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James28 · 03-19-2020, 06:56 PM

I first heard about the possibility of a wrirer's strike this year on this Deadline article on The CW renewing all of its shows for the 2020-21 season. I always hope negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP work-out well so that episode-order reductions for our favorite TV shows are prevented, and that is why industry strikes are never a good thing. Deadline reported on this last November.

To those saying "Let Them Strike!": you're only going to get TV viewers upset and you will screw yourselves into having to watch something you don't want to watch, like reality shows, if a writers' strike work stoppage actually happens.

Last I heard, the WGA and AMPTP had set March 23 to start talks on a new contract. The Guild's current contract expires May 1.

James28 · 09-17-2021, 11:36 PM

Deadline reported last week that IATSE (the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) is gearing up for a possible strike against the film and TV industry. An actual strike would be several weeks away, though. IATSE stated on August 31 that they and AMPTP (the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) were "very far apart" on the main economic issues, which include shorter workdays, livable wages, sustainable pension and health benefits, and New Media rates that reflect the success of the streaming companies.

Source: Deadline.

UPDATE: Now IATSE is gearing up for a SECOND strike against the film and TV industry. The first was IATSE and 13 West Coast studio locals seeking a new Hollywood Basic Agreement. This second strike is for a separate contract covering film and TV work in the rest of the U.S.; it's an Area Standards Agreement, which covers 23 locals outside the Los Angeles area.

James28 · 04-17-2023, 05:18 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Writers Guild of America Members Have Voted Overwhelmingly to Authorize a Strike Against the Studios!

A strike will almost certainly happen if there is no deal by May 1. 98% of eligible voting members approved the strike-authorization vote. Contract talks began on March 20.

Source: Deadline.

TMC · 04-18-2023, 11:17 PM

Considering how the writer’s strike of 2007-08 killed many promising shows, which current series are at the biggest risk to follow suit?

jimpickens · 04-21-2023, 01:32 AM

Same with the 81 strike.

James28 · 05-01-2023, 07:28 PM

Here are a few articles from Deadline during the past week regarding the upcoming writers strike:

"WGA Members Prep Picket Signs Targeting Studios As Strike Deadline Looms" (April 28)
"WGA Won’t Extend Talks Past Monday Night If There’s No Deal, IATSE Chief Predicts; AMPTP “May Be Dragging Their Feet,” Matt Loeb Says" (April 28)
"WGA & AMPTP Set More Talks For Sunday As Strike Fears Grip Hollywood; Guild & Studios Still Far Apart" (April 29)

James · 05-01-2023, 11:48 PM

So does that mean that The Simpsons and Family Guy will finally be deep-sixed? Along with the late night talk shows that overwhelmingly praise Democrats and trash Republicans?

BRING IT ON! GO GREED GO!

jimpickens · 05-02-2023, 04:52 AM

If it means goodbye to Kimmel and his ilk strike on big daddy.

Merry24 · 05-02-2023, 11:35 AM

The only scripted show we currently watch is Young Sheldon.

TMC · 05-03-2023, 02:54 AM

Will viewers notice the writers' strike?

Of course, viewers who aren't late night or broadcast TV fans will certainly notice the strike if it goes on long enough.

TMC · 05-04-2023, 03:40 AM

TV writers being unable to make a living "seems at once completely absurd and tragically inevitable"

Television's most recent 'Golden Age' set off a gold rush that transformed ... seems at once completely absurd and tragically inevitable.

AI can't replace striking writers

Writers critically argue AI lacks the humanity to have any real creative inspiration, resulting in substandard and uninteresting work.

James28 · 05-21-2023, 01:30 AM

SAG-AFTRA's National Board last Thursday (May 18) voted unanimously to ask its members for a Strike Authorization.

Source: Deadline.

TMC · 06-06-2023, 05:00 AM

Quote:

The 2007-2008 writers strike had weird and often devastating effects for television at the time. But Conan O'Brien managed to thrive. How is it possible to survive a writers strike?

James28 · 06-08-2023, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James28

SAG-AFTRA's National Board last Thursday (May 18) voted unanimously to ask its members for a Strike Authorization.

Source: Deadline.

MAJOR UPDATE: SAG-AFTRA Members Have Overwhelmingly Approved a Strike Authorization Last Monday (June 5).

https://deadline.com/2023/06/sag-aft...te-1235408671/

SECOND UPDATE: SAG-AFTRA Contract Talks Have Officially Begun Following That Strike-Authorization Vote.

https://deadline.com/2023/06/sag-aft...on-1235410308/

James28 · 07-04-2023, 03:36 PM

Here are some articles at Deadline published at the end of June regarding a SAG-AFTRA strike becoming a reality this month:

"SAG-AFTRA “Prepared To Strike” Letter Hits 1,000 Signatures, Including Guild President Fran Drescher" - June 28, 2023
"What Happens To Hollywood (And Beyond) If The Actors Go On Strike" - June 29, 2023
"SAG-AFTRA & AMPTP Agree To Extend Contract To July 12 As Negotiations Continue" - June 30, 2023

(I posted in the comment section of the second article: "Strikemageddon is becoming a reality here, folks…".)

