Latino WGA members and their allies descended upon Universal Studios en masse Monday beginning at 5 a.m. to picket on the seventh day of the Hollywood writers strike.
The early arrival for some came as picketers wanted to be visible to trucks attempting to enter through the studio’s gates. Several picket lines in Los Angeles and New York have turned trucks away since contract talks broke off May 1 between the writers and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
The WGA West’s Latinx Writers Committee organized today’s action, which at its height grew to about 300 picketers in Universal City, marching across Lankershim Boulevard from the main gates of the studio to Telemundo and back.
Related: Deadline’s ‘Strike Talk’ Podcast With Billy Ray And Todd Garner: Week One
The list of writers included the Latinx Writers Committee chair Christina Piña and vice chair Jorge Rivera...
The early arrival for some came as picketers wanted to be visible to trucks attempting to enter through the studio’s gates. Several picket lines in Los Angeles and New York have turned trucks away since contract talks broke off May 1 between the writers and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
The WGA West’s Latinx Writers Committee organized today’s action, which at its height grew to about 300 picketers in Universal City, marching across Lankershim Boulevard from the main gates of the studio to Telemundo and back.
Related: Deadline’s ‘Strike Talk’ Podcast With Billy Ray And Todd Garner: Week One
The list of writers included the Latinx Writers Committee chair Christina Piña and vice chair Jorge Rivera...
- 5/8/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Scores of WGA members have turned to social media to not only reveal how they voted on the strike authorization but to share personal stories about their low pay and lack of opportunities for advancement — assuming they are working at all.
In one case, a writer talked about stealing food from the Netflix cafeteria to help feed his family because “we had to write for many months for free and couldn’t take other jobs.” Another talked about having to go on Ebt despite selling a studio feature and optioning two pilots.
“So yes, the system is broken,” writes Alanna Bennett. “Yes, peak TV is over so we’re fucked in other ways too. But that next job you’re worried about finding will be Much harder to get & to live off of if we don’t get what the WGA is asking for in these negotiations.”
Erin Conley...
In one case, a writer talked about stealing food from the Netflix cafeteria to help feed his family because “we had to write for many months for free and couldn’t take other jobs.” Another talked about having to go on Ebt despite selling a studio feature and optioning two pilots.
“So yes, the system is broken,” writes Alanna Bennett. “Yes, peak TV is over so we’re fucked in other ways too. But that next job you’re worried about finding will be Much harder to get & to live off of if we don’t get what the WGA is asking for in these negotiations.”
Erin Conley...
- 4/15/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC’s The Good Doctor finishes up 2022 with an episode that promises a shocking twist. Season six episode nine, directed by Mike Listo from a script by Jim Adler and Jeff Qiu, will air on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 10pm Et/Pt.
Season six stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Hill Harper plays Dr. Marcus Andrews, Richard Schiff is Dr. Aaron Glassman, and Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park. Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo, Christina Chang is Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann plays Dr. Morgan Reznick, Bria Henderson is Dr. Jordan Allen, and Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke.
“Broken or Not” Plot: Dr. Shaun Murphy unknowingly creates a competition between Drs. Danica Powell and Daniel Perez when he introduces a new performance rating system. Meanwhile, Dr. Morgan Reznick may have crossed a line with Dr. Alex Park.
Season 6 Episode 1 “Afterparty” Preview Season 6 Episode 2 “Change of Perspective” Preview...
Season six stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Hill Harper plays Dr. Marcus Andrews, Richard Schiff is Dr. Aaron Glassman, and Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park. Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo, Christina Chang is Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann plays Dr. Morgan Reznick, Bria Henderson is Dr. Jordan Allen, and Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke.
“Broken or Not” Plot: Dr. Shaun Murphy unknowingly creates a competition between Drs. Danica Powell and Daniel Perez when he introduces a new performance rating system. Meanwhile, Dr. Morgan Reznick may have crossed a line with Dr. Alex Park.
Season 6 Episode 1 “Afterparty” Preview Season 6 Episode 2 “Change of Perspective” Preview...
- 12/6/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Recently, ABC dropped the new,official synopsis/description for their upcoming "Castle" episode 11 of season 8. The episode is entitled, "Dead Red," and it turns out that we're going to see some very dangerous and interesting stuff go down as Castle and Beckett's latest outing has them getting into some major danger with the Russian community, and more! In the new, 11th episode press release: Beckett And Castle Are Forced To Play A Dangerous Game Of Russian Politics. Press release number 2: When the son of a Russian diplomat turns up murdered, Beckett and Castle will find themselves in a dangerous game of international crime and punishment, with Castle having to entertain a jovial Russian security officer that winds up more involved than anyone planned. Guest stars feature: Ann Cusack as Rita, Nikita Bogolyubov as Grigory Mishkin and Endre Hules as Pavel Oborin. The episode was written by Jim Adler, and...
