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The Strike Zone: The latest news, blogs & photos on the WGA strike
(Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
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By Claudia Eller and Richard Verrier
STRIKE REPORT:
After 100 days, WGA members vote overwhelmingly to go back to work.
February 13, 2008
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
Living-room meetings cut through animosity in writers walkout.
February 12, 2008
By Meg James
STRIKE REPORT:
News Corp.'s Chernin and Disney's Iger are integral in crafting a labor deal with writers.
February 11, 2008
By Richard Verrier, Claudia Eller and Maria Elena Fernandez
As guild members vote, show runners get OK to resume work.
February 11, 2008
By Meg James, Matea Gold and Maria Elena Fernandez
The guild and studios are near a deal. Work could resume Monday.
February 8, 2008
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
STRIKE REPORT:
An affirmative vote could send writers back to work in a matter of days.
February 5, 2008
By Rachel Abramowitz
Can an industry upended regain its sense?
By John Horn
Hopes for an award show brighten as the striking writers and producers set up renewed discussions.
January 23, 2008
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
STRIKE REPORT
January 23, 2008
By Jay A. Fernandez
SCRIPTLAND
January 22, 2008
By Patrick Goldstein
THE BIG PICTURE
January 21, 2008
By Scott Collins
CHANNEL ISLAND:
Although ratings haven't fallen much yet, the networks are grappling with weak programming.
January 20, 2008
Joel Stein
January 18, 2008
The Directors Guild agreement may point the way for a deal between studios and writers.
January 18, 2008
By Michael Apted
January 18, 2008
By Gina Piccalo
The switch from the usual awards ceremony to a news conference format because of the writers strike has had repercussions across Hollywood and beyond.
January 11, 2008
By Deborah Netburn
THE BIZ:
From Clooney to Clinton, who could negotiate WGA/AMPTP peace?
January 11, 2008
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
January 10, 2008
Stopping the cash flow will strengthen the writers' case, not cutting deals.
January 9, 2008
By Claudia Eller and Richard Verrier
Tom Cruise's independent film company could sign a contract today and get back to work. Other companies may follow.
January 6, 2008
By John Horn and Meg James
AWARDS:
With celebrities under orders to honor writers' picket lines, a scaled-down 'news' show is to be substituted.
January 8, 2008
Last year was flush with money for Hollywood, but people are less willing to pay a lot for movies.
January 4, 2008
By Matea Gold
STRIKE REPORT:
The union says he is not allowed to write for his show but the comedian's action poses a quandary.
January 4, 2008
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
STRIKE REPORT:
Cates will negotiate the next DGA deal. It may set tone for other pacts.
December 25, 2007
December 20, 2007
By Matea Gold, Maria Elena Fernandez and Richard Verrier
Because they are members of the Writers Guild of America, the move is seen as a blow to the union. Both say that by resuming their shows, they won't have to fire non-writing staff members.
December 18, 2007
By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
CHANNEL ISLAND:
When push comes to shove, residuals are going to matter more than reality writers in the union.
December 17, 2007
By Joseph Menn
Dozens are turning to venture capitalists, seeking to bypass Hollywood and reach viewers directly online.
December 17, 2007
The scene is set for a long dispute. Time to work on the dialogue.
December 17, 2007
By Richard Verrier,, Claudia Eller and Andrea Chang
STRIKE REPORT:
The producers alliance broke federal law by cutting off negotiations last week, the complaint says.
December 14, 2007
By Scott Collins
CHANNEL ISLAND
December 11, 2007
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
Leaders are admonished to refocus on the key issue: Web revenue. Talks with directors could play a role.
December 12, 2007
By Patrick Goldstein
THE BIG PICTURE:
While attention is focused on the writers strike, a bigger confrontation with the actors guild looms down the road.
December 11, 2007
The music industry suffered big losses before it warmed to the Web. How long will it take Hollywood?
December 11, 2007
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
The five-week-old strike continues after negotiations stall with the two sides still far apart.
December 8, 2007
By Matea Gold
With their shows hit first by the strike, the funnymen have worked to make sure nonwriting workers are paid.
December 6, 2007
By Richard Verrier
STRIKE REPORT:
With public support for striking writers widespread, the producers alliance calls on political veterans to revise its image.
December 6, 2007
By Lynn Smith
The haves are helping the have-nots lessen the toll of the WGA strike. The aid could preserve guild solidarity.
December 6, 2007
By Jay Fernandez
SCRIPTLAND:
On the positive side, the strike is forcing them to meet people, share career tips and get some exercise.
December 5, 2007
By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
CHANNEL ISLAND:
NBC has pulled out. Other networks on the fence pending the dispute's outcome.
December 3, 2007
By John Horn and Jay A. Fernandez
Movies are still being made during the writers strike, but actors and directors are walking a fine line when improvising.
December 1, 2007
By Scott Collins
CHANNEL ISLAND:
TV's writer-producers are shaping up to be the most influential players in the industry.
November 23, 2007
By Richard Verrier and Andrea Chang
STRIKE REPORT:
A continuing dispute would have an acute effect on the region's economy, according to a film group's conservative estimates.
November 21, 2007
As talks resume, it's crucial that writers and producers embrace innovation.
November 20, 2007
By Richard Verrier and Meg James
HOME ENTERTAINMENT:
The union says it won't be shortchanged on new media as it was with DVDs. But no one's sure of future dollars.
November 19, 2007
By Lorenza Muñoz
Christians attending the annual National Media Prayer Breakfast appeal to the almighty for a fast and fair settlement.
November 17, 2007
By Richard Verrier and Meg James
November 16, 2007
By Joseph Menn
ENTERTAINMENT
November 17, 2007
By Claudia Eller and Richard Verrier
STRIKE REPORT:
The guild doesn't want to undermine striking writers by starting negotiations with studios.
November 15, 2007
By Andrea Chang
For dry cleaners, caterers and other merchants dependent on Hollywood, when the shooting stops, so does the cash flow.
November 15, 2007
By Richard Verrier
Almost 2 of 3 Americans back guild members in their dispute with studios, a survey to be released today indicates.
November 14, 2007
By Thomas S. Mulligan
STRIKE REPORT:
Pickets say studios tell investors of growing Internet revenue while telling the union there's not enough to share.
November 14, 2007
By Greg Braxton
STRIKE REPORT:
Writers' largest march to date is aimed at keeping resolve strong.
November 10, 2007
By Claudia Eller, Richard Verrier and Andrea Chang
STRIKE REPORT:
Five top talent agencies, pushed by their worried clients, try to persuade Hollywood writers and studios to resume talks.
November 9, 2007
By John Horn and Maria Elena Fernandez
November 8, 2007
By Maria Elena Fernandez
November 7, 2007
By Joseph Menn, Claudia Eller and Richard Verrier
Studios move to halt production deals, which would hit rank and file.
November 7, 2007
By Matea Gold
November 6, 2007
By Richard Verrier and Claudia Eller
WRITERS STRIKE:
A fateful e-mail from the union's East Coast branch abruptly halts a final attempt to broker a deal.
November 6, 2007
By Rene Lynch
The strikers say their walkout could be a long one. Some stars drop by to offer support.
November 5, 2007
By Claudia Eller and Richard Verrier
A walkout on Thursday will put thousands of others' paychecks at risk. The timing is especially bad this year.
October 28, 2007
By Deborah Netburn
‘I’m stockpiling ‘The Office’ on Tivo’.
November 2, 2007
By Richard Verrier
The producers dangle concessions but continue to reject key union demands on residuals.
October 26, 2007
Board members embrace moments before a press conference announcing the potential end to the WGA strike. More photos