03-19-2020, 06:56 PM	#1
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,979	Entertainment Industry Strikes I first heard about the possibility of a wrirer's strike this year on this Deadline article on The CW renewing all of its shows for the 2020-21 season. I always hope negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP work-out well so that episode-order reductions for our favorite TV shows are prevented, and that is why industry strikes are never a good thing. Deadline reported on this last November. To those saying "Let Them Strike!": you're only going to get TV viewers upset and you will screw yourselves into having to watch something you don't want to watch, like reality shows, if a writers' strike work stoppage actually happens. Last I heard, the WGA and AMPTP had set March 23 to start talks on a new contract. The Guild's current contract expires May 1.
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09-17-2021, 11:36 PM	#2
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,979	Deadline reported last week that IATSE (the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) is gearing up for a possible strike against the film and TV industry. An actual strike would be several weeks away, though. IATSE stated on August 31 that they and AMPTP (the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) were "very far apart" on the main economic issues, which include shorter workdays, livable wages, sustainable pension and health benefits, and New Media rates that reflect the success of the streaming companies. Source: Deadline. UPDATE: Now IATSE is gearing up for a SECOND strike against the film and TV industry. The first was IATSE and 13 West Coast studio locals seeking a new Hollywood Basic Agreement. This second strike is for a separate contract covering film and TV work in the rest of the U.S.; it's an Area Standards Agreement, which covers 23 locals outside the Los Angeles area.
	Last edited by James28; 09-23-2021 at 11:56 PM.

05-01-2023, 07:28 PM	#6
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,979	Here are a few articles from Deadline during the past week regarding the upcoming writers strike: "WGA Members Prep Picket Signs Targeting Studios As Strike Deadline Looms" (April 28) "WGA Won’t Extend Talks Past Monday Night If There’s No Deal, IATSE Chief Predicts; AMPTP “May Be Dragging Their Feet,” Matt Loeb Says" (April 28) "WGA & AMPTP Set More Talks For Sunday As Strike Fears Grip Hollywood; Guild & Studios Still Far Apart" (April 29)

05-01-2023, 11:48 PM	#7
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	So does that mean that The Simpsons and Family Guy will finally be deep-sixed? Along with the late night talk shows that overwhelmingly praise Democrats and trash Republicans? BRING IT ON! GO GREED GO!
	Last edited by James; 05-01-2023 at 11:49 PM. Reason: capitalized "G" in "Guy"

04-17-2023, 05:18 PM	#3
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,979	*BREAKING NEWS:* Writers Guild of America Members Have Voted Overwhelmingly to Authorize a Strike Against the Studios! A strike will almost certainly happen if there is no deal by May 1. 98% of eligible voting members approved the strike-authorization vote. Contract talks began on March 20. Source: Deadline.

04-18-2023, 11:17 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,090	Considering how the writer’s strike of 2007-08 killed many promising shows, which current series are at the biggest risk to follow suit?

04-21-2023, 01:32 AM	#5
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,389	Same with the 81 strike.

05-02-2023, 04:52 AM	#8
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,389	If it means goodbye to Kimmel and his ilk strike on big daddy.

05-02-2023, 11:35 AM	#9
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,042	The only scripted show we currently watch is Young Sheldon.

05-03-2023, 02:54 AM	#10
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,090	Will viewers notice the writers' strike? Of course, viewers who aren't late night or broadcast TV fans will certainly notice the strike if it goes on long enough.

05-04-2023, 03:40 AM	#11
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,090	TV writers being unable to make a living "seems at once completely absurd and tragically inevitable" Television's most recent 'Golden Age' set off a gold rush that transformed ... seems at once completely absurd and tragically inevitable. AI can't replace striking writers Writers critically argue AI lacks the humanity to have any real creative inspiration, resulting in substandard and uninteresting work.

05-21-2023, 01:30 AM	#12
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,979	SAG-AFTRA's National Board last Thursday (May 18) voted unanimously to ask its members for a Strike Authorization. Source: Deadline.

07-04-2023, 03:36 PM	#15
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,979	Here are some articles at Deadline published at the end of June regarding a SAG-AFTRA strike becoming a reality this month: "SAG-AFTRA “Prepared To Strike” Letter Hits 1,000 Signatures, Including Guild President Fran Drescher" - June 28, 2023 "What Happens To Hollywood (And Beyond) If The Actors Go On Strike" - June 29, 2023 "SAG-AFTRA & AMPTP Agree To Extend Contract To July 12 As Negotiations Continue" - June 30, 2023 (I posted in the comment section of the second article: "Strikemageddon is becoming a reality here, folks…".)