Members of the Writers Guild of America have been striking in Los Angeles and New York this past week over details of a basic contract between writers and producers - one of the biggest sticking points is the amount of residuals writers get from DVD and new media distribution.
The strike means that late night talk shows are likely to continue their airing of re-runs (since Jay Leno has refused to cross the picket line, some workers have been told they will be laid off soon; the Tonight Show is also toying with the idea of guest hosts) while the networks may get pilot shows ready. The actors have been showing their support of striking writers here in the city. The likes of Holly Hunter, Robin Williams, and Julianne Moore and actors who are also writers - Roseanne Barr, Tim Robbins and David Duchovny are very much supporting the writers guild demands.
Let's wait and watch what happens to the daily talk shows..either they fail or the strike does
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