No More Freepeats - WGA Strike Links Through Jan. 04
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Kristen Kilar
Kristen is a theatre major currently in her last year as a college undergrad, planning to pursue a career as a stage manager. In addiction to theatre she has a deep interest in writing and in fandom. By Kristen Kilar
Published on 01/4/2008
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike
a blue season without the writers
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:
And Now For Something Completely Different -- Not (blog post): United Hollywood checks into the sources behind the Leno-dispensation rumor and discovers that -- surprise, surprise -- NBC looks to be one of the voices behind it.
Leno NOT Given A Pass To Write Monologues (blog post): The WGA clarifies that the claim that the WGA has granted Leno a dispensation to write his own monologues is false, and that Jay is breaking Guild rules by using them.
The Shape of Things to Come: WGA, AMPTP, and the DGA (blog post): The AMPTP has announced intentions to begin negotiations with the DGA as soon as next week -- so if they're willing to talk to the directors, why can't they come back to the table for the writers?
The joke's on Leno, Kimmel and O'Brien (blog post): Blogger ificandream goes over the differences between returning late-night hosts and how they've handled the strike.
IHeart Huckabee (blog post): Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee crossed WGA picket lines last Wednesday after publically promising not to, losing him quite a bit of support from pro-union groups.
Reading for Writers: One dedicated fan is taking pledges for a read-a-thon fundraiser -- sign up to pledge a certain amount of money for each book she reads for the length of the strike, donated directly to the WGA support fund.
F4W at the Rose Parade (Flickr photoset): Missed the Rose Parade skytyping? Check out pictures of the event here.
Why We Write #7 (essay): Hannah Montana executive producer Steven Peterman discusses the complicated path he took to becoming a writer, and the treatment industry writers get.
Why We Write #8 (essay): Damon Lindelof, co-creator of LOST, shares a story and the reasons behind his being a writer, regardless of payment or strike.
WGA Says No Golden Globe Waiver (blog post): Despite rumors that an agreement was pending, the WGA has officilaly announced that the Golden Globe Awards will be held behind a picket line, which may force the event organizers into reconceiving the ceremony.
Action Item For The Week: Call NBC, GE, DIsney & ABC To Support Jimmy, Conan, & Jay Personally (LJ post): wga_supporters is urging fans to contact the studios to express support for returning talk-show hosts who have been forced into the position of returning without writers.
WGA Plans "Intense" Pressure On Returning Late-Night Shows (article): The WGA has announced plans to picket Jay Lenon, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel's returning shows, in hopes of raising awareness and forcing guests into choosing whether or not to cross picket lines.
Fans4Writers Rose Parade Update (blog post): A quick overview on the fan-funded Skytyping at the Rose Parade.
Ending 2007: Old Media Is Dead (article): Copywrite, Ink, talks the evolving form of entertainment and why the WGA strike is so timely.
Blue Season (Lost and the Writers' Strike) (YouTube video): A cute music video put together by some Lost fans in honor of the writers' strike.
My Kingdom For Some Worldwide Pants (blog post): Below-the-line worker Teri Bolke ("The Riches") joins the United Hollywood crew with a post on what the average Joe and Jane think of the strike and why non-writers in the business should support it.
The plot thickens at strike-hit soaps (article): Some soap writers are quietly leaving the picket lines to go back to work, citing "financial-core" status as inactive guild members. The unique position daytime soaps are in is discussed.
And Now For Something Completely Different -- Not (blog post): United Hollywood checks into the sources behind the Leno-dispensation rumor and discovers that -- surprise, surprise -- NBC looks to be one of the voices behind it.
Leno NOT Given A Pass To Write Monologues (blog post): The WGA clarifies that the claim that the WGA has granted Leno a dispensation to write his own monologues is false, and that Jay is breaking Guild rules by using them.
The Shape of Things to Come: WGA, AMPTP, and the DGA (blog post): The AMPTP has announced intentions to begin negotiations with the DGA as soon as next week -- so if they're willing to talk to the directors, why can't they come back to the table for the writers?
The joke's on Leno, Kimmel and O'Brien (blog post): Blogger ificandream goes over the differences between returning late-night hosts and how they've handled the strike.
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Reading for Writers: One dedicated fan is taking pledges for a read-a-thon fundraiser -- sign up to pledge a certain amount of money for each book she reads for the length of the strike, donated directly to the WGA support fund.
F4W at the Rose Parade (Flickr photoset): Missed the Rose Parade skytyping? Check out pictures of the event here.
Why We Write #7 (essay): Hannah Montana executive producer Steven Peterman discusses the complicated path he took to becoming a writer, and the treatment industry writers get.
Why We Write #8 (essay): Damon Lindelof, co-creator of LOST, shares a story and the reasons behind his being a writer, regardless of payment or strike.
WGA Says No Golden Globe Waiver (blog post): Despite rumors that an agreement was pending, the WGA has officilaly announced that the Golden Globe Awards will be held behind a picket line, which may force the event organizers into reconceiving the ceremony.
Action Item For The Week: Call NBC, GE, DIsney & ABC To Support Jimmy, Conan, & Jay Personally (LJ post): wga_supporters is urging fans to contact the studios to express support for returning talk-show hosts who have been forced into the position of returning without writers.
WGA Plans "Intense" Pressure On Returning Late-Night Shows (article): The WGA has announced plans to picket Jay Lenon, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel's returning shows, in hopes of raising awareness and forcing guests into choosing whether or not to cross picket lines.
Fans4Writers Rose Parade Update (blog post): A quick overview on the fan-funded Skytyping at the Rose Parade.
Ending 2007: Old Media Is Dead (article): Copywrite, Ink, talks the evolving form of entertainment and why the WGA strike is so timely.
Blue Season (Lost and the Writers' Strike) (YouTube video): A cute music video put together by some Lost fans in honor of the writers' strike.
My Kingdom For Some Worldwide Pants (blog post): Below-the-line worker Teri Bolke ("The Riches") joins the United Hollywood crew with a post on what the average Joe and Jane think of the strike and why non-writers in the business should support it.
The plot thickens at strike-hit soaps (article): Some soap writers are quietly leaving the picket lines to go back to work, citing "financial-core" status as inactive guild members. The unique position daytime soaps are in is discussed.