We're All In This Together: WGA Strike Links Through Jan. 27
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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 01/27/2008
Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike.
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Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:
Sweet Charity has ended its WGA-support auction with a tentative estimate of $19,024.28 raised for the Writers' Guild Foundation, shattering all previous records.
A Conversation with John Sayles on Labor and the Writers' Strike (article): Robert Eisele of the Huffington Post interviews screenwriter John Sayles, covering topics such as unionism, press coverage of strikes and protests, and what might be the turning point of the WGA strike.
From the Picket Lines: Strike Over By Oscars? (article): Erin Fox discusses the possibility of the strike ending in time for the Academy Awards ceremony and the optimism of some of the writers on the line.
Monday: WGA/SAG Unity Rally (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent out to WGAW members about a WGA-SAG Unity Day picket being held Monday, Jan 28, at Fox Studios in Century City.
Overheard: We Love Our Grips (blog post): A lovely little story about an act of kindness on the picket line.
Tom Fontana: Dear Jim (blog post): "Oz" creator Tom Fontana talks about his concerns with the deal being offered.
Lessons From 1988 (blog post): WGA member Robert Eisele writes on the 1985 and 1988 WGA strikes, and what lessons current members can take from history. He urges his fellow writers to stay strong as the strike continues.
Marvel, Lionsgate Settle Strike (article): Two more studios have signed interim agreements with the WGA, allowing them to go back to production.
Viggo Mortensen to respect striking writers (article): Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortenstern has announced his intention to boycot the Academy Awards if the WGA strike is still ongoing, out of respect for the writers.
From Ron Moore (blog post): Battlestar Galactica creator Ron Moore talks about the need for trust amongst the striking writers as the pressure increases.
Sweet Charity has ended its WGA-support auction with a tentative estimate of $19,024.28 raised for the Writers' Guild Foundation, shattering all previous records.
A Conversation with John Sayles on Labor and the Writers' Strike (article): Robert Eisele of the Huffington Post interviews screenwriter John Sayles, covering topics such as unionism, press coverage of strikes and protests, and what might be the turning point of the WGA strike.
From the Picket Lines: Strike Over By Oscars? (article): Erin Fox discusses the possibility of the strike ending in time for the Academy Awards ceremony and the optimism of some of the writers on the line.
Monday: WGA/SAG Unity Rally (blog post): A reproduction of a letter sent out to WGAW members about a WGA-SAG Unity Day picket being held Monday, Jan 28, at Fox Studios in Century City.
Overheard: We Love Our Grips (blog post): A lovely little story about an act of kindness on the picket line.
Tom Fontana: Dear Jim (blog post): "Oz" creator Tom Fontana talks about his concerns with the deal being offered.
Lessons From 1988 (blog post): WGA member Robert Eisele writes on the 1985 and 1988 WGA strikes, and what lessons current members can take from history. He urges his fellow writers to stay strong as the strike continues.
Marvel, Lionsgate Settle Strike (article): Two more studios have signed interim agreements with the WGA, allowing them to go back to production.
Viggo Mortensen to respect striking writers (article): Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortenstern has announced his intention to boycot the Academy Awards if the WGA strike is still ongoing, out of respect for the writers.
From Ron Moore (blog post): Battlestar Galactica creator Ron Moore talks about the need for trust amongst the striking writers as the pressure increases.