Another Hollywood Strike Is Brewing
The possibility of another strike is in the air, and Hollywood is prepairing for the worst. The deadline for the negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) is on the horizon, and this could mean difficult waters for those involved in the process.
On July 8th, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) will vote on whether they want to establish a new contract with AMPTP, which will determine how SAG looks at its own contract. At the moment, SAG is trying to get AFTRA to vote no and Grey’s Anatomy’s own Sandra Oh is on their side.
Hollywood is still recuperating from the writer’s strike, which lasted far longer than anyone anticipated. Ratings for Grey’s Anatomy – and many other shows - dropped significantly since its return to the air and another strike is certain to not help matters at all. Let’s hope SAG and AMPTP manage some friendly negotiations and a strike doesn’t come to pass.
As of now, there’s little else to go on, as both SAG and AFTRA are keeping silent on their negotiation strategies, but I’m sure we’ll understand the nature and extent of their complaints in due time.
Via | PRWeek
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8 opinions for Another Hollywood Strike Is Brewing
Michelle
Jun 27, 2008 at 9:33 am
another strike would suck for me…yes im being selfish but thts bcuz watching tv is my thing and i need new episodes to keep me sane. Another strike would mean a delay in greys anatomy, ugly betty, law and order svu and all my other favourite shows i mean i already gotta wait 3 months for new epi’s and this strike could have me waiting till next yr…. hmm sigh, but i hope it gets resolved and soon. I pray tht the parties involved will cooperate with each other and be fair and reasonable for my own benefit and piece of mind
Michelle
Jun 27, 2008 at 9:34 am
ooo and how could i forget 2 mention House
Jen
Jun 27, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I can’t handle another strike!! Haha I am too excited for Grey’s to come back!!!
kathleen
Jun 27, 2008 at 6:43 pm
I agree with both of you!
I’m the same way as michelle! At one point I was watching 7 prime time shows each week!! House, bones, chuck, greys, pushing daisies, private practice, and sometimes heros. Anyways Im already going insane about the fact that I have to wait till September to see a new grey’s, its got me renting all of the old episodes starting at season 1 and I’m already halfway through season 3, too bad blockbuster doesnt have season 4 on DVD.
Michelle
Jun 28, 2008 at 11:24 am
ive been watching season 1-4 online, im gonna rent/buy the dvds for the bonus stuff. im onto season 3 my favourite season for the umpteenth time since season 4 ended…im kind of obsessed i mean b4 may 2k8 i didnt know what greys anatomy was about i saw the last three epi’s and callie, hahn and mark drew me to the show and now im an expert and in love with the show. I can quote lines from season 1 str8 thru to 4
Meg
Jun 28, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I watch tons of shows too greys anatomy house private practice pushing daisies degrassi saving grace and heroes. Cant take another strike. ;0( lol
Veronique
Jun 30, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Holly crap! I hate strikes…Im so obssessed with greys anatomy and gossip girl , i can watch it all day long and explain it to anybody who has questions. If this strike happens, im gonna seriously lose it..!
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