tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post2382910526453807710..comments2023-08-28T01:47:52.421-07:00Comments on United Hollywood: Hey, CBS, NBC, ABC, KCAL, FOX, We're Over HereUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-12869914874067416162007-11-22T21:35:00.000-08:002007-11-22T21:35:00.000-08:00So now, the writers are making it seem like they a...So now, the writers are making it seem like they are some neglected class, or should have the level of support of sick kids without health insurance or Darfur victims.<BR/>Put it in perspective. And if anyone on here dares give a different point of view, these writers get snarky and intolerant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-16639991882854428592007-11-22T11:44:00.000-08:002007-11-22T11:44:00.000-08:00''I am in Chicago for Thanksgiving and of course, ...''I am in Chicago for Thanksgiving and of course, rich guys marching with celebs...no one cares.<BR/>This is only playing in SOCAL and NY..<BR/>otherwise a non- story.<BR/>Get your lazy, greedy asses back to work.''<BR/><BR/>I think messages of support from around the world, never mind the US, begs to differ?<BR/><BR/>Happy thanksgiving in Chicago btw. Do you know my mate Ross in Evanston? <BR/><BR/>I doubt it somehow. He hates assholes.English Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686490554533309973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-56881582694043827682007-11-20T22:34:00.000-08:002007-11-20T22:34:00.000-08:00I am in Chicago for Thanksgiving and of course, ri...I am in Chicago for Thanksgiving and of course, rich guys marching with celebs...no one cares.<BR/>This is only playing in SOCAL and NY..<BR/>otherwise a non- story.<BR/>Get your lazy, greedy asses back to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-46282123772732842362007-11-20T22:20:00.000-08:002007-11-20T22:20:00.000-08:00To Anonymous re the connection between all the str...To Anonymous re the connection between all the strikes: I'd wondered that myself, and came to the conclusion that it has to do with the fact that the entire planet has been bought up by 10 greedy conglomerates and everyone is getting fed up.<BR/><BR/>There's no scientific basis to my theory.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755505827111205330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-67049661464252338702007-11-20T19:15:00.000-08:002007-11-20T19:15:00.000-08:00As of 7 pm, we had 30 seconds on KNBC, nothing any...As of 7 pm, we had 30 seconds on KNBC, nothing anywhere else--not on local or national news. But plenty of fluff to fill the airtime.<BR/><BR/>If this doesn't show the bias of the Big Media-controlled news, I don't know what will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-32185575993951037342007-11-20T16:35:00.000-08:002007-11-20T16:35:00.000-08:00How about a Day Without Television on Thanksgiving...How about a Day Without Television on Thanksgiving - to drive home our point?<BR/><BR/>I know Thanksgiving experiences vary (!), but it is a holiday about family and friends and giving thanks for the wonder that is around us - and that wonder doesn't have to include TV, for one day at least.<BR/><BR/>Let's shoot for the lowest-rated TV viewership ever on a Thanksgiving holiday - and instead enjoy each other...or a book...or a bottle of wine.Alexander Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772568897700645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-14301947989059353282007-11-20T14:52:00.000-08:002007-11-20T14:52:00.000-08:00http://www.avnawards.com AVN Awards - PORN AWARDS!...http://www.avnawards.com AVN Awards - PORN AWARDS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-3849366053243554592007-11-20T14:23:00.001-08:002007-11-20T14:23:00.001-08:00strike strike strike - read this http://doorway123...strike strike strike - read this http://doorway123.blogspot.com/Kyle Korpihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121729121128185139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-19391532360215588952007-11-20T14:23:00.000-08:002007-11-20T14:23:00.000-08:00If I was close enough, I'd come out in support.I a...If I was close enough, I'd come out in support.<BR/><BR/>I also mentioned your office piece in my blog. Thanks for the updates.Skelly's Roommatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368596783070204400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-64357702367965773882007-11-20T14:18:00.000-08:002007-11-20T14:18:00.000-08:00"What the commenter meant (either in truth or jest..."What the commenter meant (either in truth or jest) was that the writers get paid to do the writing up front, they shouldn't get royalties based on how well their work does, or how often it is distributed."<BR/><BR/>That's what I figured. The thing he doesn't understand is that the writers fees are based on the understanding that some of their income will come on the back end if their show does well. They deserve to get it because that's what they negotiated. I'm sure some writers would support a proposal that cut residuals but gave them a much bigger paycheck up front...but there's no way the studios would want that either.<BR/><BR/>It's like waiters getting tips...it's not because they're "greedy", it's because their hourly wage takes tips into account (and can be lower than minimum wage). It certainly would be possible to come up with a fair payment structure for waiters that excluded tips...but it would require raising the "upfront" pay considerably.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-40882536440406895722007-11-20T13:58:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:58:00.000-08:00I've heard a few rumblings here and there that the...I've heard a few rumblings here and there that there's some danger of TV viewers changing their habits during the strike and not coming back to watch their shows after the strike.<BR/><BR/>Those people have obviously never watched a TV series for more than one season. TV shows end every single year at the end of a season. And TV viewers come back every single year at the start of a new season.<BR/><BR/>This year we just get a shorter season. There's no reason to believe that viewers won't come back for a new season...just like we always do.GrrrlRomeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850240878971958500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-35462919574286054142007-11-20T13:51:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:51:00.000-08:00Hey, gang, you have nothing but support from me, b...Hey, gang, you have nothing but support from me, but.... I could have sworn I read an article somewhere, that said the union bigs and the AMPTP had agreed to a news blackout of some sort? I don't know if that refers only to the new talks on Monday, or if it's from now through then... but if it's not only referring to the talks themselves, that might explain why coverage is a bit lax. (It doesn't explain why coverage was lax <I>before</I> that, of course.