Golden Global Disaster

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced no media restrictions in advance of Sunday’s 2008 Golden Globes “News Conference.” Either that was a sign that they've finally embraced new media or they needed coverage badly. The Writers Guild of America’s (WGA) 12,000 members are still on strike after three long months. There is no sign that the strike will be ended anytime soon. It's resulted in the stripped down, no glitter version of the Golden Globes. If you were on the picket line and missed the broadcast; don’t worry you didn’t miss much. It could have been shot in front of a green screen with a virtual curtain and a cheap template to frame the various scenes. This was a new low for Hollywood. With tonight’s broadcast being a complete disaster everyone is wondering; will the Oscars be next? Let's hope things get resolved soon. Hollywood is quickly losing its luster.

Ellen Bows to Pressure Cancels New York Taping

They’re talking about it on the picket line at NBC Studios in Burbank, and all across the country. The latest development in the Writer’s strike is that Ellen DeGeneres will not be taping her show in New York as planned. A huge protest was being scheduled there by the union. Ellen may have miscalculated the amount of negative press she would receive after crossing the picket line here.

Writers to Ellen: "You're a Wormy Scab!!!"

Ellen DeGeneres’ decision to sneak in the back gate at NBC Studios in order to cross the picket line isn’t sitting well with many union members. The Teamsters and Screen Actors Guild have joined with the Writers in solidarity. Writers for the Ellen DeGeneres Show continue to strike for fair compensation from DVD sales and internet distribution.

Not all Hollywood stars have turned a deaf ear to their coworkers. According to Joe Medeiros, Head Writer for the Tonight Show, Jay Leno and others continue to stop by daily to lend their support for the Writers.

If cars passing by and honking is any measure of support then there is definitely a lot of support for the writers.

Mayor Speaks About Writer's Strike

This video of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was taken at the Habitat for Humanity Project on Friday November 2, 2007. It's approximately 2 minutes in duration. There is a short clip at the end of former President Jimmy Carter and the Mayor building an affordable home. Enjoy!