Writers Guild of America

Hollywood Writers Launch 'Idol' Reality TV Protest

Stevie Converse — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:25:09 -0700

Writers Guilds, West and East Support Senate Resolution of Disapproval to Curb Media Consolidation

Stevie Converse — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:49:27 -0700

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have expressed public support for U.S. Senate Resolution 28 – a resolution of disapproval that, if passed, would overturn a recent Federal Communications Commission decision allowing for the consolidation of newspapers and local television stations.

Few Are Neutral in Net Neutrality Battles

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:59:11 -0700

While most of America's attention was fixated on the never-ending Democratic primary, another contest was being waged on Capitol Hill, where supporters and opponents of "net neutrality" tussled over proposed legislation that would guarantee the right of all Internet users to access content equally.

Internet Is the New TV, Says Hannah Head

Stevie Converse — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:08:15 -0700

Steve Peterman, executive producer of Hannah Montana and a member of the Writers Guild, told a Capitol Hill audience Tuesday that the Internet is unquestionably the new TV, and that Congress needs to make sure that the major media companies don't control access to that new medium as they do to their old one.

Government Again Eyes Net Neutrality

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:05:06 -0700

During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Patric Verrone learned the true value of the Internet.

Writers Guild of America Weighs In on Internet Freedom

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:21:45 -0700

The Writers Guild of America, West is speaking out to preserve the free flow of information over the Internet.

WGA, Bateman Urge Congress to Maintain Internet's Independence

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:56:23 -0700

A major Hollywood union and actress Justine Bateman are urging Congress to ensure the Internet remains an alternative force for consumer choice in the face of dramatic media consolidation.

Hollywood Split on Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:18:21 -0700

The divide between Hollywood labor and management over the issue of Net neutrality grew wider as two voices from the talent side urged Congress to preserve the open access of the Web.

Writers Push for Laws to Maintain Internet Freedom

Stevie Converse — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:17:39 -0700

During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Patric Verrone learned the value of the Internet.