Hollywood Writers' Strike

DolphinChicaDDD · #1 11-07-2007, 10:04 PM

I heard that the producers of Lost might not start the season in Feb 08 as planned, because they want the whole season at once, but in Feb 09 instead. I'll be super pissed if that happens.

ZTABullwinkle · #2 11-07-2007, 11:37 PM

Fox has cancelled "24" for the year. "The Office" has also shut down production, because several members of the cast (Steve Carrell included) would not cross the picket line to film the episodes they have scripts for.

nittanyalum · #3 11-08-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle

Fox has cancelled "24" for the year.

YAGH!!! As in, no hope of having any 24 at all this year? Even if the strike is resolved? Still no 24???

Tippiechick · #4 11-08-2007, 12:51 AM

There are no shows without the writers. They are actually more important, in my mind, than the actors. Pay them the damn money. They sure earn it.

smiley21 · #5 11-08-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle

Fox has cancelled "24" for the year. "The Office" has also shut down production, because several members of the cast (Steve Carrell included) would not cross the picket line to film the episodes they have scripts for.

As for the "The Office" actors, I say good for them. I am seeing a lot of actors standing behind the writers. It could be because the actors know that the writers need support. Then again, I also think the actors know better than to bite the hand that feeds them. I agree that without the writers, there is no television.

I heard something silly on the news about reality shows. The hosts of "Dancing With The Stars" had to ad lib because there were no writers. *GASP* You mean reality shows may have to start being based on actual reality???

ZTABullwinkle · #6 11-08-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by smiley21

I heard something silly on the news about reality shows. The hosts of "Dancing With The Stars" had to ad lib because there were no writers. *GASP* You mean reality shows may have to start being based on actual reality???

I think that is what is bugging me so much about the late night shows and reality shows during the strike. Conan, David and Jay are all comics. Do they really not have a big enough brain to WRITE THEIR OWN MATERIAL?!?!?

I have to agree with all the previous posters. This is beyond ridiculous. It is more than apparent that even with the best actors, the WRITERS are the ones who are more responsible for the success of the show.

On another note, I am not sorry to see SNL dark. That show has become painful to watch.

Drolefille · #7 11-08-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by smiley21

As for the "The Office" actors, I say good for them. I am seeing a lot of actors standing behind the writers. It could be because the actors know that the writers need support. Then again, I also think the actors know better than to bite the hand that feeds them. I agree that without the writers, there is no television.

I heard something silly on the news about reality shows. The hosts of "Dancing With The Stars" had to ad lib because there were no writers. *GASP* You mean reality shows may have to start being based on actual reality???

Most of the Office Actors are also writers. So they're nearly all on strike in the first place.

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Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle

I think that is what is bugging me so much about the late night shows and reality shows during the strike. Conan, David and Jay are all comics. Do they really not have a big enough brain to WRITE THEIR OWN MATERIAL?!?!?

Conan, David, Jay, Jon, Stephen are ALL writers guild members. They can't/won't cross their own picket line. Add that into the idea that one person should come up with 45 minutes of new material a day all week? No one person can do that. Most stand up comics use the same routine(s) regularly with only small tweaks and changes

squirrely girl · #8 11-08-2007, 02:35 PM

can't say i blame them. after watching the youtube video from the office writers i think its a bunch of bs that these writers aren't being appropriately compensated. that info 'bout the webisodes is complete hooey.

adpiucf · #9 11-12-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DolphinChicaDDD

I heard that the producers of Lost might not start the season in Feb 08 as planned, because they want the whole season at once, but in Feb 09 instead. I'll be super pissed if that happens.

I saw some photo of the strike-- one of the LOST writers was picketting. One his sign were the words: Don't you want to know the truth about the island?

LOL-- if that isn't motivation to end the strike, then I don't know what is?

KDAngel · #10 11-13-2007, 02:56 AM

Here's an op-ed from the head-writer of Lost from Sunday... I think Kristin on E! announced that ABC IS in fact going to show the eight episodes they have come February though.

mu_agd · #11 11-13-2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

I saw some photo of the strike-- one of the LOST writers was picketting. One his sign were the words: Don't you want to know the truth about the island?

LOL-- if that isn't motivation to end the strike, then I don't know what is?

I believe that was actually the creator and showrunner that had that sign!

#12 11-20-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

I saw some photo of the strike-- one of the LOST writers was picketting. One his sign were the words: Don't you want to know the truth about the island?

LOL-- if that isn't motivation to end the strike, then I don't know what is?

http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/ente...78/detail.html

The picketing's reached the island.

PeppyGPhiB · #13 11-30-2007, 03:45 AM

Has anyone else been tuning in to the Tonight Show this week? They've been playing OLD Leno episodes, and I gotta say I'm enjoying it way more than the present-day Tonight Show episodes.

Earlier this week he had Tom Hanks (promoting A League of Their Own), the next night it was his first interview with Julia Roberts, then last night it was Matt Damon right after he won the Oscar for Good Will Hunting. Tonight's guest is Jennifer Aniston from back in 1995. So far the monologue jokes have included Kato Kaelin, OJ Simpson, Pauly Shore, Sharon Stone and teachers seducing students...I guess some things don't change.

ETA: OMG, he just said, "This has gotta be the hottest new show of the season, this 'Friends' show..." Wow, bet no one thought back then that the show would last so long!

Still BLUTANG · #14 11-30-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Has anyone else been tuning in to the Tonight Show this week? They've been playing OLD Leno episodes, and I gotta say I'm enjoying it way more than the present-day Tonight Show episodes.

Earlier this week he had Tom Hanks (promoting A League of Their Own), the next night it was his first interview with Julia Roberts, then last night it was Matt Damon right after he won the Oscar for Good Will Hunting. Tonight's guest is Jennifer Aniston from back in 1995. So far the monologue jokes have included Kato Kaelin, OJ Simpson, Pauly Shore, Sharon Stone and teachers seducing students...I guess some things don't change.

ETA: OMG, he just said, "This has gotta be the hottest new show of the season, this 'Friends' show..." Wow, bet no one thought back then that the show would last so long!

YES!!! and the musical guests. Lovin it...

AGDee · #15 02-09-2008, 09:28 PM

From CNN today:

If members of the Writers Guild of America react favorably to the proposed deal, the guild's board could vote Sunday to lift the strike order and the industry could be up and running Monday. This month's Oscars ceremony, which has been under the cloud of a union and actors boycott, also would be a winner.