MCU In Trouble - WGA Writer's Strike EXPLAINED

[@ScreenCrush]

What do you think of the strike?

[@YourQueerGreatAuntie]

It's great to hear, as a non-movie / tv artist who's recently joined a new Artists' Union in Ireland! It's also heartening to hear from the US, where unions have been so denegrated and demonised down the years. Getting "Cradle Will Rock" vibes!

[@SamLanena]

Generic comment in support of writers strike

[@Greenwitch_Garden]

They’re underpaid and underrepresented. Without them these films and shows that pay so many people so much money wouldn’t exist.

[@jayexonauts5587]

PAY THE WRITERS

[@IanICee]

Always pro-strike. The people who actually make the content that earns money should be paid far more than some dude who decided it could be smart to send DVDs in the mail two decades ago.

[@runbaa9285]

I think Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 being such a hit is also a big win for writers. The public often forget, but James Gunn started his professional career as a writer. He only directed his first feature film with Slither in 2006. He is at his core, a writer, actually having more writing credits than he does directorial credits. And with the GotG trilogy being consistent hits, it really shows the value of good writers and the potential they can achieve when the creative environment allows it.

[@Antares-vj7su]

well it wasnt. FastX is destroying it

[@redtomato4903]

@@Antares-vj7su do you know that multiple things can be a hit at the same time

[@smancharlie]

​@@Antares-vj7susince when? 🤡

[@KillingMachine56656]

@@Antares-vj7su first time i'm even hearing this name so I doubt it lel

[@Antares-vj7su]

@@redtomato4903 There is a box office that shows numbers. FastX made in 1 week what Guardians made in 3. Even Super Mario destryed it. It's behind every big movie of 2023 so far

[@IanICee]

Thank you for making a video on this incredibly important topic. These writers NEED to be paid, it's ridiculous that this strike has to happen at all. Next up, directors, then the actors after. The studios better be ready to stop being so greedy and pay out who actually makes the money.

[@spinjitzumasterfalcon]

As someone who dreams of becoming an animator in the film industry, I hope that this strike becomes a success

[@SentimentalApe]

I hope it’s a success no matter what.

[@cwwwj]

Sadly, the animation guild often has it even worse.

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Hope your dream works out for you.

[@GusArango]

What did you study, mate? I wanna

[@lex_rodriguez]

Just make your own dude. You're better off making your own content unfortunately.

[@joshuagarcia2218]

As an IATSE member striking alongside the teamsters, SAG, and the DGA in solidarity with WGA, thank you for this. None of us want to be out of work worried about where our next check will come and away from our dream job, but we all know how important this strike is and can't allow the AMPTP to continue abusing their power.

[@gebopt]

Yeah but Marvel star wars and most recently even indiana Jones were ruined by bad writing full of propaganda. I d pay more to the guy that wrote breaking bad but i wouldn't allow any writer of velma, Shehulk, rings of power, whell of time , Willow etc in the door. So minimum Numbers of writers is not something we should agree . Most of all now that you're ruining entertainment for everyone to push dumb agendas.

[@joshuagarcia2218]

@@gebopt first of all, whether one's good or bad (relatively speaking) at one's job isn't indicative of whether they should be compensated AT MINIMUM for cost of living adjusted for inflation and changing times. Second, you fail to realize, because I imagine you don't work in film or television, how much studios interfere in projects. Which again boils down to your problem being with studio heads as opposed to those on set every day for an average of 14 hours. I bet if you IMDb the writers on any of the shows you listed you'll find a good body of work. There is so much more outside of anything Disney owns out there, that, let's face it, are made for CHILDREN with adults in mind. I find it fascinating how when groups of unions/working class individuals strike, the people tend to point the blame on the workers and not those refusing to agree to terms holding all the money that's rightfully due to those bringing these works to life. You may not be a fan of a lot of these works but they're still making a lot of money from it meaning something's working, again your problem is with the same people we have a problem with yet you choose to blame us.

[@yanafelani]

us IATSE members will get absolutely nothing out of this and will probably get stuck with even tighter budgets after this oh and less shows

[@joshuagarcia2218]

@@yanafelani can't look at it that way, had we gone on strike two years back, the WGA would have stood right by us but unfortunately we bluffed and the AMPTP called it. What this strike is doing is setting precedent for negotiations down the road.

