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‘Slumdog’ Continues to Roll with BAFTA, WGA Wins

‘Slumdog’ Continues to Roll with BAFTA, WGA Wins

For those of you not paying attention, there appears to be one little film that is tearing its way through awards season — and it isn’t that big Batman movie or that curious case. It is this little rags-to-riches tale from the slums of Mumbai in India, envisioned by a brilliant British director and adapted by a now red hot screenwriter.

By Neil Miller on February 8, 2009 | Comments

WTF: Is SAG the Hillary Clinton of Entertainment Guilds?

WTF: Is SAG the Hillary Clinton of Entertainment Guilds?

I’m not exactly sure why SAG is holding out. A strike would be a pointless effort right now because it would go virtually unnoticed.

By Kevin Carr on July 9, 2008 | Comments

The WGA Strike is Officially Over!

The WGA Strike is Officially Over!

In the words of the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, “Hey everybody, we’re all gonna get laid!”

By Neil Miller on February 13, 2008 | Comments

Strike Update: When Are My Favorite Shows Coming Back?

Strike Update: When Are My Favorite Shows Coming Back?

The strike could be over soon. But when are we going to get our damn TV shows back?

By Neil Miller on February 11, 2008 | Comments

WGA Reaches a Tentative Deal to End Strike

WGA Reaches a Tentative Deal to End Strike

Reuters and the NYT are reporting that the strike is over, and that it appears to have worked.

By Neil Miller on February 9, 2008 | Comments

WGA, AMPTP Working on a ‘Tentative Agreement’

WGA, AMPTP Working on a ‘Tentative Agreement’

WGA Leadership sends out a memo…

By Neil Miller on February 6, 2008 | Comments

WGA Strike: The End May Be in Sight

WGA Strike: The End May Be in Sight

Friday and Saturday talks could lead to an end to the WGA strike as soon as next week.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on February 3, 2008 | Comments

WGA OK’s Grammy Show

WGA OK’s Grammy Show

The Writers Guild announced its interim agreement with producers of the Grammy Awards show.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on January 28, 2008 | Comments

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 | Comments

WGA, AMPTP Go Back to the Negotiating Table

WGA, AMPTP Go Back to the Negotiating Table

Coming, as predicted, on the heels of the Director’s Guild of America’s deal with the AMPTP, the Writer’s Guild of America is heading back to the negotiating table.

By Robert Fure on January 20, 2008 | Comments

Breaking: DGA Reaches Accord with Producers

Breaking: DGA Reaches Accord with Producers

The Director’s Guild of America, who’s contract expires this summer, has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

By Robert Fure on January 17, 2008 | Comments

Doomsday for the Justice League?  Tune in Later this Week…

Doomsday for the Justice League? Tune in Later this Week…

With the Writer’s Guild strike still in full force, the Justice League movie may be put on hold.

By Josh Radde on January 14, 2008 | Comments

Viral Video: Zach Braff Talks Dirty to His Typewriter

Viral Video: Zach Braff Talks Dirty to His Typewriter

The newest episode of the online-only Speechless ads has premiered, and it stars Zach Braff talking dirty!

By Rob Hunter on January 13, 2008 | Comments

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 | Comments

WGA Strike: Relive the IATSE-WGA Smack-Down

WGA Strike: Relive the IATSE-WGA Smack-Down

Take a look at a letter from IATSE President Thomas Short to WGA-West President Patric Verrone. Interesting stuff.

By Robert Fure on January 9, 2008 | Comments

Golden Globes Cancelled; NBC to Air Press Conference

Golden Globes Cancelled; NBC to Air Press Conference

NBC has announced that the telecast of the Golden Globe Awards has been cancelled. They will replace the show with an hour-long Press Conference.

By Neil Miller on January 7, 2008 | Comments

WGA Cuts Interim Deal with United Artists; Leaves MGM in the Cold

WGA Cuts Interim Deal with United Artists; Leaves MGM in the Cold

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has struck a deal with United Artists, allowing some feature writers to go back to work and opening the door for other independent studios to negotiate.

By Michelle Graham on January 7, 2008 | Comments

NBC Will Broadcast An Empty Red Carpet

NBC Will Broadcast An Empty Red Carpet

NBC pays $5 million a year in license fees for the right to air the Golden Globes, so even without actors they are still going to air the show.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on January 5, 2008 | Comments

WGA Strike: SAG to Boycott The Golden Globes; Actors Won’t Show

WGA Strike: SAG to Boycott The Golden Globes; Actors Won’t Show

Look at the bright side, at least the show will be considerably shorter…

By Neil Miller on January 5, 2008 | Comments

WTF: Awards Shows and The Writers Strike

WTF: Awards Shows and The Writers Strike

We’ve all heard about the casualties of the writers’ strike. Now, we are hearing about the latest casualty: Award Shows.

By Kevin Carr on December 28, 2007 | Comments