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Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’ zeroes in on AI tension as WGA leaders make a deal

Hosted by Kim Masters Sep. 29, 2023 Entertainment

Director Gareth Edwards at the World premiere of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” held at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, on December 10, 2016. Photo by Tinseltown / Shutterstock

WGA leaders reached a deal this week with Hollywood studios, ending 148 days of work stoppage. What did they get? Where did they compromise? And will SAG-AFTRA be next?

Plus, director Gareth Edwards discusses his new AI-centric film The Creator and its timeliness within our current cultural climate. He also gets real about behind-the-scenes drama on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

From this Episode:

WGA strikes deal with AMPTP: What does it mean and will SAG-AFTRA follow suit?

WGA has reached a deal with Hollywood studios, ending 148 days of work stoppage. What did they get? Where did they compromise? And will SAG-AFTRA be next?

22 min

‘The Creator’ director Gareth Edwards on AI, Hollywood, and ‘Rogue One’ drama

Director Gareth Edwards talks about his new film, “The Creator,” releasing a film centered on AI now, the behind-the-scenes drama on “Rogue One,” and more.

9 min

Credits

Host:

Kim Masters

Producer:

Joshua Farnham