The threat of a writer's strike has been looming over the TV and Film industries for several weeks now.
A brief summary of the topic is available Here.
Another recent article from the LA Times, Here.
As an aspiring screenwriter myself, I understand how the writer's feel as if they need to protect their interests for the shifting technologies.
But i might be swaying more towards the side of the industry on this one. Internet reruns, downloads, podcasts and the like have yet to be fully analyzed for their monetary value. The industry doesnt yet know if the internet will continue to remain a viable option for distribution, and how it would work.
Perhaps the writers need to take a step back.
And finally, the last thing i think this country needs is more reality television, a genre which debatably arose gradually from the last writer's strike in 1988. :shudder:
Any thoughts?
A brief summary of the topic is available Here.
Another recent article from the LA Times, Here.
As an aspiring screenwriter myself, I understand how the writer's feel as if they need to protect their interests for the shifting technologies.
But i might be swaying more towards the side of the industry on this one. Internet reruns, downloads, podcasts and the like have yet to be fully analyzed for their monetary value. The industry doesnt yet know if the internet will continue to remain a viable option for distribution, and how it would work.
Perhaps the writers need to take a step back.
And finally, the last thing i think this country needs is more reality television, a genre which debatably arose gradually from the last writer's strike in 1988. :shudder:
Any thoughts?
Last edited by Zeiken; 08-08-07 at 08:40 PM.