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.
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.
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.
Late night TV returns soon, but in what form?
Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart all plan returns to late-night television the next two weeks, but aside from their familiar faces, viewers may not recognize much.
L. A. Times: Writers have a lot riding on a director
Los Angeles Times staff writers Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller report that Gil Cates will negotiate the next DGA deal and it may set tone for other pacts.
AP: News Unlikely to Fill TV Strike Holes
Surprisingly in a presidential election year, news hasn't filled the gap in television programming created by the WGA strike.
Writers' walkout strikes Baltimore
Members of Baltimore's tight-knit film and television community have a message: The Hollywood writers' strike affects people outside New York and Los Angeles.
Writers Ready to Rumble in Boston
The Cambridge Forum and Harvard Lampoon join Joss Whedon, Rob Kutner, Jaime Paglia and a plethora of Boston-area writers and fans for a Boston TV Party on Friday, December 14th in support of the WGA strike.
Cracks in Producers' United Front
"...behind the scenes, the producers are anything but united in their needs and ambitions. The major entertainment companies...have starkly different stakes in the strike's outcome."
An "Open Letter" to Carolyn Hinsey, Soap Opera Digest
Writers of daytime television take issue with a Soap Opera Digest reporter's article about the WGA strike. This letter, sent to Hinsey, is their response.
Writers Guild Of America, East and ABC Reach Contract Agreement For Newswriters
WGAE-ABC membership to vote for ratification Thursday, December 13, 2007.
WGAE Statement on Carson Daly's Decision to Return to Work
Carson Daly announces he plans to go back on the air, tries to solicit scab writers.
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>