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Audio: The Diane Rehm Show Covers the WGA Strike

A look at the writers' strike and its possible short and long-term effects on television, film, and an increasingly-digitized industry.

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WGAE President Michael Winship on the Radio

The NPR show "On Point" devotes an entire show to the WGA-AMPTP negotiations.

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Counterspin: Broadcast News Quality

WGAE Assistant Executive Director Ann Toback talk about the WGAE's news quality survey.

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Everything Goes!

Produced by Teachers & Writers collaborative. Lliterary readings, history, dramas, music, etc., every weekday 6:30 - 7 p.m. on WNYE-FM, 91.5--RADIO NEW YORK

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Drinks With...

 James Schamus on the hot seat.

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'Entourage' Creator Dreams of New York

If "Entourage" creator-executive producer Doug Ellin could shoot anywhere in the world, he'd choose New York.

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Meet the Writers

A treasure trove of interviews from Barnes and Noble.

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Battlestar Galactica

Listen to exclusive commentary by executive producer and writer Ronald D. Moore.

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WGAE Big Apple Short Radio Drama Festival: Part 1

Rediscover your favorites and listen to them again and again.

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WGAE Big Apple Short Radio Drama Festival: Part 2

Rediscover your favorites and listen to them again and again.

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WGA vs. CBS

News writers and producers at CBS have been without a contract since early 2005. At stake is no less than the safeguarding of journalistic integrity.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 
DAILY BUZZ
PRESS RELEASES 2008

61st Annual Writers Guild Awards

61st Annual Writers Guild Awards

VOTE ONLINE! Current members in good standing can determine the nominees and winners of Writers Guild Awards in the following categories: Outstanding Achievement in Writing for a Dramatic Series, Outstanding Achievement for Writing in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Achievement in Writing for a New Series. For more information on voting, entering the Videogame Writing and Documentary Screenplay categories, and on the WGA Awards, click more>

 

LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>

 

WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement

Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>

 

THE STRIKE IN PICTURES

THE STRIKE IN PICTURES

The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>

 

WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members

WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members

WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>

 

CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP

CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP

Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>

 

On Writing

On Writing

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