I don't have much sympathy for them either since those overpaid writers are probably the ones who will reap the most benefit from any new contract.
All the more reason to hope the strike continues! The longer they're not writing, we ain't getting garbage, and they ain't getting paid. It's a win-win situation!
I am seriously missing Lost and 24, both of which should be airing now.
Lost should be starting up soon. Its absence has nothing to do with the strike. ABC purposely pushed back the debut of Season 4 so that the series can run non-stop with new episodes without seasonal breaks or re-runs (with the idea that this would retain viewers throughout the season). The downside of this was that the DVD release of the previous season, which is usually right before the beginning of the new season, was also delay to December. As a result, I had to wait an additional 5-6 months to get caught up with the story. X-(
Last I heard, the entire season 4 of Lost is written so the strike should have no effect.
Don't know anything about 24 though.
There will be no season of 24, season was cancelled awhile back I believe. As for Lost it's kind of a mixed bag. The first eight episodes of the season were written, half of the season, before the strike. Those episodes have been filmed and ABC will show them. Unfortunately, we only get half the season since the latter half was not completed due to the strike. The producers of Lost strongly urged ABC to not air the eight new episodes until the rest of the season was completed so that they could show the whole season back-to-back as originally planned. Naturally, ABC said 'no thanks, we're gonna show them' since new episodes of anything, especially a show like Lost, in the midst of a writers strike is like finding water in the middle of the desert. The producers did issue a warning that the way that the eight episode ends will leave people very upset since it will end in kind of a big cliffhanger. Instead of only waiting one week to see what happens we'll have to wait who knows how long. So while I am happy Lost is back, one of the few shows on television that actually makes you use your brain, I am bummed we're only getting half a season and an ending that's only going to leave us wanting more.
As for Lost it's kind of a mixed bag. The first eight episodes of the season were written, half of the season, before the strike. Those episodes have been filmed and ABC will show them. Unfortunately, we only get half the season since the latter half was not completed due to the strike.
If that's the case, then ABC's strategy to postpone Lost from September to February really turned around and bit them. If they had aired those episodes months ago, they most likely would have had the rest of the episodes pretty thoroughly drafted. Now it looks they won't even be able to reap the benefits of their "back-to-back" strategy.
There will be no season of 24, season was cancelled awhile back I believe.
To quote Jack Bauer, "Dammit." There's a trailer for Season 7 on the net. I guess they're going to hold that back for a year.
Those episodes have been filmed and ABC will show them. Unfortunately, we only get half the season since the latter half was not completed due to the strike. The producers of Lost strongly urged ABC to not air the eight new episodes until the rest of the season was completed so that they could show the whole season back-to-back as originally planned..
ABC are A-holes. I'd rather they did as the producers asked.
The Oscars have to go down. There's no point in the WGA coming this far and then flinching at this point. And it's the perfect year to postpone them, if only for matters of taste. It looks like Atonement, dribbling pish that it is, may be the front runner. So I say cancel them. :v
And to think we were friends. You know JD, you may say whatever you want about me, my country or my cricket team, but please, please, please leave the Oscars alone!
BTW, even if Atonement did win best picture, it may not dominate. Best director, for example, could go elsewhere, such as to the Coen brothers. Additionally the great Daniel Day-Lewis could win a second Oscar, so regardless of what you think about Atonement, this year's Oscars may deliver too many delights for you to dismiss it.
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The Oscars have to go down. There's no point in the WGA coming this far and then flinching at this point. And it's the perfect year to postpone them, if only for matters of taste. It looks like Atonement, dribbling pish that it is, may be the front runner. So I say cancel them. :v
And to think we were friends. You know JD, you may say whatever you want about me, my country or my cricket team, but please, please, please leave the Oscars alone!
Arf! He's right though- it would be a bit pointless to let pretty much the biggest ceremony go ahead when you can stop it (if you're in that hideous, selfish 'screw everyone else- I want more' strike mood); it would certainly get your cause noticed and make big news.
I bet the BAFTA people are creaming themselves with excitement, hoping the Oscars are cancelled!
The Oscars are in fact a great 'target' for the Writer's Strike. The impact on viewers may be great, but I think a lot of celebrities will be even more devastated. The Oscars is primarily an industry indulgence - actors touting actors, filmmakers patting one another on the back, and so on. For these major stars, not having a project to work on for the next few months won't ding their pocketbook, but take away the Oscars and their opportunity to preen may be like hitting them over the head with a sledgehammer.
The Oscars are in fact a great 'target' for the Writer's Strike. The impact on viewers may be great, but I think a lot of celebrities will be even more devestated. The Oscars is primarily a industry indulgence - actors touting actors, filmmakers patting one another on the back, and so on. For these major stars, not having a project to work on for the next few months won't ding their pocketbook, but take away the Oscars and their opportunity to preen may be like hitting them over the head with a sledgehammer.
Good article in the NY Times recently about how the strike and the cancellation of events like the Globes has had an impact on the distribution of "swag bags" -- the complimentary goodies given to celebs (bling, electronics, cosmetics, etc.) at the events.
