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Below the Line – Who Hurts When Writers Strike

Below the Line – Who Hurts When Writers Strike

I feel I’m in a unique place to comment on the Writer’s Strike. On one hand, I aspire to be a writer, so obviously I have to support them so that my own paychecks will be that much nicer in the future. On the other hand, I work far below the line in Hollywood, and the Writer’s Guild has put my job, and the jobs of all my coworkers, in danger.

By Robert Fure on November 15, 2007 | Comments

WGA Strike: Support the Writers, Sign a Petition

WGA Strike: Support the Writers, Sign a Petition

Question of the Day: Where do you stand? With the Writers or with the Studios?

By Neil Miller on November 12, 2007 | Comments

WGA Strike: Michael Scott Calls Off; ‘The Office’ Writers Speak their Peace

WGA Strike: Michael Scott Calls Off; ‘The Office’ Writers Speak their Peace

Earlier this week, production came to a screeching halt on my personal favorite show, The Office when members of the cast (most of whom are also writers on the show) took to the picket lines with the rest of their WGA comrades.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2007 | Comments

WGA Strike: What is the Strike Really About?

WGA Strike: What is the Strike Really About?

No one has been asking me the questions, but I sure as hell know the answers…

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2007 | Comments

WGA Strike: Will ‘Scrubs’ be Hung out to Dry?

WGA Strike: Will ‘Scrubs’ be Hung out to Dry?

You guessed it. The Writer’s Strike continues to wreak havoc on the entertainment lives of the simple folk on the other side of the television.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 6, 2007 | Comments

WGA Strike: Heroes Prepping Early Finale

WGA Strike: Heroes Prepping Early Finale

The grim reality that will exist as a result of the impending Writers Guild of America strike is beginning to unfold this weekend as we begin to see reports that have much anticipated projects being put “on hold” (translation: canceled) and others being cut short.

By Neil Miller on November 4, 2007 | Comments

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 | Comments