[@floepiejane]

​@@gebopt hater alert!

[@a.s.h.5774]

God this was a great collab! You asked him THE BEST questions and everything I'd been considering both sides and he responded so thoughtfully to each. I love it, this was a great interview!

[@catgurl7947]

This is just so insightful letting me know what they striking for. The breakdown of how much money they make is really not as much as I always thought. These writers need to be paid the money they deserve they create some of my favorite shows and movies.

[@petergrossenberger3703]

A second hollywood professional who explains the other side would have been great too. I have heard that some of the writers demands are ridiculous.

[@free22]

@@petergrossenberger3703 You know, you can easily read what the demands are. Google it.

[@free22]

Add to this the job insecurity and the long stretches of time between jobs without any income. TV writing used to be a much more stable profession once you broke in and the streaming networks have changed it entirely.

[@geigercourtier]

I disagree. Writing isn’t hard in the body. They’re not saving lives or making scientific discoveries. The crime isn’t they’re underpaid, it’s that cinema is over valued imo

[@free22]

@@geigercourtier You are welcome to value writing and cinema any which way you like. Just know that you are not in the majority.

[@cliveroberts8760]

I want better written shows. Give the writers what they want! We need to start putting pressure on the producers.

[@j.a.velarde5901]

I agree with this truth: we need better writing. But in this capitalist environment gone completely off the rails, profit trumps any meaningful effort: Hollywood has learned it can cut corners and still make millions! - They won't stop now; producers and execs will buy 2 to 3 private jets while the rest of the company struggles to eat.

[@offlineraided]

The writers are the ones injecting identity politics into the shows people liked once

[@MystifiedBeef]

@@offlineraided That has nothing to do with any of this

[@vaazig]

​@@MystifiedBeef It would seem that Offline is just an angry bigot

[@offlineraided]

@@MystifiedBeef It has everything to do with it. These are the same writers who wrote such poor content that Disney stocks tanked and lost tons of subscribers to streaming services yet they expect more money among a huge list of demands for subpar quality work. Would you pay a barber 200% more money for giving you a bad haircut? Now go sit in a corner and reflect on your silly statement little kid

[@GenericTallGuy]

Ryan is a great interviewer. Adam shed light on lots of things that I wasn’t aware of. I hope the strike is successful. We can’t have just one group of people making all the massive amount of money.

[@meepinandmorpin]

This is the kinda stuff that sets ScreenCrush apart from the others 😊 great video, I am glad more people are seeing the importance of this strike and unions! We need MORE unions.

[@Sateuje]

Really appreciate you covering this Ryan & ScreenCrush, it’s very pressing right now to several industries.

[@JBBauersfeld]

Proud SAG-AFTRA member (and movie/tv fan first) here... We stand in solidarity with our writers!

[@Chilltownify]

Solidarity with the writers! The greedy studios are 100% to blame!

[@MDuff-1701]

Very interesting, Ryan, thank you so much for this instructing video! I hope these things will be resolved quickly but humanly!

[@To-B-Continued]

They need to pay the writers, it's that simple. F these shows until the WGA is paid!

[@SplitSniper7]

100%! When you can't pay people a livable wage it's all* about greed at that point and it's disgusting

[@maxmarx2]

😂 people still going to watch Big companies don’t care. WGA fucked up big time by not understanding the worth of streaming back then they blockbustered themselves

[@Blackninja-en5vm]

They need to pay the good writers at least.

[@income3000]

Pay isn’t the issue, they’re striking about the use of AI

[@cassielynn1175]

100% they deserve to live comfortably for being able to bring dreams to the screen

[@charliemiller1123]

As a teacher's assistant and aspiring writer, I believe the strike is very much needed. The writers aren't asking or demanding any unrealistic changes. The production companies make billions upon billions of dollars while the writers only get pennies, this is not right. If there were no writers, the production companies would be broke so it would be best for the production companies to stop being so greedy with the money and pay the writers fairly and agree to their demands.

