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WRITERS' STRIKE MAY CAUSE OSCARS TO BE CANCELLED

December 31st 2007 05:56
WRITERS' STRIKE MAY CAUSE OSCARS TO BE CANCELLED

It seems there is a genuine fear growing that the two-month-old Hollywood writers strike may cause the Oscars to be cancelled. This would be the first time this has happened in 80 years, after surviving industrial disputes - and even the attempted assassination of Reagan in 1981, when the ceremony was delayed by a day.


As we all know, writers represented by the Writers Guild of America, are demanding to be paid for television shows or films broadcast over the internet. The studios argue that online technology is untested, and that to agree to fees now could prevent them from experimenting with new methods of distribution. This has caused many favourite programs to be halted from production and has frustrated many fans.

If the Oscars were annulled, it wouldn’t only affect millions of viewers from around the world who wait for the February 24 event to be aired, but also film stars, studio executives, socialites who are aghast at the thought of possibly being denied the lavish celebrations of the big night.

The best indication of the possibility of continuation will happen this week, when the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will decide whether to stage its January 13 Golden Globes ceremony, which has been held every year since 1944. We will know more after this decision.

As I keep saying, it seems like all we can do it wait and see what happens next...


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Comment by Michaelie

January 1st 2008 06:07
I don't know much about this strike - why would it affect the Oscars?

I'd be so unhappy if I was invited or nominated and it got cancelled!

Michaelie

Comment by Spennies

January 1st 2008 07:18
Well writers write all the things people say on these award shows, even though a lot of it is corny and bad, it is still written.

The writers are willing to budge but not on the main issue of getting percentages of sales on the new media, as in the internet and stuff previously unpaid for.


Comment by Michaelie

January 1st 2008 08:19
I assumed that was the issue, and you're right - corny and bad as it is, I thought there would be a way around it!

Comment by jaz mayor

January 1st 2008 10:58
They can try using real emotion and improvisation, instead of acting for the awards this year.

Comment by Michaelie

January 1st 2008 11:06
That would be quite a novelty!

Comment by Spennies

January 1st 2008 20:05
Yes but sadly all of our famous celebrities, need these lines for them to have a good showing, as few are improv actors.
While also battling nerves and the huge audience.

Plus they may need to put a big delay as free speech may happen quite often.

Comment by Tracy

January 1st 2008 20:27
Hi Spennies and Michaelie

Yes, I agree, it would be a huge pity if the Oscars couldn't go ahead. Hopefully, the situation will be closer to a resolution by then...

Thanks for your comments,

Tracy

Comment by Michaelie

January 2nd 2008 05:03
'Free speech' -

Comment by Tracy

January 2nd 2008 05:22
It's always free here, Mich

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