Some experts say the latest Writers Guild of America action is a natural sequel to the 2007-2008 strike, which lasted 100 days and won the WGA jurisdiction over writing for the internet, then called “new media.”
to authorize the walkout. They demand their compensation reflect how technology has affected the creation and consumption of their work. In certain asks, such as safeguards related to the use of artificial intelligence, they look toward the future.
Some experts say the action is a natural sequel to the 2007-2008 strike, which lasted 100 days and won the WGA jurisdiction over writing for the internet, then called “new media.
New media was a hazy concept back then. Netflix, which had only just started streaming content, hadn’t yet tightened its grip on the entertainment industry. Most writers had an inkling that online distribution would only grow in popularity but had little idea of quite how much. The WGA knew it had to act quickly and stake a claim in this new territory before it was too late.
, an Emmy-nominated writer who has worked on shows such as “King of the Hill” and “Maron,” recalled standing outside an office in a crowd chanting and blowing airhorns. “I just have a memory of someone coming down from inside the building, saying: ‘Hey, could you keep it down? We’re trying to work.’ Hilarious,” Jamin said. His response? “Everybody’s trying to get you not to work!”
There were massive shows of solidarity from others in the industry. “The Office” stars Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson
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