Golden Globes cancelled?

EvilRabbit wrote:

Without scripts, TV is a box of crap sitting in the corner of your living room. And movie theaters would not exist.

But at the same time a script with no money to produce it is community theater.

Besides there are at least a few decent shows that don't rely on script writers. And my biggest worry about this whole strike thing is that if the writers get an automatic pay increase, it sets precedent so that the actors and directors can get the same thing. Then some network head can look over the books and realize that the top rated reality show (American Idol) gets like 10million move viewers a night than the top rated show with union writers and actors (CSI) and is way cheaper to produce and all of the sudden prime time is even more full of even crappier reality shows (since people already obviously watch them).

Kel Varnsen wrote:

But at the same time a script with no money to produce it is community theater.

Besides there are at least a few decent shows that don't rely on script writers. And my biggest worry about this whole strike thing is that if the writers get an automatic pay increase, it sets precedent so that the actors and directors can get the same thing. Then some network head can look over the books and realize that the top rated reality show (American Idol) gets like 10million move viewers a night than the top rated show with union writers and actors (CSI) and is way cheaper to produce and all of the sudden prime time is even more full of even crappier reality shows (since people already obviously watch them).

this is already happening....and let us all remember that "reality shows" have writers also....

Kel Varnsen wrote:

Although the reverse is also true, without an actor, a script is just a book.

And without the guy putting up the money (and taking most of the financial risk) to put it on TV it is just a backyard play.

some publications are better in books than is in films. i.e. The Perfect Storm

Just saw this on Wikipedia. That sucks! I was looking forward to watching it.

EvilRabbit wrote:

Fox usually. I'm in the WGC. Had a Lifetime movie shot in Montreal so I had to join the Canadian guild. Waiting to transfer to the WGA when the strike finally ends and we can make movies again..!

Until then, I make a living as a reader. Been doing it for 12 years. http://www.screenplaymechanic.com

just out of curiosity, how does one get into the reading field?... i like movies and reading alot and can tell what sucks from what doesn't suck... what other credentials do i need? (i sound like george costanza brainstorming jobs )

PureandEasy wrote:

I support you guys 100%. Who cares if we don't get to see if Ed wins or not, what's important is the future of these people's livellihood. Any actor that would even consider crossing that picket line would lose all respect in my book.

Good luck to you all.

*nods in agreement*

I hope it's a dominant effect or should I say as an inspiration into other areas for the poor working people in this country or people who have been wronged in an organization.

Not so much about the money but against unethical and/or Management By Intimidation (in which both cases are very strong where my husband works but he feels so overwhelmed and insecure about losing his job that he is almost afraid to speak up because no one would dare to stand up or speak up to show support).

Good for them to fight!!!