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2023 WGA Writers’ Strike Will Be Different From Past : NPR

The Writers Guild of America is on strike for its first shutdown since 2007-2008. During the strike, the writers demonstrated in front of Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

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The Writers Guild of America is on strike for its first shutdown since 2007-2008. During the strike, the writers demonstrated in front of Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

Gabriel Buis/AFP via Getty Images

The Writers Guild of America is on strike, which could put a significant part of the entertainment industry into a prolonged shutdown.

By many accounts, the television and film industry has fallen behind in the reckoning after the pandemic stalled the 2020 contract negotiation season. No new agreement could be reached on new technology or business practices.

“Nobody cared if we went on strike in the spring of 2020. Nobody was working anyway, so it didn’t matter,” University of Georgia associate professor Kate Fortmueller told NPR. Told.

The accumulation of unresolved issues is just one reason why the 2023 strike could last for some time, Fortmueller said.

“I think this could be one of the long-term strikes,” she said. “I think it could be one of the big things.”

Check out this quick guide to the differences between these strikes.

What has changed with streaming?

Writers and production companies grapple with the question of how to reconcile widely divergent ideas about how media businesses should treat streaming platforms. This is a new version of a long-standing disagreement on residual payments — The money a writer earns when the material is reused. And compared to the last major strike that lasted from 2007 to his 2008, there are new players involved.

“Frankly, who’s at the table is new,” said Fort Muller, citing companies like Amazon, Apple and Netflix.

“I haven’t really seen them as part of these negotiations in the past,” she added. .”

Fortmueller cites the lengthy strike between SAG-AFTRA and video game makers, which ended in 2017, as a point of reference.

Video game companies and streaming companies share key characteristics, she said, noting that working conditions and standards in the tech industry differ from those in Hollywood.

“They’re not an organized industry,” she added. “So I think they have a tougher policy in many ways.”

Why are mini rooms such a big deal?

The growth of streaming shows is related to controversial topics. A place with fewer lighters than a traditional room. Some rooms traditionally employed about seven writers (or more than twice that of him, of some series), in the short term, a small number of mini-rooms is sufficient.

“Mini-rooms are essentially streamers who hire writers to ‘break’ stories,” Fort Muller said.

That means splitting up and structuring the season, but with this arrangement the writers are paid union minimums instead of their normal rates, and are not paid salaries for long periods of time.

“Even though it’s a show with a shortened season, we’re effectively creating a show for a fraction of the price,” Fort Mueller said. She added that instead of paying writers more for longer hours, streaming companies are “asking them to do more heavy lifting in much less time.”

It’s a particularly common tactic for studios looking to script six- or eight-episode seasons, she says. This has led to her claim that the writer is being treated as her worker at the gig. Mini-Her Room writers generally earn union-guaranteed minimum wages for short-term work.

Production companies say this model helps them more fully scrutinize their shows before committing to a full series. is said to reduce

“We’re doing absolutely everything we would do in a full writer’s room, and we’re getting paid a fraction of what we’re usually quoted,” one writer recently said. indie wire.

What should viewers expect?

The strike and its controversy raise ethical questions for Fort Mueller as a viewer. On the one hand, she says, she has so many shows to watch and so little time. But she also wants to support feature-length shows and the writers behind them.

“It’s probably better for me to invest time in shows with better working conditions that help keep people employed,” she said. Then, “the attraction of minimal commitment is pretty strong,” she added.

The last major strike lasted more than three months in 2007-08. Grey’s AnatomyMeanwhile, they fired up their DVD players and watched early seasons. wire Binge Shows such as friday night lights and my so called life.

Those who continued to watch TV found enhanced reality TV services such as: project runway and biggest loser, Defined as an unscripted show.People flocked to ‘reality’ again in 2020 tiger king.

“From an audience perspective, I don’t know if the impact is very strong in terms of what we’re going through,” Fort Muller said. It is often said that it is not in season. And there are streaming platforms with content in their pipelines, including material from international markets.

But for streaming companies, licensing more content will only help bridge the gap, Fortmueller added.

“A lot of their business model is about attracting new subscribers with new shows, so they can’t necessarily rely on that in the long run. cannot continue.”