[@thrillcollectors]

I appreciate you playing devils advocate throughout the interview Ryan. It really brought some great points up and allowed some better info to be divulged to help me understand. It says a lot I think that seemingly most people are on the side of the writers despite knowing that they might have less of their favorite content for a while than they did during Covid. We all know it sucks and that we are going to miss a lot of great content for who knows how long, and yet most people seem to be firmly on the side of the writers

[@wordssoundsshapesshadows]

I think the misstep the execs are taking is thinking that everyone only cares about money. Artists/writers etc WANT to be able to create. They also need to eat. Loved this conversation. ❤

[@baddoodle6876]

I always stand with creatives. Don't care how long I have to wait for content. They should get what they deserve to do the job well.

[@thisscreensucks]

Above that. Stand for people before corporations.

[@JonathanFournier]

This is a great video, Ryan. I've been following the strike pretty closely and already felt I had a good understanding of it, but very useful to have a video like this covering all the basics in layman's terms.

[@NamelessGamingNG]

Another reason I always buy Physical media, supports the creators AND can never be taken away ( like Disney removing content from Disney + )

[@Redfoot138]

I'm not as obsessive about buying physical media as I once was, but I still buy stuff just in case the Internet apocalypse happens.

[@tarag7292]

And this is another major reason why I think we need to go back to buying physical media. Streaming is not sustainable. You get a whole host of movies for 20 dollars. It may be great for consumers, but that cuts a huge hole in profit for creatives who produced these shows and movies. Buying a physical copy of a movie or album means that everyone gets a fair cut who all worked behind those projects. Singers on streaming platforms only get 0.01 of 1cent each time their some is played, and 1500 steams = 1 album sale. It's highway robbery.

[@slospop1125]

Smart

[@paulzbylut6770]

agreed! physical media is the best and ill keep buying to till the very end!

[@dennispovloski8102]

This was a really great interview. I have a much better understanding of what's going on, and I'm really happy to see all my favorite KZbin channels raising awareness. Thank you!

[@JuanCarlosMartinez-fd7me]

Great interview with Adam Loyd. Thank you Ryan! This has helped me to further understand the current situation.

[@jjvox8614]

Why don't the guests ever acknowledge Doug? Not a single person!

[@quickpawmaud]

People should be angry at these companies for causing the delay refusing to even negotiate with the writers guild.

[@KingOfMadCows]

A pretty important issue is making sure writers get experience. Writers can't just write in isolation, they have to understand the practicalities and limitations of production. They have to know what sets, costumes, locations a show/movie can get, how much time they have for effects, how many stunts can be done, etc. And writers have to be able to adapt when circumstances change like if a stunt actor gets injured, they'd have to rewrite an action scene, if two actors have really great chemistry, they'd add more dialogue between their characters, if they can't shoot at a location because of weather or something that closes the location off, they may need to rewrite a significant section of the script. The problem with the mini rooms is that the writers won't necessarily be involved in other parts of production. So newer writers don't get the experience they need. It's really screwing over the next generation of writers. But you know who will be allowed on set to learn all the ins and outs of the business? Friends and families of the showrunners and producers.

[@j.a.velarde5901]

I agree that this video highlighted that need quite well. This is a great youtube upload, and I completely support it.

[@SamLanena]

"they have to understand the practicalities and limitations of production". No, dude. You're thinking of producers, production designers, costume designers, prop masters, and I could go on all day. Writers, wait for it, write.

[@KingOfMadCows]

​@@SamLanena you do realize that all those other people have to be able to use what the writers write, don't you. A writer can't just write a huge action scene if the movie doesn't have the effects budget. None of these departments are working independently, they all have to be involved with each other so they don't waste time or resources on things they can't do.

[@free22]

@@SamLanena Writers have to make changes to the script on the fly throughout the production process. In the past, you would have a writer available on set to do that.

[@entertainmentfan1463]

@@free22 That's also the issue with the mini writer's room. The writer's aren't on set if there are production issues and a scene needs to be changed. It's also worth noting the Bond movie Quantum of Solace was affected by the first writer's strike back in 2007 that Daniel Craig and the other departments had to finish off the script, and no shock it was godawful and the worst Craig Bond movie.

[@ot7biasedmashups]

PAY THE WRITERS!!!!​ I'm sick and tired of this capitalist world that has few people living in unimaginable amounts of wealth where the VAST majority can barely survive.

[@ahabwolf7580]

Absolute masterclass on how to conduct an interview. Well done Ryan.

[@tashafoxx17]

Great interview! Support the writers!!

