By Author : WGAE
CES 2008: Ohm Is Where The Heart Is
Robert Elisberg reports back from the wonderful world of the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show.
Award-Winning Strike Support in New York
Awards in hand, writers, directors and actors, showed their support for the writers strike and vowed not to cross an Oscar picket line.
Conan O'Brien's Strike Diary Revealed!
A chimp. A strike beard. Lychee Green Tea. Peek at the secret scribblings -- posted on Entertainment Weekly's website -- of a late-night talk show host lost in a world without writers, trying to make sense of his new TV reality (and ''The Real Housewives of Orange County'')
Irwin Gonshak Remembered
Irwin Gonshak, a long-time Guild member best known for his tireless efforts to return radio drama to the airwaves, died on Friday, January 11, 2008. He was 80 years old.
Solidarity and Celebration in Atlanta
WGAE members in Atlanta, along with thousands of other union members, raise their signs for peace and progress on Martin Luther King Jr. day. Philip Nutman reports.
‘No Country’ and ‘There Will Be Blood’ Lead Oscars
Joel and Ethan Coen, Tony Gilroy, and Tamara Jenkins receive nods from Oscar.
1/21 MLK Day Rally in Atlanta
WGA East members joined thousands of other union members, peace groups, political supporters and civil rights activists on the march.
Big media CEOs received pencils from TV fans nationwide
Big Media CEOs Receive Pencils from TV Fans
So far, over 700,000 pencils have been delivered to CEOs in New York and Los Angeles.
Director Doug Liman Forms New Production Company “Jackson Bites”
Announces Immediate Agreement with Writers Guild of America
National Survey of Americans about WGA Strike Reveals Change in Viewing Habits and Support of Writers
94% of Americans are aware of the strike and 1/3 have already altered their viewing habits. Most interesting is that nearly 1/2 say their opinion of their favority stars would diminish if they attend Oscar ceremony.
Yeah, But Will It Be Guild Covered?
Oprah gets her own network. Will the queen of daytime do the write thing?
WGA Will Sign Interim Agreement for NAACP Image Awards
Writers Guild West announced today that it will sign an interim agreement with the NAACP for the 39th NAACP Image Awards.
WGA Announces First-Ever Videogame Writing Award Nominees
2008 Writers Guild Awards winner to be announced February 9
You've Got What It Takes
You can turn the proverbial sows ear into a WGAE silk purse with a little help from your friends.
Getting A Writers Guild Contract
Not sure how to get your work covered? It all depends on the work you're doing.
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 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 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
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>
2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners
The 2008 Writers Guild Awards recognized outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, documentary, radio, promotion, and videogames during 2007. This year’s awards marked the 60th Anniversary of the annual awards. more>