Writers likely back to work this week
Brief | February 11, 2008
US television and film writers who have been on strike for three months could return to work as early as Wednesday as the Writers Guild of America has confirmed a vote on the issue will be held Tuesday. The WGA has recommended acceptance of a three-year contract, which includes clauses guaranteeing compensation to writers for film and television shows broadcast over the Internet. A vote on the contract itself will be held within 10-14 days. The writers strike, and subsequent shutdown of production on US television series, has presented opportunities for Canadian producers here and abroad. Toronto-based Shaftesbury Films, for instance, recently signed a US distribution deal with NBC for its new show The Listener. To read Shaftesbury chairman and co-CEO Christina Jennings’ take on the impacts of the strike, click here.
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