[@j.a.velarde5901]

- I'm a writer and professional actor with eight years of training and ten years of experience - The writers have already been underpaid and overworked for more than a decade now; Hollywood has been cutting their corner for a long time, trying to increase profits thru less effort and disrespect to script. - This strike has been a long time coming, and is necessary. Sadly, it will all be for nothing, since A.I. will absolutely replace most of them and their work; ideas can be pitched by producers and directors. - The strike has come too late and is asking for too much! They will get nothing. - Good day sir. -

[@brianmcbride6874]

$70 grand is barely enough to afford living in Los Angeles. It's really really expensive.

[@robertgonzalez6046]

I'm a relatively new subscriber and this is my first time commenting on your channel I got hooked after watching AM - Quantumania and wanted to know more and i found all these Marvel "recap" type channels and of them all I found your videos to be the most informative while also being very entertaining and you have a likable personality on camera as well "those your mom jokes are hilarious and always catch me off guard lol" Please keep it up and I can't get enough of your Kang videos.

[@Anchorheart401]

Media should be run on a corporate level like Ben and Jerry's. Greed is the biggest hurdle humanity has to conquer as a whole.

[@brianchiu2837]

Thanks for the well-researched explanation! I'm biased because I used to be a union organizer and contract negotiator (UAW). But for contract disputes in general, it's refreshing to have the issues explained in such detail! Writers are what makes the shows watchable. Support writers!

[@robertdowns8350]

PAY THEM! They deserve EVERY ONE of their demands!!!

[@WenderPottery]

Bro I learned more from this video than weeks of hearing about it. Screen crush is the BEST

[@designbydave]

$70K a year is not a livable wage in Southern California

[@JbabyG09]

Maybe we, the fans, should cancel all our streaming subscriptions until the writers’ demands are met. Would that help?

[@dylancampbell5908]

Thanks for this video, it was much needed and explained so much. Really appreciate the interview vibes, if possible, you should consider interviewing people more because you were so professional and courteous. I’ll love anything Ryan and the rest of the ScreenCrush crew do!!

[@gracep1370]

As someone who aspires to be a writer, his message at the end about fighting for the next generation of writers is touching and encouraging to say the least

[@aldorr_music]

This is why I love Ryan’s breakdowns. He’s doing a Easter egg, breakdown, and little things we missed of real life!

[@RH1812]

All of this has happened before and all of this will happen again. Good interview

[@eychvasquez]

Great to see this important information around, we all need it. THANKS

[@slospop1125]

AMPTP do everyone a favor and give the writers guild everything they want

[@LokiBagFullOfCats]

Really appreciate the effort ya'll put into this video to explain the strike in a clear and concise way but also tailor it to the perspective and interests of the viewers so we can better understand what's at stake for our own interests and entertainment. Having an actual member of the guild lay everything out like that was great too. Love this!! Also crazy to think a lower rung writer could be making that low of a salary. I always expected triple digits for writers considering the value they hold in the industry, wtf!

[@frankie_smith]

I'm a storyboard artist here in LA. I'm with the ADG. I have friends/colleagues who are Art Directors, Production Designers, Model Makers and other storyboard artists - our whole industry is shut down. Its been tough but we all know this is IMPORTANT. Streaming and AI are the big issues. *We all do better when WE ALL do better. I stand with WGA.

[@tabbycat55]

So, now I understand why Disney is canceling some series (e.g. Willow) after one season. It’s to keep the writers in constant flux, which is pretty crappy. Especially when it’s a good show, and keeping writers cheap is more of a priority than keeping a good show on air. Also, $70K a year is pretty basic, and I would argue poverty wages, in California. When rents are thousands of dollars per month, house prices are half a million for a shack, and food prices are high, $70K is nothing for writers creating a hit show worth billions. The industry can do better.

[@xtrmmjl1]

An often overlooked aspect of the writers being on strike is that it affects others in the industry as well, such as those in post-production. We have nothing to help edit because nothing has been written. Assistant editors especially don't have agents or anything, so it very much is gig work. Many people, myself included, have been out of work for months, even before the strike started, because nobody wanted to start making content knowing a strike was imminent. I stand with the writers and hope a resolution comes soon.

