Another afternoon announcement from the WGA — perhaps key in getting this settled, now, pre-Oscars, and before the recession-we-are-now-in affects the local economy in ever more grievous ways. Plus, music fans and award hounds will be glad to know the Grammys are a go:
We have responded favorably to the invitation from the AMPTP to enter [...]

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Striking writers and studios talking again
LOS ANGELES - Officials with the striking writers guild held informal talks Tuesday with Hollywood studios that could lead to the resumption of negotiations, a person familiar with the bargaining strategy said.
The talks preceded an expected guild meeting later in the day that was to address the union’s next step [...]

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Some germane news from “location” in Nebraska, viz. the Axium collapse. Meanwhile, the quasi off-the-record WGA/AMPTP talks continue in light of the DGA’s “de fact settlement,” and we’ll post ‘em as we get ‘em…

Checks bounce before credits roll
BY CHRISTINE LAUE
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
Some members of the crew of an Omaha-filmed movie are holding worthless paychecks following [...]

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The WGA’s late Friday statement on the Hollywood week that was:
The East Council, the West Board, and the Contract Negotiating Committee will all be meeting soon to discuss the DGA deal and our next steps. We also will be scheduling a membership meeting to inform you and hear your questions and concerns [...]

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