WGA Strike 2007

May 12, 2008

• US Strike: How many episodes were lost?
  Tube Talk looks at the shows that came off the worst from the US TV writers' strike.

Apr 21, 2008

• WGA names and shames strike breakers
  The WGA names 28 members who effectively resigned from the union and worked during its strike.

Mar 17, 2008

• US to get double 'Brother', 'Kitchen'
  Big Brother and Hell's Kitchen are likely to run for two series in the US this year.

Feb 27, 2008

• CBS chief: Strike has helped cut costs
  CBS chief Leslie Moonves says the writers' strike did not hit revenue and helped cut costs.

Feb 13, 2008

• Industry hails writers' strike end
  The television and film industry hails the end of the US writers' strike.
• US writers' strike officially ends
  The US writers' strike that has put production on hold for three months formally comes to an end.
• 'Lost' producer ready for action
  Lost executive producer Carlton Cuse is ready to "make as many episodes as possible".
• CBS orders more 'Rules', 'Shark'
  CBS picks up Shark and Rules of Engagement

Feb 11, 2008

• Q&A: The Writers' Strike
  When will the US shows be back on the air? And are the writers happy now? Click for our WGA FAQ.
• Writers could return on Wednesday
  Striking US writers could return to work on Wednesday after a formal ballot on a contract deal.

Feb 09, 2008

• WGA: "We have a tentative deal"
  WGA chiefs hail "an agreement that protects a future in which the internet becomes the primary means of both content creation and delivery".

Feb 07, 2008

• Oscars chief pleads for writers' go-ahead
  Oscars chief Sid Ganis pleads US writers to say whether they will allow the full ceremony to go ahead.
• WGA calls meetings for Saturday
  Striking US television writers will meet on Saturday amid rumours their three-month strike is close to an end.
• 'Riches', 'Dirt' series cut short
  The second series of The Riches and Dirt will be cut short at seven episodes.

Feb 06, 2008

• Vanity Fair cancels Oscars bash
  Vanity Fair cancels its traditional Oscars party because of the ongoing writers' strike.

Feb 05, 2008

• Fox to keep upfronts but reduce pilots
  Fox will keep its upfronts presentation but wants to make fewer pilot shows, says News Corp COO Peter Chernin.
• Ganis confirms Oscars will take place
  Academy president Sid Ganis confirms this year's Oscars will definitely take place on February 24.

Feb 04, 2008

• WGA returns to pickets amid deal rumours
  Hollywood writers insist they plan to return to picket lines today despite strong rumours a deal is close.
• 'Spring return' for ABC big hitters
  New Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters could be on screen in the Spring.
  

Feb 03, 2008

• 'Breakthrough' in US writers' strike
  Significant progress is made during informal talks between the Writers Guild and the producers' alliance.

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