[@jerebear6987]

Solid interview! Appreciate the breakdown as to whats happening with the WGA strike

[@alexisburns1196]

glad your bringing attention to this

[@LilAnonymiss]

This is such an important video to see. Thank you for sharing!

[@bwp6v]

Great interview. Sounds like a tricky transition to make the labor structure catch up to the new realities of streaming. It also seems similar to the sports world, where the pro sports models in various leagues are squeezing out the middle class of players. Hope it gets resolved in a sustainable way!

[@PayneysComics]

I think they should take it one step further, instead of just having a contact for one show or movie they should be a salaried employee for a studio.

[@Will-wn1fz]

Man, I’m so glad to see have this content on SC. Thanks so much you both!!

[@logicality77]

I'm so happy to see the issues here raised so more people are aware of them. There is no reason the studios shouldn't meet writer's demands other than pure corporate greed. Thank you for shedding light on a confusing subject.

[@corybrooks6423]

with the quality of stuff that's being provided a strike should be the last thing to do

[@bakedpotato1717]

Ryan, you’re the reason I love this channel (and the writers who give you these scripts!! ❤) The solidarity and positivity are really addictive. So tired of “MCU ruined…”, there’s good and bad in all art Keep us informed with this strike please! Keep pulling voices from the people experiencing it please!

[@BlackWolfy85]

Pay them!! So we can get better stories. The writing on some stuff has been lack-luster because they’re being pressured to put out so much content.

[@s3cunit]

This was very enlightening. When I first heard of the strike, I bought into the "spoiled writers who don't want to adapt" line that was fed to me. This couldn't be FURTHER from that. I hope the writers win.

[@AhmedOnly1]

Wait what? MCU needed writers? I thought the script comes as a standard form where the director just fills in the name of the heroes and villians.

[@Alex32304]

what are these companies even thinking. They are literally nothing without the writers. They just gonna sit on there hands and lose money just so that they don’t have to pay these guys.

[@Cloud-dt6xb]

Apparently and it's so damn stupid, their making this esclate way higher than it ever should've.

[@Anti-Santa86]

Another thing that is not helping anything is the fact that there's way too many streaming services

[@daytrips4668]

Just like there’s way too many fast food places and way too many everything. no middle class anywhere

[@jordanhal2814]

This really helped me understand the ins & outs of the strike. Thank you for making this video! I hope things can be resolved, fairly, very soon.

[@ozmarichardson6524]

I think more industries should strike and demand fair treatment and workers rights.

[@MavvyMaloneTV]

This was an amazing and very illuminating vid, Ryan. Thank you for this! As an artist myself, most definitely stand in solidarity with the WGA, and am willing to forgo the entertainment I love so that they may be fairly compensated for their part in creating it!

[@miguelcarrillo4702]

Good video, full support and solidarity for the workers

[@DustinHarrelson]

Yeah the fact that these companies don’t share streaming numbers is ridiculous and blatantly only so that they can control and manipulate situations like this.

[@xoxojadieeet]

Thank you for doing this, Ryan! By giving us insight to better understand we can hopefully show solidarity. Better work conditions creates better stories we love! I love Marvel, but these conditions need to change ❤

[@MortenWill]

Never cross a picket line. Support for all workers who need to strike

[@masonfoxlow301]

Great video. You showed a clip of succession in here so I have to ask… you gonna drop a video for the series finale ??

[@aye5kay]

Can we get someone to represent the opposite side, or are we going to have a one-sided discussion and blame big executives and technology?

[@kori-ander]

Love Ryan for helping to shed light on this!! This channel is amazing

[@nosound5903]

I don't think MCU should be getting back until the writers get what they want and when vfx artists unite and get what they want.

[@Cloud-dt6xb]

This one has nothing to do with marvel specficially and everything to do with who owns them. The Most Kevin Feige can do about the writers is give Bob Iger the riot act and hope Iger listens. But he has no actual say in these negotations and I'm sure he's pissed as hell about it.

[@chrisjeffrey7570]

Thank you so much for this collaboration and discussion

[@Leah-xu2fd]

I totally support the writers. They are the real story tellers. It sounds beyond frustrating to be in these position. Writers just want to create, for our benefit, those little ideas that live in their mind that want to come out. It is sad that don't get taken seriously. I support the writes! They are the magical people who entertain us. They should get everything they want! Also the AI components are going to make this "golden tv era" fall flat. It's already been happening. There is a real tangible difference with a AI script vs a writers creation. You can have a actor give it a body, the director gives it the mind but the writers give the character the soul.

