Read more Writers Guild of America stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16259/writers-guild-of-america.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:39:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/58009/freelance-jokesters-pen-late-night-laughs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLate-night hosts don’t get all their gags in-house—scores of wannabe comedy writers bombard the likes of Jay and Dave with their one-liners, the Los Angeles Times reports, then anxiously wait for the show to air "to find out if you got a joke on or not,” says one. The...http://www.newser.com/story/58009/freelance-jokesters-pen-late-night-laughs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 04 May 2009 14:05:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51893/leno-scabbed-on-own-show-during-writers-strike-union.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Writers Guild of America claims Jay Leno broke union rules when he hit the air with his own material during the 2007-08 strike, the Los Angeles Time s reports. Leno denies wrongdoing. The accusation against the host, who was publicly supportive of striking writers, was kept mum until he...http://www.newser.com/story/51893/leno-scabbed-on-own-show-during-writers-strike-union.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Feb 2009 12:09:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/39868/hey-tara-the-strike-is-over.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Hollywood writers' strike ended in February, but it lives on for Tara Reid, Fox News reports. The American Pie actress last week said she'll "go back into acting once the strike stops." While she waits it out, Reid is focusing on a clothing line inspired by self-help bestseller The...http://www.newser.com/story/39868/hey-tara-the-strike-is-over.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 14 Oct 2008 12:39:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32010/actors-guild-suffers-blow-as-smaller-union-oks-contract.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDespite a campaign by the larger Screen Actors Guild to convince them otherwise, members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists yesterday approved a new contract with Hollywood studios, the Los Angeles Times reports. The ratification is seen as signaling weak support for an actors strike as SAG...http://www.newser.com/story/32010/actors-guild-suffers-blow-as-smaller-union-oks-contract.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 09 Jul 2008 9:19:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31250/actors-family-feud-creates-more-hollywood-labor-unrest.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn the escalation of a long-simmering turf war, the largest Hollywood actors union is attempting to scuttle a deal reached by its smaller rival with studios, the Los Angeles Times reports. Though the Screen Actors Guild isn't planning to strike when its contract expires tonight, it's urging members who also...http://www.newser.com/story/31250/actors-family-feud-creates-more-hollywood-labor-unrest.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 30 Jun 2008 10:45:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25924/writers-strike-fallout-lingers-behind-the-scenes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEven though the writers’ strike ended 2 month ago, TV production crew members are still working less than usual and feeling the financial burn, the LA Times reports. The networks took a cautious approach after the strike, putting many shows on hold until next season and ordering fewer episodes of...http://www.newser.com/story/25924/writers-strike-fallout-lingers-behind-the-scenes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 28 Apr 2008 15:57:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25550/where-did-the-ratings-go.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTelevision shows hoping for welcoming arms after a strike-imposed hiatus are out of luck: Viewership is down sharply for scripted shows, in many cases more than 10%, the Hollywood Reporter notes. The exception appears to be CBS’ Monday night lineup, which is up after returning ahead of most other shows...http://www.newser.com/story/25550/where-did-the-ratings-go.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 24 Apr 2008 18:43:30 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/23442/clooney-wga-part-ways-over-disputed-credit.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGeorge Clooney has all but severed his ties to the Writers Guild after a dispute over screenwriting credit for the new film Leatherheads , reports Variety . The film's director, co-producer, and star says he overhauled a weak script, but a 2-to-1 arbitration vote went against him. He didn't publicize the move...http://www.newser.com/story/23442/clooney-wga-part-ways-over-disputed-credit.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 04 Apr 2008 11:41:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/22378/writers-strike-breathes-new-life-into-scrubs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Writers Guild strike not only didn't deliver the death blow to Scrubs —it may have resurrected the veteran sitcom, according to the Hollywood Reporter . Production restarted today on the show, which NBC had already decided not to renew beyond a handful of episodes left over from before the job...http://www.newser.com/story/22378/writers-strike-breathes-new-life-into-scrubs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 24 Mar 2008 11:58:20 CDT