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-51118254375873225382007-11-20T13:27:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:27:00.000-08:00you can't watch anything live on google earth, jfy...you can't watch anything live on google earth, jfyiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-11650749632555813652007-11-20T13:23:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:23:00.000-08:00Is there a sense on the line that all these strike...Is there a sense on the line that all these strikes we're hearing about are connected? I'm paid to find patterns, and I'm starting to sense a conspriacy. Who's really running things? It can't be the advertizers, they loose as much as the writers when reruns are aired. It can't be the studios, because they have to know a prolongued strike, especially through christmas, would encourage consumers to find other outlets of amusement. New habits are hard to change for older ones. Who really has the most to gain by eliminating all media communication with the country? When this question can be answered, the strike can be put in proper perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-48425867916863005622007-11-20T13:14:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:14:00.000-08:00"If they get no royalties, then they're not paid, ..."If they get no royalties, then they're not paid, are they?"<BR/><BR/>Payscales differ. Writers are paid a straight sum up front (typically), and then varying pieces of royalties (or no royalties) based on how much the show or movie they wrote (or wrote for) earns.<BR/><BR/>What the commenter meant (either in truth or jest) was that the writers get paid to do the writing up front, they shouldn't get royalties based on how well their work does, or how often it is distributed.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973395770046172511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-83457335321171085642007-11-20T13:03:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:03:00.000-08:00Best wishes to all the strikers. I honestly wish I...Best wishes to all the strikers. I honestly wish I could be down picketing right now, but between living in... well... Canada, my lack of transportation and obligation to school, that's looking to be impossible.<BR/><BR/>You're most definitely not alone, though. Your fans are striking with you. I'm not sure if these sites have been mentioned before, but LiveJournal community wga_supporters (livejournal.com/community/wga_supporters) and fans4writers.com are both notable communities for fans to offer their support in any way possible. <BR/><BR/>As of this comment, the wga_supporters community currently has 2353 members, and is growing daily.<BR/><BR/>fans4writers.com has a hefty links section with links for many other fan/viewer-based communities showing their support. :3 Keep on rocking, guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-75809437864323175972007-11-20T13:02:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:02:00.000-08:00"You all dererve no royalties for work you are pai..."You all dererve no royalties for work you are paid for!"<BR/><BR/>If they get no royalties, then they're not paid, are they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-37457173845832477482007-11-20T13:00:00.000-08:002007-11-20T13:00:00.000-08:00"im not gonna support a bunch of well paid writers..."im not gonna support a bunch of well paid writers marching up and down hollywood complaining about not getting an extra 30 cents on the dollar from internet andvertising or itunes sales."<BR/><BR/>Had to correct your typo...it's not 30 cents on the dollar, or even three cents...it's .3 cents on the dollar. Yes, that's a third of a cent on every dollar. And no, writers aren't all well paid either (some are, but that's not who this stike is intended to help).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-21160480523396217642007-11-20T12:59:00.000-08:002007-11-20T12:59:00.000-08:00I am wondering about those that have hyphenated jo...I am wondering about those that have hyphenated jobs in all of this. Especially the writer-producers. How can they only do half of their jobs? Are they being penalized by the union for this when they are caught doing their full job description? I hope it all works well this monday, but I suppose I am too much of a pessimist to believe we will be having a good Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-57754076480524841122007-11-20T12:58:00.000-08:002007-11-20T12:58:00.000-08:00Just ask Britney Spears to show up - that will get...Just ask Britney Spears to show up - that will get you on the news!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-38341393242001839872007-11-20T12:26:00.000-08:002007-11-20T12:26:00.000-08:00I'm a freelance researcher/producer/writer for doc...I'm a freelance researcher/producer/writer for documentaries for a PBS station in Michigan. Just got into town and want to support the cause. I'm not "well paid" by any means or am part of the guild, but I'll be marching with you all today.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844177821567984623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-70553620441046906712007-11-20T12:08:00.000-08:002007-11-20T12:08:00.000-08:00Go back to work you lazy greedy bums! You all dere...Go back to work you lazy greedy bums! You all dererve no royalties for work you are paid for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-80012381976857401222007-11-20T11:47:00.000-08:002007-11-20T11:47:00.000-08:00The entertainment industry provides a large piece ...The entertainment industry provides a large piece of the entire economy of California, so a work stoppage is newsworthy. The LA Times chose to put a big story about striking stage hands in NYC on the front page after ignoring the WGA strike for over a week. So yes, there is a problem with coverage. The on air coverage has been terrible as well, that is why we are all here on the internet to get news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-32200410947910510082007-11-20T11:26:00.000-08:002007-11-20T11:26:00.000-08:00I pray and hope that you the Writers get what you ...I pray and hope that you the Writers get what you so soley deserves. You are the brain to most if not all of the televisions shows and thats why the Daytime Television Writers needs to be more proactive as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-40732527866426047492007-11-20T10:54:00.000-08:002007-11-20T10:54:00.000-08:00what news are you watching? There has been plenty ...what news are you watching? There has been plenty of coverage. Try to remeber there is a great deal more going on in the world then your little strike. Blown up iraqi children is a bit more of a story than you 4 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com