The writers’ strike has been going on for weeks, and seems likely to continue indefinitely — but the Writers Guild of America’s resolve remains as strong as ever. Just ask Dick Clark Productions and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Variety reports that the WGA has rejected waiver requests from both organizations, which had hoped to win exemptions for the Golden Globes and the Oscars, respectively. The Academy sought permission to use clips in the February 24 Oscar telecast, while Dick Clark Productions wanted the WGA to allow writers to work on the January 13 Globes ceremony.
No clips? No professionally written punchlines? If you thought these ceremonies were long before…steel yourselves, awards-show fans. You’re in for a cold 2008. Dick Clark Productions remains optimistic, however, releasing the following statement:
The Golden Globe Awards, which has a long and friendly relationship with the Writers Guild of America, is obviously disappointed that the WGA denied its request for a waiver. However, we are encouraged by the fact that the WGA has announced that it plans to negotiate agreements with independent production companies. Therefore, we will attempt to reach some type of agreement with them on behalf of the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which will recognize and honor outstanding achievements in both movies and television programming made before the strike.
Source: Variety
