TV Writer's Guild Goes on Strike
Writers in L.A. are expected to picket 14 studios today, as the Writer's Guild of America has decided to strike. The writers are asking for bigger DVD profits and revenue from the distribution of films and TV shows over the Internet.
Uh-oh -- what does that mean for our favorite shows? Well, nothing, if you're talking reality shows -- those won't be affected and we'll probably see more of them. But if you're hooked on a drama, like Grey's Anatomy, you could be in for a very short stay at Seattle Grace.
"Grey’s Anatomy is not prepared for the Writers’ Guild of America strike,” star Patrick Dempsey told Entertainment Tonight. “We are not that far ahead. We have enough show to take us through Christmas, then we’ll see if that’s the end of the season.”
That would suck, but I sort of agree with the writers. Actors get paid tons of money per episode, and though they are a big reason for the success or failure of a show, if the writing is bad, it doesn't matter how good of an actor, or how McDreamy you are.
Let's hope this gets settled quickly.
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As much as I love Grey's and other shows I think it's pathetic that this strike is making major news headlines over world events and that so many people are more outraged at this than the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and Myanmar!
Seriously- it's JUST tv people!
** before the haters get all over me**
Note that I am not attacking DB for talking about this!
Im referring to the fact that this morning this was ALL over CNN and MSN and other news outlets!
It's a shame you have to explain everything you say on this blog so as not to get attacked. But that is the way it is,
If it happens it happens, I'll watch re-runs of my favorite shows. I agree it is no big deal.
Does this effect all the good cable shows like Weeds, Curb, Californication, Nip/Tuck etc..??
That would be upsetting.
Other than that, the only network Non Reality shows that I really think are going to be sorely missed would be The Office and maybe 24.
(I dont watch Grays bc I never could get into it, but I am sure that will be missed too)
Hopefully this will be resolved soon.
Bc we all need our TV.
And yes, even though there are many more important things going on in the world, its not a crime to care about your TV shows....
Oh Boo Who - just went T.V. has finally (after too many years) become at least somewhat Better - Please get this Stike over with ASAP!!!!
Ouch! I need my Desperate Housewives!
This is bad. How long could TV shows go on without these talented writers? :(
It will be a nuisance for us people who have fav programmes that we're addicted to watching but I agree that this isn't headline breaking major news.
Maybe i can get a job now
For those addicted to tele land,, maybe we could all get of our butts & go run a marathon like KAteeee did!
And yes I think McDreamy has a certain something,,,cookin HMM,,
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ITA and hope the strike is resolved quickly and with both sides happy.
I don't think some of you really understand the impact that the strike could potentially have. It could force thousands of people out of jobs because of layoffs, resulting in the economy going down.
Uh oh! Here come the subpar---horrible reality tv shows AGAIN!
I guess it's back to watching dvds for me. :) Sigh!
Maybe now Hollywood will realize just how important writers are to everything. Why should a movie gross 300 million dollars world wide, most goes to the producers and directors, 20 million to a high paid actor/ actress and over 2-3 million for the supporting cast, but only 100,000 dollars to the writer. If the writer made a good deal when selling the screenplay, script, novel, etc.
That whole business seemed really unfair.
Dare I touch THIS one! This may come back to slap me in the kisser, but I say to the writers getting more dough,"why not". I do feel that but for the writers, what would the actors say? "Duh, hey ya'll! Uh, I'm usually NOT lost for words or lines, but, to tell ya the truth, WRITING'S NOT my best attribute!" McDonald's...watch out! There may be a few "Excuse me, dahlin', do you want fries with that mahvelous hunk o' beef?" questions swooned behind your counters soon! PS...can you tell if I'm a writer, or actress?
Dare I touch THIS one! This may come back to slap me in the kisser, but I say to the writers getting more dough,"why not". I do feel that but for the writers, what would the actors say? "Duh, hey ya'll! Uh, I'm usually NOT lost for words or lines, but, to tell ya the truth, WRITING'S NOT my best attribute!" McDonald's...watch out! There may be a few "Excuse me, dahlin', do you want fries with that mahvelous hunk o' beef?" questions swooned behind your counters soon! PS...can you tell if I'm a writer, or actress?