God fucking dammit.

[rogueslayer452]

Writers and Studios quit negotiations, the strike still continues.

I support the writers all the way. There's no doubt that they are in the right and what they're asking for isn't unreasonable or radical by any means, but I have a feeling this is going to be a stubborn fight. This stubborn fight has already taken drastic turns when our shows have left the air, with nothing new other than shitty reality TV, game shows and reruns, and unless they come to an agreement on some sort of common ground of understanding, not only are the productions of shows being affected by this, but the workers and actors as well. Not too long ago there was an announcement that things were moving along in negotiations, but I'm guessing that wasn't true, and it looks like nothing will be resolved before 2008.

But I'm still being optimistic that somehow, in some miraculous way, an agreement can be made in the near future that makes both parties happy. My predictions are between January and Februrary, March at the latest. But hopefully it doesn't resort into going that long.

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[rawthorne.livejournal.com]

I recently heard that directors are watching the writer's strike with a lot of interest and preparing their own signs. Apparently similar concerns (though perhaps not of the same urgency) are plaguing them.

So who knows, perhaps it'll get much worse before it gets any better.

As much as I'm going to miss my favorite shows, I'm all for reevaluating the way the entertainment industry works.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I think it's a good thing that all writers in Hollywood are getting behind this strike, and hopefully the studios will recognize their demands and try to work things out, give them what they deserve so EVERYONE is happy. But of course, that's my wishful thinking and I'm still crossing my fingers for this miracle to happen very soon.

But you're right, things will get worse before it gets better. This is an piece of activism that is going to change Hollywood history, and I agree: I'll miss my shows (or any new shows), but this is a cause I'm 100% behind on.