Writers United Will Never Be Deleted - WGA Strike Links Through Jan. 07
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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 01/7/2008
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike.
I say 'writers', you say 'power'...
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:
UnitedHollywood Blogspot Suspended! (LJ post): Our main source from the horse's mouth, the United Hollywood blog, has been suspended by its host, effectively silencing the group of writers who run it. The WGA_supporters community is urging fans to contact the VP in charge of Blogger to urge them to put United Hollywood back on the Net.
UPDATE: NBC And Hollywood Foreign Press Cancel Televised Golden Globes Hoopla; Big Scrapped In Favor Of Stripped Down News Telecast (article): Deadline Hollywood Daily has the latest news on the Golden Globes; NBC, it seems will not be broadcasting the Golden Globes, nor holding a big untelevised dinner party. Instead, the winners will be announced in a stripped-down news telecast for which the stars will not be present.
Action Item For The Week: Call Viacom & Comedy Central To Support Jon & Stephen Personally (LJ post): wga_supporters is asking people to call Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's networks to complain about the position the hosts have been forced into.
The Strike Is A Lawyers' Game: How To Play To Win (blog post): A clarification on what the lawyers are looking to get out of this deal, and why it doesn't jive with what the writers are asking for.
Writers united will never be deleted (article): Australian writer and performer Chris Taylor discusses the WGA strike, the principles behind it, and writers who hate to work.
Leno, Kimmel to appear on each other's shows (article): Hollywood Insider has announced that Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno will be guesting on each other's shows, despite competing networks, to help get through the struggle of working with no writers.
George Clooney boycott threat to Oscars (article): Times Online reveals that actor George Clooney is inspiring his fellow actors to boycott next weekend's Golden Globes as well as next month's Oscars. In sympathy for the striking scriptwriters, stars are refusing to crss picketlines to attend awards events.
Why we shouldn't listen to the AMPTP right now (blog post): An excerpt from a letter by Jay Kogan, reminding us why we need to stand strong against the AMPTP and not forget what we're fighting for.
The AMPTP: Cowards, Cutthroats, and Weasels (YouTube video): A clip from The Late Show With David Letterman, wherein he discusses the AMPTP's side of the strike and the writers' demands.
SAG Announces Unanimous Agreement: No Golden Globes (blog post): SAG has announced their official decision to boycott any events which require crossing picket lines.
UnitedHollywood Blogspot Suspended! (LJ post): Our main source from the horse's mouth, the United Hollywood blog, has been suspended by its host, effectively silencing the group of writers who run it. The WGA_supporters community is urging fans to contact the VP in charge of Blogger to urge them to put United Hollywood back on the Net.
UPDATE: NBC And Hollywood Foreign Press Cancel Televised Golden Globes Hoopla; Big Scrapped In Favor Of Stripped Down News Telecast (article): Deadline Hollywood Daily has the latest news on the Golden Globes; NBC, it seems will not be broadcasting the Golden Globes, nor holding a big untelevised dinner party. Instead, the winners will be announced in a stripped-down news telecast for which the stars will not be present.
Action Item For The Week: Call Viacom & Comedy Central To Support Jon & Stephen Personally (LJ post): wga_supporters is asking people to call Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's networks to complain about the position the hosts have been forced into.
The Strike Is A Lawyers' Game: How To Play To Win (blog post): A clarification on what the lawyers are looking to get out of this deal, and why it doesn't jive with what the writers are asking for.
Writers united will never be deleted (article): Australian writer and performer Chris Taylor discusses the WGA strike, the principles behind it, and writers who hate to work.
Leno, Kimmel to appear on each other's shows (article): Hollywood Insider has announced that Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno will be guesting on each other's shows, despite competing networks, to help get through the struggle of working with no writers.
George Clooney boycott threat to Oscars (article): Times Online reveals that actor George Clooney is inspiring his fellow actors to boycott next weekend's Golden Globes as well as next month's Oscars. In sympathy for the striking scriptwriters, stars are refusing to crss picketlines to attend awards events.
Why we shouldn't listen to the AMPTP right now (blog post): An excerpt from a letter by Jay Kogan, reminding us why we need to stand strong against the AMPTP and not forget what we're fighting for.
The AMPTP: Cowards, Cutthroats, and Weasels (YouTube video): A clip from The Late Show With David Letterman, wherein he discusses the AMPTP's side of the strike and the writers' demands.
SAG Announces Unanimous Agreement: No Golden Globes (blog post): SAG has announced their official decision to boycott any events which require crossing picket lines.