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WGAW Responds to FCC's NPRM on Product Integration
June 26, 2008 In response to today’s decision by the Federal Communications Commission to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on product integration in television programming, the WGAW has issued the following statement:
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WGA West Asks FCC Chairman to Help Protect Creative Artists
June 25, 2008 WGAW has called for the FCC to establish guidelines requiring on-screen “real-time” disclosure on TV programming where product integration occurs to make viewers aware of the range of products they are overtly – and more often covertly – being sold.
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WGA SILVERDOCS DOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY AWARD
June 23, 2008 First-ever WGA SILVERDOCS Documentary Screenplay Award goes to Writer-Director ANNA BROINOWSKI for "FORBIDDEN LIE$."
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WGA West's 2008 Board of Directors Election
June 21, 2008 The Writers Guild of America, West's Nominating Committee has announced its initial list of candidates for the 2008 Board of Directors election.
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2008 TONY AWARD WINNERS
June 15, 2008 AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY written by TRACY LETTS wins TONY for Best Play.
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"Writers on the Verge" Deadline Approaches
June 12, 2008 Writers on the Verge, a 10-week program designed by NBC Universal, focuses on polishing writers and readying writers for a staff position on a television series. It's deadline for submissions is quickly approaching.
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WGA Screen Credit Proposals
June 11, 2008 WGA Credits Review Committee Issues Statement.
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Film Independent Announces Selected Fellows for 2008 Fast Track Program
June 10, 2008 Sponsored by the Eastman Kodak Company, Fast Track is a film financing market designed to help narrative and documentary feature filmmakers move their current projects forward.
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Parting the Waters - Indie Documentary Makes it to the NY Times
June 2, 2008 This weekend an article about swimmming and diversity came out in the New York Times PLAY Magazine. Read more about PARTING THE WATERS & visit filmmaker Jenny Levison's REELot page.
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Cutting-Edge Writers Head Lineup for Writers Guild Foundation Internet Seminar in LA
June 2, 2008 SPINNING THE WEB is the Writers Guild Foundation's first Craft Day dedicated to writing for the Internet. This one-day seminar is on Saturday, June 21st, from 8:30am check-in to 6:00pm wine and cheese reception!
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Magnolia Pictures' "QUID PRO QUO" NY Screening!
May 28, 2008 This special June 4th screening of QUID PRO QUO is FREE to paid Disabilities Network members, $5 general public. Join for less than a night out at the movies & support this great non-profit.
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Metro Film - Entertainment Industry in NYC
May 23, 2008 Metro Film, a special issue focusing on the importance of the entertainment industry in New York City.
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WRITERS GUILDS, WEST AND EAST SUPPORT U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION 28
May 12, 2008 The WGA West & East expressed public support for U.S. Senate Resolution 28 – a resolution of disapproval that, if passed, would overturn a recent FCC decision allowing for the consolidation of newspapers and local tv stations.
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Call for Entries: P.O.V. 2009 Season
May 7, 2008 P.O.V. Announces Open Call For Entries for the 2009 Broadcast Season
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HANNAH MONTANA Writer-Producer Steven Peterman Supports . . .
May 6, 2008 Speaking on behalf of the Writers Guild, writer-producer Steven Peterman testified in support of the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, at today’s U.S. Representatives’ Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet hearing.
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Hannah Montana Writer-Producer Will Testify on Behalf of “Net Neutrality”
May 5, 2008 In a hearing to discuss the Internet Freedom and Preservation Act, three-time Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Steven Peterman will testify on Tuesday, May 6 before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
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2008 Canadian Screenwriting Awards Winners
April 15, 2008 2008 Canadian Screenwriting Awards honored the best of the best in Canadian screenwriting.
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Screenwriter Tom Schulman to Receive WGAW's 2008 Valentine Davies Award
April 10, 2008 Award-winning screenwriter & WGAW Board of Directors member Tom Schulman is set to receive the WGAW's prestigious Valentine Davies Award, recognizing both his writing legacy & valued service to the WGAW, the entertainment industry, & community at large.
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CA Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Fair Market Value Bill
April 9, 2008 Landmark Legislation Aims to End Unfair Accounting Practices in Hollywood. UPDATED: A Message from WGAW President Patric M. Verrone - Fair Market Value Bill
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UPDATE: Workers from Top Shows Take Legal Action to Collect Unpaid Overtime
April 8, 2008 "88 percent of reality writers work more than 40 hours a week, yet 91% receive no overtime pay."
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Reality TV Workers Demand Fair Pay
April 7, 2008 Workers from Top Shows Take Legal Action to Collect Unpaid Overtime. Press Conference April 8 @ 11:00 am in Los Angeles.
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67th Annual Peabody Awards Winners Announced
April 2, 2008 Brian Williams to host Awards Ceremony on June 16 at New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Winners include "30 Rock," "Mad Men" and "The Colbert Report."
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Sopranos' Creator-Writer David Chase to Receive WGAW's 2008 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television
March 26, 2008 Acclaimed television writer and The Sopranos creator David Chase will receive the WGAW's coveted 2008 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television, honoring lifetime achievement for outstanding writing.
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Great Debaters' Robert Eisele and Jeffrey Porro to Receive Writers Guild West's 2008 Paul Selvin Award
March 19, 2008 Screenwriter Robert Eisele & his story collaborator Jeffrey Porro are slated to receive the WGA West's prestigious 2008 Paul Selvin Award, celebrating written work that embodies the spirit of constitutional rights and civil liberties.
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Supreme Court Gets Indecent
March 17, 2008 The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will receive the Federal Communication Commission's appeal regarding its application of its "indecency" regulations.
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Cleaning It Up For Box Office $$$
March 13, 2008 A new study by The Nielsen Co. found that the PG-rated movies with the least profanity made the most money at the U.S. box office.
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A Tribute to John Belluso: Artist and Activist
March 3, 2008 POST-SHOW DISCUSSION AT THE PUBLIC THEATER: Sat., March 8 8PM performance of The Poor Itch: Speakers include Oskar Eustis (Artistic Director of The Public Theater), Lisa Peterson (Director of The Poor Itch) and Victoria Ann Lewis (Other Voices Project).
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New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
February 27, 2008 The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival begins its 8-day extravaganza tomorrow. It will screen over 250 eclectic films representing over 50 countries and many, many genres. Don't miss out on the screenings and after parties.
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The Latino Writers Lab Deadline Approaches
February 27, 2008 NALIP is now accepting applications for its 2008 Latino Writers Lab™! Applications MUST ARRIVE by Monday March 17, 2008 – Notification by April 14.
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Writers Guild Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
February 26, 2008 The members of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) put their final stamp of approval on the deal.
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