Oscars, Globes & most awards shows in jeopardy from writer’s strike

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The writer’s strike is at an impasse, with studios and the union unable to negotiate a fair settlement for Internet airings of television shows and movies. There was a rumor that talks should be resolved by Christmas, but this was an incorrect story and/or an overly positive one, because the talks have stalled and the latest news is that both sides are nowhere near a compromise. This means that the upcoming awards shows like The Oscars and Golden Globes are likely to be scrapped as many... More

Published 12/19/07 by

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Hollywood is slowly decreasing the very thing it is fighting for- a piece of the pie.

If the writer's and the studioheads don't come to some sort of agreement soon, the public will turn to other forms of entertainment to keep them busy- books! What a concept!

Then, they won't need the People's Choice Awards, because the public won't care!

Enoughs enough!

I was for the writers in the beginning, but now I think this is a deadlock struggle that no one will truly win.

And, the sad thing is, the writer's that really could have benefited from this (plus the misc other people that put together tvs and movies) are having a crummy Holiday season because they are out of work and not getting paid. How ironic.

I can't wait to see what advertisers do about this change in the tv lineup next year. They are not going to pay prime dollars to show commercials during repeats. Without a February or May sweeps month, the studios and networks are going to lose money. Again, how ironic!

Soon this piece of the pie they are all fighting for will be nothing more than a poptart!

700 lainiek 12/19/07 Message Add to Friends Reply

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You know what? As a writer myself who is still trying to get my scripts sold and break into the business, I am actually glad this strike is happening. No, I don't expect writers to get their piece of the pie, as writers are treated like dirt in Hollywood so why should that ever change? No, I am glad of this strike because it will possibly force the whole system to cave in on itself and when that happens only then will real change come about and Hollywood will actually mean something again.

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