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The Writers Guild of America is on strike for its first shutdown since 2007-2008. During the strike, the writers demonstrated in front of Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

Gabriel Buis/AFP via Getty Images

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Gabriel Buis/AFP via Getty Images

The Writers Guild of America is on strike for its first shutdown since 2007-2008. During the strike, the writers demonstrated in front of Fox Studios in Los Angeles.

Gabriel Buis/AFP via Getty Images

The Writers Guild of America is on strike, which could put a significant part of the entertainment industry into a prolonged shutdown. By many accounts, the television and film industry has fallen behind in the reckoning after the pandemic stalled the 2020 contract negotiation season. No new agreement could be reached on new technology or business practices.

“Nobody cared if we went on strike in the spring of 2020. Nobody was working anyway, so it didn’t matter,” University of Georgia associate professor Kate Fortmueller told NPR. Told. The accumulation of unresolved issues is just one reason why the 2023 strike could last for some time, Fortmueller said. “I think this could be one of the long-term strikes,” she said. “I think it could be one of the big things.” Check out this quick guide to the differences between these strikes. What has changed with streaming? Writers and production companies grapple with the question of how to reconcile widely divergent ideas about how media businesses should treat streaming platforms. This is a new version of a long-standing disagreement on residual payments — The money a writer earns when the material is reused. And compared to the last major strike that lasted from 2007 to his 2008, there are new players involved.

“Frankly, who’s at the table is new,” said Fort Muller, citing companies like Amazon, Apple and Netflix. “I haven’t really seen them as part of these negotiations in the past,” she added. .” Fortmueller cites the lengthy strike between SAG-AFTRA and video game makers, which ended in 2017, as a point of reference. Video game companies and streaming companies share key characteristics, she said, noting that working conditions and standards in the tech industry differ from those in Hollywood. “They’re not an organized industry,” she added. “So I think they have a tougher policy in many ways.” Why are mini rooms such a big deal? The growth of streaming shows is related to controversial topics. A place with fewer lighters than a traditional room. Some rooms traditionally employed about seven writers (or more than twice that of him, of some series), in the short term, a small number of mini-rooms is sufficient. “Mini-rooms are essentially streamers who hire writers to ‘break’ stories,” Fort Muller said. That means splitting up and structuring the season, but with this arrangement the writers are paid union minimums instead of their normal rates, and are not paid salaries for long periods of time.

“Even though it’s a show with a shortened season, we’re effectively creating a show for a fraction of the price,” Fort Mueller said. She added that instead of paying writers more for longer hours, streaming companies are “asking them to do more heavy lifting in much less time.” It’s a particularly common tactic for studios looking to script six- or eight-episode seasons, she says. This has led to her claim that the writer is being treated as her worker at the gig. Mini-Her Room writers generally earn union-guaranteed minimum wages for short-term work. Production companies say this model helps them more fully scrutinize their shows before committing to a full series. is said to reduce “We’re doing absolutely everything we would do in a full writer’s room, and we’re getting paid a fraction of what we’re usually quoted,” one writer recently said. indie wire. What should viewers expect? The strike and its controversy raise ethical questions for Fort Mueller as a viewer. On the one hand, she says, she has so many shows to watch and so little time. But she also wants to support feature-length shows and the writers behind them. “It’s probably better for me to invest time in shows with better working conditions that help keep people employed,” she said. Then, “the attraction of minimal commitment is pretty strong,” she added.

The last major strike lasted more than three months in 2007-08. Grey’s AnatomyMeanwhile, they fired up their DVD players and watched early seasons. wire Binge Shows such as friday night lights and my so called life. Those who continued to watch TV found enhanced reality TV services such as: project runway and biggest loser, Defined as an unscripted show.People flocked to ‘reality’ again in 2020 tiger king.

“From an audience perspective, I don’t know if the impact is very strong in terms of what we’re going through,” Fort Muller said. It is often said that it is not in season. And there are streaming platforms with content in their pipelines, including material from international markets. But for streaming companies, licensing more content will only help bridge the gap, Fortmueller added. “A lot of their business model is about attracting new subscribers with new shows, so they can’t necessarily rely on that in the long run. cannot continue.”

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