tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post3908778295835427095..comments2023-08-28T01:47:52.421-07:00Comments on United Hollywood: Day Three Highlights: Grey's Anatomy on the LineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-36712838502958437432007-11-08T23:19:00.000-08:002007-11-08T23:19:00.000-08:00to tv baby of the '70s,dude, seriously. i'm pretty...to tv baby of the '70s,<BR/><BR/>dude, seriously. i'm pretty sure none of the writers want to stop writing or have to "live on the fruits of the past." the thing is that their shows get canceled or they end, and then what do they do? it doesn't matter how much they write if they don't have a show or movie to write FOR. from what i understand, most of the writers do keep writing when they're out of work--things that will hopefully lead to new jobs. that's where the residuals come in. they need them to, you know, keep them from having to live in a box in between shows.<BR/><BR/>also, most of the "rich kids" don't seem to be there for themselves. they realize that they're important to the their shows, etc., and are trying to use their fame to help people who need all the help they can get. in any case, no matter how rich they are, they still deserve to be paid fairly for their work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673537969231437180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-23383241248998709962007-11-08T21:25:00.000-08:002007-11-08T21:25:00.000-08:00Dempsy is by far the coolest. The other cast membe...Dempsy is by far the coolest. <BR/><BR/>The other cast members come across as naive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-38220534199960826462007-11-08T19:30:00.000-08:002007-11-08T19:30:00.000-08:00Great to see George there a self proclaimed "union...Great to see George there a self proclaimed "union man"!!! :)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063195993526584826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-4381131314599643792007-11-08T18:24:00.000-08:002007-11-08T18:24:00.000-08:00oops, and Tony (she says, reading the credits for ...oops, and Tony (she says, reading the credits for tonight's ep)<BR/>and of course all the female writers tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-23668816596095542112007-11-08T16:22:00.000-08:002007-11-08T16:22:00.000-08:00Really justice for one is justice for all? As an A...Really justice for one is justice for all? As an Apache I sure haven't seen much justice for my people. An I have been standing up and protesting for two decades and still nothing.<BR/><BR/>You want more money keep writing, don't stop and try to live on the fruits of your past.<BR/><BR/>As I clearly stated and which you must have missed I do not think the WGA is be unreasonable. What I do see is a lot of rich kids fighting for more when their actions affect those that don't have the resources to whither the strike. But they can't see past their morning cup of 4bucks and only care about themselves.<BR/><BR/><BR/>TV Baby of the 70s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-71808116243982888282007-11-08T13:35:00.000-08:002007-11-08T13:35:00.000-08:00i'm behind the writers 100%, and hope they can get...i'm behind the writers 100%, and hope they can get this thing settled quickly for the sake of them and their families. my dad was on strike for months when i was a child and 22 years later, my parents are still in debt because of it. strikes are a horrible thing on the strikers, yes, they COULD chose not to strike, but values and principles mean much more than money, as much as it may hurt. <BR/><BR/>best of luck to you all! <BR/><BR/>-amAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-9595587386071071192007-11-08T12:49:00.000-08:002007-11-08T12:49:00.000-08:00You guys should be using Revver.com to host and sh...You guys should be using Revver.com to host and share these videos. Revver pairs ads with videos and shares all ad revenue with creators, which is basically what the WGA is fighting for - a cut of the revenue. It makes more sense than YouTube, which hasn't been all that great at sharing revenue with more than a handful of creators.☮alxblckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570490816742614912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-58695377847068644012007-11-08T12:32:00.000-08:002007-11-08T12:32:00.000-08:00"The ignorance of the anonymous commenters is asto..."The ignorance of the anonymous commenters is astonishing. Maybe TV really does rot your brain."<BR/><BR/>I agree. Some of these anonymous comments are ridiculous. I agree with the writers a 100%. They deserve the profits of what they are creating, without them there is no show, they should be getting paid way more than they are. If you dont agree with them, then you aren't smart enough to see why they are doing what they are doing. They don't make as much as you think, and even if they do, in 5 years when internet is the main thing to see tv shows on, they will be making nothing then. It's smarter to fight for it now then it would be in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-36944190763751390422007-11-08T11:24:00.000-08:002007-11-08T11:24:00.000-08:00Apparently, Anonymous-pity-thy-self cannot see bey...Apparently, Anonymous-pity-thy-self cannot see beyond his own cage to the larger principles of justice and fairness. Too bad. Those are the same issues s/he suffers the lack of in his "underpaid" job and, if he'd simply <B>join</B> the struggle instead of snipping at those who stand up for their rights and principles, he'd see s/he too might have gain in the long run. <BR/><BR/><I>Justice for one is justice for all!</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-81171950543159749232007-11-08T10:43:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:43:00.000-08:00Fight for your money, guys! I really am supporting...Fight for your money, guys! I really am supporting you, cause it's your right to get money for the things the companies sell. It's your work. And it really is great work! worth to get paid for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-37163284686409570632007-11-08T10:40:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:40:00.000-08:00The ignorance of the anonymous commenters is aston...The ignorance of the anonymous commenters is astonishing. Maybe TV really does rot your brain. <BR/><BR/>I'm behind you guys 100%. You are doing the work, you should share in the profits.Richard McElroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624731034052693028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-79631868393166755102007-11-08T10:39:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:39:00.000-08:00That's great that the actors are out there! Keep u...That's great that the actors are out there! Keep up the good fight!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11005170641936756408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-55737036104350997812007-11-08T10:26:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:26:00.000-08:00Chris,Conversely, if the studios want good writers...