2008 Woodie Awards
The show must go on: Golden Globes continue despite strike
By Brittany Heckman
Issue date: 1/21/08 Section: Entertainment
The current writers' strike has affected many everyday and traditional activities. Beloved television shows have been airing re-runs for the past couple of weeks, and the most watched programs have been sporting events. Now, the writer's strike is taking a toll on cherished annual awards shows. Two Sundays ago NBC had to hold a Golden Globes press conference, as opposed to the elegant star studded affair that they usually put on. The press conference was simple and to the point, but there were no fabulous red-carpet dresses to be critiqued.
The writer's strike has been going on for more than 11 weeks now; it began on Nov. 5. Agreements have yet to be made that satisfy the writers' demands. Many actors and actresses are showing support to the writers. America Ferrera, Zach Braff and the cast of "Grey's Anatomy" are just a few of the celebrities seen standing among the picketers. These people and others refuse to cross picket lines until an agreement is reached between the Writer's Guild and the directors. Hence why production of America's favorite shows has ceased.
A deal was struck on Thursday between the Director's Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers that may bring about a light at the end of the tunnel. This deal, however, still does not compensate the writers for new media-things like digitally distributed content and DVD residuals. Until negotiations on those issues satisfy the writers, the strike will continue.
The press conference revealed many surprising upsets in regards to the winners of this year's Golden Globe Awards. "Atonement" won for Best Motion Picture-Drama, which was foreseeable, but its two leading actors, Kiera Knightley and James McAvoy both ended up empty handed.
Instead, Daniel Day Lewis won the Best Performance by an Actor-Drama for "There Will Be Blood" and Julie Christie won the equivalent in the actress category for a film titled "Away From Her." Christie beat out veteran actresses Jodie Foster, Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett.
The writer's strike has been going on for more than 11 weeks now; it began on Nov. 5. Agreements have yet to be made that satisfy the writers' demands. Many actors and actresses are showing support to the writers. America Ferrera, Zach Braff and the cast of "Grey's Anatomy" are just a few of the celebrities seen standing among the picketers. These people and others refuse to cross picket lines until an agreement is reached between the Writer's Guild and the directors. Hence why production of America's favorite shows has ceased.
A deal was struck on Thursday between the Director's Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers that may bring about a light at the end of the tunnel. This deal, however, still does not compensate the writers for new media-things like digitally distributed content and DVD residuals. Until negotiations on those issues satisfy the writers, the strike will continue.
The press conference revealed many surprising upsets in regards to the winners of this year's Golden Globe Awards. "Atonement" won for Best Motion Picture-Drama, which was foreseeable, but its two leading actors, Kiera Knightley and James McAvoy both ended up empty handed.
Instead, Daniel Day Lewis won the Best Performance by an Actor-Drama for "There Will Be Blood" and Julie Christie won the equivalent in the actress category for a film titled "Away From Her." Christie beat out veteran actresses Jodie Foster, Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett.
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