WGA Strike Archive
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I was (and remain) pissed off that the late night hosts went back to work before the WGA strike ended. These guys are Guild members who were clearly not ad-libbing. If Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen composed their thoughts seconds... Continue reading “Stephen Colbert Welcomes Back His Writers” »
WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened
Posted on February 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Well, this strike is just about over. I went into this membership meeting anxious, but also recalcitrant. I only received the summarized points of of the new agreement an hour or so before the meeting. So, fairly pissed off,... Continue reading “WGA Meeting In NYC: What Happened” »
Is the WGA Strike About to End?
Posted on February 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I'm not holding my breath. That DGA deal was a joke. Must have been. But I'm keeping an open mind this time. I've honestly been holding off posting anything about the supposed 'breakthroughs' we've been hearing about. My Strike Captain... Continue reading “Is the WGA Strike About to End?” »
WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC
Posted on January 25, 2008 at 7:09 AM
We were supposed to rally in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle (you'll always be the NY Coliseum to me, baby girl). A sign of good faith as bargaining resumes between leadership and management? We shall see...... Continue reading “WGAE Picketing is Cancelled Today in NYC” »
The DGA Deal...
Posted on January 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM
United Hollywood has the lowdown on the recently struck deal between the DGA and the AMPTP, dissecting all the pros and cons as they see it. Very useful and illuminating. Working Life has their own analysis (which I'm going to... Continue reading “The DGA Deal...” »
WGA Strike: Year Two?!
Posted on January 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Well, sort of... I haven't been down at the Conan/NBC picketing last week, but I'm resuming my line walking duties today when we show up to picket the return of THE DAILY SHOW this afternoon. Come down and check it... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Year Two?!” »
WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
I wasn't all that thrilled, initially, by leadership's recent deal with Letterman's World Wide Pants to get Dave back on the air... but something about this makes me perk up and get excited. Nikki Finke has the details, as usual...... Continue reading “WGA to Announce Side Deal With Tom Cruise & United Artists” »
AMPTP.COM is Live!
Posted on December 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Well what do you know... The AMPTP launched their own site, here... but apparently did not go the extra mile and spend the extra fifty bucks at godaddy to secure all the domain extensions. God, you'd think they'd at least... Continue reading “AMPTP.COM is Live!” »
WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six
Posted on December 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Talks broke down again yesterday. Unrest everywhere you look. I feel awful for everyone who's out of work (myself included)... both in the guild, and 'below the line'. Lots of people are going to lose their homes, their cars, their... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Fucking Six” »
WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5
Posted on December 3, 2007 at 3:02 PM
We're in it now. The companies are hoping to divide us. They're trying to test our solidarity, offering a so-called 'deal' that's far, far away from what we want or deserve. I say it's just as far away from what... Continue reading “WGAE Picket Schedule for Week 5” »
Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??
Posted on November 26, 2007 at 9:53 AM
The WGA and the AMPTP are getting back to the table today. A news blackout has been issued so who the hell really knows what's going on. But Nikki Finke has a great, optomistic story over at Deadline Hollywood Daily... Continue reading “Talks Resume Today. Is There Already a Deal In Place??” »
WGA Strike: Week Three
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 7:02 AM
It's a wintry mix here in New York City as I wake this monday morning. I'm certain it's still sunny in Los Angeles. But here, at the tip of the spear of this ongoing work stoppage, we gird for battle.... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Three” »
Not The Daily Show
Posted on November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
The Daily Show writers shot this while the rest of the WGAE was picketing around Wall Street in the background, yesterday. Funny stuff. I want TDS back... and I want this strike over already...... Continue reading “Not The Daily Show” »
"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Wow... just... wow.... Continue reading “"Voices of Uncertainty" -- You Must Watch This Video” »
WGA Strike: Week Two Looms
Posted on November 12, 2007 at 3:19 AM
Nikki Finke's new column up at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that heavy hitter agents at the big companies are trying to bring the WGA and the AMPTP back to the table. We'll see how this goes. The studios left the... Continue reading “WGA Strike: Week Two Looms” »
America Needs More Unions
Posted on November 11, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I was going to comment on Digby's excellent post from the other day discussing the solidarity between union members of both the white and blue collar variety in California. America needs more unions. More unions mean less profit-driven at the... Continue reading “America Needs More Unions” »
What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?
Posted on November 10, 2007 at 2:15 AM
As the first week of WGA Strike 2007 comes to a close following the magnificent rally at Fox/NewsCorp on both coasts today, I finally have a chance to sit down and read up on things. Governor Schwarzenegger is pissed. Mayor... Continue reading “What the Fuck is Arnold Schwarzenegger Talking About?” »
WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM
All things being equal with regards to our strike, now in its fifth day, I can honestly say that one of the pluses of marching in the picket line here in New York City was the realization of a lifelong... Continue reading “WGA Strike: The Rat Meets 'Boss Hog'” »
Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!
Posted on November 9, 2007 at 6:50 AM
Our most excellent brethren at United Hollywood have put together a simple petition where you, the viewing audience, can sign and show your support. Check it out! Massive rally at Fox Studios in LA and in front of NewsCorp headquarters... Continue reading “Support the WGA Strike Effort -- Sign the Petition!” »
WGA: Why We Fight
Posted on November 8, 2007 at 1:49 AM
I've been meaning to post with news and reports from the WGAE picket lines here in New York. Tomorrow, we're down in front of the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. God, I hate that monstrosity... I almost want to... Continue reading “WGA: Why We Fight” »