next week, we’d be looking at the start of the fall season being late October/early November.
No sense having a daytime Emmy presentation when a large chunk of the nominees won’t show.
The strike is beginning to show ! Does anyone care about Brook’s , yet another, wedding dress. She may as well just find a clothe borrowing site to rent one. She’ll just need a new one next year !! BT W, Beth was born in January, not August !! The writers need a history researcher !!!
Tired of being jerked around by the writers. After being a faithful fan for decades, I’m done.
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
Photo: KCuoco IG
BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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