Center For Communication Schedule
Center For Communication
Spring '08 schedule of Free Programs
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Award-Winning Strike Support in New York
Awards in hand, writers, directors and actors, showed their support for the writers strike and vowed not to cross an Oscar picket line.
‘No Country’ and ‘There Will Be Blood’ Lead Oscars
Joel and Ethan Coen, Tony Gilroy, and Tamara Jenkins receive nods from Oscar.
Director Doug Liman Forms New Production Company “Jackson Bites”
Announces Immediate Agreement with Writers Guild of America
Yeah, But Will It Be Guild Covered?
Oprah gets her own network. Will the queen of daytime do the write thing?
With savings dwindling, TV and film writers picket in NYC
Facing dwindling savings accounts, striking television and film writers returned to the picket line on Wednesday, saying they're eager to get back to work but determined to tough it out until their demands are met.
Moonves sees growth for CBS
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves signaled Thursday that serious labor talks could resume shortly and that the writers strike could be resolved in the "coming months."
Writers' Strike: Why Is It Dragging On?
Mark Harris opines in Entertainment Weekly about what it would take to end the strike
Directors Guild talks intensifying
The lead negotiators for the Directors Guild of America are scheduled to meet today and discuss opening formal negotiations with the studios for a new contract.
How Can Labor People Hurt The Writers Strike?
Jonathan Tasini talks about what it means to truly support a strike.
Globes ceremony, parties canceled
Writers Guild prevails; winners to be announced at news conference
Should talk show guests cross the Writers Guild of America picket line?
A BuzzFlash news analysis by Chad Rubel
According to Variety, the sides remain too far apart on key issues.
Apple Closes In on Hollywood
Steve Jobs is negotiating with the big studios to offer more movies for sale and rental on iTunes, but both sides will have to give a little.
A Sequel With the Same Ending
As they did in the '88 writers strike, the studios are pushing themselves out of the picture.
Broadband Video Grows; TV Preferred
AdWeek is reporting that six out of 10 high-speed Internet users either watch or download online video content at least once a week.
LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>
New York SAG/WGAE Film Society Launches ’08-’09 Season
Film Society is now a year-long program offering new member benefits and a diverse selection of major studio, foreign and independent productions. more>
WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>
CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP
Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>
2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners
The 2008 Writers Guild Awards recognized outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, documentary, radio, promotion, and videogames during 2007. This year’s awards marked the 60th Anniversary of the annual awards. more>