California Gov. Gavin Newsom has contacted all sides of the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood, his office said on July 26, offering to help broker a deal to restart an industry that is crucial to keeping the state’s economy humming amid signs of weakness.
So far, neither studio executives nor actors and writers have shown formal interest in bringing the governor to the negotiating table, said Anthony York, Mr. Newsom’s senior adviser for communications. But Mr. York said both the governor and senior members of his administration have been in touch with all sides as the two strikes stretch deeper into the summer blockbuster season.
