In both the blog and the article, it is interesting how easily the writers of shows and films are forgotten about. As viewers, we remember the characters and how they say the lines and how perfect their timing is, as opposed to thinking about the idea that someone else (usually) wrote what they are saying.
In the article, it is also interesting to think back to VCR days and the strike that occurred then to try and figure out compensation with those sales. It is hard to imagine that they didn't know VCR and DVD's would take off, but at the same they were extremely new concepts and ideas.
Hallie
It's interesting that you said: "It is hard to imagine that they didn't know VCR and DVD's would take off, but at the same they were extremely new concepts and ideas". This specifically relates to our last class when we were discussing Spotify and the concept of paid music subscriptions vs. owning a physical file or cd. If the Writers Guild would have embraced themselves for the change, do you think they would have been more prepared to plead their case?
I almost feel as if the Writer's Guild Strike has some similarities to the #Occupy campaigns as both movements have lacked a common message across the entire board. As writer Robin Schiff (Romy and
Michelle’s High School Reunion, Grosse Pointe, WGA board of directors) explained, the Writers Guild is viewed as "...a litter of puppies that you couldn’t get together."
Additionally, I feel the statement below from the article could be applied to new platforms of media delivery such as websites like Pandora.com and Spotify.com
"Ironically, the technology that was the cause of so much frustration for writers ultimately
helped them gain more visibility and recognition, if not compensation, for their work. In part,
because of digital media, many writers’ names and faces are now known not just within the
industry but also to the general public."
Additionally, I feel the statement below from the article could be applied to new platforms of media delivery such as websites like Pandora.com and Spotify.com
"Ironically, the technology that was the cause of so much frustration for writers ultimately helped them gain more visibility and recognition, if not compensation, for their work. In part, because of digital media, many writers’ names and faces are now known not just within the industry but also to the general public."