Writer's Strike

[Rivercard]

Bill Maher caves and says he won't begin his show again. His excuses are all crap, and he's still a male frontal appendage, but at least he is (finally) doing the right thing.....

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/20...host-to-balk-at-working-during-writers-strike

He probably saw how bad Drew was getting hammered and quickly realized he would be next. And if he would have gone through with it he would forever be labeled a scab and a Pariah in the industry. Not a great way to get quality guests to appear on your show.

 

[Cheesebeef]

He probably saw how bad Drew was getting hammered and quickly realized he would be next. And if he would have gone through with it he would forever be labeled a scab and a Pariah in the industry. Not a great way to get quality guests to appear on your show.

he might have been having issues booking anyone with any kind of liberal leaning bent to come on the show while the strike was going on. And then he'd just be a show that solely stood to promote right-wing crap. some of which Maher buys into, but most of which he doesn't.

bottom line - I don't care why he caved, nor will I condemn him for his initial attempt to bring the show back. I care that he's doing the right thing and standing with us.

 

[Yuma]

he might have been having issues booking anyone with any kind of liberal leaning bent to come on the show while the strike was going on. And then he'd just be a show that solely stood to promote right-wing crap. some of which Maher buys into, but most of which he doesn't.

bottom line - I don't care why he caved, nor will I condemn him for his initial attempt to bring the show back. I care that he's doing the right thing and standing with us.

I am glad he came around, BUT he knew better.

 

[Town Drunk]

Here's How The "Daredevil" Disney+ Controversy Might Explain Why So Many Streaming Shows Get Cancelled After The Second Season

"They slightly rename a series to reset contract terms back to first season."

www.buzzfeed.com

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Union and the AMPTP put out a joint statement today that simply said the two are negotiating and will continue tomorrow.

Its rubber meets the road time. This either gets done in the next week or two or I think 2023’s dunzo.

 

[PDXChris]

Tristan Snell (@tristansnell) on Threads

BREAKING: Hollywood writers and studios are close to an agreement. Final deal anticipated tomorrow. It ain’t over till it’s over, though. And it ain’t over yet. Here’s hoping that all the talented creatives get their fair share of revenue and respect for their work.

www.threads.net

 

[Ronin]

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[Cheesebeef]

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A leak like this is coming from one place and one place only… and it ain’t my Union.

Waiting on word from one of my Showrunner buddies who’s usually on the money with what’s really going on behind closed doors.

 

[Stout]

Here's How The "Daredevil" Disney+ Controversy Might Explain Why So Many Streaming Shows Get Cancelled After The Second Season

"They slightly rename a series to reset contract terms back to first season."

www.buzzfeed.com

Even more reason not to watch it when it comes.

 

[Cheesebeef]

All those leaks have accomplished their goal so far. Between ABC likely postponing Dancing With The Stars, all those talk shows doing an about face and back to back bargaining days with positive leaks, there’s Lots of optimism on the line today.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Seth MacFarlane keeps stepping up, donating another 5 million bucks to the strike fund:

Seth MacFarlane Donates Additional $5M To The Entertainment Community Fund, Launching $10M Initiative For Strike-Impacted Industry Workers

Seth MacFarlane is donating an additional $5 million to The Entertainment Community Fund just shy of two months after an initial gift of $1 million.

deadline.com

5 Million… after just donating 1 million a couple months ago. That’s awesome.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Even more reason not to watch it when it comes.

Therein lies the rub right? Nobody watches and they don't get paid either.

Man, can these effing execs finally step up and pay what these writers deserve?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

All those leaks have accomplished their goal so far. Between ABC likely postponing Dancing With The Stars, all those talk shows doing an about face and back to back bargaining days with positive leaks, there’s Lots of optimism on the line today.

I really hope this is positive news...

 

[Cheesebeef]

Negotiations confirmed to continue on Saturday. Can’t imagine they’d do this if both sides didn’t think real progress was being made.

 

[JerkFace]

A WGA & AMPTP Deal Is Almost There? - Dark Horizons

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are ‘almost there’ in regards to reaching a deal to end the historic 145-day writer’s strike. According to THR, sources say the two parties are very close to reaching a final compromise with...

www.darkhorizons.com

 

[Cheesebeef]

Official update… meeting again with producers tomorrow. That’s all

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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I wonder if I could get her to do it virtually on P&R board?

 

[Devilmaycare]

I wonder if I could get her to do it virtually on P&R board?

Want to chip in with me to have her wear a Cards board and follow @cheesebeef around the picket line?

 

[Dback Jon]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/24/business/wga-strike-ends-reaches-deal/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_content=2023-09-25T02%3A34%3A27

 

[Cheesebeef]

Tentative deal reached! Details, discussion and voting on ratification within next couple weeks.

 

[Dback Jon]

Tentative deal

 

[Stout]

Tentative deal reached! Details, discussion and voting on ratification within next couple weeks.

I have to assume they caved, at least partially, to writers' legitimate demands?

 

[Cheesebeef]

I have to assume they caved, at least partially, to writers' legitimate demands?

To be honest… I have no idea and am kinda chuckling at all the “WE WON!” articles and Twitter comments from my fellow writers… without even seeing word one of the details of what was agreed upon.

That said, I trust the negotiating committee. I don’t think they’d take a bad deal, and I am anxious to see what the hell is in it.

I’m guessing details come out over the next couple days and there’s a ratification vote late this week or early next.

 

[UncleChris]

Congrats to you and your cohorts, Cheese.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Congrats to you and your cohorts, Cheese.

Thanks, Chris!


All of your support on this thread has meant a lot to me and everyone else involved in this fight for the last five months!