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    Hollywood writers still feuding with big talent agencies; no resolution in sight

    It’s been seven months since Hollywood writers fired their agents. TV shows and movies are still being made. But the impasse between writers and agents continues.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 19, 2019 • 1 min read

    It’s been seven months since Hollywood writers fired their agents. TV shows and movies are still being made. But the impasse between writers and agents continues.

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    USC opens homeless shelter dedicated to students
    1. 0:00USC’s Trojan Shelter helps unhoused college students
    2. 6:55Hollywood writers still feuding with big talent agencies; no resolution in sightYou’re reading this
    3. 16:39LA names a special day after nun and artist Corita Kent
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