The WGA Strike That Almost Was…

by Larry Brody

Almost no one ever heard about this, and now it’s all over, “except for the shouting.”

Dear Members:

We are pleased to announce that Writers Guild of America members at PBS have reached a tentative agreement with management at PBS member stations WGBH, THIRTEEN and PBS SoCal. read article

The Beat Goes On

by Larry Brody

Hmm, shit just got real. Today’s email from the WGA:

Dear Member,

On Monday, we notified you that WGA writers at PBS member stations authorized a strike if management does not agree to a fair new deal before the current WGA-Public Television Freelance Agreement expires at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time / 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 21, 2024. read article

Return of the Never-Ending Story

by Larry Brody

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Yes, I know that’s a very cornball phrase, but unfortunately there isn’t much else to say.

In other words, I just received this email from the WGA:

Dear Members, read article

Is This the Beginning or the End…

“…my friend?”

This post works best when read while listening to the Doors classic, The End.

Fable Studio Plans Artificial Intelligence Streaming Platform
via hollywoodreporter.com

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“Abbott Elementary”

I meant to say this right after the Emmys were announced but was distracted by real life. So I’ll say it now:

Abbott Elementary is the best comedy series currently on anybody’s “air.” It’s funny, and it’s important (without seeming self-important.) I really hope y’all have been watching it. read article