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Hollywood writers' strike stories: 96 news summaries

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Leno Scabbed on Own Show During Writers Strike: Union 

Guild could expel late-night host

Feb 26, 09 12:09 PM CST
(Newser) - The Writers Guild of America claims Jay Leno broke union rules when he hit the air with his own material during the 2007-08 strike, the Los Angeles Times reports. Leno denies wrongdoing. The accusation against the host, who was publicly supportive of striking writers, was kept mum until he appeared... More »

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 The Year in (Wiki) Questions

Month-by-month, WikiAnswers lists the top questions of 2008

Dec 25, 08 2:31 PM CST
(Newser) - Need a primer on 2008? TechCrunch runs down common questions from each month on WikiAnswers:
  • January: When was the last time snow fell in Baghdad?
  • February: Why did the Hollywood writers go on strike?
  • March: Why did Bear Stearns fail?
  • April: Which races has Danica Patrick won?
  • May: How
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Barack Obama • Michael Phelps • Baghdad • Bear Stearns • Sex and the City • Hollywood writers' strike • Rod Blagojevich • bailout • Sarah Palin • Danica Patrick • wikis • Brangelina • Best of 2008

 Why Actors Strike 
 Wouldn't Hurt TV 

Most episodes are already filmed

Dec 1, 08 4:34 AM CST
(Newser) - No offense, actors, but TV viewers probably wouldn't notice a Screen Actors Guild strike if it happens. Production schedules will suffer, but not nearly like the disruption last year's writers strike caused, reports the Los Angeles Times. Many scripted series are almost done filming for the season, and more of... More »

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Economic Woes Mean Reprieve for Weak Series

Alternatives to underperforming TV shows may be worse

Oct 27, 08 11:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - The financial crisis and the lingering effects of last year’s writers’ strike are breathing life into TV shows that would already have worn out their welcome in years past, reports the Hollywood Reporter. In previous seasons, ratings dogs like NBC's Knight Rider and ABC's Private Practice likely would have... More »

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 Hey, Tara,
 the Strike
 Is Over

Actress still waiting for writers' strike to end

Oct 14, 08 12:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Hollywood writers' strike ended in February, but it lives on for Tara Reid, Fox News reports. The American Pie actress last week said she'll "go back into acting once the strike stops." While she waits it out, Reid is focusing on a clothing line inspired by self-help... More »

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Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • fashion label • movies • Tara Reid

 Actors' Threats Don't 
 Scare Studios    

Hollywood doesn't think union will really head for picket lines

Jul 2, 08 1:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Screen Actors Guild’s contract has expired, but Hollywood remains strangely sublime, Variety reports. This isn’t like the writers strike, conventional wisdom has it, because actors don’t support a strike the way the writers did. “People who are working don't want to go out,” said... More »

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 Studios Brace for Actors' Strike 

Production beefed up before contract's expiration

Jun 26, 08 2:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - TV and movie studios are scrambling to be as prepared as possible in the event of an actors' strike when the union contract expires Monday, reports the New York Times. Movie studios had long planned to finish projects by the deadline—and TV studios have been rushing productions... More »

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Writers Strike Fallout Lingers Behind the Scenes

Cautious restart means crew members struggle to find work

Apr 28, 08 3:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Even though the writers’ strike ended 2 month ago, TV production crew members are still working less than usual and feeling the financial burn, the LA Times reports. The networks took a cautious approach after the strike, putting many shows on hold until next season and ordering fewer episodes of... More »

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Clooney, WGA Part Ways Over Disputed Credit

Filmmaker takes reduced role in union after Leatherheads flap

Apr 4, 08 11:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - George Clooney has all but severed his ties to the Writers Guild after a dispute over screenwriting credit for the new film Leatherheads, reports Variety. The film's director, co-producer, and star says he overhauled a weak script, but a 2-to-1 arbitration vote went against him. He didn't publicize the move... More »

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film • writing • George Clooney • labor relations • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • screenwriters

 Worries Rising Over
 Looming Actors' Strike 

Chances of a walkout are about 50-50, one analyst says

Mar 13, 08 7:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - The chances of Hollywood actors going on strike when their contract expires in June are about 50-50, an industry analyst said today. If they walk, it could hurt television networks more than writers' recent 100-day walkout, the Hollywood Reporter says. Studios are still reeling from the WGA strike and can't... More »

