2023 Writers + Actors Strike Thread

[Contessa Donatella]

This is a solid article. 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/general-hospital-scab-writers-writers-strike_n_64c16f49e4b09a9296950e2a

[DRW50]

https://deadline.com/2023/07/viola-davis-waiver-g20-actors-strike-1235450850/

Viola's decision came out after Sarah Silverman put the Guild on blast for the many waivers going around, although obviously Viola's decision wasn't based on Sarah's comments - apparently the amount of waivers has been getting a lot of talk, and controversy (probably not helped by how many still distrust Fran Drescher).

https://deadline.com/2023/07/sarah-silverman-interim-sag-aftra-agreements-movies-stars-strike-1235450719/

[John]

The thing I hate about this Fi Core and Daytime soaps thing is that GH is taking all the heat. Days, B&B and Y&R also use Fi core writers during this strike but hardly or no mention of those three soaps

[Contessa Donatella]

And, it is apparently just coincidence or happenstance that is so. This GH writer Shannon made a statement that got picked up last week. But back on May 15 RonC made a statement that on Day One he'd be replaced. Headline: Days of Our Lives Head Writer Ron Carlivati on WGA Strike's Fi-Core Problem: "I'm Being Replaced on Day One" & that was not picked up. 

Also GH is being picketed again this strike. Is anyone else being picketed?

[titan1978]

Blame it on the power of the Twitter algorithm. As bare bones and broken as Twitter is now, it still lead to a combination of that article about ABC hiring temp writers for the show to meet noticeable scab comments by several striking actors and writers, and soap fans diving in to defend their shows. Y&R fired so many writers before the strike, which did get minor play from mainstream media outlets.

What surprised me is that DAYS story about Alarr was not really bubbling under the mainstream before Deadline. Usually I see major soap news online before places like Deadline or Variety run anything.

Edited July 30, 2023 by titan1978

[Contessa Donatella]

And possibly the saddest factoid about the Alarr investigation & repercussions is that Digest is still silent. 

[Chris B]

They’re all using uncredited scabs, but the difference between the Bell soaps and GH is that GH isn’t listing any writer credits which means their entire team is scabs. For Y&R and B&B at least they’re listing those who went Fi-Core so at least the people they have credited are facing the consequences that go along with being Fi-Core. With GH not listing anyone, it makes you wonder just who is writing and if they’re crossing the picket lines. 
 

Considering how much better the scripts have been, I’m sure whoever is writing GH is very experienced and likely angling off a job post strike. 

[Vee]

Frons wanted to keep the OLTL scabs in '08, IIRC.

[John]

 

Yep and so did Days. They actually got in trouble for it. Legally the writers have to come back post strike 

[Contessa Donatella]

Yes, when Ken fired Hogan Sheffer I believe they were fined & it was a substantial amount to have to pay.

[Contessa Donatella]

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[j swift]

the gaslighting by the trades continues...

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[Contessa Donatella]

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MediaRadar, advertising, supposing & assuming in their new report about lost ad revenue with soaps not being on the air in the fall.     I just had the best time explaining their error to machines. At least they record. 

However, this out of context quote is interesting. "Ad revenue for TV soap operas in the first half of 2023 climbed 17% year over year to $118.6 million, compared to $101.5 million during the same period a year ago ..."

Edited August 1, 2023 by Donna L. Bridges

[dragonflies]

[DRW50]

Deadline was reporting this a few hours ago but this is the confirmation.