I just heard on the news

[ATRAIN]

That certain hollywood writers might go on strike, THEY showed 24 while they were saying that. THEY FUCKING better not!!

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

That certain hollywood writers might go on strike, THEY showed 24 while they were saying that. THEY FUCKING better not!!

It's on, man.



http://www.wga.org/subpage_member.aspx?id=2532

The Latest Word -- Negotiations Updates

(11/1/07)
Contract 2007 Negotiations Statement

Thursday night, nearly 3,000 WGA members packed the LA Convention Center. At this meeting, the largest membership meeting in Guild history, writers heard the WGA Negotiating Committee’s report on the status of negotiations. The Negotiating Committee reported that the AMPTP had called a halt to negotiations by demanding we accept the extension of the current DVD formula to new media. They also reported that in three months of negotiations, the AMPTP has not responded in any serious manner to our initial proposals.

The Negotiating Committee then announced its unanimous recommendation that the WGAW Board and the WGAE Council call a strike.

Members spent three hours in frank discussion of the Negotiating Committee’s report and recommendation. The membership expressed their anger at the Companies’ refusal to bargain seriously, and voiced their overwhelming support for the Negotiating Committee, Guild leadership, and for the bargaining agenda of the WGA.

The WGAW Board and the WGAE Council will meet Friday to consider the recommendation of the Negotiating Committee and to decide the next steps. The decision of the Board and Council whether and when to strike will be communicated to the membership by e-mail and through the Captains system, and will be posted on the WGAW and WGAE websites.

[ATRAIN]

OK they said daily talk shows and daily soaps!!!! PHEWWWW!!!

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

And as we discussed briefly in the Quattro, the writers pretty much have to do this to get equitable pay.

[Melmart1]

I wholeheartedly support this strike, even if my favorite TV programs get delayed.

[ATRAIN]

Fox news need to update their website faster!!

[Melmart1]

Fox news need to update their website faster!!
:lmao

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

OK they said daily talk shows and daily soaps!!!! PHEWWWW!!!

Allow me to channel my inner Corso here: Not so fast, my friend!



Writers say they will go on strike
Union remains open to resoluton to avert first walkout in 20 years
The Associated Press
updated 1:22 p.m. CT, Fri., Nov. 2, 2007

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood writers said they would strike for the first time in nearly 20 years but left open the door for last-minute talks to avert a crippling walkout.

Writers Guild of America President Patric Verrone drew loud cheers when he announced in closed-door session Thursday night that the union could strike as early as Sunday, several writers told The Associated Press.

However, guild officials said privately the strike would most likely start on Monday.

The WGA board was to meet Friday morning to approve the strike and set a time for the first picket lines. A strike captains’ meeting was set for Saturday morning.

Union leaders said they would delay the action if producers showed movement in contract negotiations — especially on the key issue of paying writers when TV episodes are sold or streamed over the Internet.

“It’s going to have to be a good deal, but we would much rather negotiate than go on strike,” WGA chief negotiator John Bowman said.

Nick Counter, president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, said in a statement the alliance was not surprised by the strike announcement.

“We are ready to meet and are prepared to close this contract this weekend,” he said.

The first casualty of the strike will likely be late-night talk shows, which are dependent on current events to fuel monologues and other entertainment.

The strike will not immediately impact film or prime-time TV production. Most studios have stockpiled dozens of movie scripts, and TV shows have enough scripts or completed shows in hand to last until early next year.

About 3,000 of the union’s 12,000 members attended Thursday’s meeting. Writers said the line of questioning inside the meeting wasn’t whether the group was going to strike, but how the job action would be carried out.

“Where the membership stands could not be more clear,” said Carlton Cuse, an executive producer of the television drama “Lost” and a member of the guild negotiating committee. “There was not a single dissenting voice in the room.”

Guild members already had authorized their negotiators to call the first strike since 1988. That strike lasted 22 weeks and cost the industry about $500 million.

The mood was more subdued as writers filed out of the building and headed to their cars.

Janis Hirsch, a veteran TV writer, was among the 10 percent who had voted against striking.

“It’s sad, but I’ve got to support my union. At this point it makes sense,” she said.

The stakes are high for writers, actors and directors. While the revenue generated by Internet sales and rentals of films and TV shows is minuscule compared to DVDs, the guilds say Internet revenue eventually will become dominant.

Consumers are expected to spend $16.4 billion on DVDs this year, according to Adams Media Research.

By contrast, studios could generate about $158 million from selling movies online and about $194 million from selling TV shows over the Web.

“Every incremental window of distribution has added revenue and profitability to the business model,” said Anthony DiClemente, an entertainment analyst for Lehman Brothers Equity Research. “Digital is likely to be a positive thing for the studios.”

Studios argue that it is too early to know how much money they can make from offering entertainment on the Internet, cell phones, iPods and other devices.

Producers are uncertain whether consumers prefer a pay-per-view model over an advertising-supported system. They want the economic flexibility to experiment as consumer habits change in reaction to technology.

URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21570821/

[ATRAIN]

I wholeheartedly support this strike, even if my favorite TV programs get delayed.


Yes they should get paid, but why can't shows like american idol be put on hold to lead the example :)

[CuckingFunt]

That certain hollywood writers might go on strike, THEY showed 24 while they were saying that. THEY FUCKING better not!!I would imagine that a show like "24" is written far enough in advance that it wouldn't delay the start of the season.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Yes they should get paid, but why can't shows like american idol be put on hold to lead the example :)

Because reality shows -- for the most part -- don't have writers.

[Melmart1]

Yes they should get paid, but why can't shows like american idol be put on hold to lead the example :)
Because they don't require writers.

[ATRAIN]

I would imagine that a show like "24" is written far enough in advance that it wouldn't delay the start of the season.


well considering the preview for the season, Id say your right.

[florige]

Yes they should get paid, but why can't shows like american idol be put on hold to lead the example :)


Because alot of angry teenage girls would re-ignite that California blaze again.

[ATRAIN]

Because reality shows -- for the most part -- don't have writers.


oh come on you know they do. half the crap that happens on there has to be somewhat scripted.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

oh come on you know they do. half the crap that happens on there has to be somewhat scripted.

Maybe so, but the show can survive without writers. What about shows like The Daily Show, The Tonight Show and even stuff not filmed yet?

[Melmart1]

oh come on you know they do. half the crap that happens on there has to be somewhat scripted.
Some reality shows, perhaps. But not American Idol. The most anyone would have to write is some cue cards for Ryan Seacrest. Cus trust me, the shit the spews out of Paula's mouth, if someone actually wrote that, I doubt they would want to take credit. :lol

[CuckingFunt]

oh come on you know they do. half the crap that happens on there has to be somewhat scripted.It's scripted with editing and producer's notes, not with writing. That's why they started making them in the first place -- don't have to pay a writing staff.

[ATRAIN]

Some reality shows, perhaps. But not American Idol. The most anyone would have to write is some cue cards for Ryan Seacrest. Cus trust me, the shit the spews out of Paula's mouth, if someone actually wrote that, I doubt they would want to take credit. :lol


LOL very true

[ATRAIN]

Maybe so, but the show can survive without writers. What about shows like The Daily Show, The Tonight Show and even stuff not filmed yet?


Well I dont really watch those, but if you do sucks for you :P

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Speaking of strikes, I just found out 3/4 of the staff at my old campus paper walked out this week in protest of the editor.

[T Park]

Bummer.