'Out Of Gas'
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
In 2004 the DGA negotiated their contract early, dropping the VCR/DVD residuals issue, in exchange for some health care funding, I think. The WGA wanted to do something about that issue then, and they were already negotiating it when the DGA undercut them by agreeing to a new deal early that didn't address the issue.
I think. People with a deeper understanding of the issues, please feel free to correct me.
That video was hilarious. I cannot stop grinning.
Kristen, I love each and every part of this story, starting with your very lovely idea (you so totally rock), continuing with the generous response by people, and, of course, the "I read Allyson's book" part.
Thanks, Nilly! Everyone was incredibly generous.
In fact, writers from The Animation Guild, who aren't even on strike, heard about what we were doing and wanted to contribute. So they took up a collection of their own and they bought 150 gift cards for a free lunch, which were handed out on the picket line.
Aw, that's totally awesome.
Dear heavens, that video! I've got tears in my eyes, and I'm not sure if it's from laughing so hard, or because I've been scarred for life.
Also, if I'm earwormed for the rest of the day, I'm not sure what I'll do.
Awesome vid!
I'm glad to hear the writers are getting so much support, as I think this is an important issue that's going to have big repercussions further down the line.
Actually, I'm beginning to wonder just how relevant the issues of this strike really are. I mean, sure, they're very relevant, but there's a lot of ways in which this strike feels like mammals striking against the dinosaurs for not getting with the program and going extinct already, so the mammals can occupy their niche.
Okay, that metaphor isn't really working, and maybe the future isn't all that imminent, but a future is coming (or at least looking more and more likely) where these studios just aren't relevant any more. I think maybe the writers and other creative types should start thinking about cutting out the middle man, and it seems like some of them are already talking about it.
I just keep thinking about United Artists, and wondering if it isn't time for something similar.
I'm excited that I finally know what the singer isn't talking about in that song -- he's not talking about moving in! Not, he's not talking about the linen. He still doesn't want to change your life, though. Holy 70s, Batman!
I can't see studios not being relevant in 10 years.. At the minute, they hold all the cards.