So, looks like SAG is playing hardball in supporting the WGA. They won't cross picket lines to appear on the Golden Globes.
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[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.
Man. That's as tough as athletes missing the Olympics the year of the US boycott. I can't imagine working hard enough to finally win a place in your specialty and be chosen for public recognition, and saying, "No, not until you do something about this other situation." Hard core.
I would imagine they still get the award. They just don't go to the event. I'm the kind of hermit that thinks that is a MUCH better deal.
They'll also all still go to the after-party, which is pretty much the only part of the Golden Globes anyone cares about...
I responded to a comment on that article with the URL of Cash for the Crew - I hope it gets printed.
That is so fantastic. Yay SAG!
I explained the strike to a labmate yesterday, and also what the studios might be losing or gaining (upfronts, saving money on reality shows, maybe ending some overall deals, etc). I was a little frightened at how much I knew, but was glad to be able to spread the writer-love.
Ok, seriously, I have crocheted four red scarves - so are we still doing more care packages, or did I completely miss the boat on that? If not, I need an address to mail them to. Or should I just donate them somewhere here?
Ok, this may be just me, but a red scarf from Andi would be much more likely to get me to donate than a script. IJS.
Nikke Finke is reporting that United Artists has made a deal with the WGA.
There's no official confirmation yet.
I saw some guff in the press recently saying Tom Cruise is having financial trouble after his taking over of United Artists, so mebbe he doesn't want his studio sat on it's ass for the next year?
I buy it, anyway. It makes perfect sense for UA and it's good for the WGA.