BuddyTV Jericho Post ~'Jericho' Set to be a Highlight of 2008

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Michael Hinman of SyFy Portal reports the following concerning the Strike:

No Headway Made in Strike Talks

On Thursday, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke what was a media blackout to announce they had offered striking writers a new contract that included $130 million in additional compensation, bringing the amount writers received each year over $1.4 billion.

But just as the AMPTP was patting themselves on the backs, the WGA released a statement of their own, blasting the proposal and calling it a rollback that was unacceptable.

The studios were looking to provide a fixed payment of just under $250 for each hour-long program that appeared on the Internet to writers -- a steep decline to the $20,000 a writer earns when that program is rerun on a network. On top of that, the deal was specifically for television and didn't include streaming movies online.

Please read the rest of the article here.........
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Now, I am not looking forward to the strike lasting more than another week ( that is me being hopeful) but when one considers how it could be some time before the strike ends - this article at BuddyTv is spirit lifting -

Jericho Set to be a Highlight of 2008
By Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer

November 30, 2007 Let's say the strike isn't settled by Christmas. Let's say it's not even settled by the time summer hits. What, then? What do fans of scripted content have to look forward to in 2008? The pickings will be slim, but there are going to be some glimmers of hope for scripted drama lovers. Fans of half hour comedy, I'm afraid, are out of luck. Unless The New Adventures of Old Christine does it for you (there are eight or so episodes set to air), there's not much out there. However, in the drama department there are a few rare series who will air their entire uninterrupted seasons in 2008. One of those is Jericho.

And of course, being the egotist I am, I love it whenever I get to see the Save Jericho Campaign and hard fighting Jericho Fans mentioned! And the post's author even calls the filming of the seven almost a blessing. He also mentions ( grin) how Jericho will be the only network show to finish an entire season, with Lost only having half a season to come back with in February.

Most inspiring, the author feels that CBS should take "this opportunity with the strike to re-air Jericho's first season and try to pick up new viewers as it readied for the second season", and I fully agree.
Please read the entire post at BuddyTV by clicking the post title up top.

Grokdotcom mentions Jericho Campaign in post concerning Writers Strike

A really really good article about the Writer's Strike which mentions Jericho Fans!

Writers: The Most Undervalued People Online

Anyone else enjoy life 3% more when The Daily Show isn't in reruns? Well, if you think TV's gotten bad since the writers' strike, just wait until online copywriters wise up. In fact, copywriters and bloggers should consider picketing right along with the TV & film writers. (Notice I didn't say "screenwriters." In today's media, a screen is a screen is a screen.) This strike isn't about television or film. It's about high-profile screenwriters — as high-profile as unknown gets, anyway — insisting that online content has value.

Please, read the rest of this post which I linked to in the title of this portion above. Its important, and mentions the Jericho Fan's Campaign as well.

I am in complete agreement with the Writers on this issue, as bad as I want my shows back, I can not get around the fact that better discussions need to be had and soon!

All anyone ever wants to be treated with fairness, in any profession. It is so very hard to write original content on demand, day after day, week after week. And we all have our favorite shows because these wonderful writers make sure to do the very best writing possible.

Writers Strike - edited

I just wish I could be there, on the picket lines blogging.

That would make for some great posting.

After reading the post Rich made concerning the strike , I need to edit the petition link I have in the posted letter from the Jericho Creative Family, as this one carries far more signatures and is the one with the most weight.
Petition in Support of the WGA Strike
The Petition now sits ( at the time of this edit 3:27 pm) at 44,271 names..... please sign if you support the writers.

Here is a youtube from one of my FAV writers ever, Joss Whedon ( yes, you know I love my Buffy, this man brought me Buffy, so I will always be more than happy to post something of import that he brings up ...

And this link for WGA - Solidarity and Support( you can leave an email of support for the Writers and it will be posted on the site) that I got from Rich's post ( thank you for posting this originally Rich) and wish to lend more exposure to this by reposting it here.

And for some great pics of who is supporting the writers on the picket lines - check this flickr page out

Folks like Holly Hunter, Tim Robbins, all supporting

I personally know a few folks who belong to the WGA, worked for one person, and its to them that I lend my support. It is for the writers of Jericho, who bring me such great stories, it is for the writers of online content.

The bottom line ............ I write, therefore, I support all writers.

A message from the Jericho Family

I was asked by the Jericho Creative Team to Post the Following, and I am happy to help as they need OUR help to get the word out..........

Dear Jericho Rangers:

As you probably know, the writers' union has gone on strike against
the studios and now your favorite TV shows, including JERICHO, are in jeopardy.

But what you may not know, is the truth behind it all.

Last summer, the Jericho Rangers ran one of the most successful grassroots campaigns in history. With that in mind, we would be so grateful if you could post the following link wherever you can: http://youtube.com/watch?v=oJ55Ir2jCxk This video, appropriately entitled WHY WE FIGHT, is a very accurate and fair description of why the writers are striking.

If after you've watched this video, you would like to make a difference, please let the studios and networks know that you support the writers in their fight for a fair contract in order to get your shows back on the air. The writers also ask that you do not purchase and download TV shows and/or watch the TV shows that are streamed online by their networks until this strike is resolved.

Thank you for all you have done! Signed, Your Jericho Family


"Getting answers is easy... It's getting the truth that takes work" --Robert Hawkins

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here is the petition to sign and show your support for the writers:

here is the video for your viewing as well...................