The Writers Guild of Canada (Wgc) just announced the finalists for the Wgc Screenwriting Awards. Those finalists come from the industry of television, filmmaking and web series. Besides, comedian Debra Digiovanni will host the 14th Annual Wgc Screenwriting Awards on April 19, 2010.
So, the finalists are...
Animation:
* Grossology - "New Recruits." Written by Richard Clark.
* Total Drama Action - "Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen." Written by Alex Ganetakos.
* League of Super Evil - “Glory Hog." Written by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Davila LeBlanc
* Total Drama Action - "The Sand Witch Project." Written by Shelley Scarrow.
Children & Preschool
* Max and Ruby - "Max Says Goodbye." Written by Kate Barris.
* Max and Ruby - "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report." Written by Shelley Hoffman & Robert Pincombe.
* Zigby - "Zigby's Collection." Written by Louise Moon
Documentary:
* Malls R Us (Feature Version). Written by Helene Klodawsky.
* The Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 40 Years of One Night Stands. Narration Written by Robert Lower.
So, the finalists are...
Animation:
* Grossology - "New Recruits." Written by Richard Clark.
* Total Drama Action - "Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen." Written by Alex Ganetakos.
* League of Super Evil - “Glory Hog." Written by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Davila LeBlanc
* Total Drama Action - "The Sand Witch Project." Written by Shelley Scarrow.
Children & Preschool
* Max and Ruby - "Max Says Goodbye." Written by Kate Barris.
* Max and Ruby - "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report." Written by Shelley Hoffman & Robert Pincombe.
* Zigby - "Zigby's Collection." Written by Louise Moon
Documentary:
* Malls R Us (Feature Version). Written by Helene Klodawsky.
* The Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 40 Years of One Night Stands. Narration Written by Robert Lower.
- 3/11/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Strike Zone: Latest on WGA talks
UPDATED: 12:15 p.m. Nov. 5, 2007
The WGA rolled out pickets on two coasts Monday, after Sunday's last-ditch bargaining session failed to mark sufficient progress to prevent the first Hollywood writers strike in 19 years.
In the Los Angeles area, the WGA West's well-rehearsed strike captains marched out troops to populate picket lines at 14 studio and network sites starting at 9 a.m.
Fox
"The Simpsons" executive producer James L. Brooks, a strike sign in hand, was among the 200 or so writers walking the picket line in front of the 20th Century Fox lot in West Los Angeles.
Marching on the sidewalk of one of the busiest streets in Los Angeles, Pico Blvd., the strikers that included "Shark" creator-executive producer Ian Biederman, "Bones" exec producer Stephen Nathan and "American Dad" producers Jim Bernstein and Nahnatchka Khan enjoyed the support of motorists driving by -- mostly truck drivers --who honked in solidarity. The writers were joined by a few SAG members, including Lelia Goldoni.
The mood on the picket line in the muggy air was mostly somber, with strikers talking quietly amongst themselves between strike chants.
"We're scared; I'd be the first to admit that I'm scared," said "Shark" producer Bill Chais, the designated spokesman and only writer allowed to talk to the press.
While speaking to The Reporter, Chais was getting thumbs up from his boss, Biederman, who was walking the line. Biederman was one of many showrunners who didn't report to work Monday despite talk that showrunners could perform some non-writing duties during a strike.
"Ian is not gonna cross", Chais said, adding that the guild shouldn't leave such decision to people's consciousness. "There should be a set of rules", he said.
Most writers didn't know until past midnight if there will actually be strike Monday as rumors of some progress in the negotiations between the WGA and the studios trickled out during the day Sunday.
"Last night was crazy -- we were burning up the phones, exchanging gossip," Chais said. "We had hope, but I'm not totally surprised I'm here today. It speaks to the fact that it's a monumentally important issue to everyone."
Maybe it was the false hope on Sunday, but strike organizers were not fully prepared Monday morning. By 9:30 a.m., they ran of picket signs and red T-shirts at Fox.
"We've got to get it together", Chais said. "We will".
Warner Bros.
Striking writers took to the main gates at Warner Bros. in Burbank, crossing traffic, shouting chants and waving their signs to passersby.
Picket coordinator Brian Hartt said he expects at least 300 writers, actors and other supporters to walk the picket lines at each of the main entrances throughout the day.
"I have no idea what (the AMPTP) is thinking," Hartt said. "From Day 1, it's been very confusing. I hope they realize we are serious about our future and we'll stay out as long as we need in order to get a fair deal."
Many others echoed Hartt's sentiments, including one showrunner, John, who stood outside the studio's main gate.
UPDATED: 12:15 p.m. Nov. 5, 2007
The WGA rolled out pickets on two coasts Monday, after Sunday's last-ditch bargaining session failed to mark sufficient progress to prevent the first Hollywood writers strike in 19 years.
In the Los Angeles area, the WGA West's well-rehearsed strike captains marched out troops to populate picket lines at 14 studio and network sites starting at 9 a.m.
Fox
"The Simpsons" executive producer James L. Brooks, a strike sign in hand, was among the 200 or so writers walking the picket line in front of the 20th Century Fox lot in West Los Angeles.
Marching on the sidewalk of one of the busiest streets in Los Angeles, Pico Blvd., the strikers that included "Shark" creator-executive producer Ian Biederman, "Bones" exec producer Stephen Nathan and "American Dad" producers Jim Bernstein and Nahnatchka Khan enjoyed the support of motorists driving by -- mostly truck drivers --who honked in solidarity. The writers were joined by a few SAG members, including Lelia Goldoni.
The mood on the picket line in the muggy air was mostly somber, with strikers talking quietly amongst themselves between strike chants.
"We're scared; I'd be the first to admit that I'm scared," said "Shark" producer Bill Chais, the designated spokesman and only writer allowed to talk to the press.
