Secret Talks
Talks between the WGA and studios resumed on Monday, but there is no word if anything was accomplished. The talks are taking place under a thick blanket of secrecy. And there’s really no way to know if anything is being resolved, but it seems hopeful that talks are scheduled for three days.
The Hollywood Reporter quotes an industry insider:
The three days was to keep people talking. They didn’t want people to just get pissed off and walk away. They wanted to make sure they would keep talking.
As the talks continue, so will the picketing. There is a planned “solidarity” rally in NY for WGA-East, and attendees will include John Edwards, Tim Robbins, and Joe Pantoliono, among other politicians and actors.
There’s not much news, but hopefully the talks are a good sign for ending the strike. I really haven’t noticed any changes yet, but I don’t watch a lot of tv. I watch CM, and PBS. Honestly, this doesn’t affect me at all, and when reruns start airing, it’ll be very easy for me to entertain myself. I do hope it ends though, because of the thousands of people who depend on the entertainment industry for their income. The people who work in shops or restaurants and the people who maintain the studio buildings and do the landscaping and hair are the ones who are paying the biggest prices. So for them, I really hope they can get back to work soon.
In the meantime, check out House tonight at nine - in the preview it looks like someone leaves Dr. House speechless, which should be worth watching.
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