I don't think the residual would apply to previous (currently existing) content
I assume that is part of the debate as well.
Angel: Just admit it: you think you're gonna ride in, save the day, and sweep Buffy off her--Spike: Like you're not thinking the same thing. Angel: I'm already seeing somebody. Spike: What, dog girl?
'The Girl in Question'
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.
Trudy Booth - Dec 19, 2007 11:35:29 am PST #9185 of 10001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Tamara - Dec 19, 2007 11:45:10 am PST #9186 of 10001
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Since residuals are most likely paid on at least a one quarter lag (and may even be annually) and any change in the residuals formula could be made retroactive to whatever date the negotiators wanted, I don't see how changing DVD buying habits would impact anything.
Wolfram - Dec 19, 2007 12:24:40 pm PST #9187 of 10001
Visilurking
I'm not sure how the WGA could sell retroactive residuals. I mean the whole point of residuals is that you give up ownership on the content in exchange for an agreed-upon percentage. It's built into the fee structure. I'm not sure I even agree that there should be retroactive residuals. It's up to writers to change the fees before performing the work, not afterward.
That's why, unfortunately, writers of I Love Lucy and their ilk sold content under a bad deal and continue to get no residuals, even after negotiations ended that unfair practice.
Tamara - Dec 19, 2007 2:38:49 pm PST #9188 of 10001
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
It's up to writers to change the fees before performing the work, not afterward.
Well in that case, buying DVDs right now certainly wouldn't matter since all the writers' work was done ages ago for any DVD product.
Except for commentary and other added value material.
chrismg - Dec 19, 2007 7:18:44 pm PST #9189 of 10001
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
Evening, all. Were any WGA Buffistae at the Writers Guild Informational Meeting Monday night? Mark Evanier has a report that says there was a lot of solidarity, both among the WGA and with the SAG people.
Don't know if it's significant, but it's nice to hear.
Stephanie - Dec 20, 2007 6:09:35 am PST #9190 of 10001
Trust my rage
I'm listening to Diane Rehm right now and it's about the WGA strike.
Laura - Dec 20, 2007 6:29:21 am PST #9191 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Oh, I can't listen right now. Give summary please. I know she loves writers.
Daisy Jane - Dec 20, 2007 6:30:51 am PST #9192 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
She's not hosting.
Stephanie - Dec 20, 2007 6:32:37 am PST #9193 of 10001
Trust my rage
But it's been pro-writer so far. Even the guy who seems like he was suppsoed to represent the "producers" is pro-writer. And they have that woman Nikki that we've mentioned here before.
Daisy Jane - Dec 20, 2007 6:37:14 am PST #9194 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Now they're talking about BTL people being against the writers.