The strike is OVER. The S is O!!

What do you think about the WGA Strike?

  • I support the strike

    Votes: 17 60.7%
  • I am against the strike

    Votes: 7 25.0%
  • I am still on the fence

    Votes: 2 7.1%
  • I could not care less

    Votes: 2 7.1%

  • Total voters
    28
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

I saw some of Dexter at a friends. I was intrigued. Once I'm finished with the other four shows I'm getting on DVD, I may have to consider Dexter. 8)

* throws a copy of the book at you *

Read it. Then read teh second and spoil the second season for everyone. :twisted:
Exactly.

(Although I don't think Simpsons has gotten as bad as Americans tend to suggest it has.)

I don't think its so much bad as its no where near as GOOD as it used to be.
 
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

I also think THE SIMPSONS is an awful show, because it's now just like FAMILY GUY.

I can't stand either.

BUT THE SIMPSONS were probably one of the best TV shows ever until its 7th season (give or take an episode here or there). The movie was also rather enjoyable but suffered from a lot of the crap the current show has in abundance.
 
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I also think THE SIMPSONS is an awful show, because it's now just like FAMILY GUY.

I can't stand either.

BUT THE SIMPSONS were probably one of the best TV shows ever until its 7th season (give or take an episode here or there). The movie was also rather enjoyable but suffered from a lot of the crap the current show has in abundance.


I can't stand Family Guy , The simpsons however as I've stated in the past I still enjoy
 
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

They are acting like they are not getting paid.

But they are. They get paid to write it.

They just want royalties. Why are they acting like they aren't paid at all?
 
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

They are acting like they are not getting paid.

But they are. They get paid to write it.

They just want royalties. Why are they acting like they aren't paid at all?



Heck,They get Paid verytime theres a rerun.


The one that are not getting paid right now are the cameramen and the rest of the film crew.
 
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They are acting like they are not getting paid.

But they are. They get paid to write it.

They just want royalties. Why are they acting like they aren't paid at all?

It's a very smart tactic they are using to twist the facts and get public opinion on their side. Bolsters the whole David vs. Goliath thing.
 
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

yes. we know they get paid for writing something initially. what they are striking for is to ensure they get a share of internet downloads, which they AREN'T getting paid for now. they are trying to make sure they are taken care of in the new contracts for a medium that is fast becoming the MAIN source of revenue for entertainment properties. the line between movie theatres, television, and the net is growing smaller all the time. writers ultimately make their living, their pensions, their HEALTH INSURANCE off of rerun residuals and royalties. there is no stipulation for pay for internet right now. if they don't fight now, then all they will ever make is the initial payment on a script. and for most members of the WGA, who are NOT big money makers in Hollywood, this will not be nearly enough to support themselves on.
 
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

I'm fully supporting the writer's strike, but I also probably won't feel the effects of the strike at all, because our new season doesn't start until January, as opposed to September for you guys! That means, by the time our new season starts, the strike will probably be over. Anyway, I don't even watch all that many shows at the moment. Lost and Prison Break passed me by, Heroes is the only 'popular' show that I watch religiously and that hasn't started back up over here yet.
 
Re: The strike is on. The S is O!!

WGA STRIKE WATCH: DAY SEVENTEEN

Take a load off, Sally -- according to the official website picketers are taking the weekend off, starting today. Good, it was a bit nippy hanging out with Tim Kring, Masi Oka and Jimmy Jean-Louis at the rally yesterday ... and what was up with the guy and the gold painted keyboard around his neck?

With the negotiations due to restart on Monday, the studios and networks have been sending out a memo that goes a little something like this to their employees. They may have to put some pep in their step, since media buyers are almost ready to tell the AMPTP renegotiate the upfronts (advertising costs paid in advance for months ahead) or refund the money. Which, of course, they'd hate.

Variety is reporting that this strike is following the path of the '88 strike fairly closely.
 

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