This article makes me chortle. Apparently the Golden Globes are fucked: the WGA is refusing to make a deal with the production company (pointing out that the awards are a major marketing tool- this is a smart move on their part, IMO) and will not grant an exemption for the Awards unless NBC doesn't broadcast it, NBC is insisting that their ( Read more... )

If you're still interested in following the strike, this is a source update. After a couple weeks of watching, I'm ready to say wga-supporters isn't that useful in terms of strike news. I'd be willing to put up with the spam if it was, but...yeah ( Read more... )

The studios announce they are back at the table with a stunning new offer! Rejoice, for they will shower the writers with largesse! Only, you know, not. If you'd care to see what they actually offered as opposed to vaguely-worded press-release platitudes, here you go.I knew the offer was going to be crap as soon as I saw they called it a New ( Read more... )

If you want more WGA strike news than you ever imagined could exist, and/or you just enjoy warm fuzzy feelings, might I suggest wga_supporters?

Thanks to caffeinatedalex for the head's up...

The WGA will be striking, starting Monday.

Primary issues are the negotiation of residual payments for dvd sales and for internet streaming and downloads; as everyone who hasn't been in a catatonic stupor for the last couple years knows, this is now a huge deal, and it is going to get huger. Many popular shows are ( Read more... )