So, how about that Hollywood Writer's Strike?

[Bloodwake]

I'm surprised that there hasn't been a lot of talk about this on this forum.

Frankly, I'm worried. Reality shows are already taking up a large amount of time on our networks, and now everyone's just going to overdo it. Plus, there are no more talk shows (starting immediately) possibly no new South Parks, and many shows, such as 24, which kicks ass, may have to stop eight episodes into production.

So, when is this going to end? I think it will be sooner than later, but that's just me hoping that it doesn't get worse. I mean, we have enough films in production right now to last us until the end of 2008, but if it doesn't get any better soon, lord knows what will happen.

So, what will the TV/ Film industry do in a long strike? I've already mentioned reality shows sadly, but for film this may encourage documentaries, and for the first time, they may enter the mainstream if the strike lasts for a long time.

Other thoughts/comments in this thread:

[Stocky]

I don't expect it to last. Bunch of faeries fighting for more money than they're worth.

[Tauntaun]

what's the seriousness of the strike?  who's participating and why?  does this mean I can get $$ for a script easier now? 

[Phoenix Dark]

I Love New York 2
America's Most Smartest Model
One Shot at Love with Tila Tequila

Flavor of Love 3 is coming 

who cares about 90% of the real shows on TV anyway
 

[treythemovie]

what's the seriousness of the strike?  who's participating and why?  does this mean I can get $$ for a script easier now? 

The WGA (Writer's Guild of America) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have disagreed on how much writer's should get of DVD and internet profit. So the WGA has gone on strike. Almost every writer in hollywood is a part of WGA so almost all TV shows and movies have been effectively postponed (with the exception of some reality tv shows). If you try to write for a tv show or movie during the strike you will be banned from the WGA for life which means you will not get credit for your work or the benefits from rerun profits and such.

This strike is only going to be bad for both sides as the consumer will just go to different medias if the strike lasts to long. Which will financially hurt networks and put writers out of jobs. This strike isn't going to be a good thing for anybody

[FlameOfCallandor]

I Love New York 2
America's Most Smartest Model
One Shot at Love with Tila Tequila

Flavor of Love 3 is coming 

who cares about 90% of the real shows on TV anyway
 

Confirmed, PeeDee has the worst taste in TV ever.

[Human Snorenado]

I Love New York 2
America's Most Smartest Model
One Shot at Love with Tila Tequila

Flavor of Love 3 is coming 

who cares about 90% of the real shows on TV anyway

Confirmed, PeeDee has the worst taste in TV ever.

Holy shit, I agree with the moron.  I'm going to take another shower.

[Synbios459]

Unions and Guilds shouldn't exist.

[Human Snorenado]

Unions and Guilds shouldn't exist.

Neither should flipper people.

[Phoenix Dark]

The only non-reality TV shows I religiously watch:

Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Southpark
Sarah Silverman (will probably stop, it's kinda MEH this year)

[T234]

Synbios, terrible.

PeeDee, wtf.

[Synbios459]

Synbios, terrible.

PeeDee, wtf.

How so? People shouldn't be allowed to be greedy bastards and hamper peoples enjoyment by not working. If you don't like your job then find something else.

BTW, does anyone know if Stargate Atlantis (or the movies) will also be hampered by this?

[demi]

nicca talking about not enjoying his job when our HARD WORKING TAX MONEY PAYS FOR YOUR SHIT

LEECH

[T234]

Synbios, terrible.

PeeDee, wtf.

How so? People shouldn't be allowed to be greedy bastards and hamper peoples enjoyment by not working. If you don't like your job then find something else.

BTW, does anyone know if Stargate Atlantis (or the movies) will also be hampered by this?

 

[treythemovie]

Synbios, terrible.

PeeDee, wtf.

How so? People shouldn't be allowed to be greedy bastards and hamper peoples enjoyment by not working. If you don't like your job then find something else.

BTW, does anyone know if Stargate Atlantis (or the movies) will also be hampered by this?

Unions and Guilds exist to protect an individual's rights against a corporate entity. Without them most people would be getting screwed over constantly.

[Synbios459]

nicca talking about not enjoying his job when our HARD WORKING TAX MONEY PAYS FOR YOUR SHIT

LEECH

Why do you care what your tax money does? You wouldn't pay it if you didn't have to.

[demi]

If it meant you not buying your toys you damn right I wouldn't!

[Synbios459]

If it meant you not buying your toys you damn right I wouldn't!

Pshh..If you were in my position you know you'd do the same thing. I highly doubt you'd care whether you were taking advantage of the govt either.

[Human Snorenado]

If it meant you not buying your toys you damn right I wouldn't!

Pshh..If you were in my position you know you'd do the same thing. I highly doubt you'd care whether you were taking advantage of the govt either.

If I was in your position I would try to kill myself... I say try because with flippers I imagine it would be pretty hard to effectively kill oneself...

[T234]

nicca talking about not enjoying his job when our HARD WORKING TAX MONEY PAYS FOR YOUR SHIT

LEECH

Why do you care what your tax money does? You wouldn't pay it if you didn't have to.

Are you fucking distinguished mentally-challenged as well?

[Synbios459]

nicca talking about not enjoying his job when our HARD WORKING TAX MONEY PAYS FOR YOUR SHIT

LEECH

Why do you care what your tax money does? You wouldn't pay it if you didn't have to.