Cry me a river. These people need free swag like Steve Jobs needs an iTunes gift certificate. 8-)
And to think we were friends. You know JD, you may say whatever you want about me, my country or my cricket team,
I'm Scottish. What is cricket? )
but please, please, please leave the Oscars alone!
Sorry Dan. But the Oscars have to go down. I've watched them every year since 1994, but for this strike to end soon, something drastic has to happen. I suspect the Academy will do more than a televised press conference in its place though. Though what I've no idea.
The downside is that the BAFTA's, the British version of the Oscars, but with added smugness, are now even smugger, because they know the stars they want will actually want to turn up this year. The nominations were announced today. And what led the way. Bloody Atonement. X-(
Another deal signed between the WGA and a couple of studios. Lionsgate, who tend to deal in genre films and quirky low-budget fare, and Marvel Studios, the new studio set up by the comic giants have both reached terms with the writers union.
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A recent acquaintance of mine who's near to the business has indicated that there are rumblings the strike might end on 1 February
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A recent acquaintance of mine who's near to the business has indicated that there are rumblings the strike might end on 1 February
Just a few days off Loeff.
Well...better a few days than a few months This is good news for me, as well...I've got a contract to sign, but not until it's 'legal'
Hopefully SAG will be able to avert a work stoppage in July.
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Apparently there will be a meeting on Saturday to discuss and finalise (hopefully), the agreement. Then there will be a vote by members on whether to accept the offer. This could take a couple of weeks, so technically the strike is still in effect till then.
This may sound heretical, but I'm surprised by how little I've missed TV since the strike took its toll. I've read more, gone to bed a little earlier and woken up refreshed in the morning, and have found more time for this and that. Maybe there should be more writers' strikes: it was a nice break!
This may sound heretical, but I'm surprised by how little I've missed TV since the strike took its toll. I've read more, gone to bed a little earlier and woken up refreshed in the morning, and have found more time for this and that. Maybe there should be more writers' strikes: it was a nice break!
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This may sound heretical, but I'm surprised by how little I've missed TV since the strike took its toll. I've read more, gone to bed a little earlier and woken up refreshed in the morning, and have found more time for this and that. Maybe there should be more writers' strikes: it was a nice break!
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All the more reason to hope the strike continues! The longer they're not writing, we ain't getting garbage, and they ain't getting paid. It's a win-win situation!
There will be no season of 24, season was cancelled awhile back I believe. As for Lost it's kind of a mixed bag. The first eight episodes of the season were written, half of the season, before the strike. Those episodes have been filmed and ABC will show them. Unfortunately, we only get half the season since the latter half was not completed due to the strike. The producers of Lost strongly urged ABC to not air the eight new episodes until the rest of the season was completed so that they could show the whole season back-to-back as originally planned. Naturally, ABC said 'no thanks, we're gonna show them' since new episodes of anything, especially a show like Lost, in the midst of a writers strike is like finding water in the middle of the desert. The producers did issue a warning that the way that the eight episode ends will leave people very upset since it will end in kind of a big cliffhanger. Instead of only waiting one week to see what happens we'll have to wait who knows how long. So while I am happy Lost is back, one of the few shows on television that actually makes you use your brain, I am bummed we're only getting half a season and an ending that's only going to leave us wanting more.
If that's the case, then ABC's strategy to postpone Lost from September to February really turned around and bit them. If they had aired those episodes months ago, they most likely would have had the rest of the episodes pretty thoroughly drafted. Now it looks they won't even be able to reap the benefits of their "back-to-back" strategy.
ABC are A-holes. I'd rather they did as the producers asked.
BTW, even if Atonement did win best picture, it may not dominate. Best director, for example, could go elsewhere, such as to the Coen brothers. Additionally the great Daniel Day-Lewis could win a second Oscar, so regardless of what you think about Atonement, this year's Oscars may deliver too many delights for you to dismiss it.
Arf!
I bet the BAFTA people are creaming themselves with excitement, hoping the Oscars are cancelled!
Cry me a river. These people need free swag like Steve Jobs needs an iTunes gift certificate. 8-)
I'm Scottish. What is cricket?
Sorry Dan. But the Oscars have to go down. I've watched them every year since 1994, but for this strike to end soon, something drastic has to happen. I suspect the Academy will do more than a televised press conference in its place though. Though what I've no idea.
The downside is that the BAFTA's, the British version of the Oscars, but with added smugness, are now even smugger, because they know the stars they want will actually want to turn up this year. The nominations were announced today. And what led the way. Bloody Atonement. X-(
http://film.guardian.co.uk/oscars2008/story/0,,2246928,00.html
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Just a few days off Loeff. According to Defamer an agreement seems to have been reached.
http://defamer.com/352348/the-strike-is-over-or-over-in-a-week-or-everyones-being-set-up-for-another-crushing-letdown
Well...better a few days than a few months
Hopefully SAG will be able to avert a work stoppage in July.
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"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Up the workers!
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980231.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1
And some of the Oscar nominee's have been urging the SAG to start negotiations now.
http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117980162.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1
http://www.variety.com/VR1117980589.html
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