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Writers Strike's toll on Calif.: $2.5 bil- More to come?
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by René | February 20, 2008 at 01:47 pm
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By Elizabeth Guider, Feb 20, 2008The ricochet effect from the writers strike might be more far-reaching and long-lasting than first thought.
So says Jack Kyser in his just-released annual "Economic Forecast Report" for Los Angeles County and its surrounding areas.
The work stoppage that started Nov. 5 and was settled early this month already has cost the town an estimated $2.5 billion, according to Kyser, the chief economist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.
Screen Actors Guild might go on strike in June.
Bad news for movies and TV!
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at 14:02 on February 20th, 2008
I'm sure La-La-Land's economy will bounce back with more plastic surgeries and purchased paparazzi pics then ever before! But, seriously, a SAG strike would be no good for anyone...and maybe once they've sorted the actors, the directors can take their turn on the picket line. Go Hollywood go.
at 20:46 on February 20th, 2008
René, I like this story. It's good stuff.
I have a request to work on a screenplay sitting in my inbox. Now I can seriously evaluate it! :)
at 13:02 on February 21st, 2008
Better go, 'girl'! There are some serious deadlines on writers just now. Probably a little pay-back from the ones who were recently desperate to get their writers back. Many shows have been cancelled, so fewer jobs for writers to compete for.