Are you fucking distinguished mentally-challenged as well?

Well sure you want it to go for something good, but this isn't charity where you give out of the goodness of your heart, this is just giving because you don't want to go to jail.

[Synbios459]

Besides, anyone who thinks they're tax money is going to anything meaningful is very naive.

[brawndolicious]

you're an idiot.

[Synbios459]

you're an idiot.

Why? Because I don't expect the govt to spend money wisely? I don't understand why people care, nothing you say or do is going to make them spend it wisely, and there's no point caring.

[brawndolicious]

yes, believing that and then using the money from them for things that you don't really need makes you an idiot.

[Synbios459]

yes, believing that and then using the money from them for things that you don't really need makes you an idiot.

Dude, I'm stuck in my apt practically 24/7 the games and movies I spend the money on is the only entertainment available to me, you think I'm crazy now, just imagine how I'd be if I just sat on my couch all day with nothing to do.

[brawndolicious]

right, and yet you believe that unions somehow steal from society.

[Synbios459]

right, and yet you believe that unions somehow steal from society.

Well I think it's wrong that people are able to go "Wahhh big corporate guys aren't giving me all the dough I think I deserve, oh I know, I can cry to the union!".

[Bloodwake]

Symbios, you are fucking distinguished mentally-challenged.

I'm glad they are on strike. They deserve more.

And for that matter, if it lasts long enough, Hollywood will inevitably begin to purchase the rights to more independent films, which is a winning situation for me, since I'm an aspiring filmmaker.

[Synbios459]

Symbios, you are fucking distinguished mentally-challenged.

I'm glad they are on strike. They deserve more.

And for that matter, if it lasts long enough, Hollywood will inevitably begin to purchase the rights to more independent films, which is a winning situation for me, since I'm an aspiring filmmaker.

And you think they'll get more by pissing the powers that be off? They're all just a bunch of greedy whiners, try writing in a country like China, or India or something, you won't complain about your salary then.

[demi]

[Gay Boy]

instead of video games why dont you save up and buy a nurse to help you?

[Synbios459]

instead of video games why dont you save up and buy a nurse to help you?

I've already applied for one, but they said it could take weeks before I get someone.

[Phoenix Dark]

Maybe the writers will start working on videogamez

[MrAngryFace]

The late night shows will suffer first, with sitcoms n such having enough to go on for a few months. Not sure whats gonna happen after that.

[treythemovie]

Maybe the writers will start working on videogamez

Man that would be horrible for gamers. The WGA would just end up unionizing all the videogame writers like they have been aiming for. Then they would go on strike for a cut of the videogames profits leading to this same situation again.

[brawndolicious]

The late night shows will suffer first, with sitcoms n such having enough to go on for a few months. Not sure whats gonna happen after that.

I just imagined conan being speechless.

aren't most good videogame writers (tim schafer..yeah) also game designers?  I doubt they could give two shits if the WGA tried to unionize them.

[hyp]

good thing i got rid of my cable subscription.  gonna miss the office though. =\  will get some netflix loving in the meantime.

[Gay Boy]

good thing i got rid of my cable subscription.  gonna miss the office though. =\  will get some netflix loving in the meantime.

office will be on for a while

[Ichirou]

nicca talking about not enjoying his job when our HARD WORKING TAX MONEY PAYS FOR YOUR SHIT

LEECH

Why do you care what your tax money does? You wouldn't pay it if you didn't have to.

You are a drain on our economy and will never contribute anything to society, unlike the writers who toil and work their asses off to provide entertainment for the plebes.  They deserve a bigger piece of the action, and you deserve to have a slice of shut-the-fuck-up pie.

[Smooth Groove]

nicca talking about not enjoying his job when our HARD WORKING TAX MONEY PAYS FOR YOUR SHIT

LEECH

Why do you care what your tax money does? You wouldn't pay it if you didn't have to.

You are a drain on our economy and will never contribute anything to society, unlike the writers who toil and work their asses off to provide entertainment for the plebes.  They deserve a bigger piece of the action, and you deserve to have a slice of shut-the-fuck-up pie.

Instead of so negative, why don't you give Synbios some advice on how he could contribute more to society?  Aren't teachers supposed to give more constructive criticism?

[Ichirou]

Who are you and what did you do with the real Smooth Groove?

[Vizzys]

thread needs more jeff bell

[bud]

lost :'(

[Takuan]

lost :'(

:'( :'( :'(

[Bloodwake]

good thing i got rid of my cable subscription.  gonna miss the office though. =\  will get some netflix loving in the meantime.

office will be on for a while

According to AICN, they are all on strike. Like the entire cast, everyone.

So, while we still have new episodes, we won't for too much longer.

And the Lost situation makes me really, really sad  :'(

[MrAngryFace]

I havent had cable for a while. Tho this means my 30 Rock Season 2 dvd set will be delayed :p

[Tauntaun]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WANT NEW SOUTH PARK! 

[Stocky]

Hopefully this means there is a huge cleansing on TV.

No more Lost or 24 would be alright with me.

[brawndolicious]

^agreed, needs cleansing.

the only thing I actually watch these days on TV is educational programming.