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Just a tidbit about the strike
Jan. 21st, 2008 10:57 pmYou've probably heard that the DGA (Directors Guild of America) and the AMPTP struck a deal last week. I haven't looked much into what the deal implies, though I know apparently it gives the studios the right to air something online without paying any residuals for 16 days, which is mind-boggling to me, but anyway. Apparently it's still a better deal than the DGA could ever have gotten before the WGA strike.
Speaking of, the WGA has begun back channel discussions with the AMPTP which hopefully means both parties will soon return to the table. Joss Whedon posted a comment on UnitedHollywood about this.
I'm getting the feeling that no matter what happens, the writers are going to get screwed. Well, I suppose big businesses always win, anyway. But I like, I love Joss's drive to find "alternate methods of financing and developing content". That's where battles can be won, that's where creativity can show it's superior to money.
Speaking of, the WGA has begun back channel discussions with the AMPTP which hopefully means both parties will soon return to the table. Joss Whedon posted a comment on UnitedHollywood about this.
I'm getting the feeling that no matter what happens, the writers are going to get screwed. Well, I suppose big businesses always win, anyway. But I like, I love Joss's drive to find "alternate methods of financing and developing content". That's where battles can be won, that's where creativity can show it's superior to money.
