Writers' Guild Strike 2007
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Writers' strike: whose side are you on? Ever fought for what...
- Is this about labor, new media, making money or just whining from scarf-wearing artsy types?
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- ENDS: 12/20/2007 03:00 PM
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Hollywood Punches Back in As Strike Ends
Euphoria over returning to work quickly gave way to workaday cold sweats as Hollywood writers resumed the daily grind of cranking out scripts after a three-month strike.
"I felt giddy," Craig Sweeny, a writer for the NBC drama "Medium," said about being back on the job Wednesday, a day after the Writers Guild of America overwhelmingly voted to end the walkout. "Then someone handed me a production schedule, and then I felt scared." Euphoria over returning to work quickly gave way to workaday cold sweats as Hollywood writers resumed the daily grind of cranking out ... more -
Union OK's contract; Writers to vote and get back to work
The Writers Guild of America moved swiftly Sunday toward a resolution of its three-month-old strike, with guild leaders deciding to recommend the contract to members and ask them to vote on a quick end to the walkout.
By asking writers to vote separately on ending the strike and accepting the contract, the union cleared the way for the entertainment industry to return to work almost immediately.
Membership meetings will be held Tuesday in New York and Los Angeles to allow writers to decide whether the strike should be brought to a speedy end, said Patric Verrone, president of the guild's West Coast branch.
"This is the best deal this guild has bargained for in 30 years," Verrone said. The Writers Guild of America moved swiftly Sunday toward a resolution of its three-month-old strike, with guild leaders deciding to re... more -
Writers Guild reaches a tentative deal
"Open enthusiasm replaced days of guarded optimism as Hollywood writers streamed out of a Writer's Guild of America (WGA) meeting at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium Saturday night. WGA leaders recommended their members approve a contract offer from producers, suggesting a quick — but not immediate — end to the 14-week work stoppage that has crippled the entertainment industry since Nov. 5, interrupting production on television shows like 24 and Grey's Anatomy and costing up to $1.5 billion." "Open enthusiasm replaced days of guarded optimism as Hollywood writers streamed out of a Writer's Guild of America (WGA) meeting at L... more
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WGA rounds 3rd base and heads for home; deal nearly done!
The three-months-long Hollywood writers strike could enter its final chapter Saturday when guild members gather in Los Angeles and New York to consider a proposed contract.
Writers Guild of America members picket in front of NBC studios in Burbank, California, on Friday.
If writers respond favorably, the walkout that has devastated the entertainment industry could end as soon as Monday. Writers were wavering between hope and skepticism as they prepared to learn details of the deal for the first time. The three-months-long Hollywood writers strike could enter its final chapter Saturday when guild members gather in Los Angeles and New... more -
Leaders 'to end writers' strike'
There is optimism that the writers' strike in the US could be resolved at the weekend, according to reports. I have my fingers crossed and hope the writers get what they deserve. There is optimism that the writers' strike in the US could be resolved at the weekend, according to reports. I have my fingers crosse... more
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Eisner says strike is over
A deal has been struck between the major media companies and the Writers Guild of America to end the writers' strike, former Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner revealed on CNBC.
"It's over," Eisner said. "They made the deal, they shook hands on the deal. It's going on Saturday to the writers in general."
Great, just when I was starting to like to read again. A deal has been struck between the major media companies and the Writers Guild of America to end the writers' strike, former Walt Disn... more -
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My Dad is Better Than Your Dad
Just when you thought T.V. couldn't get any worse, NBC comes around and creates a reality show that makes you slap your head and scream WTF?!
NBC is finally finding out who's Dad really is the coolest in their latest reality offering "My Dad is Better Than Your Dad."
Thanks WGA. I can't wait for Fox to come out with "You're Not the Boss of Me," ABC's "Jinx!," and the CW's "He Who Smelt It, Dealt It." Just when you thought T.V. couldn't get any worse, NBC comes around and creates a reality show that makes you slap your head and screa... more -
US writers will not block Grammys
The Grammy Awards will go ahead as normal on 10 February after the striking Writers Guild of America agreed to let writers work on the show. The Grammy Awards will go ahead as normal on 10 February after the striking Writers Guild of America agreed to let writers work on the... more
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Strike Watch, Episodes Remaining: 0
Listed are 21 shows that are done including Ugly Betty, Heroes, Without a Trace, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and more. Listed are 21 shows that are done including Ugly Betty, Heroes, Without a Trace, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and mor... more
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Studios Cancel Writers' Contracts
Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers' contracts in a possible concession that the current television season cannot be saved, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.
