Archive for the ‘Writers Guild of America’ Category
Still Striking
Monday, November 26th, 2007
How we wish there was good news attached to this post, but alas, there isn’t. The WGA strike is in its third week, resuming today after the Thanksgiving holidays. Since folks are busy with holiday stuff and are less inclined to really pay attention to the tube, most don’t realize the impact of the writers’ strike. It will probably sink in that a lot of our favorite sitcoms and dramas are running on reruns when we’ve finished the last of our holiday shindigs. Come new year, folks will be yelling at their TVs. There’s so much more to this strike than a few writers not wanting to do their jobs. In fact, I’m sure all of the strikers would rather be doing what they do best (like giving us the best word play they possibly can) than standing outside with picket signs. Hopefully the big studios and the writers come up with a feasible and fair agreement soon.
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WGA Strike Update
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Just a quick update on the Writers Guild strike. According to the WGA website, there was a scheduled march today in Hollywood, with local unions standing in solidarity with striking writers and the Hollywood community attending in support. SAG member Sandra Oh was scheduled to make an appearance, as was singer Alicia Keys. Ben Stiller (above) has been very vocal during the strike, as well as many of his peers. The strike will convene after the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26th. We’ll be sure to give you updates as they arrive.
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SAG And WGA Mass On Universal Studios
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
The WGA was joined on the picket lines by various members of the Screen Actors Guild and S.A.G. Television and Films were represented by a who’s who of classic television. Seinfeld alums Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander were representing, as well Everybody Loves Raymond’s Ray Ramano and his on screen brother, Brad Garrett. The Friends cast saw Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry picking up some picket signs, and our all-time favorite teenage doctor genius, How I Met Your Mother’s Neil Patrick Harris making an appearance. Read the rest of this entry »
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Writers’ Strike Update
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007
The writers are still chanting loudly in the picket lines, and yesterday their families joined in. Just like any other strikes of years past (remember the grocery workers’ strike a few years ago?), we are all hoping that this is resolved soon. A quick glance at your calendar shows you that the holiday season has begun. Imagine being on strike and not working during the holidays! Let’s hope that both sides come up with a fair and lasting agreement that each party will be happy with.
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Let The Writers Write!
Friday, November 9th, 2007
After a long day at the office (indoor or outdoor), many of us retreat to the confines of home and take trips via our lovely television screen. It would be nice if more of us read amazing books, as touted by Oprah and librarians alike, but let’s get real – television is one of our favorite indulgences. With that said, members of the Writers Guild of America are still in the picket lines today. Many TV viewers may not fully realize what an impact this has caused not only on writers, directors and actors, but also on the entire cast and crew of our TV shows that are affected. And I, Haydee Vicedo, am writing this and stating this as my opinion and not that of JFX Images/Online. As a working writer, I know how hard it is to do this job for a living. Not all members of WGA or SAG (Screen Actors Guild) are highly paid professionals. Many wait on you in various restaurants or bars, do your bookkeeping, or DJ at your local nightclub before they make it big (if ever). This is causing a great impact not only in Los Angeles/Hollywood or
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