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Brent88 · 10-01-2007, 08:44 PM

http://community.tvguide.com/blog/TV...port/700000049

Scary Scoop: Writers Strike Could Come ASAP

Surprised? Hollywood will be, too, and, according to my source, the Writers Guild of America is counting on it.

Here's the deal: TV and movie scribes are already up in arms over issues such as compensation for new media (translation: Internet downloads) and they're primed to strike. But the suits have been content to reassure themselves that it won't happen any sooner than spring, when the Screen Actors Guild contract is up as well and both groups can walk picket lines together.

Instead of waiting, however, WGA members received an e-mail just moments ago announcing a strike authorization vote — the results of which could be revealed in the next 10 days. If they vote to strike, the group could pack up their laptops when its contract expires on Nov. 1.

This would majorly tighten the noose around the necks of the guys holding the purse strings, because movie studios won't have had time to fast-track blockbusters to see them through a strike, and most fall TV shows will only have 10 or 11 episodes in the can at that point.

So what do you think? Will it happen? Should the networks and studios just pony up already? Or will this finally be what brings to the googleplex "Paradise Hotel: The Movie?" — Additional reporting by Ben Katner

JulieSomoski · 10-02-2007, 03:43 PM

Another strike? I think we've heard about this before. I hope they vote against it, whether it's true or not. There are a few good shows this season, and I don't wanna have to wait 3 months to see new episodes.

ekkostar · 10-03-2007, 08:32 AM

I read something about that the production companies stocked up on scripts in preperation so they could continue the shows, so it doesn't end up like 1988.

varybarry · 10-03-2007, 11:24 AM

I'm glad the companies stocked up. It would be rather unfortunate to go nearly a whole season without new episodes.

Raisingdad2004 · 10-03-2007, 02:06 PM

So if the writers strike goes ahead, even with episodes in the can, how can the shows continue? Wouldn't the showrunner and exec producers be on strike, the majority are writers after all ...

Imagine a schedule of just reality TV from November - yikes.

Madame X · 10-03-2007, 02:26 PM

If the writers strike I wouldn't notice. What is really being written these days that is worth fighting for?

mrs.gingerhinkley · 10-06-2007, 11:37 AM

^^^^^ to true! I don't watch any 'current' shows now that Reba and That 70's Show are no longer being filmed. *sniff*

Maybe if people don't have any new shows to watch they'll turn to the classics and see what garbage is really being shown on TV today.

...wishful thinking, I know.

clj2 · 10-06-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Madame X

If the writers strike I wouldn't notice. What is really being written these days that is worth fighting for?

Amen! There is not a single show on this season I even care to see, on broadcast television. Give me my pre-2000s shows anyday.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-06-2007, 12:04 PM

why would they Strike during November Ratings Sweeps Period when was the last Writer Strike.

Raisingdad2004 · 10-06-2007, 03:26 PM

I imagine striking during the sweeps would be a deliberate ploy to hurt the networks and production companies more ... those pesky writers

Mr. Television · 10-06-2007, 03:31 PM

They got enough episodes to last until about Christmas anyway. Nobody would probably notice much until February......January they have a bunch of repeats on anyway.

waichingliu81 · 10-06-2007, 06:49 PM

why are they striking? there are only a few good shows worth tuning into these days and tv is so bad right now that no wonder that many of us are turning to the internet and their dvd sets of their favourite classic shows. they should address this problem by hiring more and more excellent writers and produce and make more and more decent shows that we want to watch. the sitcom genre in particular is in such a dire state right now with only 'back to you' being the only recently new hit from fox

Brent88 · 10-06-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

why would they Strike during November Ratings Sweeps Period when was the last Writer Strike.

1988, and it lasted 5 months!

No fall shows premiered until very late in October or November and the Fall season months earlier ended early.

http://www.medialifemagazine.com/new...wednesday.html

It should be noted that there have been strike threats before that haven't happened, and it may not happen in November, it may happen in the summer which seems to be the more likely time.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-06-2007, 07:10 PM

I hope that they do not go out on Strick.

