Comments on: The Writer’s Strike For Dummies http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/ theTVaddict.com is your number one source on the net for TV news, scoop, reviews and commentary on all of your favourite TV shows. Check out theTVaddict.com daily for commentary, a WHAT TO WATCH TVguide, and a weekly podcast. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:01:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Joe Jenkins http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-245966 Joe Jenkins Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:46:46 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-245966 We heard nothing about this in the UK until problems with Prison Break (no more until Jan 21st). From what I've read, I have to say that I agree that writers deserve a share of revenue made by their writing, though I say this as a writer. Some may say they have gone into overkill, but if they weren't so tough, the studios would just keep things going until the writers gave in. In the meantime, there is nothing wrong with watching some British TV, tere's some great stuff out there. Joe We heard nothing about this in the UK until problems with Prison Break (no more until Jan 21st).

From what I’ve read, I have to say that I agree that writers deserve a share of revenue made by their writing, though I say this as a writer. Some may say they have gone into overkill, but if they weren’t so tough, the studios would just keep things going until the writers gave in.

In the meantime, there is nothing wrong with watching some British TV, tere’s some great stuff out there.

Joe

]]> By: Writer chick http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244802 Writer chick Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:52:55 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244802 After doing a little homework on the subject (and being a writer, though not the TV type), I believe that the writers are justified in some of their demands such as profit sharing from DVDs, digital media, etc. BUT I think they over slightly overreaching by demanding that reality shows be unionized. This could have many unforeseen effects...perhaps this should be an item that the writers use to bargain. After doing a little homework on the subject (and being a writer, though not the TV type), I believe that the writers are justified in some of their demands such as profit sharing from DVDs, digital media, etc. BUT I think they over slightly overreaching by demanding that reality shows be unionized. This could have many unforeseen effects…perhaps this should be an item that the writers use to bargain.

]]> By: Connie http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244647 Connie Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:21:10 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244647 Is the WGA an international union? Are there only members in the US on strike or are there some working in Canada and walking picket lines as well? I am a long time active trade unionist but have been out of touch of late due to particular circumstances. Monetary fights are hard to win but I wish the WGA a strong membership base to get their fair share. Does the WGA have a website of their own? Thanks for simplifying things, TV addict and any friend of Jack's is a friend of mine ;) Is the WGA an international union? Are there only members in the US on strike or are there some working in Canada and walking picket lines as well? I am a long time active trade unionist but have been out of touch of late due to particular circumstances. Monetary fights are hard to win but I wish the WGA a strong membership base to get their fair share. Does the WGA have a website of their own?
Thanks for simplifying things, TV addict and any friend of Jack’s is a friend of mine ;)

]]> By: the TV addict » Blog Archive » Introducing the TV Blog Coalition http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244346 the TV addict » Blog Archive » Introducing the TV Blog Coalition Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:05:04 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244346 [...] Addict: Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the [...] […] Addict: Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the […]

]]> By: TV Blog Weekly Roundup… » Give Me My Remote http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244335 TV Blog Weekly Roundup… » Give Me My Remote Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:46:16 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244335 [...] TV Addict Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the [...] […] TV Addict Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the […]

]]> By: Mel http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244291 Mel Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:37:47 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244291 Oh dear. Part of me hopes that SAG does the solidarity thing and everything just stops -- the longer they can limp along the longer the studios will drag it out - hoping to break the strike. The federal mediator called a meeting for Sunday AM -- maybe a miracle will happen . . . . . . . . Can you find out where all our favs are with regard to completed eppies and work stoppage and such? I know it might be in the bible but you're more fun . . . . and you understand our pain. Oh dear. Part of me hopes that SAG does the solidarity thing and everything just stops — the longer they can limp along the longer the studios will drag it out - hoping to break the strike.
The federal mediator called a meeting for Sunday AM — maybe a miracle will happen . . . . . . . .
Can you find out where all our favs are with regard to completed eppies and work stoppage and such?
I know it might be in the bible but you’re more fun . . . . and you understand our pain.

]]> By: tdot http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244286 tdot Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:45:13 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244286 SO with no Tv News, Will You please bring Arie back for a PODCAST. We all want some Slam Poetry! I really hope this doesnt last longer than Jan. Iam SO sad... SO with no Tv News, Will You please bring Arie back for a PODCAST. We all want some Slam Poetry!

I really hope this doesnt last longer than Jan. Iam SO sad…

]]> By: Mikey Likes TV » Friday Night Links: The Week in TV Blogs http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244277 Mikey Likes TV » Friday Night Links: The Week in TV Blogs Sat, 03 Nov 2007 03:41:42 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244277 [...] TV Addict: Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the week! [...] […] TV Addict: Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the week! […]

]]> By: Welcome to The TV Blog Coalition! | Daemon's TV http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244268 Welcome to The TV Blog Coalition! | Daemon's TV Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:04:17 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244268 [...] Addict: Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the [...] […] Addict: Wondering how the writer’s strike is going to effect your favorite shows? Check out Our Writer’s Strike for Dummies. Need proof that writer’s are actually worth the money — see our favorite quotes of the […]

]]> By: Jenny http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244250 Jenny Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:29:37 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2007/11/02/the-writers-strike-for-dummies/#comment-244250 And don't forget the 7 episodes of Jericho already done! Get a ton new viewers and hopefully it'll be picked up for after the strike. :D heh And don’t forget the 7 episodes of Jericho already done! Get a ton new viewers and hopefully it’ll be picked up for after the strike. :D heh

]]>