Well, I heard TV writers went on strike today. The last strike they had lasted five months! I know CM is usually about seven episodes ahead so we've got a few weeks of new episodes still but if it lasts.......???

What happens to actors and the rest of the crew when the writers go on strike? Are they forced to go without a job temporarily too? :blink:

Oh, I've never heard of writers going on strike! Why has this happened? Let's hope it doesn't last too long. I wonder if they just bring temporary writers in to replace the ones on strike...

I know they're striking because they aren't getting any royalties on DVD's or episodes sold on the internet. I don't know all the arguements but it sounds like they should make some money off that.....that's their stories that are being sold.

I don't know if they have temp writers or anyone to pick up the slack in the meantime.

I heard about that as well... In the mean time CM could hire a bunch of the people who write the fanfic (I think a lot of their stories are just as good, if not in some cases, better)...

Well they say that you won't notice until what? Sometime in January or so for big shows like CM, CSI etc... You'll notice it with Jay Leno and other talk shows, but that's just what I heard on the radio this morning (99.9 Mix TO)... I suppose we'll have to wait and see... They did say that CM was what? 7 episodes in when Patinkin pulled out and they were being re-worked... Perhaps they were and now they will have enough material to work with till whenever... The buzz on the radio was like: no one in Canada would strike this time of year... Cold weather and lurking snow would really suck... There's nothing like sunshine and coffee...

I think it's only fair that they get something... But that's just me, I suppose... Don't the actors get something for syndication and DVDs, etc?

im sure actors get something for syndication and DVD's and stuff. The smart companies have already ordered many more scripts before the strike goes on. I know that Chuck has ordered a few more already...

from the scripts/sides, criminal minds has the following episodes "planned"...maybe....ish

11/7/07 #306 Identity

11/14/07 #307 Lucky

11/21/07 #308 Penelope

11/28/07 #309 True Night

12/12/07 #310 Birthright

01/2008 (?) #311 Second Life

01/2008 (?) #312 Limelight

and this is what the main man has to say......

LINK**PENCILS DOWN MEANS PENCILS DOWN!!**LINK

**sorry for the double post, two issues..lol**

good to know...thanks for posting!

so we have seen six episodes right....

so this will take us through to "second life", first episode after christmas... :(

LINK**seat42F**

This site has info on a lot of shows....about how many more epis planned etc....in case this drags on.... :(

Half a season is better than none. TV is going to get really boring with no new episodes anywhere. We'll have news, games shows and American Idol???? :blink:

i mean the writers have a right to have a strike

hhhhmmm...soo they will get in reruns!

Maybe more people will discover CM in reruns? It does sound like CBS is better off than some of the other networks.

well CM is good no matter in reruns or not..all the tv shows are in trouble!

I heard about this today, but did not realize that Bernero was participating!!

So basically, these people are refusing to do their jobs until some things change?

Ah, well I am pretty sure that CBS will conform to their wishes and all will be well. I mean there are soooo many shows that could be affected. I doubt they will let that happen!

I am a bit disappointed that these people, probably millionaires, complain about such little things, when you have people who work 15 hours a day doing physical labor on minimum wage, and you do not hear a word of complain out of their mouth. Oh well.. I have no heard the whole story. Nor do I know what kind of job these people do. So, I guess I hush until I get the whole side of their story lol

I am confused on the whole situation.. So if they stay on strike, they can not publish new episodes?

And there are sooo many shows.. How scary!

Yeah...I don't really know both sides of the story either. All I know is the writers want royalties from DVD's and internet sales which sounds reasonable....but there could be a lot of factors involved.

Hopefully they'll get it resolved quickly.

that's right..they want be any new episodes until the strike ends

Yep, there's a bright side to everything I guess :D

I actually thought the writers did get royalties and stuff, it's pretty crap that they don't.

Thanks for posting all that info Jentzer :)

uhhmmm clearing throat...siding with the writers 100% on this one!

Hah well that is cool!

I do not know the whole side of the story, so I can not say. I mean one side says "those rich snobs" lol but another says "I know nothing about the situation nor how they are treated, nor how much work it is to be a writer, so I should hush."

I don't even think it is about money, so perhaps I should look into it before me making judgments!

I think its complicated...... laughing...... :unsure:

I've tried to read a few differant stories and sides...came up with this....have a read, maybe we will understand "the why" a bit better.....

LINK HERE**Diary of A Striking Writer....my story**

Shemar shows up yesterday in solidarity!!

LINK HERE****WATCH WITH KIRSTEN!!! E online STRIKEWATCH Day 4****

Kyle...Ill try and put this perspective a bit more.....

did you know that our main man Mr. Edward Allen Bernero is credited with writing the following episodes??
Legacy
Profiler, Profiled
Plain Sight
The Fisher King (1)
The Fisher King (2)
The Big Game
The Popular Kids

and fab show creator jeff davis is credited with writing 51 episodes (and producing and co-executive producer....etc etc...these guys are so hands on)

with the internet and royalties and all sorts of other stuff...again siding with the writers....in solidarity....

I completly agree with the writers on this. Yes, ok, they may be richer than teh average person, but they should still get the money they are owed. Basically, what the company is saying by not giving them roylaties etc is 'Well, we'll take your imagination, and your ideas, and your stories, make a bundle of money, but you can't have any.'

At the end of the day, I'm sure CBS and the other networks, can afford to give the writers they money they deserve.

you know thaT THEY can afford to get the writers more money

Well, I suppose I support the writers too!

How many writers/people are protesting though?

just some cool pics..



amazing!

I hate that the writers are on strike, but fully support them in their efforts to get what is due them. We all want to be fairly compensated for the work we do and if the directors and producers are getting their fair cuts of the royalties why shouldn't the writers receive theirs too. After all, if it wasn't for those talented writers we wouldn't have any shows or movies to watch.

Les Moonves: 212-975-4545 This is for CBS
If you want to help the strikers, you can call this number, say that you are a CM fan and clame your show back!!!!

I did it already several times.


FIGHT FOR OUR SHOW!!!!!!!!

here is a comment from mr edward allen bernero...following both the LINKS!!

LINK HERE
***Strike News: ‘Criminal Minds’ Producer Talks to Fans***

LINK HERE
***Strike Watch: Its effect on the Windy City, and Chicago writers on the issues behind the walkout***

Doesn't sound like it's going to be over any time soon does it? :( Do we know...are there even any negotiation talks happening?

GO SCHWARTZY GOGOGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We need a TERMINATOR!

What are they going to be able to do about it?

The writers will not cease to strike until the companies give them what they want. So they can either let the shows all die out for several months, or they(the companies) can just say 'ok' and give them what they want!

So the companies really have to choose.. 1. Sit and say no for 5 months and then finally say yes, after they loose ratings and half the shows are reruns, or 2. Just give them what they want and let it all go through! lol

It stuns me that there are no negotiations at this time!!

perhaps that is what Bill and Arnie are for.....mediators :huh:

who knows when it will end.

SOME NEWS I FOUND ON THE SHOW :

If this strike is not over by next Tuesday the 20th, the show will be finished for the season. The writers room and sets will be taken down. Which means NO going back till next season(October of next year).

Wondering what we can do to help? We can CALL CBS and Disney and tell them we want to keep our shows.
I beg any of you at least willing to call and say "Hello I love Criminal Minds, please help bring my show back" and then hang up to DO SO!

CBS: Call 212-975-4545
Disney: Call 818-560-1000
Here is a fax for Disney: 818-560-1930

I don't want to wait a year to see my show!!! CALL!!!!!!!

DONE!

gaaaaah!...i cant believe this is happening! :(