WGA, SAG-AFTRA Strike Thread

[Detective Conan]

Writers React To Deal News: “We Did It!!!”

Larry Wilmore says “finally.” Greg Grunberg says “Mazel tov! Writers Strike Deal!!!” Bill Wolkoff promises not to picket Dancing with the Stars. The Writers Guild has reache…

deadline.com

 

[Kane52630]

I don't know, I don't believe anything the news media says.

 

[Mani-Man]

Curious how long now until SAG gets their deal.

Soon i hope.
People have to keep going on this until the SAG also gets a deal.
There is a good chance a lot of support and momentum can get lost with the WGA getting theirs, that cant happen.
Pressure has to be kept on so the SAG gets a good deal too.

 

[Sithborg]

To be frank, SAGAFTRA were always in a stronger position than the WGA.

 

[Filmfreak]

Have there been any reports on the terms yet?

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

I don't believe so, not yet, no.

 

[Drizzle]

Glad they finally reached an agreement.

So in theory, writers can get back to work before a SAG deal is reached for talk shows and writer's rooms for scripted television. I imagine the late night talk shows and SNL will be back at it within the next couple of weeks.

 

[kguillou]

SNL no because those performers are actors, but late night talk shows like Jimmy, Kimmel etc yes.

 

[Drizzle]

SNL no because those performers are actors, but late night talk shows like Jimmy, Kimmel etc yes.

I believe SNL performers are under a different contract, the same kind that covers soap operas, variety shows, talk shows, etc.

 

[TheVileOne]

Technically, they still need to vote and ratify it but hopefully that gets wrapped up soon and they can get SAG-AFTRA done before Christmas.

The AMPTP did a terrible job here. Not to mention studios' poor treatment of their VFX artists has now inspired them to unionize as well. Not saying that's a bad thing. It's a good thing they are finally standing up for themselves, but people can only take so much, you know?

My hope is that the VFX artists unionizing will bring about better changes to the overall product as it has been affecting final products for years.

 

[TheGDBatman]

It shouldn't have taken this long for companies to realize they need to pay their employees fairly, but I guess that's just the world we're living in. So happy for those affected, but selfishly happy because it means more movie news soon.

 

[Dr. Evil]

SNL no because those performers are actors, but late night talk shows like Jimmy, Kimmel etc yes.

We need Jimmy Fallon back to over laugh at unfunny jokes.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

I missed this headline on Thursday:

Seth MacFarlane donates $5 million to strike impacted workers, but remains very annoying.

Come on now.

 

[TheVileOne]

I missed this headline on Thursday:

Seth MacFarlane donates $5 million to strike impacted workers, but remains very annoying.

Come on now.

I mean maybe you don't like Seth MacFarlane's shows or his work, but what kind of headline is that? Just seems really weird to backhand him like that for performing a charitable act.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

I'd expect nothing less from the AV Club.

 

[BoredGuy]

We need Jimmy Fallon back to over laugh at unfunny jokes.

And bombard everyone with endless "Pals" and "Buddies" lol

 

[Drizzle]

We need Jimmy Fallon back to over laugh at unfunny jokes.

I guess this means the Strike Force Five podcast will be done soon.

 

[Dr. Evil]

If a deal with SGA-AFTRA comes soon, it will be the end of John Cena's current WWE run.

 

[dhandler01]

Hollywood Writers Strike: Agreement Gives Writers Guild Most of What It Wanted

Studios and the Writers Guild of America reached a deal on Sunday night, but with actors still on picket lines, much of Hollywood will remain shut.

www.nytimes.com

If this true then they killed it just like The Teamsters!

 

[dhandler01]

I don't know, I don't believe anything the news media says.

Except the WGA said it too

 

[dhandler01]

If a deal with SGA-AFTRA comes soon, it will be the end of John Cena's current WWE run.

Oh no not that...

 

[Kane52630]

Except the WGA said it too

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[dhandler01]

I love this!

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

STARZ just cancelled Stephen Amell's Heels: