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October 11, 2023Sidecast: WGA Ratifies its Contract
It’s official – the WGA has ratified its contract with the AMPTP. John and Drew look at how the votes were distributed, what happens next, and what to keep in mind as SAG-AFTRA moves forward in their negotiations.
Links:
2023 MBA Ratified – WGA
SAG-AFTRA on Strike!
WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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October 10, 2023Storytelling and the Strike
John sits down with WGA Negotiating Committee co-chair Chris Keyser to look at how writers crafted the narrative of the strike. From establishing the premise and themes, identifying characters, and all the way down to specific word choices, we dissect the choices, revisions, and tactics used to guide the MBA negotiations to a successful conclusion.
We also answer listener questions on foreign levies and writers’ relationship with the studios going forward.
In our bonus segment for premium members, we discuss Chris Keyser’s debate career and make a strong argument for how it shaped his skills as an orator.
Links:
Chris Keyser’s speech to members at the start of negotiations
Scriptnotes, Episode 389 – The Future of the Industry
One Revolution Per Minute by Erik Wernquist
American Dream on IMDb
Christopher Keyser on IMDb
Chris Keyser at The Oxford Union Society vs. The Harvard Debate Council, 1982
Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!
Check out the Inneresting Newsletter
Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription!
Craig Mazin on Threads and Instagram
John August on Threads, Instagram and Twitter
John on Mastodon
Outro by Rajesh Naroth (send us yours!)
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli.
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
UPDATE 10-15-23: The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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October 03, 2023Entering the Post-Strike Era
John and Craig take an in-depth look at the deal points of the WGA’s tentative agreement with the AMPTP, which ended the 2023 WGA strike after 148 days. Together they break down what gains were made, how they work, and why they are important for writers everywhere.
We also open a time-capsule email from 2018, follow up on five year old predictions, and send our predictions for 2028 off into the future.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig discuss a topic we’ve slept on for too long: dreams!
Links:
WGA Tentative Agreement Summary
Scriptnotes, Episode 369 – What is a Movie, Anyway? from 2018
Scriptnotes, Episode 108 – Are two screens better than one? from 2013
24 Hours in an Invisible Epidemic by Alvin Chang
Melissa Smith, longtime head of ACT’s MFA program, dies at 64 by Sam Hurwitt
Rusty Lake Underground Blossom
Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!
Check out the Inneresting Newsletter
Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription!
Craig Mazin on Threads and Instagram
John August on Threads, Instagram and Twitter
John on Mastodon
Outro by Holland Gallagher (send us yours!)
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and is edited by Matthew Chilelli.
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
UPDATE 11-9-23: The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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October 03, 2023Sidecast: On the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line
Recorded live from Paramount and Amazon Studios, John and Drew talk with actors and writers marching in support of SAG-AFTRA as they re-enter negotiations with the AMPTP.
Thanks to everyone who talked with us!
Links:
SAG-AFTRA on Strike!
WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA
WGA Contract Ratification – Vote Here
WGA Contract 2023 Tentative Agreement
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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September 27, 2023Sidecast: What’s in the Deal
John, Drew and Megana read through the details of the WGA’s Tentative Agreement to see what was initially proposed and what was ultimately won.
Links:
WGA Tentative Agreement Summary
2023 MBA Tentative Agreement
Megana Rao on Twitter
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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September 25, 2023Sidecast: There’s a Deal!
After 146 days on the picket line, the WGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John walks through the very exciting email that was sent out to members, outlining what it means, what happens next, and reflects on how far we’ve come.
Links:
Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses
SAG-AFTRA Picket Schedule and Locations
Strike Rules FAQ
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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September 08, 2023Sidecast: NYC Picketing
Live from New York, John talks with writers and actors about the differences between LA and NYC pickets, anxiety, and how joy can be a form of protest.
Featuring Christopher Kyle and Wilson Cruz. Big thanks to everyone who talked with us!
Links:
East & NY Strike Resources
Writers Guild of America East
Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses
2023 WGA Strike Rules
Strike Rules FAQ
Picket Schedules and Locations
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt with help from Cory Reeder.
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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September 05, 2023Sidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket Line
Cory Reeder interviews writers and performers at the joint WGA/SAG-AFTRA disability picket at Disney.
Big thanks to Cory and everyone he spoke with!
Links:
WGAw Disabled Writers Committee
SAG-AFTRA Diversity Committees
SAG-AFTRA Empowering Performers with Disabilities on Set
Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses
2023 WGA Strike Rules
Strike Rules FAQ
Picket Schedules and Locations
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt with help from Cory Reeder.
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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August 23, 2023Sidecast: FTC Looks at Mergers
John and Drew inspect the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed merger guidelines and why they’re important for everybody – not just writers – to read and comment on.
Links:
FTC and DOJ Seek Comment on Draft Merger Guidelines by the Federal Trade Commission
Publicly Comment on the FTC Draft Merger Guidelines
WGA Template and Call to Action
FTC proposes new merger guidelines by John August
Financial Interest and Syndication (Fin-Syn) Rules on Wikipedia
Paramount Decree on Wikipedia
Picket hours and information
2023 WGA Strike Rules
Strike Rules FAQ
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at [email protected]
You can download the episode here.
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