WGA Residuals Support Public Schools: Strike Links Through Dec. 4
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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 12/4/2007
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:
WGA Writers Thank Our Community (blog post): Not a writer? Out of work because of the strike? The WGA invites you to a free event at the Sherman Oaks Castle Park in California on December 11th, so that they can show their gratitude for your support. RSVPs requested.
Carlton Cuse Speaks Out In Letter To Members (blog post): The United Hollywood blog reprints a letter LOST showrunner Carlton Cuse sent to striking WGA members, talking about the position of the hyphenates and why he will no longer be performing his non-writing post-production duties.
[Boston Rally] (LJ post): A WGA support rally will be held in Boston at noon on December 14th. Joss Whedon and the Daily Show crew are expected to show. Everyone is invited to turn out to show their support.
Calendar Of The Rest Of The Week's Events (blog post): A quick overview of everything officially planned for the week of December 5th.
AMPTP: 'Union Busting' Is Our Middle Name (blog post): The AMPTP's actions might not be as illogical as they seem. Tim Lea explains how the AMPTP's course of action fits very neatly into a plot to break up the unions to make the Internet a no-union town.
Hey, that ad-lib wasn't in the script! (article): The LA Times writes about how actors and directors are dabbling in the gray area shy of outright strike breaking. Improvisation is the key issue at heart.
WGA Strike Perspective: An Exclusive Interview With TV Writer Kevin Collins (article) Kevin Collins, writer for Showtime's Soul Food, talks about the strike, the benefits of being a WGA member, and how he's honoring the strike even as he undergoes radiation treatment for a rare form of thyroid cancer.
Pencils2MediaMoguls Fan Raffle Madness! (blog post): Earlier, Smallville writers got together to offer an incentive in the form of a personal phone call from Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) to get fans to participate in the Pencils2MediaMoguls campaign. Now other shows have gotten into the act: LOST showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse are raffling off three show-related prizes including a signed finale script, Battlestar Galactica showrunner Ron Moore is raffling off six show-related prizes including Jamie Bamber's towel (yes, towel), Eureka co-creator Jamie Paglia and star Colin Ferguson are raffling off a phone call, and Army Wives show creator Katherine Fugate is raffling off a phone call and autographed photo from Kim Delaney or Drew Fuller.
Character Motivation (blog post): Ed Decter creatively breaks down the motivations for the strike on both sides. What does the WGA want, what does the AMPTP want, and how do they conflict?
Leno Shuts Down, Leaving Some Crying, "Bah Humbug"; Host Later Makes Amends (article): A blurb about the Tonight Show With Jay Leno shutting down, putting the staff out of work. Leno will be paying the salaries of approximately 80 salaries out of his pocket for at least the next week.
House On Strike (YouTube video): House showrunner David Shore and stars Hugh Laurie and Lisa Edelstein talk from the picket line about the strike. 'Writers mean everything to us,' Hugh says.
Reality Is Written (YouTube video): Aaron Solomon discusses writing for 'reality' TV and game shows, how these writers are mistreated by producers, and walking the line.
Go Picket (YouTube video): Picket captains for the WGA explain why it's so important to be out on the line, and why just not working isn't enough.
WGA Writers Thank Our Community (blog post): Not a writer? Out of work because of the strike? The WGA invites you to a free event at the Sherman Oaks Castle Park in California on December 11th, so that they can show their gratitude for your support. RSVPs requested.
Carlton Cuse Speaks Out In Letter To Members (blog post): The United Hollywood blog reprints a letter LOST showrunner Carlton Cuse sent to striking WGA members, talking about the position of the hyphenates and why he will no longer be performing his non-writing post-production duties.
[Boston Rally] (LJ post): A WGA support rally will be held in Boston at noon on December 14th. Joss Whedon and the Daily Show crew are expected to show. Everyone is invited to turn out to show their support.
Calendar Of The Rest Of The Week's Events (blog post): A quick overview of everything officially planned for the week of December 5th.
AMPTP: 'Union Busting' Is Our Middle Name (blog post): The AMPTP's actions might not be as illogical as they seem. Tim Lea explains how the AMPTP's course of action fits very neatly into a plot to break up the unions to make the Internet a no-union town.
Hey, that ad-lib wasn't in the script! (article): The LA Times writes about how actors and directors are dabbling in the gray area shy of outright strike breaking. Improvisation is the key issue at heart.
WGA Strike Perspective: An Exclusive Interview With TV Writer Kevin Collins (article) Kevin Collins, writer for Showtime's Soul Food, talks about the strike, the benefits of being a WGA member, and how he's honoring the strike even as he undergoes radiation treatment for a rare form of thyroid cancer.
Pencils2MediaMoguls Fan Raffle Madness! (blog post): Earlier, Smallville writers got together to offer an incentive in the form of a personal phone call from Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) to get fans to participate in the Pencils2MediaMoguls campaign. Now other shows have gotten into the act: LOST showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse are raffling off three show-related prizes including a signed finale script, Battlestar Galactica showrunner Ron Moore is raffling off six show-related prizes including Jamie Bamber's towel (yes, towel), Eureka co-creator Jamie Paglia and star Colin Ferguson are raffling off a phone call, and Army Wives show creator Katherine Fugate is raffling off a phone call and autographed photo from Kim Delaney or Drew Fuller.
Character Motivation (blog post): Ed Decter creatively breaks down the motivations for the strike on both sides. What does the WGA want, what does the AMPTP want, and how do they conflict?
Leno Shuts Down, Leaving Some Crying, "Bah Humbug"; Host Later Makes Amends (article): A blurb about the Tonight Show With Jay Leno shutting down, putting the staff out of work. Leno will be paying the salaries of approximately 80 salaries out of his pocket for at least the next week.
House On Strike (YouTube video): House showrunner David Shore and stars Hugh Laurie and Lisa Edelstein talk from the picket line about the strike. 'Writers mean everything to us,' Hugh says.
Reality Is Written (YouTube video): Aaron Solomon discusses writing for 'reality' TV and game shows, how these writers are mistreated by producers, and walking the line.
Go Picket (YouTube video): Picket captains for the WGA explain why it's so important to be out on the line, and why just not working isn't enough.