The Writers Guild of America begin their strike today, with picketing to start (mostly) on the west coast. Read full article: Indie Wire. 99.7% of all members approved the strike.
This has happened before in 2007, GH and all soaps felt the effects as the writers stepped back. We got the "text message killer" reveal and it was NOT a good look. Effective immediately, all writers will cease work in the development and writing of scripts for the industry. Given that the writers are THE heart and soul of the industry, this will have big repercussions.
The last strike lasted 100 days. I know some of you are frustrated with the writing but I'm not looking forward to the summer if things are going to change drastically. The vision (especially for the Cassadine End Game) needs to be carried out. Unlike some shows, the work on GH doesn't stop because they bring in writers that will cross the line.
We won't see the affects for about 5 weeks because scripts are that far out. We shall see what unfolds! I for one have read what the writers were offered and am behind their decision. Seems like studios want day contracts.
I'm still amazed that Days is so far ahead - they are filming Thanksgiving scenes.....I TRULY wish fans could take over writing for 3 months ----- we would be fantastic!!!
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DeleteHELL YEAH!!!! :D
"we would be fantastic!!!"
Yeah we would!!!!!
Surely this Victor fiasco will be done soon. It is becoming hard to watch.
ReplyDeleteYes, the writers deserve whatever it is they need.
Whatever the writers want they should get. I am behind them 100% I'm not looking forward to the scabs writing, but whatever they write, I'm still behind the writers!!
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