While speaking to The Reporter, Chais was getting thumbs up from his boss, Biederman, who was walking the line. Biederman was one of many showrunners who didn't report to work Monday despite talk that showrunners could perform some non-writing duties during a strike.
"Ian is not gonna cross", Chais said, adding that the guild shouldn't leave such decision to people's consciousness. "There should be a set of rules", he said.
Most writers didn't know until past midnight if there will actually be strike Monday as rumors of some progress in the negotiations between the WGA and the studios trickled out during the day Sunday.
"Last night was crazy -- we were burning up the phones, exchanging gossip," Chais said. "We had hope, but I'm not totally surprised I'm here today. It speaks to the fact that it's a monumentally important issue to everyone."
Maybe it was the false hope on Sunday, but strike organizers were not fully prepared Monday morning. By 9:30 a.m., they ran of picket signs and red T-shirts at Fox.
"We've got to get it together", Chais said. "We will".
Warner Bros.
Striking writers took to the main gates at Warner Bros. in Burbank, crossing traffic, shouting chants and waving their signs to passersby.
Picket coordinator Brian Hartt said he expects at least 300 writers, actors and other supporters to walk the picket lines at each of the main entrances throughout the day.
"I have no idea what (the AMPTP) is thinking," Hartt said. "From Day 1, it's been very confusing. I hope they realize we are serious about our future and we'll stay out as long as we need in order to get a fair deal."
Many others echoed Hartt's sentiments, including one showrunner, John, who stood outside the studio's main gate.
- 11/6/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The WGA rolled out pickets on two coasts Monday after Sunday's last-ditch bargaining session failed to mark sufficient progress to prevent the first Hollywood writers strike in 19 years.
In Los Angeles, the WGA West's well-rehearsed strike captains marched out troops to populate picket lines at 14 studio and network sites starting at 9 a.m.
Film and TV scribe Christopher Knopf, one of the WGAW strike captains at Sony, said there were two main criteria in assigning members to picket at the various company locations throughout the L.A. area.
"One, it's where they live, and two, where they work," Knopf said.
Batches of about a few dozen pickets were broken down into at least three groups for posting at gates around Sony's Culver City lot. A few members of SAG, though still under contract to the studios, were on hand to help with picket duty.
"I'm just here to support the writers," film and TV actor John Dennis Johnston said. "We're all part of the creative team."
He noted that the guild's talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers ultimately broke down over terms for compensation of writers for new-media content.
"You do your work, and it lives forever, and you should be paid forever for it, including (residuals) on all the new technologies," Johnston said.
Screenwriter Rob Adetuyi (Stomp the Yard) said he was solidly in support of the strike action. "We're doing what we need to do", Adetuyi said.
Asked why Sunday's session ended in failure despite some clear shifts in previous positions by both parties, the WGA writer said he was supporting the strike based on his faith in guild leadership.
"Our negotiators were in the room and know the tone (of the eleventh-hour talks)," he said. "You have to trust your negotiators."
Jay Leno rode his motorcycle to a picket line at NBC in Burbank to pass out doughnuts to the strikers there. Down the street, the striking writers took to the main gates at Warner Bros., crossing traffic, shouting chants and waving their signs to passers-by. Picket coordinator Brian Hartt said he expected at least 300 writers, actors and other supporters to walk the picket lines at each of the main entrances throughout the day.
"I have no idea what (the AMPTP) is thinking," Hartt said. "From Day 1, it's been very confusing. I hope they realize we are serious about our future, and we'll stay out as long as we need in order to get a fair deal."
Added The New Adventures of Old Christine star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who joined the show's writers at Warner Gate 2: "As a member of another union, the Screen Actors Guild, I'm here to show my solidarity."...
In Los Angeles, the WGA West's well-rehearsed strike captains marched out troops to populate picket lines at 14 studio and network sites starting at 9 a.m.
Film and TV scribe Christopher Knopf, one of the WGAW strike captains at Sony, said there were two main criteria in assigning members to picket at the various company locations throughout the L.A. area.
"One, it's where they live, and two, where they work," Knopf said.
Batches of about a few dozen pickets were broken down into at least three groups for posting at gates around Sony's Culver City lot. A few members of SAG, though still under contract to the studios, were on hand to help with picket duty.
"I'm just here to support the writers," film and TV actor John Dennis Johnston said. "We're all part of the creative team."
He noted that the guild's talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers ultimately broke down over terms for compensation of writers for new-media content.
"You do your work, and it lives forever, and you should be paid forever for it, including (residuals) on all the new technologies," Johnston said.
Screenwriter Rob Adetuyi (Stomp the Yard) said he was solidly in support of the strike action. "We're doing what we need to do", Adetuyi said.
Asked why Sunday's session ended in failure despite some clear shifts in previous positions by both parties, the WGA writer said he was supporting the strike based on his faith in guild leadership.
"Our negotiators were in the room and know the tone (of the eleventh-hour talks)," he said. "You have to trust your negotiators."
Jay Leno rode his motorcycle to a picket line at NBC in Burbank to pass out doughnuts to the strikers there. Down the street, the striking writers took to the main gates at Warner Bros., crossing traffic, shouting chants and waving their signs to passers-by. Picket coordinator Brian Hartt said he expected at least 300 writers, actors and other supporters to walk the picket lines at each of the main entrances throughout the day.
"I have no idea what (the AMPTP) is thinking," Hartt said. "From Day 1, it's been very confusing. I hope they realize we are serious about our future, and we'll stay out as long as we need in order to get a fair deal."
Added The New Adventures of Old Christine star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who joined the show's writers at Warner Gate 2: "As a member of another union, the Screen Actors Guild, I'm here to show my solidarity."...
- 11/6/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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