David And Goliath - WGA Strike Links Through Nov. 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 11/27/2007
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:
Writers Guild Horror Strike 2007: a collection of photos from the Nov 27 exorcism of the studios. For more information, check out this earlier discussion or this article on Shock Till You Drop.
Answering the Question: Can the Corporations Afford to Pay Us? (blog post): A quick overview of the numbers involved and a reminder of what's being asked for. Also includes a nod to the current negotiations and acknowledgement of compromises that will have to be made.
Exciting Employment Opportunity! (blog post): Carson Daly returns to work. Striking writers discuss his motivation and tactics.
Fan Auction to Raise Funds for the Non-Union Workers (auction): Signed Criminal Minds memorabilia is being auctioned off. All profits donated to aid staff and crew of the show who have been laid off due to the strike.
CA Democratic Party Supports Strike (blog post): Encouraging news! The California Democratic Party goes on record with their support for the writers.
Guild Member Pickets CBS Baltimore (blog post): Story about a one-man picket line in Baltimore. Ellis Avrum Cohen joins in and visibly supports the strike despite not being located in New York or LA.
Hollywood Homecoming (blog post): An event honoring the writers, directors, and stars who helped create the unions will be held at Sony Studios this Friday from 10AM-12PM. The organizers are seeking help from readers.
So This Strike Thing Is All Over, Right? (blog post): The United Hollywood blog talks with extensive italics about going back into negotiations, and why it's a step in the right direction and encouraging, but by no means the end of the fight.
Businesses Supporting the Strike (LJ post): An update on the business that are cutting striking writers and affected crew a break in many different ways, from delivering food to the picket line to 100% off on all orders.
Speechless Without Writers: The Speechless campaign now has its very own website, so check it out!
As Talks Resume, Can This TV Season Truly Be Saved? (article): TV Guide talks about the new negotiations, and what it might mean for production.
Seeking fans interested in acting (LJ post): A poster on wga_supporters is looking into interest for fan-shot, fan-written, and fan-acted PSAs in support of the strike.
Writers Guild Horror Strike 2007: a collection of photos from the Nov 27 exorcism of the studios. For more information, check out this earlier discussion or this article on Shock Till You Drop.
Answering the Question: Can the Corporations Afford to Pay Us? (blog post): A quick overview of the numbers involved and a reminder of what's being asked for. Also includes a nod to the current negotiations and acknowledgement of compromises that will have to be made.
Exciting Employment Opportunity! (blog post): Carson Daly returns to work. Striking writers discuss his motivation and tactics.
Fan Auction to Raise Funds for the Non-Union Workers (auction): Signed Criminal Minds memorabilia is being auctioned off. All profits donated to aid staff and crew of the show who have been laid off due to the strike.
CA Democratic Party Supports Strike (blog post): Encouraging news! The California Democratic Party goes on record with their support for the writers.
Guild Member Pickets CBS Baltimore (blog post): Story about a one-man picket line in Baltimore. Ellis Avrum Cohen joins in and visibly supports the strike despite not being located in New York or LA.
Hollywood Homecoming (blog post): An event honoring the writers, directors, and stars who helped create the unions will be held at Sony Studios this Friday from 10AM-12PM. The organizers are seeking help from readers.
So This Strike Thing Is All Over, Right? (blog post): The United Hollywood blog talks with extensive italics about going back into negotiations, and why it's a step in the right direction and encouraging, but by no means the end of the fight.
Businesses Supporting the Strike (LJ post): An update on the business that are cutting striking writers and affected crew a break in many different ways, from delivering food to the picket line to 100% off on all orders.
Speechless Without Writers: The Speechless campaign now has its very own website, so check it out!
As Talks Resume, Can This TV Season Truly Be Saved? (article): TV Guide talks about the new negotiations, and what it might mean for production.
Seeking fans interested in acting (LJ post): A poster on wga_supporters is looking into interest for fan-shot, fan-written, and fan-acted PSAs in support of the strike.