Is the writers’ strike almost over?
p2pnet news | TV:- Striking Hollywood writers complain, among other things, they’re not being paid enough when their work shows up online.
So they’ve found the perfect place to let their views be known.
Online.
“I’m very aware that The New York Times and Bloomberg Financial News would not be writing about my Deadline Hollywood Daily website Monday if it weren’t for your support,” posted Nikki Finke yesterday, going on, “Here’s the NYT piece, ‘Alternative Journalist’s Web Site Is Scrutinized for Writers’ Strike News.’ The Bloomberg story has posted but I don’t have the url.”
And today, “As the WGA strike begins its 4th week, I’ve been told positive news about today’s resumption of contract talks between the writers and the producers,” says Finke, going on:
So positive, in fact, that I’m almost fearful to post it. But here goes: a very reliable source tells me that there appears to be a deal seemingly in place between both sides.
“It’s already done, basically,” the insider describes. That’s because of the weeks worth of groundwork by the Hollywood agents working the writers guild leadership on one side, and the studio and network moguls on the other. I was told not to expect an agreement this week. But my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas.
Look, I don’t want to raise false hope here. But this source has been very accurate in the past. The negotiations starting today will have a news blackout, so don’t expect any significant leaks. But consider the real possibility there’s been a breakthrough. Still, I must caution that this is Hollywood — where defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory nearly every time.
According to ELLE, “Finke has created her own badass niche in entertainment reporting, which is both copied and criticized by her more mainstream colleagues.”
Says the New York Times.
“For many of her readers, Ms. Finke’s Web site has supplanted traditional media as a primary source of strike news. Before the strike, Ms. Finke said Deadline Hollywood Daily averaged 350,000 page views a day. Since the beginning of the strike, she said the daily average had soared to about a million.”
“At 10 a.m. Monday morning, union scribes and studio suits will touch gloves and resume their sparring over terms of a new film and TV contract,” says Reuters.
“Industryites scoring this latest round of negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers hope the parties keep things sporting and avoid the bloody spectacle of 17 previous bargaining sessions.”
If you give a damn whether or not they start writing again, stay tuned.
Online.
Also See:
Hollywood writers – Hollywood writers strike hits Sweden, November 9, 2007
Nikki Finke – Thank You, Readers…, November 25, 2007
Finke – Dare We Hope A Deal Has Been Struck…?, November 25, 2007
ELLE – The good, the bad and the ugly, December, 2007
New York Times – Alternative Journalist’s Web Site Is Scrutinized for Writers’ Strike News, November 26, 2007
Reuters – Hollywood scribes, studios back in the ring, November 26, 2007
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November 26th, 2007 at 9:35 am
NOOOOOOOO!!
I’ve been enjoying the reruns of classic TV shows I’d long forgotten about.
November 26th, 2007 at 11:52 am
Well I hope they DO reach an agreement, I am wanting LOST to come back on!
November 26th, 2007 at 11:53 am
And to the poster above, that is what you have nick at night for stupid!
November 26th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
I could care less about the strike. All the shows I watch are still going. I dont watch late night tv so could care less about that. Im just dreading all the reality shows the netwroks might start pumping out.
November 27th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Awwww poor baby can’t watch LOST.
Try reading. Start with this site then go to:
http://www.cdfreaks.com
http://www.slyck.com
http://www.eff.org
http://www.zeropaid.com
Check the archives too.
Google the following for starters:
“broadcast flag”
DRM
watermark
betamax supreme court
diamond rio riaa
tivo mpaa
hollywood license “color television”
DMCA
After doing some reading you’ll be glad for anything that hurts Hollywood financially.
December 20th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
DELAWARE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS UNION ENDORSES JOE BIDEN
Published: 12/17/2007
“He’s not just pro-union, he’s pro-working families.”
Wilmington, DE (December 17, 2007) – Today, Sen. Biden received the endorsement of the Delaware Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 13101.
CWA Local 13101 Executive President Bud Speakman said, “We were the first union to endorse Sen. Biden 36 years ago and have never regretted that decision. What distinguishes Sen. Biden is that he’s not just pro-union, he’s pro-working families. He’s never wavered in his commitment to the working men and women in Delaware and we would expect the same of him as president.”
Sen. Biden thanked CWA Local 13101 and President Speakman for their continued support.
“Because of the support of CWA and other unions, I was elected as the first pro-union United States Senator in Delaware history. Since then we have fought together for Common Situs Picketing in the mid-1970s, the prevailing wage, Card Check, OSHA standards, pension protections and, most recently, the Employee Free Choice Act.
“History teaches us that when the union movement is strong, our middle class is strong. And when our middle class is strong, our country is strong. As president, I will immediately sign the Employee Free Choice Act into law. I will guarantee that the National Labor Relations Board returns to being a fair forum to contest unfair labor practices. I will appoint people to the Department of Labor who understand the value of unions to our economy and will make sure that pro-union officials play senior roles at the Departments of Commerce, State, Agriculture, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. And I will also create good, union jobs by investing in our national infrastructure. We have $1.6 trillion of work to do to rebuild our roads, tunnels, ports and bridges. That means more construction, manufacturing, and transportation jobs for Americans.
“I am honored that the Communications Workers of America in Delaware have pledged their support to my campaign. As President, I will continue to work as hard for them in the future as I have over the past thirty-five years
December 29th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
im tired of waiting for greys anatoym to come bck on it bugging me. the strike needs to end already!