Writers Strike

#26
#26
The DVD market is in decline, so the biggest issue for the WGA is internet broadcasts, which is where the big dollars are going to be in 5-10 years.
 
#28
#28
I've actually read a lot of different things where writers don't get residuals on internet showings.
 
#30
#30
excuse me then. i must have quoted you right as you were editing. i was responding to the first post.
 
#31
#31
doozer said:
excuse me then. i must have quoted you right as you were editing.
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Probably. I've seen conflicting reports on what writers get from internet webcasts. A writer from LOST says they get nothing from webcasts and the itunes downloads (1.99 per).

For DVD sales, they get 4 cents per purchase (I think), and the writers 8 cents.
 
#32
#32
the networks, i believe are the ones who claim they don't make any money on the web broadcasts.

of course, they don't claim advertising as making money. and of course, again, everybody with a brain knows that's how networks make money, advertising.

sorry, everybody with a half a brain knows that.
 
#33
#33
Again, you are correct.

The writer of LOST definitely said writers don't get residuals from internet stuff.

Studio execs are straight lying when they say they lose $ from the internet webcasts. They cancel shows all the time on TV when they don't make money. There is no way studios and networks would continue to EXPAND webcasts if they were so money deprived in the first place.
 
#34
#34
there's about 5 websites at work we're not blocked from.

tvguide.com is one of them.
 
#35
#35
it's disappointing to me because this is the first time since HS i haven't had a job that required me to work nights. i was excited about finally getting to watch TV again.

however, i understand the position of the writers and can't say as i blame then for the strike.
 
#37
#37
:eek:lol: One rerun I enjoyed was last night's Jay Leno.
Britney Spears from about 4 years ago.
An attractive, very popular girl.
They asked fan questions about a future husband and lining it up they all fit K-Fed. Leno even said kiddingly "In about 4 years you'll have two kids beating on the trailor wanting to get in..."
It was halarious
 
#38
#38
i've heard the strike will run at least in to the new year.

the most affected shows will be the half hour comedies as they only shoot a few episodes in advance. i think most dramas underway are all almost already in the can. of course 24 won't have a season this year.

it seems that most networks have a bunch of reality shows they can fall back on, which is fine with me as long as they all involve Gordon Ramsey. otherwise i have no use for them.
 
#39
#39
I have a hard time sympathizing with anyone who refuses to work and expects to keep their job. I just don't get it.
 
#41
#41
A lot of people are anti-union. I think a lot of times they don't understand the issues at work, but you can hardly blame people for being skeptical of collective bargaining; especially if they are not part of a union or never benefit from it.
 
#42
#42
GAVol said:
A lot of people are anti-union. I think a lot of times they don't understand the issues at work, but you can hardly blame people for being skeptical of collective bargaining; especially if they are not part of a union or never benefit from it.
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I don't think you have to be anti-union to be anti-strike.
 
#44
#44
Even dramas are short on eps. I think the highest I saw was a handful of dramas with 8 eps in the can. None higher than that. The Office has it's last episode this Thursday, Heroes has 3 left. When the SAG's contract expires, they'll most likely join the WGA on strike and then studios are in big trouble.
 
#45
#45
Looks like a perfect storm for the development of more brain dead reality and game shows.
 
#46
#46
VolinArizona said:
Even dramas are short on eps. I think the highest I saw was a handful of dramas with 8 eps in the can. None higher than that. The Office has it's last episode this Thursday, Heroes has 3 left. When the SAG's contract expires, they'll most likely join the WGA on strike and then studios are in big trouble.
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Another reason why I'm anti-strike. My guess is that the studios will take a hit in the short term and probably cave into letting go of some of the pie. Then turn around and recoup the money in other ways. In the end, we (the consumer) will eat it.
 
#47
#47
These writers have to do what's best for their future. In the next 5-10 years, you'll be buying movies through your television, watching your TV shows on portable TIVO/ipod-like technologies, and writers won't get a dime under the current set-up. The studios are lying to them about it as well. If you were a writer right now, you'd definitely be for a strike.
 
#49
#49
I can't think of any case in which I have rooted for the union workers on strike. This one is no different.
 
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