Lionsgate Suspends 'BMF' Producer for Threatening Striking Writers.
TL;DR
A producer on the Starz/Lionsgate drama BMF has been suspended after allegedly driving his SUV towards striking writers outside the show's Atlanta set. The incident is being investigated by Lionsgate Television and the Writers Guild. The WGA has issued a statement saying that anyone who threatens or harms a member or supporter of the Writers Guild on a picket line should be held responsible for their actions. The strike began on May 2, with members seeking wage increases, safeguards from the use of AI, and staffing protections, among other things.
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