and one for all html">Modest Proposal: Reuse For Advertisers (blog post): Andy Reaser suggests that advertisers take a hint from the AMPTP's current proposal and demand a similar contract. After all, if writers get paid $250 for unlimited reuse of their material, why shouldn't advertisers be able to pay $250 for unlimited use of any given timeslot?

Breaking: Contract Update From WGAw/WGAe (blog post): The powers that be at the WGA clarify exactly what the guild's counteroffer to the AMPTP consists of. Clear, professional, and reasonable, with links to the exact information about their proposal.

News and Links: AMPTP vs. The D (blog post): The United Hollywood blogger comments on conflicting statements given by the AMPTP, the financial cost of the strike to the studios, and upcoming performances at pickets and rallys.

WGA Holiday Harvest Food Drive (blog post): The WGA is sponsoring a food drive at the picket lines through the end of the week. Food banks are in desperate need; help support poor and homeless families.

[Heroes Fan Day!] (LJ post): The Heroes writers have announced an impromptu fan day for next Tuesday at Universal Center Drive and Lankershim. Several of the show's stars and nearly the entire writing staff are expected to be there; and they'll be giving away T-shirts and comics.