Weinstein Co. makes interim deal with WGA

shetdedoe Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 04:55 PM EST

andyals Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

I hate the strike. I have to spend spare time on a celebrity and millionaire dating site named "Marry Millionaire... com" since I can not watch my favorite shows.

im sorry, but could you possibly, i don't know, do something constructive like go outside, exercise, play sports, hang out with friends, read a book, or find a hobby? people are making such a big deal about this writers strike, when it's really not. It's a shame to see how much america revolves around telivision.

andyals Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

I hate the strike. I have to spend spare time on a celebrity and millionaire dating site named "Marry Millionaire... com" since I can not watch my favorite shows.

wraith808 Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 02:36 PM EST

The writers make so little of the money and provide such a big part of the entertainment, that it's surprising this hasn't happened in general. I mean, the *actors* get a large chunk... but the writers put the words in their mouths (except Robin Williams of course). Way to go with being willing to make deals with those willing to come to the table!

J Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 12:23 PM EST

Heheh! I guess the WGA is coming to realize HOW LITTLE they are needed by the American public, and the WGA is starting to crawl on their knees back to create deals with those who will still have them... LOL

JohnT Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 11:25 AM EST

All these separate deals with production companies who are, for the most part, not directly involved with the union's supposed main concern, the new media, are only examples of the WGA buying time, hoping that the threat of cancelling the Oscars will will save the day for them. If the Oscars get dumped, or turned into a Globes-like press conference, it's game-over.

Neil L Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 03:58 AM EST

Yeah, I agree with those that said a Bad Robot/ABC deal would be nice. I want the full season of Lost!

Lori Smith Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 01:52 AM EST

I wonder about separate deals. They may undermind the whole in the end.
I say no deal unless everyone deals.

RobC Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 11:38 PM EST

Can EW please explain how the WGA can make individual deals and not hurt their position? It seems strange that some producers and networks can use writers and others cannot. If they keep this up, certain producers may feel justified in firing current writers and hiring freelancers outside of the union.

I'm completely on the side of the writers, but I'm curious to know how seperate agreements work and not hurt the overall guild.

Ryan Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

I hope this works. I want more eps of Family Guy and The Simpsons

T-Rex Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 06:49 PM EST

It looks like it's the TV people who have a serious problem with the WGA. That makes sense if you remember that network TV is losing viewers to cable, video games and the internet. I wouldn't be surprised if all the movie studios make deals with the WGA while the networks continue to shoot themselves.

Mozz Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 06:29 PM EST

Just goes to show that the writers are at the negotiating table. Now if only the big studios would sit down instead of blustering about greed. Come on, the studios can't sell themselves on a platform of the victims. The big studios are the epitome of greed in America.

QueenC Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 06:13 PM EST

Now if they could just make a deal with ABC solely for Lost so that we don't get stuck with just half a season...!

Leslie Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 06:11 PM EST

Hey, writers! Make a deal with Bad Robot and ABC, so I can't get all of season 4 of LOST!

Chris Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 05:35 PM EST

Exactly my thought. I don't think the WGA is too unreasonable in its demands. The sad fact is, the entertainment industry is a HUGE business and there's enough money around for everyone to be paid their fair share.

tia Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 05:06 PM EST

Just goes to show that the WGA is willing to negotiate and it`s the producers that are holding things up.

Mike Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 04:56 PM EST

So is this how the strike ends? The WGA make side deals with half of Hollywood? Works for me. Deal faster!

Nick Thu, Jan 10, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

So, this is how it's going to play out, huh? Po-lit-ic-al.