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Golden Globes Organizers in Talks to Secure Interim Agreement from WGA
Jorge Camara, the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which owns and runs the Golden Globe Awards, on Wednesday issued the following statement regarding the in-question state of the annual awards show::
"I am happy to announce that on Saturday morning, December 29, 2007, our attorneys began discussions with the Writers Guild of America to enter into an interim agreement similar to that entered into by the WGA and Worldwide Pants, which permits writers guild members to go back to work writing for The Late Show with David Letterman. We feel that the Late Show with David Letterman agreement is very reasonable, and hope and expect the WGA will agree to the same terms and ultimately permit the Golden Globe Awards to be broadcast as scheduled, without picket lines, on Sunday, January 13.
"We strongly support the WGA and the efforts they are making on behalf of writers, and applaud the fact that they have agreed to allow certain industry awards shows to move forward with WGA writers and be broadcast. Much like the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Film Independent's Spirit Awards, we want to enter into an agreement with the WGA that will allow the entertainment industry to celebrate the outstanding work of creative individuals in addition to millions of fans nationwide. It is only fair that we be afforded the same opportunity as these other awards shows."
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Jan 2, 2008 3:58 PM
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If they can pull off an agreement then I will watch. If not, I refuse to tune in!
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Jan 2, 2008 4:19 PM
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Look people... I hate doing it, but it must be done. We simply have to keep this strike going on through the awards season so that at Oscar time, Bruce Vilanch will be allowed nowhere near a word processor.
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Jan 2, 2008 4:54 PM
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achyfakey raises a very good point, I am afraid. - MWM
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Jan 2, 2008 5:07 PM
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It makes you wonder who is running this strike for the WGA. They waffle back and forth on strategy at a dizzying pace.
First, they wanted to strike the Golden Globes for the visibility. Now, knowing how bad they look, they are trying to come to terms on a temporary deal. But the deal does the WGA no good in their overall strategy, since the Golden Globes is a one-off event and online streaming issues are almost nonexistent. No precedent will be set that could apply to future negotiations. All it does is put a few more of their own people across the picket line while the rest walk without pay. Divide and conquer is supposed to be done to the other side, not your own. I would be asking for a refund of my union dues.
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Jan 2, 2008 5:11 PM
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And yet another organization comments on how VERY REASONABLE the WGA requests/demands are.
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Jan 2, 2008 6:48 PM
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This is idiotic. The strike is made less effective by making all these "interim agreements." And what do the viewers get out of it? A crappy awards show? If the WGA is going to throw away their leverage then they should do an interim agreement for Lost or 24 or some other show that people actually care about.
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Jan 2, 2008 7:52 PM
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I see this as a positive step. The reason GG and WWP are getting interim deals is they are ACCEPTING the WGA's reasonable demands. The more shows and companies who accept those demands, the more it hurts those who do not. How is this not progress?
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Jan 2, 2008 8:04 PM
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This can only be a good. It may not amount to much in the short run with the Globes, but the more interim deals are made, the more pressure is on the AMPTP to return to the bargaining table. And it's also a good faith gesture, so that the public and those being honored can be happy. And it also saves the actors and directors from being put in the awkward position of crossing a picket line to get their award. It shows that the WGA willing to negotiate and work out things for the best interest of everyone involved.
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Jan 2, 2008 9:15 PM
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Well while Nikki Finke has this news where the GG's president is seeking a interim agreement, she also has on the same date the WGA saying that it will not grant this. So I wouldn't be putting too much stock in this just yet.
On the surface, I think making agreements are good to show that that both sides can reach agreement. On the other hand though, it also can dilute the effectiveness on the strike. And the only way to stop the suffering, is to hit hard enough to do enough damage to make both sides need to end it, and end it quickly. I'm sure nobody outside the negotiation team is privy to the WGA strategy, especially those who came here quite recently for the express purpose of defaming the WGA and writers.
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Jan 3, 2008 12:31 AM
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I think that fair is fair the WGA is ruining the awards shows like Globes and Oscar I think its only fair they should not be allowed to do anymore award shows lets see how other people can handle these show. Get non union people lets see WGA cry about this one. I think non union people should have a fair advantage.
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Jan 4, 2008 10:02 AM
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So let me guess... you are anti-union?
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Jan 4, 2008 11:40 AM
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What are all you strikers going to do when at this time next year you are still on the picket line.....Funny isnt it and I hope your all happy with your decision to put people out of work of your own benefit,,,,I see no real good TV shows until at least 2011, and you may not be happy.
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Jan 5, 2008 10:00 AM
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