Brent88 · 10-19-2007, 11:35 PM

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood edged closer to possible labor unrest on Friday after film and TV writers overwhelmingly authorized their union to call a strike if no contract deal is reached with the studios by month’s end.

Over 90 percent of the Writers Guild of America members taking part in the authorization vote backed the union’s request for advance approval to declare a walkout should negotiators fail to conclude a settlement once the current contract expires.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21386389/

10-01-2007, 08:44 PM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Writer's strike in November?! http://community.tvguide.com/blog/TV...port/700000049 Scary Scoop: Writers Strike Could Come ASAP Surprised? Hollywood will be, too, and, according to my source, the Writers Guild of America is counting on it. Here's the deal: TV and movie scribes are already up in arms over issues such as compensation for new media (translation: Internet downloads) and they're primed to strike. But the suits have been content to reassure themselves that it won't happen any sooner than spring, when the Screen Actors Guild contract is up as well and both groups can walk picket lines together. Instead of waiting, however, WGA members received an e-mail just moments ago announcing a strike authorization vote — the results of which could be revealed in the next 10 days. If they vote to strike, the group could pack up their laptops when its contract expires on Nov. 1. This would majorly tighten the noose around the necks of the guys holding the purse strings, because movie studios won't have had time to fast-track blockbusters to see them through a strike, and most fall TV shows will only have 10 or 11 episodes in the can at that point. So what do you think? Will it happen? Should the networks and studios just pony up already? Or will this finally be what brings to the googleplex "Paradise Hotel: The Movie?" — Additional reporting by Ben Katner
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10-02-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
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10-03-2007, 08:32 AM	#3
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Raisingdad2004 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 05, 2004 Posts: 715	So if the writers strike goes ahead, even with episodes in the can, how can the shows continue? Wouldn't the showrunner and exec producers be on strike, the majority are writers after all ... Imagine a schedule of just reality TV from November - yikes.
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10-06-2007, 11:37 AM	#7
mrs.gingerhinkley Bette Davis Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,478	^^^^^ to true! I don't watch any 'current' shows now that Reba and That 70's Show are no longer being filmed. sniff Maybe if people don't have any new shows to watch they'll turn to the classics and see what garbage is really being shown on TV today. ...wishful thinking, I know.
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10-03-2007, 11:24 AM	#4
varybarry Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 02, 2007 Posts: 24	I'm glad the companies stocked up. It would be rather unfortunate to go nearly a whole season without new episodes.

10-03-2007, 02:26 PM	#6
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	If the writers strike I wouldn't notice. What is really being written these days that is worth fighting for?

10-06-2007, 12:04 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	why would they Strike during November Ratings Sweeps Period when was the last Writer Strike.
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10-06-2007, 03:26 PM	#10
Raisingdad2004 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 05, 2004 Posts: 715	I imagine striking during the sweeps would be a deliberate ploy to hurt the networks and production companies more ... those pesky writers

10-06-2007, 03:31 PM	#11
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	They got enough episodes to last until about Christmas anyway. Nobody would probably notice much until February......January they have a bunch of repeats on anyway.
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10-06-2007, 06:49 PM	#12
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	why are they striking? there are only a few good shows worth tuning into these days and tv is so bad right now that no wonder that many of us are turning to the internet and their dvd sets of their favourite classic shows. they should address this problem by hiring more and more excellent writers and produce and make more and more decent shows that we want to watch. the sitcom genre in particular is in such a dire state right now with only 'back to you' being the only recently new hit from fox

10-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#14
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I hope that they do not go out on Strick.

10-19-2007, 11:35 PM	#15
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	LOS ANGELES - Hollywood edged closer to possible labor unrest on Friday after film and TV writers overwhelmingly authorized their union to call a strike if no contract deal is reached with the studios by month’s end. Over 90 percent of the Writers Guild of America members taking part in the authorization vote backed the union’s request for advance approval to declare a walkout should negotiators fail to conclude a settlement once the current contract expires. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21386389/