Most writers depend on residuals from television reruns and DVD sales to survive between full-time jobs. [Carlton Cuse, writer and executive producer of ABC’s “Lost”]
Hollywood went dark yesterday after the studios refused to grant writers a more equitable share of revenues from DVD sales and shows viewed over the Internet and mobile phones, which will soon surpass shows viewed on TV.
But frankly, I have no personal interest in lamenting the daytime soap operas, prime-time programs and late-night talk shows that will be forced into reruns because of this strike.
Instead, I shall suffice to declare my solidarity with the members of the Writers Guild of America – three of whom are personal friends.
Accordingly, please be advised that – as a gesture of my support – I shall be on strike as well for the remainder of this week.
In the meantime, let’s hope those greedy studio bosses come to their senses soon – as opposed to allowing this strike to fester for months like the most recent one did in 1988.
That’s a wrap!
Hollywood writers strike
Rose says
This is a wake-up call to Hollywood. They are willing to pay millions to actors and barely compensate writers who put the words in their mouths.