Hollywood Writers Strike
 

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This could get pretty interesting, as late night tv is already going into reruns, primetime series could end early or not make in on the air at all (see 24), and some cable shows might actually become network staples in the coming months (see Battlestar Galactica)

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How will we live? How will we survive? I feel shaky and weak already. Are those bugs on my skin? ;)

Reminds me of a line from a Woody Allen story: Paris. Everywhere there is light! The mimes are on strike and the whole city is shut down..

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what a joke. millions of production jobs leaving America, with nary a peep. and these couple of hundred writers crying about DVD sales. don't make me laugh. where is Ronald Reagan when you need him? i tend to think air traffic controllers are worth alittle more. and we all know how that turned out

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They're doing us a favor...a break from new crap coming out of Hollywood.

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Perfect timing! Now I can just play my new Call of Duty 4 game on my Xbox 360 and not have to worry about catching up on the shows. :-)

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Hollywood people just get on my nerves. In their time off they are probably thinking of a new awards show they could have to prop up their egos just a little more.

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[quote=dmek25;374467]what a joke. millions of production jobs leaving America, with nary a peep. and these couple of hundred writers crying about DVD sales. don't make me laugh. where is Ronald Reagan when you need him? i tend to think air traffic controllers are worth alittle more. and we all know how that turned out[/quote]


Come on, they're trying to get their cut from all the sales rather than what the Studios throw to them. Plus, I'm enjoying seeing the Studios at least cringe because those mofos can't outsource writing to other countries, hell, they can't even outsource them to the UK.

Go Writers!

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i see their point. but what kind of union would allow this in the first place?

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[QUOTE=dmek25;374467]what a joke. millions of production jobs leaving America, with nary a peep. and these couple of hundred writers crying about DVD sales. don't make me laugh. where is Ronald Reagan when you need him? i tend to think air traffic controllers are worth alittle more. and we all know how that turned out[/QUOTE]

You obviously don't make your living writing. You obviously don't really know all the details behind the strike. Check your facts before posting an uneducated opinion.

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[QUOTE=Buster;374502]They're doing us a favor...a break from new crap coming out of Hollywood.[/QUOTE]

So you don't go to movies or watch tv, I guess. Lemme guess...you read.

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[QUOTE=dblanch66;374819]You obviously don't make your living writing. You obviously don't really know all the details behind the strike. Check your facts before posting an uneducated opinion.[/QUOTE]

I take it you or somebody you know is a writer for Hollywood?

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To those criticizing the strike, you really should research the WGA's stance before doing so.

I'm willing to wager most of the complainers are avid watchers of television or film. Most writers get paid a pittance of what actors and directors make, yet are just as important in the success of a show. Great acting can never save horrible writing- ever.

At the top of this strike is alternative media (ie, internet viewing) compensation. Whereby, writers are getting jacked big time.

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[QUOTE=skinsguy;374878]I take it you or somebody you know is a writer for Hollywood?[/QUOTE]

Chances are you've enjoyed the fruits of our labor.

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[quote=dblanch66;374914]Chances are you've enjoyed the fruits of [B]our[/B] labor.[/quote]


I guess that means you're a writer eh? Or are you in the same boat as Brian?

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[quote=dblanch66;374819]You obviously don't make your living writing. You obviously don't really know all the details behind the strike. Check your facts before posting an uneducated opinion.[/quote]
OK then, educate me. i know that Internet, and DVD residuals are part of the issue. but why wasn't your union around before? its not like this just started. and i can guess what the production companies answer is. they need the money to offset rising production costs. sorry that you took offense to my post, but this strike is a piss ass peon in the grand scheme of things. should not be as newsworthy as it is

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[quote=dmek25;374927]OK then, educate me. i know that Internet, and DVD residuals are part of the issue. but why wasn't your union around before? its not like this just started. and i can guess what the production companies answer is. they need the money to offset rising production costs. sorry that you took offense to my post, but this strike is a piss ass peon in the grand scheme of things. should not be as newsworthy as it is[/quote]
Its Hollywood and they have their own news just turn on TV and watch all the shows they have on after the news.

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[QUOTE=dmek25;374927]OK then, educate me. i know that Internet, and DVD residuals are part of the issue. but why wasn't your union around before? its not like this just started. and i can guess what the production companies answer is. they need the money to offset rising production costs. sorry that you took offense to my post, but this strike is a piss ass peon in the grand scheme of things. should not be as newsworthy as it is[/QUOTE]

Well, the union has been around for a long time but the contract just expired on Oct 31st. Negotiations were going on long before the deadline to no avail. I can assure you that this strike is not a "piss ass peon" to the men and women who support families, pay for homes, send their kids to school, etc. The reason it is newsworthy is because the Writer's Union has not had a strike in almost twenty years. Also, the Writers set the tone for the other unions to negotiate in the future. SAG, Director's Guild will use these negotiations as leverage and precedent.
I don't take any of these posts personally. I know there is some confusion for most folks around the country who think these "hollywood types" are just being selfish and greedy. Most writers are hard working, normal, down to earth people. Actors, producers, agents, directors...different story. Ha!

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Is this going to hurt The Office?

That's all I really care about in all of this.