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Movie Industry on a Roll

Despite writers' strike, Hollywood sets $26.7B box office record in 2007

Mar 6, 08 8:10 AM CST
(Newser) - Nearly 30 films took in more than $100 million each last year as the movie industry recorded its best box office year ever, reports the Wall Street Journal. The writers' strike, rising costs, and a spate of so-so releases at the end of the year put a damper on... More »

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OPINION

'SNL' Regains Its Political Mojo

Clinton joins the resurgence

Mar 3, 08 7:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" confirms not just that the show is back from the writers' strike, writes Matt Roush in TV Guide, but back "smack dab in the center of today’s political dialogue." The sight of Clinton and identically dressed alter ego Amy... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Rudy Giuliani • Mike Huckabee • comedy • Tina Fey • Hollywood writers' strike • Amy Poehler • Fred Armisen • Weekend Update

Writers Endorse 3-Year Deal

93.6% of writers approve contract

Feb 27, 08 10:33 AM CST
(Newser) - Writers Guild members have ratified the 3-year deal that ended their strike earlier this month, union leaders reported yesterday.  “This contract is a new beginning for writers in the digital age,” said WGA chief Patric Verrone. The deal gives the WGA jurisdiction over writing for new-media products,... More »

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OPINION

Writers Strike Hobbled Oscars

No prep time meant too many clips, not enough Stewart

Feb 25, 08 2:00 PM CST
(Newser) - The Oscars were mediocre, to say the least, and USA Today TV critic Robert Bianco chalks the "padded bore" up to the writers strike. With the standoff settled just 2 weeks before the big night, the staff putting clever lines in Jon Stewart's mouth was on a tight schedule.... More »

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Hollywood • Academy Awards • Jon Stewart • Hollywood writers' strike • Enchanted • host • Oscars

There Will Be Bad Banter

Shorter schedule leaves this year's patter less edited, scribe says

Feb 24, 08 9:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Oscar banter may provide the show's shakiest moments, but stars and scribes are known to battle over these lines behind the scenes, the Los Angeles Times reports. This year though is different: The show's strike-shortened schedule is sparing writers from the usual pre-show scrutinty. "The celebrities and their support... More »

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Academy Awards • Robert Downey Jr. • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • scriptwriters • Bruce Vilanch • Oscars

Networks Race to Catch Up

Producers, writers scramble to get fall TV season in shape

Feb 15, 08 4:25 PM CST
(Newser) - With the TV writers back at work, the networks are scrambling to put together some semblance of a fall season, the LA Times reports. Pilot scripts and casting calls are weeks behind where they'd normally be, and studios are trying to determine which already-in-hand scripts to produce. "I feel... More »

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The Writers' Strike's $3.5B Price

Industry shakeup cost LA a bundle, economist tells Newsweek

Feb 14, 08 10:28 AM CST
(Newser) - With the writers' strike settled and Hollywood returning to work, Newsweek asks entertainment industry economist Mark Young what toll the strike took on Los Angeles. Based on lost productivity and uncollected taxes, Young pegs the hit at “around $3.5 billion … it's still a little too early to... More »

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Writers Vote to End Strike

Strike ends after three months of negotiations

Feb 12, 08 11:14 PM CST
(Newser) - Members of the Writers Guild of America voted today to end a three-month strike that shut down more than 60 TV shows and cost networks tens of millions of dollars, the Los Angeles Times reports. The new contract gives writers residual payments for shows streamed online and rights for online... More »

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Guild Honchos Like Deal, Ask Scribes to Vote

Writers could be working Wednesday
if they OK accord

Feb 10, 08 2:53 PM CST
(Newser) - The Writers Guild of America board approved a deal with Hollywood studios today and asked writers to vote on it Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reports. More than 10,000 keyboards could be clicking on TV shows, movies, and the Oscars show by Wednesday if scribes OK the deal. Show... More »

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Hollywood • Academy Awards • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • entertainment industry • Patric Verrone

Writers Reach 'Tentative Deal' With Producers

If scribes approve, strike could be over
by Monday

Feb 9, 08 10:57 AM CST
(Newser) - The Writers Guild of America has reached a "tentative deal” for a new 3-year contract with producers, the Wall Street Journal reports. While it's not perfect, "the time has come to accept this contract and settle the strike," the guild wrote in an overnight note to... More »

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Internet • Writers Guild of America • Hollywood writers' strike • Directors Guild of America • Hollywood producers • Patric Verrone

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