Key takeaways:
- The National Book Foundation announced Tuesday that it has rescinded its invitation to Drew Barrymore to host its 74th National Book Awards ceremony due to her show’s decision to proceed without Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers.
- The WGA is pushing for better pay and bigger writers’ rooms, among other things, as streaming has become more prominent in recent years.
- The National Book Foundation is currently searching for a new host for its 74th National Book Awards ceremony, which is scheduled for November 20th.
The National Book Foundation announced Tuesday that it has rescinded its invitation to Drew Barrymore to host its 74th National Book Awards ceremony. The decision was made in light of Barrymore’s decision to resume production on her daytime talk show, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” despite the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike that began in May.
The WGA is pushing the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, made up of studios and streaming executives, for better pay and bigger writers’ rooms, among other things. However, Barrymore’s show has decided to proceed without the WGA writers.
The National Book Foundation said in a statement that its commitment is to ensure that the focus of the Awards remains on celebrating writers and books. They expressed gratitude to Barrymore and her team for their understanding of the decision.
The WGA strike has been ongoing since May, and is the first strike in the industry since 2007. Writers are pushing for better pay and bigger writers’ rooms, among other things, as streaming has become more prominent in recent years. The strike has affected many television shows and films, with some being put on hold until the strike is resolved.
The National Book Foundation is currently searching for a new host for its 74th National Book Awards ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for November 20th, and will honor the best books of 2019.
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