She also emphasized the higher production costs brought on the COVID-19 safety regulations

She also emphasized the higher production costs brought on the COVID-19 safety regulations

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She calculated that costs had increased by around 20% as a result of tests and the staff needed to conduct them.

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Graham-Borba stated that "the business is definitely out of sync with culture in its heavy concentration on testing"

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and that Hollywood needs to provide workers with assistance so they feel comfortable.

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Going on to an another contentious topic in Hollywood Kaplan said that MGM avoided a writers strike by assembling screenplays in advance.

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"I do think itll be a curve" Kaplan said highlighting the expenses of halting and restarting a production. "If its not determined soon things will slow down."

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"We put a lot of effort into preparing but it can create a situation where people just quit."

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Gains stated that while things are mostly "business as usual" at Legendary the company is "scrambling to get scripts done by May 1."

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He remarked "Hopefully well have enough scripts well be working on so well be ready if theres a strike."

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On May 1 the Writers Guild of Americas existing contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will expire and talks are already under way.

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Among the issues up for discussion are the overall staff number base pay and an influx of "mini-rooms."

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