Who Really Won the Writers Strike?

And perhaps more importantly, who really lost? Natalie Jarveyand Joy Press take stock of the post-WGA-strike landscape today, unpacking some of the biggest triumphs and stumbles to emerge from the year’s longest industry work stoppage (so far, anyway). The winners list includes guild members, of course, but also Suits and Drew Carey. The opposite side of the coin, meanwhile, features Drew Barrymore, the Emmy Awards, and, well, everyone who likes new movies and TV series: “The rest of the year will likely be light on buzzy new releases, as every network and streamer in Hollywood races to restart their content engines—and don’t forget not much can happen until the SAG-AFTRA strike ends.”  Elsewhere in HWD, we preview Laurence Leamer’s juicy new book, Hitchcock’s Blondes; Savannah Walsh picks apart the third season finale of Only Murders in the Building; VF staffers name their favorite not-too-scary Halloween movies; and Maureen Ryan follows up on the case of Andrew Kreisberg,an ex–Warner Bros. producer fired for alleged misconduct in 2017. (Kreisberg denied all allegations.)

Pains and Gains

The WGA, David Zaslav, that Teamster leader with the cool tattoos. Here’s how everybody fared during Hollywood’s existential crisis.

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Double Trouble

In an excerpt from his new book, Hitchcock’s Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director’s Dark Obsession, Laurence Leamer digs deep into the turbulent marriage between Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis.

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So, Who Did It?

Breaking down a mother of a final Only Murders twist, plus the first taste of a potential fourth season.

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For Halloweenies

From cozy, witchy classics to bold children’s adventures, these movies capture the spooky spirit of Halloween without forcing anyone to cover their eyes at the scary parts.

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Update

Andrew Kreisberg, a powerful player on DC superhero dramas, was fired after an HR investigation in 2017. A court has conditionally agreed to dismiss a case centered on an alleged incident near a dance floor.