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dblanch, i apologize. i had the stereotype of greedy and selfish. but now it seems like the big boys really aren't playing fair. it does seem like there is more then enough money to go around for everyone. how long was the contract that just expired(years)? and from i have seen so far, it seems like you guys are getting the support from most of the actors.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;374967]Is this going to hurt The Office?

That's all I really care about in all of this.[/QUOTE]

[URL="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975359.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1"]Office Response[/URL]

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[quote=itvnetop;375132][URL="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975359.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1"]Office Response[/URL][/quote]

Thanks for the link, should be interesting to see how things play out.

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[url=http://www.adelphia.net/news/read.php?id=14143834&ps=1005&cat=&cps=&lang=en]Adelphia.net - News[/url]

Here is another link relating to the Office. Doesn't look good. We will begin to see a cascade of shows going on indefinite hiatus.

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Ok stop now, I'm feeling sick :(

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[QUOTE=dmek25;375034]dblanch, i apologize. i had the stereotype of greedy and selfish. but now it seems like the big boys really aren't playing fair. it does seem like there is more then enough money to go around for everyone. how long was the contract that just expired(years)? and from i have seen so far, it seems like you guys are getting the support from most of the actors.[/QUOTE]

Absolutely no worries, mate. A lot of folks are just now discovering the basic issues relating to the strike but you will find that the writers have most of the support. Here is a link that may answer your questions about the recently expired contract: [url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/business/la-et-strike29oct29,1,6434413.story?coll%20=la-headlines-business-enter&ctrack=2&cset=true]Sign Up[/url]
But let us not forget the most meaningful thing here...
Dallas Sucks.

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[QUOTE=saden1;375237]The real issues explained with visuals:

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Nice one, Saden!
Dallas Sucks.

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Does this mean that they will start playing re-runs of the nightly new cast?

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[quote=firstdown;375348]Does this mean that they will start playing re-runs of the nightly new cast?[/quote]

I don't think so. One would hope that the nightly news writers are journalist and not entertainment writers who are guild memebers.

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[quote=saden1;375376]I don't think so. One would hope that the nightly news writers are journalist and not entertainment writers who are guild memebers.[/quote]
Yea, one would hope but after watching the news one would wonder.

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[quote=firstdown;375381]Yea, one would hope but after watching the news one would wonder.[/quote]


I agree...makes you really wonder.

While on the subject this whole Keith Olbermann v.s. Bill O'Reilly rating spitting match is starting to really piss me off. When you dedicate 5 min of your "news" broadcast to who has better ratings, whose network is sinking and what was said about your show by someone else it's really time to reevaluate your status as a news show.

Anywho, thankfully I can and do get most of my news from online sources.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;375180]Ok stop now, I'm feeling sick :([/QUOTE]

Seriously, The Office is the only show I watch/Care about. Do you know how many new episodes are left before they completley stop...


Tonights, btw was HALARIOUS.

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Next week will be the final original episode of The Office (and I'm sure several other shows) until the strike is resolved.

And yes Olbermann vs. O'Reilly is painfully embarassing.

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ive been lost in halo world, why are they complaining and striking?

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[quote=saden1;375424]I agree...makes you really wonder.

While on the subject this whole Keith Olbermann v.s. Bill O'Reilly rating spitting match is starting to really piss me off. When you dedicate 5 min of your "news" broadcast to who has better ratings, whose network is sinking and what was said about your show by someone else it's really time to reevaluate your status as a news show.

Anywho, thankfully I can and do get most of my news from online sources.[/quote]
I know nothing of this fude you speak of. I guessing Olbermann is leftwing v/s O'Reilly who is rightwing and they are fuding over who has the best ratings? Hows my guess?

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[quote=Gmanc711;375440]Seriously, The Office is the only show I watch/Care about. Do you know how many new episodes are left before they completley stop...


Tonights, btw was HALARIOUS.[/quote]

Yeah last night was pretty good, it was great when Michael was doing his birthday surprises.

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[quote=firstdown;375530]I know nothing of this fude you speak of. I guessing Olbermann is leftwing v/s O'Reilly who is rightwing and they are fuding over who has the best ratings? Hows my guess?[/quote]


Pretty good guess...what a bunch of jokers.

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Maybe they can find some new writers who can actually right something funny without turning to sex or bad language. No I'm not a prude but it would be nice if I could sit down with my family and watch TV in the evening. Sometimes its hard to believe what comes on a 8:00 and I find us watching channels like the Discovery to avoid some of the trash on now days. I'm not saying I don't like these shows but they should come on a a latter time.

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[QUOTE=saden1;375376]I don't think so. One would hope that the nightly news writers are journalist and not entertainment writers who are guild memebers.[/QUOTE]

[url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6499825.html?industryid=47168]CBS News Writers Mull Strike; ABC Showdown Looms - 11/10/2007 12:00:00 PM - Broadcasting & Cable[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;377608][URL="http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6499825.html?industryid=47168"]CBS News Writers Mull Strike; ABC Showdown Looms - 11/10/2007 12:00:00 PM - Broadcasting & Cable[/URL][/quote]


lol...what a sad state we have reached.


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FUCK, not F..., but FUCK TOBY
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