The move means the 2-month old writers strike may also endanger next season's new shows, the Times said.
January is usually the beginning of pilot season, when networks order new scripted shows. But the strike leaves networks without a pool of comedy and drama scripts from which to choose.
20th Century Fox Television, CBS Paramount Network Television, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Television told the Times they have terminated development and production agreements. Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers' contracts in a possible concession that the current television season cannot be sa... more -
Golden Globes...Special????
I love watching movies and TV sitcoms and dramas. The awards season is something I look forward to. If people think we don't need writers...THINK AGAIN! This "Special" was a perfect example on the need of writers and why they should end this strike.
I can't even look forward to any other awards show, especially the Oscars, after this fiasco. I love watching movies and TV sitcoms and dramas. The awards season is something I look forward to. If people think we don't need writ... more -
Golden Globes Winners Announced
This years Golden Globes had all the razzle dazzle of a parent teacher conference. Still, the show went on. 'Atonement' won best picture, drama, while 'Sweeny Todd' took home best picture, musical/comedy.
(For a complete list of winners and a run-down of the glamorous events (press conference) click the picture) This years Golden Globes had all the razzle dazzle of a parent teacher conference. Still, the show went on. 'Atonement' won best pict... more -
Are Stewart and Colbert scabs?
Yes they are, says Saxon Baird.
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No Golden Globe For You!
Hollywood is in an uproar over the Golden Globes ceremony being canceled. Especially the party people. But does anyone else give a sh*t? Current's Brian McFayden goes on the street to find out. Hollywood is in an uproar over the Golden Globes ceremony being canceled. Especially the party people. But does anyone else give a s... more
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Free TV!
While I support the Writers Strike with every ounce of my being, I can't help but get the urge to watch re-runs of 'The Office' while I'm at, well, the office. Here's a stellar list of 120 sites online where you can watch TV and movies...FOR FREE. (Sorry writers, I really dig what you're doing, and if I could grow a strike beard I would, but you know, TV on my computer is TV on my computer. You understand right?) While I support the Writers Strike with every ounce of my being, I can't help but get the urge to watch re-runs of 'The Office' while ... more
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Writers' Strike Math
Jon breaks down the economics of Internet residuals and the gravity of the situation based on a WGA ad.
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Warner Bros. may cut 1,000 jobs
As many as 1,000 employees on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank could be laid off as a result of the writers strike, after Friday.
Apparently Warner Bros. distributed "legally mandated warning notices on November 12," 5 days after the WGA walkout began. The notices said that the "recipients could be subject to layoff after 60 days."
This strike is getting crazy. Should layoffs be a factor in the decision as to when, and on what conditions the strike should end?
As many as 1,000 employees on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank could be laid off as a result of the writers strike, after Friday. ... more -
UA Reaches Deal With Writers
Because everyone wanted the sequel "Lions For Lambs 2: Electric Boogaloo," United Artists, the film company backed by actor Tom Cruise and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc, said on Monday it has reached a deal enabling striking Hollywood screenwriters to work on the company's films. Because everyone wanted the sequel "Lions For Lambs 2: Electric Boogaloo," United Artists, the film company backed by actor Tom Cruis... more
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Jay Leno is in T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Mr. Leno could face disciplinary action from the WGA for writing his monologue.
Leno met with WGA West President Patric Verrone to discuss his decision to write his own monologue. During the meeting Leno was told that writing the monologue constituted a violation of WGA strike rules.
Did the other hosts "write" or just talk? I mean what do they mean by "write"? They all came back on air. If you just made it up in your head would that have been okay, or, is it the preparation that is most important. I am sure they all didn't just go on their shows and not say anything funny, or anything at all.
Mr. Leno could face disciplinary action from the WGA for writing his monologue. ... more
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