- 2/14/2016
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Castle" episode 18 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "At Close Range," and it turns out that we're going to see some very intense and dramatic stuff go down as a dangerous assassination attempt takes place with Detective Ryan caught in the middle of it, and more! In the new, 18th episode press release: Working Security For A Politician Puts Detective Kevin Ryan In The Middle Of An Assassination Plot. Press release number 2: Detective Kevin Ryan is going to be on the security detail of a charismatic congressman attending a charity event when shots suddenly ring out. Driven to apprehend the killer, Ryan is going to have to revisit the events that led up to the shooting, with the help of Castle and Beckett. Guest stars feature: Maya Stojan as Tory Ellis, David Conrad as Frank Kelly, Reiko Aylesworth as Mia Lopez,...
- 3/16/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC released these 2,new sneak peek/spoiler clips (below) for their upcoming "Castle" episode 5 of season 7, and they feature Castle,Beckett and company getting new murder clues from an internet killer. Castle is spotted, fouling up a commercial shoot, and more. The episode is titled, "Meme Is Murder." The new, 5th episode plotline, reads like this: A web celebrity will get murdered, prompting Castle and Beckett to look into the flashy world of internet hoopla. But when the killer reveals pictures from the crime scene on a photo-sharing site, they are going to realize they are up against a social media sociopath who will indeed, strike again. The episode was written by Jim Adler and it was directed by Bill Roe. Episode 5 is set to air this Monday night, October 27th at 9pm central time on ABC.
- 10/25/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Castle" episode 5 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "Meme Is Murder," and it turns out that we'll see Castle and Beckett investigate the homicide of a web celebrity, and more. In the new,5th episode press release: "When a web celebrity is murdered, Castle and Beckett will explore the flashy world of internet fame. But when the killer posts pictures from the crime scene on a photo-sharing site, they are going to realize they are up against a social media sociopath who may strike again." Guest stars will feature: Maya Stojan as Tory Ellis, Emily Davenport as Abby Smith, Matt Pascua as Carlos Villegas and James Huang as Edward Han. The episode was written by Jim Adler and it was directed by Bill Roe. Episode 5 is set to air on Monday night, October 27th at 9pm central time on ABC.
- 10/20/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Last night, ABC released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Castle" episode 21 of season 6, and it appears that things will get quite wild and intense as Castle and Beckett look to bust a gun-toting, motorcycle-riding punk, and more. The episode is titled, "Law & Boarder." In the new, 21st episode,an up-and-coming professional skateboarder will get shot up by a mysterious motorcyclist, prompting Castle and Beckett to get thrust into the world of extreme sports to try and figure out just what in the hell went down, and death defying stunts won't be the only thing that’s dangerous. The episode was written by Jim Adler ,and it was directed by Tom Wright. Episode 21 is scheduled to air on Monday night, April 28th at 9pm central time on ABC.
- 4/22/2014
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC served up the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Castle" episode 21 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "Law & Boarder," and it sounds quite interesting as Castle and Beckett will wind up in the extreme sports world for their latest case, and more. In the new,21st episode press release: When an up-and-coming professional skateboarder is gunned down by a mysterious motorcyclist, Castle and Beckett are going to get thrust into the world of extreme sports, where the death defying stunts won't be the only thing that’s dangerous. Guest stars will feature: Chase Clarke as Logan Moore, Maya Stojan as Tory Ellis, Anabelle Acosta as Holly, and Yani Gellman as Manny Castro. The episode was written by Jim Adler and directed by Tom Wright. Episode 21 is set to air on Monday night, April 28th at 9pm central time on ABC.
- 4/21/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
While he didn't know it at the time, Graham Button hit a significant career turning point the day that Grey Worldwide won the Frontier Airlines account. In the course of working with the airline, Button, the ad agency's creative director, became friends with Jim Adler, founder of the strategic consulting group Genesis Inc, and the guy behind Frontier's unique livery, which features bears, elk, and little wolf cubs.
In 2006, Button, who had done gigs as a creative director of Fcb Toronto, and on the creative team at The Ball Partnership in Hong Kong under the celebrated --- and controversial--Neil French, packed up his Madison Avenue career and headed to Colorado to join Adler at Genesis.
Working from his new base in Denver, Button and his small band of colleagues, have provided strategic positioning and advice on user-centered design to a roster of clients that includes Kraft, Boeing, Quaker Oats, Steelcase,...
In 2006, Button, who had done gigs as a creative director of Fcb Toronto, and on the creative team at The Ball Partnership in Hong Kong under the celebrated --- and controversial--Neil French, packed up his Madison Avenue career and headed to Colorado to join Adler at Genesis.
Working from his new base in Denver, Button and his small band of colleagues, have provided strategic positioning and advice on user-centered design to a roster of clients that includes Kraft, Boeing, Quaker Oats, Steelcase,...
- 10/5/2009
- by Linda Tischler
- Fast Company
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