And Kaylee, what the hell's goin' on in the engine room? Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?

Mal ,'The Train Job'


The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax  

[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.


Kristen - Dec 03, 2007 9:49:12 am PST #8710 of 10001

I think good PR is helpful but I don't know, at the end of the day, how much of a difference it makes in getting a deal. I think there are other, more important factors pressuring the AMPTP members. (For example, the rumors about the advertising snafu an extended strike will cause them.)

I've been pleasantly surprised by how many people seem to be on our side. Because I don't expect the average person earning an average wage to care if Akiva Goldsman gets internet residuals on top of his $4M fee. They just want to come home, turn on the TV and be entertained. It's okay if they don't care how that entertainment got made.

So public opinion has been in our favor but that I suspect that won't last forever. I do wish we would stop staying stupid things and be more understanding of the situation BTL workers now find themselves in. As the strike continues, I see that coming back to bite us in the ass.


NoiseDesign - Dec 03, 2007 9:54:07 am PST #8711 of 10001
Our wings are not tired

Advertisers seem to be the way to hit the studios. I just think it would be way too difficult to do something like start a letter writing campaign against any advertisers that use the slots during re-runs or non-scripted replacement shows that the networks try to use. If there is some way to get the advertisers to pull out then the networks lose their revenue stream. That's the way to get them to cave quickly.

Perhaps organize a campaign to boycott anyone that advertises during the Superbowl if the networks don't bargain with the writers. That would hit at least one network squarely in the pocketbook.


Ailleann - Dec 03, 2007 9:56:09 am PST #8712 of 10001
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda

The thing that always got me is that I rarely actually buy the products that are advertised on primetime network TV.

"Hey Nissan! Pressure the studios to end the writer's strike, or I'll... continue to fast forward through your commercials."


Kristen - Dec 03, 2007 10:00:49 am PST #8713 of 10001

Someone started an LJ community to do just that, ND. I'm not sure if it's fan-based or what.

But the networks selling so much advertising at the upfronts this year could hurt them. My understanding is that they don't have enough available time to offer advertisers make good time. So they might have to *GASP* give money BACK.


Kevin - Dec 03, 2007 10:38:55 am PST #8714 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.

there are rumours the tca may be axed in January.


Kristen - Dec 03, 2007 10:42:11 am PST #8715 of 10001

I thought it was already canceled.


shrift - Dec 03, 2007 10:43:11 am PST #8716 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Jesse, I know someone on LJ who has been on the picket lines in NY. I can shoot her an e-mail if you want? There is also WGA East, which lists the schedule: [link]


brenda m - Dec 03, 2007 10:45:03 am PST #8717 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

tca?


Tamara - Dec 03, 2007 10:49:27 am PST #8718 of 10001
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.

tca?

The thing where they wine and dine all the TV critics and show them all the upcoming programs so that they geek out about them in their magazines/blogs/websites/radio shows.

I think.


Jesse - Dec 03, 2007 10:59:58 am PST #8719 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

There is also WGA East, which lists the schedule:

Yeah, that's what made me think they aren't picketing on Friday -- this week's schedule only goes through Thurs.