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Strike two: this time, it will be a swing and a miss for film producers
With SAG deadlines bearing down, it's becoming increasingly clear that while the writers' strike was primarily a television stoppage, this one, if it happens, will be a film one. Part of that is a function of the calendar -- when the WGA walked off, most television productions should have been in full swing, whereas now those shows are getting ready for summer hiatus anyway. Many film producers, on the other hand, desperately need to shoot now if they're going to meet studio slate needs, festival deadlines, etc.
But the other factor is the nature of the strike itself, which is designed to yank out the rug from projects that take longer to gestate and shoot - that is, films. By its nature a writers' walk off freezes things early in the development process, which means as long as you're past a certain hurdle (i.e., the script stage) you could move ahead unaffected. But an actors' strike freezes it later, when a project is seemingly in good shape, and so it means that you have to stop production even months ahead of the actual walkout lest a strike halt you mid-shoot. With SAG deadlines bearing down, it's becoming increasingly clear that while the writers' strike was primarily a television stoppage, ... more -
Now that the strike is over, when are the shows coming back
If you want the 411 on TV’s biggest shows, click through this slideshow to get the return dates, find out how many episodes will be produced, and catch up with a quick summary of where the story left off. If you want the 411 on TV’s biggest shows, click through this slideshow to get the return dates, find out how many episodes will be pr... more
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No Longer "A" Daily Show
The writers are back and John Stewart is proud!
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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 -
Writers' now have a case of amnesia
The writer's strike was officially called off on Tuesday. As they go back to work, they just can't seem to remember how your fave tv shows were going. The writer's strike was officially called off on Tuesday. As they go back to work, they just can't seem to remember how your fave tv s... more
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Writers Vote to End 3-month Strike
It's finally over! WOOP WOOP! TV!!!!
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The strike is OVER! Writers are going back to work!
Striking Hollywood writers are going back to work.
The Writers Guild of America said its members voted Tuesday to end their devastating, three-month strike that brought the entertainment industry to a standstill.
Writers will go back to work Wednesday after voting in Beverly Hills and New York.
"At the end of the day, everybody won," said Leslie Moonves, chief executive officer of CBS Corp.
"It was a fair deal and one that the companies can live with, and it recognizes the large contribution that writers have made to the industry." Striking Hollywood writers are going back to work. ... more -
Get ready! SNL is coming back to TV!
NBC's "Saturday Night Live," the only late-night show completely shelved by the writers' strike, is planning a Feb. 23 return now that the writers signed a contract agreement and are heading back to work. No guests or host have been announced for the return.
"It's been a long dry spell without `Saturday Night Live' on the air," said Rick Ludwin, head of late-night entertainment at NBC, on Tuesday. "They've been sitting on the sidelines watching all this happening in politics and the primaries. `SNL' thrives during an election year and they can't wait to get back on."
*Does the happy dance!!!!* NBC's "Saturday Night Live," the only late-night show completely shelved by the writers' strike, is planning a Feb. 23 return now that... more -
Strike Fallout: A Complete Guide To How Your Favorite Shows Are Affected
So, u've heard that the Writers Strike is coming to a close. I bet you're thinking: suhweet, my favorite show(s) will be back on soon!
Well, u might be right and u might be wrong...check out the link (which will be updated frequently) for the latest info on if and when and for how many episodes your favorite TV show will be back on for...
personally: Scrubs - the creator will produce the last 6 episodes which will either air on NBC, ABC, or go straight to DVD. So, u've heard that the Writers Strike is coming to a close. I bet you're thinking: suhweet, my favorite show(s) will be back on soon... 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 -
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 -
The WGA strike maybe OVER! WOOHOO!
Pop the bottles of champagne and grab a glass because the end is almost near! A breakthrough in contract talks has been reached between Hollywood studios and striking writers and could lead to a tentative deal as early as next week, a person close to the ongoing negotiations said Saturday.
The two sides breached the gap Friday on the thorniest issues, those concerning compensation for projects distributed via the Internet, said the person, who requested anonymity because he were not authorized to speak publicly. Pop the bottles of champagne and grab a glass because the end is almost near! A breakthrough in contract talks has been reached betwe... more -
Strikers On Stage
What do striking writers and out of work performers do to keep their creativity flowing? They put on live shows whose proceeds go to help those affected by the strike, at The Strike Show. What do striking writers and out of work performers do to keep their creativity flowing? They put on live shows whose proceeds go to ... more
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Dumb Animal Videos on Strike
...in solidarity with the writers' strike. Featuring tiny violin cover of Chocolate Rain.
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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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Leave th AMPTP alone!
If Chris Crocker cared about the AMPTP (and was smart) the way he cares about Britney it might have gone a little something like this... If Chris Crocker cared about the AMPTP (and was smart) the way he cares about Britney it might have gone a little something like this.... more
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Foo Fighters and Beyonce: Strike-Breaking Grammy Shame
by Nicole
First they came for the Communists,
- but I was not a communist so I did not speak out.
Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists,
- but I was neither, so I did not speak out.
Then they came for the Jews,
- but I was not a Jew so I did not speak out.
And when they came for me,
- there was no one left to speak out for me.
Pastor Martin Niemöller
Shame on the Foo Fighters and Beyonce for agreeing to cross WGA picket lines and perform at the Grammys this year. Don't they understand that it's not just about the writers' rights but all our rights. I'm sure that neither the Foo Fighters or Beyonce would be happy to receive nothing beyond a modest upfront fee for the exploitation of their creative work. Don't they understand that if the producers are successful in their union-busting tactics with the writers, which are ultimately aimed at ending the practice of residual payments, other corporations will be emboldened and many more creative people, including musicians, will pay the price. John Lennon would be turning in his grave right now.
For more enlightening news stories go to: http://www.dailymantra.com by Nicole First they came for the Communists, - but I was not a communist so I did not speak out. ... more -
Directors Reach Accord with Hollywood Studios
"After months of informal talks, Hollywood?s movie and television directors agreed Thursday afternoon to a new contract with production companies. The accord would appear to send a none-too-subtle message to striking screenwriters: This is not the time to get hung up on new media.
The deal could also lead to a resolution of the labor dispute that has crippled the entertainment business for almost 11 weeks ? but only if writers, who walked out on Nov. 5, are willing to lower their own more aggressive demands, especially in the area of digital media."
I hope this means they reach an agreement with the WGA soon too! "After months of informal talks, Hollywood?s movie and television directors agreed Thursday afternoon to a new contract with productio... more -
Strike For Your Writes
A humorous look at the current writer's strike going on in the movie capital of the world, Hollywood.
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