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Hollywood Writers Vote to Strike

Studios stockpiling content in preparation for possible walkout

By Jane Yager, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 20, 2007 6:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – Hollywood writers are headed for the picket line if they don't reach a deal with the studios by Oct. 31. Members of the film and TV writers' union voted by a 90% margin to authorize a strike if the standoff isn't resolved, the first such... Read full story »

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