Read more Hollywood writers' strike stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16383/hollywood-writers-strike.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:24:59 CSThttp://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/46118/the-year-in-wiki-questions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNeed a primer on 2008? TechCrunch runs down common questions from each month on WikiAnswers: January: When was the last time snow fell in Baghdad? February: Why did the Hollywood writers go on strike? March: Why did Bear Stearns fail? April: Which races has Danica Patrick won? May: How successful...http://www.newser.com/story/46118/the-year-in-wiki-questions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 25 Dec 2008 14:31:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44042/why-actors-strike-wouldnt-hurt-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNo offense, actors, but TV viewers probably wouldn't notice a Screen Actors Guild strike if it happens. Production schedules will suffer, but not nearly like the disruption last year's writers strike caused, reports the Los Angeles Times . Many scripted series are almost done filming for the season, and more of...http://www.newser.com/story/44042/why-actors-strike-wouldnt-hurt-tv.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 01 Dec 2008 4:34:39 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/40975/economic-woes-mean-reprieve-for-weak-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe financial crisis and the lingering effects of last year’s writers’ strike are breathing life into TV shows that would already have worn out their welcome in years past, reports the Hollywood Reporter . In previous seasons, ratings dogs like NBC's Knight Rider and ABC's Private Practice likely would have been...http://www.newser.com/story/40975/economic-woes-mean-reprieve-for-weak-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 27 Oct 2008 11:10:34 CDThttp://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/31476/actors-threats-dont-scare-studios.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Screen Actors Guild’s contract has expired, but Hollywood remains strangely sublime, Variety reports. This isn’t like the writers strike, conventional wisdom has it, because actors don’t support a strike the way the writers did. “People who are working don't want to go out,” said one agent. After the WGA...http://www.newser.com/story/31476/actors-threats-dont-scare-studios.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 02 Jul 2008 13:12:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30955/studios-brace-for-actors-strike.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTV and movie studios are scrambling to be as prepared as possible in the event of an actors' strike when the union contract expires Monday, reports the New York Times. Movie studios had long planned to finish projects by the deadline—and TV studios have been rushing productions to finish...http://www.newser.com/story/30955/studios-brace-for-actors-strike.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Jun 2008 2:30:00 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/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 CDT