Breaking (Rumor): WGA Strike Over?
Dear readers, this could be big…
The talks between the two sides in the Writers Guild strike began anew today, and there is a strong hope there may have been a breakthrough! From Deadline Hollywood:
As the WGA strike begins its 4th week, I’ve been told positive news about today’s resumption of contract talks between the writers and the producers. So positive, in fact, that I’m almost fearful to post it. But here goes: a very reliable source tells me that there appears to be a deal seemingly in place between both sides.
Oh, my goodness, that would be good news I am holding my breath - Ugly Betty is having a wonderful year creatively, and it would be a shame for the show to go dark.
More after the jump:
Deadline Hollywood continues…
Look, I don’t want to raise false hope here. But this source has been very accurate in the past. The negotiations starting today will have a news blackout, so don’t expect any significant leaks. But consider the real possibility there’s been a breakthrough. Still, I must caution that this is Hollywood — where defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory nearly every time.
We should all heed the warnings of DHD. I wish the agreement could be reached sooner - but before Christmas would almost assure that Ugly Betty would have its full run this year. Cross your fingers!
Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily
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5 opinions for Breaking (Rumor): WGA Strike Over?
Caitlin
Nov 26, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Desperately hoping this is true. Nikki was right about the agents getting talks to happen, so it seems likely she’d be right about this too. But I don’t want to get caught up in dreams of a full season only to have them come crashing down. *sigh* Unfortunately, the news blackout probably means there won’t be anything official right away, though why it’s “before Christmas”, and not, like, “before December” I don’t know. Regardless, please, please let it be true!
Jessica
Nov 28, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Um, people? I know we all love the show and of course want it to return, but how about some sympathy for all the people this strike is hitting in harder places than what to watch on Thursday nights? Everyone knows the writers plight and most support them, but this thing is industry-wide. Actors and production crews, not stars that can go without but extras and day-players barely making rent, are out of work. Advertisers are beginning to pull spots and stop production on new commercials. It’s about to be Christmas, do you have any idea what kind of effect this could have on the economy? We need an end to this strike, and not just so we have new episodes.
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