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Speechless - WGA strike links through Nov. 21
- By Kristen Kilar
- Published 11/22/2007
- Writer's Strike
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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.
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Links to breaking news, writers' blogs, YouTube videos, and other coverage of the WGA strike:
Stars Come Out for WGA Rally (article): TV Guide covers the WGA Rally on Nov. 20th. Includes quotes from show creators, WGA members, and actors in solidarity.
An Insider's View: "Strike Is Like Seeing a Cliff in Front of You" (article): TV Guide speaks with a television production assistant about the ripple effects of the writer's strike and what it feels like to be out of work.
Writers Assistants March at Fox (YouTube video): An interview with several writers' assistants and production assistants on the picket line. They talk about the strike, canceling Christmas, alternate employment options, and why they support the writers.
New York Writers brave rain at Sony protest (article): Reuters talks the long-term financial effects of the strike, the demands on both sides, and the unfavorable conditions picketers put up with.
Writers With Disabilities on Strike (YouTube video): WGA member Allen Rucker, co-chairman of the Writers With Disabilities Committee of the guild, talks from the picket line about his history as a writer, his disability, and the strike.
Hollywood is left speechless (article): Telegraph.co.
uk discusses the effects of the WGA strike and the many shows and movies whose production has halted. The connections to the Local One strike on Broadway are also brought up.
Writers strike stalling Hawaii "Lost" show (article): Honolulu Advertiser says that production on LOST is expected to shut down by the end of the month. Various Hawaii-based launch parties have also been shut down due to the strike.
High-Profile Actors Star In Internet Speechless PSAs For Striking Writers (article): Deadline Hollywood Daily covers the upcoming Internet press campaign featuring prominent SAG actors showing their solidarity with the WGA. Includes details about the "speechless" theme and actors who have committed to helping.
Rally Wrap-Up: Writers Want To Write (blog post): The United Hollywood blog talks about the Nov. 20 rally, the sense of solidarity, and looking to the future. Includes pictures, quotes, and a great video link.
Union Solidarity + We Really Are All In This Together (blog post): A discussion about why IA and production crews should support the strike. Mainly hits on the points about money – who gets it and how much.
'Lost' set picketed by writers (article): Picket lines have hit Hawaii, and Star Bulletin covers the demonstration going on in front of the Hawaii Film Studio. The article talks about the profits being made by the show, the miniepisodes being put up, and other ways in which LOST is effected by the strike.
Stars Come Out for WGA Rally (article): TV Guide covers the WGA Rally on Nov. 20th. Includes quotes from show creators, WGA members, and actors in solidarity.
An Insider's View: "Strike Is Like Seeing a Cliff in Front of You" (article): TV Guide speaks with a television production assistant about the ripple effects of the writer's strike and what it feels like to be out of work.
Writers Assistants March at Fox (YouTube video): An interview with several writers' assistants and production assistants on the picket line. They talk about the strike, canceling Christmas, alternate employment options, and why they support the writers.
New York Writers brave rain at Sony protest (article): Reuters talks the long-term financial effects of the strike, the demands on both sides, and the unfavorable conditions picketers put up with.
Writers With Disabilities on Strike (YouTube video): WGA member Allen Rucker, co-chairman of the Writers With Disabilities Committee of the guild, talks from the picket line about his history as a writer, his disability, and the strike.
Hollywood is left speechless (article): Telegraph.co.
Writers strike stalling Hawaii "Lost" show (article): Honolulu Advertiser says that production on LOST is expected to shut down by the end of the month. Various Hawaii-based launch parties have also been shut down due to the strike.
High-Profile Actors Star In Internet Speechless PSAs For Striking Writers (article): Deadline Hollywood Daily covers the upcoming Internet press campaign featuring prominent SAG actors showing their solidarity with the WGA. Includes details about the "speechless" theme and actors who have committed to helping.
Rally Wrap-Up: Writers Want To Write (blog post): The United Hollywood blog talks about the Nov. 20 rally, the sense of solidarity, and looking to the future. Includes pictures, quotes, and a great video link.
Union Solidarity + We Really Are All In This Together (blog post): A discussion about why IA and production crews should support the strike. Mainly hits on the points about money – who gets it and how much.
'Lost' set picketed by writers (article): Picket lines have hit Hawaii, and Star Bulletin covers the demonstration going on in front of the Hawaii Film Studio. The article talks about the profits being made by the show, the miniepisodes being put up, and other ways in which LOST is effected by the strike.
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Related Links
- United Hollywood: Run by several striking members of the WGA.
- Actors Fund: Donate to support the non-writers affected by the strike.
- Fans4Writers: Headquarters for the fan support movement
- WGA_supporters at LiveJournal: Fans show support and share news
