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AFTRA Settles, All Eyes Turn to SAG

AFTRA Settles, All Eyes Turn to SAG

While that might make some people breath easier, the Screen Actors Guild has to go to the bargaining table and reach an agreement if an actors strike is to be averted.

By Robin Ruinsky on May 28, 2008 | Comments (1)

SAG Interim Pacts Don’t Mean Much

SAG Interim Pacts Don’t Mean Much

The cold wind you felt brush against you this week probably came from Hollywood instead of the IRS. After all, what’s worse: The fact that you forgot to pay your taxes and will be going to prison with Wesley Snipes forever or that The Screen Actors Guild started their contract negotiations?

By Cole Abaius on April 17, 2008 | Comments (1)

Editorial: Why The Writers Will Settle For Less

Editorial: Why The Writers Will Settle For Less

Now that the Directors Guild has a deal, the WGA may be pressed to compromise in order to end the strike.

By Robert Fure on January 21, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

WGA Announces Awards Nominees… Cancels Awards

WGA Announces Awards Nominees… Cancels Awards

The Writers Guild of America have announced their awards show as set for February 9th, and have released the nominees for best original screenplay, best adapted screenplay and best documentary screenplay.

By Michelle Graham on January 11, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

WGA Strike: 15,000 Jobs Later, Still No Deal

WGA Strike: 15,000 Jobs Later, Still No Deal

Last week the WGA and the Studios failed to reach a deal and each left with a sour taste in their mouth.

By Robert Fure on December 15, 2007 | Comments (10)

WGA Strike: Saturday Night Emaciated

WGA Strike: Saturday Night Emaciated

As much as I support the writers in their ongoing battle against the studios, the WGA strike could be a blessing in disguise for Saturday Night Live. Maybe the show’s really dying this time. It’s hard to say.

By Cameron Archer on November 18, 2007 | Be the First To Comment

The WGA Will Strike Monday

The WGA Will Strike Monday

That’s right, you heard it here… Last. It is official, The Writers Guild of America announced late last week that its 12,000 members will go on strike Monday at 12:01am.

By Neil Miller on November 4, 2007 | Be the First To Comment