SAG Threatening to Strike

[GreenScar]

Well the writers strike is the main reason that both Potter and Trek were moved from this month to next Summer. It's not a good thing if it goes on a while.

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

Well the writers strike is the main reason that both Potter and Trek were moved from this month to next Summer. It's not a good thing if it goes on a while.

I beg to differ, but only slightly.

I think it'll be a good thing if the strike goes on for awhile. The Writer's strike didn't really affect the actors TOO much. I mean there wasn't a financial crisis going on and the actors that you see now are still the same menagerie of stupid.

With the Financial crisis It'll actually learn the Actors a very important lesson.

Hell, some of the bad ones might actually have to get REAL jobs.

Logan

[GreenScar]

Very good point.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

I beg to differ, but only slightly.

I think it'll be a good thing if the strike goes on for awhile. The Writer's strike didn't really affect the actors TOO much. I mean there wasn't a financial crisis going on and the actors that you see now are still the same menagerie of stupid.

With the Financial crisis It'll actually learn the Actors a very important lesson.

Hell, some of the bad ones might actually have to get REAL jobs.
Logan

Who would make all those wonderful Sci-Fi Channel exclusives then?

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by Rob71

Who would make all those wonderful Sci-Fi Channel exclusives then?

Goddamn, you're right... what will we do without Carnosaurus from the Future of Mars?

Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

No disrespect, but I seriously take issue with the notion that being an actor is not a "real job."

I feel that every actor should be paid in commission. If your acting sucks, and your movie sucks and people don't go to see it then you don't get paid.

In fact, I think most people in the entertainment industry should be paid in commission.

Logan

[Cinema Jaguar]

With companies like circuit city and factories closing and with the potential of hundreds to thousands of workers not having jobs especially around the holiday season(s) and with the high price in gas and not being able to purchase what they (general public) themselves or families may want for christmas and not knowing what the economic future may hold,it is clear that what the (actors guild) is doing has become very anal intentive indeed.

It took alot of hard working (middle class workers) and this does include 'wiping their brow after doing a scene for a film' with minimum wage to make hollywood what it is today and these particular citizens also do not collect side benefits such as royalty fees.

Perhaps it would be best if we the hobbist do not purchase dvd(s) or cd(s) and anthing else until this aboration of a strike ends completely and with utmost attention to do so,although it might be wise to continue not buying into the next year as well.

Hollywood has been enjoying a fantasy for far too long !!!

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Cinema Jaguar

With companies like circuit city and factories closing and with the potential of hundreds to thousands of workers not having jobs especially around the holiday season(s) and with the high price in gas and not being able to purchase what they (general public) themselves or families may want for christmas and not knowing what the economic future may hold,it is clear that what the (actors guild) is doing has become very anal intentive indeed.

It took alot of hard working (middle class workers) and this does include 'wiping their brow after doing a scene for a film' with minimum wage to make hollywood what it is today and these particular citizens also do not collect side benefits such as royalty fees.

Perhaps it would be best if we the hobbist do not purchase dvd(s) or cd(s) and anthing else until this aboration of a strike ends completely and with utmost attention to do so,although it might be wise to continue not buying into the next year as well.

Hollywood has been enjoying a fantasy for far too long !!!

The problem is not the Actor's that won't be hurting, it's the Key Grip, the Carpenter's, the Hair Stylists, the Catering company. If we don't buy discs, it's the printers, disc manufacturer's that will be hurt. The bigger picture is what work stoppages do to everyone else. (I do agree that some actor's are grossly overpaid)

[STARSCREAM]

Oh boy, heeeere we go again.

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

The problem is not the Actor's that won't be hurting, it's the Key Grip, the Carpenter's, the Hair Stylists, the Catering company. If we don't buy discs, it's the printers, disc manufacturer's that will be hurt. The bigger picture is what work stoppages do to everyone else. (I do agree that some actor's are grossly overpaid)

Well... We'll now have another opportunity to watch another Joss Whedon movie maybe a Dr. Whatsisname 2?

Logan

[J_UNTITLED]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Hell, some of the bad ones might actually have to get REAL jobs.

No disrespect, but I seriously take issue with the notion that being an actor is not a "real job."

[Midnightsailor]

Who needs 'em? There's plenty of actors who will work for free.