It's not a guaranteed bad thing for writers, but it's unlikely good news. The GDA is more likely to give up ground on new media in favor of upfront payments -- but evidently a lot of the reason their bargaining got delayed was, again, over New Media, so who knows? They've been pretty tight-lipped.
My work's illegal, but at least it's honest.
Mal ,'Shindig'
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.
victor infante - Jan 17, 2008 10:31:29 am PST #9549 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Kristen - Jan 17, 2008 10:31:57 am PST #9550 of 10001
Until we see the deal, I won't know if it helps us or hurts us.
But, given the amazing new levels of posturing regarding a deal that hasn't even been announced yet, my gut instinct is that things will get worse before they get better.
Typo Boy - Jan 17, 2008 10:48:31 am PST #9551 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
If the writers can keep solidarity through June, then when the actors go on strike, management is suddenly going to be faced with an opponent with major bargaining power. The reason the writers went on strike so soon was because management was to keep the script stockpile from growing too big. So I guess that is the question: it is only January, can the writers hold out through June?
Kristen - Jan 17, 2008 11:04:55 am PST #9552 of 10001
That's the Doomsday Scenario. And no one knows what the world is going to look like after that.
The fact is that this strike has not gone as "planned." Can writers hold out until July or August? (Which is what it would probably be if SAG does end up going on strike.) Some can. Others can't.
Much like 88, a lot of people will probably have to find something else to do with the rest of their lives.
Kristen - Jan 17, 2008 11:44:06 am PST #9553 of 10001
I know Tamara was missing her Nikki Finke fix. But fear not.
Variety is attempting to fill her shoes.
Kevin - Jan 17, 2008 11:46:29 am PST #9554 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
The DGA have announced a deal, I'm told. Don't know if it's true.
Tamara - Jan 17, 2008 11:48:43 am PST #9555 of 10001
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Variety will never replace Nikki, but thanks, Kristen.
Kevin - Jan 17, 2008 11:50:51 am PST #9556 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I find myself wondering how much studios make on new season DVD stuff each year. I also find myself wondering if they're going to reduce the price of this seasons DVDs, given the limited numbers of episodes available for a majority of shows. Take, say, Lost - season 3 was 22 episodes, now they're going to have 8 by the looks of it for season 4. I can't see them charging the same. That could really hurt the home entertainment departments, I'd imagine.
Kristen - Jan 17, 2008 11:52:28 am PST #9557 of 10001
The lack of a story with just the headline and the "check back for more details" cracked me up.
And I seriously needed a laugh this week.
Kevin - Jan 17, 2008 11:53:20 am PST #9558 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Just wait until Variety start quoting unnamed sources saying they are going to burn the DGA down.