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Conversely, if the studios want good writers to keep making products that make them very rich, they have to give the writers what they want. Period.<BR/><BR/>This strike is no different than if you went to your boss and said, "Look, boss, I need a raise if I'm going to keep working here." <BR/><BR/>The only difference is, as a lone individual, you don't have much power to get a raise out of your boss. No matter how important you think you are, you're likely to be replacable. But if everyone at your job went to the boss together and said, "Look, we all need raises if we're going to keep working here" they'd actually have to take you seriously. You might not get exactly what you want, but if you stand together then they have to at least listen to you and negotiate. <BR/><BR/>That's really all a union is.David Grenierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07528086449155329742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-87309612582356676752007-11-08T10:17:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:17:00.000-08:00"To answer your question, the writers currently ha..."To answer your question, the writers currently have no contract. Their last one expired and they're on strike in an attempt to get profit sharing added to the contract, so that pretty much makes your whole argument baseless."<BR/><BR/>You also have to remember who's in charge here. The writers are fighting to get profit sharing and their content on the studios network. The studio decides who gets on and under what terms.<BR/><BR/>If the writers want to make their own form of distribution, then by all means. But until then, the studios get the last word. Period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-43212610307001624942007-11-08T10:14:00.001-08:002007-11-08T10:14:00.001-08:00Apologies to Eric(h?), Chris, and Kip at Greys for...Apologies to Eric(h?), Chris, and Kip at Greys for forgetting their namesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-73655212627591075972007-11-08T10:14:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:14:00.000-08:00There's really only one question I'd like to ask a...<I>There's really only one question I'd like to ask all these picketers. Is the profit sharing in your contract?<BR/><BR/>If it's not, go home.</I><BR/><BR/>To answer your question, the writers currently have no contract. Their last one expired and they're on strike in an attempt to get profit sharing added to the contract, so that pretty much makes your whole argument baseless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-91578692268550699352007-11-08T10:08:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:08:00.000-08:00Anonymous 5:20 am - you can still sign your post w...Anonymous 5:20 am - you can still sign your post with your name, as I did, even if you don't have an account. or just write your name at the end :-) (which I did before the other was an option)<BR/><BR/>Pam AshworthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-67226224814472380792007-11-08T10:03:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:03:00.000-08:00Great video, and it sounds like your slogans are g...Great video, and it sounds like your slogans are getting better.<BR/><BR/>The Grey's fan, at least some of us, have formed an attachment to the writers due to the writers' blog (Krista's my favorite) so, if you do any more interviews with them, could you have them introduced? (unless terrible things will happen to them if anyone knows their names, of course)<BR/><BR/>So, who was that writer in the first video? Mark? Allan? Mr Werksman (whose first name i don't recall)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-14738990485297487272007-11-08T10:01:00.000-08:002007-11-08T10:01:00.000-08:00There's really only one question I'd like to ask a...There's really only one question I'd like to ask all these picketers. Is the profit sharing in your contract?<BR/><BR/>If it's not, go home.<BR/><BR/>The studio pays your salary. They pay everyones salary and production expense for the show. Once you hand it over to them, it's theirs. They can do WHATEVER they want with it.<BR/><BR/>If you wanted profit sharing on streaming and DVD videos etc, then you should have added that to your contract. You can't come back years later and go on strike because you realized you made a mistake signing on.<BR/><BR/>If they have profit sharing in their contract, and the studios aren't paying the precise amount they are owed, then I can sympathize. But if not, you're wasting media time and I hope the studios come down on you hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-85029405802512283802007-11-08T09:53:00.000-08:002007-11-08T09:53:00.000-08:00Is someone working on website badges that non-wga ...Is someone working on website badges that non-wga sites can put up to show their support for the strike? <BR/><BR/>If you need donations look at Network for Good or Chipin. Paypal has something now too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks and keep up the good fight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-69118836860939088772007-11-08T09:50:00.000-08:002007-11-08T09:50:00.000-08:00is there somewhere we can donate to help support s...is there somewhere we can donate to help support strikers and their families? i'd rather send them $19.99 than buy another DVD!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-21389434000232304192007-11-08T09:27:00.000-08:002007-11-08T09:27:00.000-08:00If writers can't live on their residuals than they...If writers can't live on their residuals than they need to look at getting a part time job.<BR/>I'm underpaid and have a hard time feeling empathy for those that make more than I do. Stopping buying your $4 Starbucks learn to tighten your belt during those dry spells.<BR/><BR/>I also think that the studios shouldn't have an issue with sharing the wealth. I do not see the the request from the WGA as unreasonable.<BR/><BR/>I just see a bunch of rich parents(studios) and their rich kids(writers) fighting.<BR/><BR/>I may have grown up loving TV, but just like when the Friends cast wanted more money I stopped watching. I just may do this again.<BR/><BR/>TV Baby of the 70'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-53105028748206733672007-11-08T07:45:00.000-08:002007-11-08T07:45:00.000-08:00I'm with you, eso!I'm with you, eso!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-34297750948270964722007-11-08T07:17:00.000-08:002007-11-08T07:17:00.000-08:00Maybe, if writters get more money, they will write...Maybe, if writters get more money, they will write better episodes and no that George/Izzie crap?<BR/><BR/>If so, then I support them ;)Esohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613784155828612926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462026865900537983.post-30331818278173173422007-11-08T07:08:00.000-08:002007-11-08T07:08:00.000-08:00good luck, hope you get what you want/deserve!!good luck, hope you get what you want/deserve!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com