Introduction
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Public sides with Hollywood writers over royaltiesIn a survey of 1,000 American consumers, the Graziadio School investigated how consumers feel about the writer's strike. The majority of respondents agree that studios should share royalties they earn from new media downloads and DVD sales with TV and film writers. More Americans think writers deserve the largest share of the royalty payments than actors, producers or directors. |
Feature Story
Dr. David Smith,
associate professor
of economics, is
available to discuss
the entertainment
industry writer's labor
negotiations . His
expertise includes the
areas of labor pay and
productivity,
forecasting, and
analysis of specific
labor markets,
including the
entertainment
industry.
Majority of Americans think writers deserve largest share of royalty payments, survey finds
For writer/actor George Hertzberg, a Pepperdine MBA graduate best known for the recurring role of the cyborg Adam on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the three months leading up to the breakdown in negotiations between studios and Hollywood TV and film writers were filled with longer than typical hours. Producers rushed to build a backlog of completed scripts and pushed to shoot as much as possible. Mandatory Friday shoots wrapped as late as 2 a.m., effectively destroying Saturdays at home for all production members because they were exhausted and needed to prep for Monday and the next week's grueling production schedule. More
Media Coverage
The following articles feature the Graziadio School survey and/or quotes and insight from Graziadio School Dean of Academic Affairs and labor economics expert David Smith:
- Writers and producers reach deal, ending strike
MarketWatch - Labor peace may be close in Hollywood
Bloomberg News and National Post - Lions Gate, Marvel Reach Accords With Striking Film, TV Writers
Bloomberg News - Actors Union Says Its Members Won't Appear at Globes
Bloomberg.com - Hollywood Writers Accuse Studios of Illegally Halting Talks
Bloomberg.com - Striking writers put their wit to use on YouTube
Houston Chronicle - Does Writers-Producers Public Relations War Matter?
National Public Radio - Writers, studios returning to table
Los Angeles Times - Laugh Lines in the Hollywood Strike
New York Times - Writers strike now a PR war
Los Angeles Times - Writers may get a happy ending
Baltimore Sun - Lobbying Helps Spur Talks in Writers' Strike
New York Times - Survey Says Public Backs Screenwriter Strike
National Public Radio - Viewers miss late-night gags as strike bites
Reuters - Writers are winning over the public
Variety - WGA lauds public support polls
Digital Spy - Prime Time for Reading? Survey Looks at Viewers' Plans During Strike
Washington Post - Strike Watch: Poll says much of the public thinks the writers are right
Chicago Tribune - Poll Shows Support for Writers
Los Angeles Times - Negotiator cast as hero -- or hindrance
Los Angeles Times - Hollywood Writers Begin Strike After Discussions Fail
Bloomberg.com - Writers will strike, union leaders say
Los Angeles Times
