Writers' Strike Update: Showrunners Walk Out
Showrunners like Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof ("LOST"), Marc Cherry ("Desperate Housewives") and Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's Anatomy") joined the writers on strike. Meanwhile, no talks between the feuding parties have been scheduled as network honchos are said to be livid with the writers union for starting the strike while negotiations were still under way.
Tina Fey ("30 Rock"), Steve Carrell ("The Office") and Ellen Degeneres also refused to work on Monday showing solidarity with the writers.
Actors William Baldwin ("Dirty Sexy Money"), America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams ("Ugly Betty"), Rachel Griffiths ("Brothers & Sisters") as well as late night host Jay Leno brought coffee, candy or doughnuts to writers on the picket lines.
Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's Anatomy") who originally wanted to stop writing but continue producing, said she changed her mind and decided not to render any services, completely walking out of "Grey's Anatomy."
The cast and crew of "LOST" and "24" are working on respective episodes #8. Although ABC is expected to air "LOST," FOX may completely delay the 7th season of "24" till 2009, if the strike is not resolved quickly.
Production on sitcoms like "Two and a Half Men," "The Big Bang Theory," "Rules of Engagement," "Back to You" and "Till Death" was suspended effective immediately, although most hour-long dramas continue production on finished scripts.
No talks between WGA and AMPTP have been scheduled as both sides are still said to be livid with each other.
Labels: Writers Strike
posted by Justin Van De Kamp at
12:00 PM
4 Comments:
My poor Lost! They have a major dilemma on their hands. Do they scrap the season and attach it on to next season or air 8 episodes like the disastrous minipod last season? You know, I really think they should air the 8 episodes, air the remaining in October/November (hopefully the strike will be over!) and then the next 16 in February. That way, won't have to wait as long. What do you think? Its still not ideal.
all i can say is : !@#$%^&*()!@#$%^&*()!@#$%^&*()_
Big dilemma for '24', it's not like its Day 6 ratings were spectacular and the quality was noticably declining. 18+ months off air could have disastarous effects on the future of this show.
I support neither side. Both are acting like total children. Im really pissed with them both. I wish one of them would just give in already.
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