With union elections on the horizon, John and Drew present an overview of the voting process and governing structures of the WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA. Links: SAG-AFTRA 2023 Elections and Voter Guides SAG-AFTRA Governance DGA Leadership WGAw 2023 Elections WGAe 2023 Elections Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org John on Twitter, […]
Sidecast
Sidecast: 100 Days
On the 100th day of striking against the AMPTP, John heads to the picket line to speak with writers about what they’ve learned, how they’re feeling, and what has changed. Thanks to everyone who talked to us! Links: 2023 WGA Writer’s Strike Gallery by J. W. Hendricks Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses […]
Sidecast: AMPTP Asks for a Meeting
The AMPTP has reached out to set a meeting with the WGA. What does this mean? How should we feel? And can John find a metaphor for it? Links: WGA Announcements: Discussion with AMPTP about Negotiations Scriptnotes LIVE! At Dynasty Typewriter Writing Is Our Home by WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chair Chris Keyser Summary of Negotiations: […]
Sidecast: Risk and Reward
John has opinions on the AMPTP’s new assertion that the studios are bearing all the risk when it comes to making a movie or a series, and therefore should be receiving all the reward. Links: AMPTP response to SAG-AFTRA ‘Idiots’: Wall Street Analysts Unload on Hollywood by Claire Atkinson for The Ankler Summary of Negotiations: […]