[@RobertaSetzu]

Quality over quantity is necessary across the board. Solidarity to WGA . I wish IATSE would join the strike and demand livable conditions.. a 10 h day is the minimum to a decent life. Night shoots should be compensated at a higher rate ..health insurance should be calculated on income and not hours just like the other Union Do. And why not ask for a little residuals? It’s all a big film machine that needs all departments to work at their best to be successful.. everyone is so valuable and should be compensated.Let’s lift every one up.

[@andrewr880]

We're all here because we love entertainment, but it is just that. The health and future of all the actual creatives behind that entertainment is absolutely paramount, way beyond the work itself. Brothers and sisters fight the power

[@lyceeanaya7439]

It would be so great if the entire VFX industry could have these things too. Thankfully you have a Union. I hope the strike is resolved soon, cause wow, all of the VFX artists are hurting here too.

[@ChrisBires]

What I want to know is: Would cancelling my Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, etc accounts help or hurt?

[@DoingOK]

Great video and interview. The unfortunate thing to remember about AI is that it is only going to get better. Sure, it can’t really viably replace writers and content creators right now, but give it a few years. It will learn to mimic empathy and emotion and that will probably be good enough for some execs. Even audiences may become numb to it in certain situations. It’s a scary future for the industry and for art in general.

[@fritabrina]

Thank you for always doing thorough research and taking the time to explain this!!! Your respect for filmmaking never ceases to amaze me!

[@aaronfaganstarr3942]

Labor creates all wealth. Solidarity with striking writers!

[@bkstrykr]

The writers of She Hulk should have their memberships revoked

[@The8merp]

Informative, eye opening, engaging, funny, what a well made video. I hope the writers get their demands met.

[@MrBergste]

Let's be honest, even if writers didn't have all that taken out of their yearly income, 70 grand is not a lot of money. It may sounds decent, but in 2023 it's more like just getting by. I feel like most writers should absolutely be making six figures minimum.

[@dirtyhicks4567]

Ryan, you are a really good interviewer! Great video, help to get perspectives and to better understand the situation! Keep up the good work 👍

[@DianaHerrmann]

Full support for the strike!! Love it when you bring in folks to talk about the biz.

[@DannyBloomfieldBK]

Thanks for giving labor a platform!

[@essa6315]

Really great that you'd produce this in support of the people who make your channel possible. Business extracts as much as possible while trying to get away with paying people as little as possible.

[@joshuaflask3091]

The silver lining is that The WGA strike and the others give the MCU an excellent excuse to wait while Jonathan Majors court date plays out . What will get bad is if we have WGA, SAG, and DGA all strike and the debt ceiling breaches for like several weeks. I mean I support the writers strike however that is a lot going on at the same time and highly both likely and unlikely anything gets done. So I hope for a good deal for everyone it's just like so many terrible things at once colliding and all from multimillionares or more who do nothing but hoard their money.

[@morriemukoda45]

Well done to the Chanel and all the writers out there!!

[@chibiusa4072]

Solidarity ✊ Get em WGA!

[@mountednoble]

Holy crap you guys: that is two just absolutely fantastic videos of yours I’ve watched today! Keep up the good work!

[@Variant2187]

This is fascinating! Thank you for taking the time to educate us on the importance of this issue

[@jholla]

very informative!! nice video Ryan!

[@crimsionCoder42]

The messaging needs to be clearer to support the writers. They need to promote a "streamless summer" just ask people to cutout streaming services to support the writers. It doesn't have to be all streaming services just the ones you've watched what you've wanted. Within one quarter any exec that hasn't given in to the demands will simply be replaced by the board as the share prices plummet.

[@PudgeyTobs]

I loved watching this, I have only had a general idea of what was going on, but to go so in-depth with as much as could be said, I loved hearing it and it only further emphasizes my support for all the writers out there.

[@pottsspot]

Thank you for explaining. I did think it was the writers wanting to go on strike. Not that i disagreed but i had no idea the reason why.

[@nataliewhittle9299]

Fabulous interview, thanks so much for making this.

[@paulzbylut6770]

that was great and super informative! ty both!