LAist: Writers Strike Could Kill The Bionic Woman

guest

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:37:47 -0800

Yes, #7, People at the top do indulge. I have seen some stunning waste myself. But not all writers are in that league, and there is excess on the studios side as well (private jet anyone?)Just as every actor doesn't pull down 20 mil a pic like Julia Roberts, not every writer is swimming in cash. What is really at stake is the studios not paying for work - in a word, residuals. Read the positions by both sides and see who is being the bully here.

bodiddly

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:04:16 -0800

No matter the industry it's a struggle for the people that do the actual work,only difference is the amount of zeroes. Quietly, we in the film industry overlook basic labor regulations simply because of the unrealistic production schedules we have to meet to keep our jobs.Our unions really don't protect us from the dangers resulting from the absurd producer demands.Money isn't adequate compensation for destorying our health and quality of life.

Johnny

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:50 -0800

Sorry #3 and #5 but I have seen first hand what "writers", "producers" and above the line staff do on a top running sitcom for 5 seasons. If they took half of what they spent on extravagant meals and other extras and used it to pay others then there would be no strike. Granted not all productions are like that but I'll bet 95% of the top running shows have a huge budget that can be trimmed down if really looked at. #3 and 5 you two seem like the rational, genuine, nice people in the industry and I hope you 2 stick to the way you feel as you move up in the industry, it will be a nice change of attitude and environment for the industry, but for right now there are some real waste and excess occurring in production.

Ali Miller

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:12:27 -0800

I hear ya. I'm a PA and while the overtime is great, its just not a job for people who actually enjoy some free time. sigh.

csharp7

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:27:19 -0800

#3 has it right. Studios are pretty much in favor of squeezing every last penny out of the people who make their films and TV shows - right down to the people that it really hurts like the PAs and non-union background. And these people don't have anyone to stand up for them. It's crazy that union performers, writers and crew (of which I am one) have to put up with the studios' shit. Then when they decide to call them out, people complain.

guest

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:57:19 -0800

Variety is and has always been the Studios tool.

guest

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:56:06 -0800

Well, maybe they could just pay the talent that creates these shows. Most people work and get paid for it. Studios always want something for nothing, and they have been bleeding the writers, who create what we all watch for years now. SAG is probably striking this summer too. Don't blame the talent...follow the money.

Johnny

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:55:47 -0800

Just as studios are starting to put out decent dramas and sitcoms instead of all the "reality" crap the writers are going to strike and grind all this to a stop? What the hell? Don't take away my blue eyed brunettes!

guest

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:57:45 -0800

nice nipples!