Understanding Hollywood Strike

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What is this writer strike really all about?

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 — As Hollywood digs in for a second week of a strike, the screenwriters might want to send a few angry picketers over to Will Smith’s place. Or Steven Spielberg’s. And maybe the studio executives should think about joining them on the line. As it turns out, the pot of money that the producers and writers are fighting over may have already been pocketed by the entertainment industry’s biggest talent.

That is the conclusion of a surprisingly bleak new assessment of financial dynamics in the movie industry titled “Do Movies Make Money?” The researchers’ answer: not any more.

The New York Times has the full story: Hollywood on Strike

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Here is a video to summarize what its all about:

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  1. www.latesthollywoodgossip.info » Understanding Hollywood Strike Says:

    [...] AlBaraa put an intriguing blog post on Understanding Hollywood Strike.Here’s a quick excerpt:The researchers’ answer: not any more. The New York Times has the full story: Hollywood on Strike. – — -. Here is a video to summarize what its all about:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ55Ir2jCxk. [...]

  2. Chad Says:

    There are a ton more good strike vids with “The Office” “Reno 911″, “Grey’s Anatomy,” etc. at http://www.hollywoodstrikes.com

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