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Writers Guild calls first strike in fifteen years

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    cloud_loud
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    Obviously this will affect movies. The last time a strike happened movies still went into production but they did that without being able to have a writer re-write the script. Star Trek 09 went...

    Obviously this will affect movies. The last time a strike happened movies still went into production but they did that without being able to have a writer re-write the script. Star Trek 09 went into production and Abrams, being part of the WGA, would encourage actors to improvise. For Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig re-wrote some of the script (and the strike is why that movie is so short and action heavy).

    A more immediate effect will be seen on TV. SNL will be cutting their season early, as well as Late Night Talk Shows.

    13 votes
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      AnthonyB
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      New to NBC this Summer: TikTok Compilations! I remember when Conan went back on air during the last strike and passed the time by having a producer time how long he could spin his wedding ring on...

      SNL will be cutting their season early, as well as Late Night Talk Shows.

      New to NBC this Summer: TikTok Compilations!

      I remember when Conan went back on air during the last strike and passed the time by having a producer time how long he could spin his wedding ring on his desk. Here's a clip for anyone interested.

      7 votes
      1. tomf
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        Conan during the strike was some of his best work.

        Conan during the strike was some of his best work.

        2 votes
      2. knocklessmonster
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        How is a show so dependent on writers brought back? Obviously Conan has to carry it on his back but it just seems like a bad idea. Between the mandatory picketing and I assume the studio telling...

        How is a show so dependent on writers brought back?

        Obviously Conan has to carry it on his back but it just seems like a bad idea. Between the mandatory picketing and I assume the studio telling Conan to get out there it seems everybody still has a part to play?

        1 vote
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      lou
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      Didn't the last strike have something to do with the dominance of reality shows?

      Didn't the last strike have something to do with the dominance of reality shows?

      4 votes
      1. cloud_loud
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        Yeah. TV producers turned to reality tv shows because they needed to fill spaces during the strike.

        Yeah. TV producers turned to reality tv shows because they needed to fill spaces during the strike.

        7 votes