And the publicists say...

Jeff Zucker
NBC Universal
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112

Dear Jeff,

We represent a majority of the actors, writers and directors nominated for a 2008 Golden Globe Award, as well as many of those invited to appear as presenters on the January 13, 2008 broadcast. After much discussion with our clients, we have concluded the vast majority of the talent we represent are not comfortable crossing a picket line.

Our clients are extremely grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and would love the opportunity to be recognized for their work, but will only do so in the event NBC/Dick Clark Productions reaches an interim agreement with the WGA for the Golden Globes.

Respectfully,

42 West
BWR Public Relations
Bragman, Nyman, Cafarelli
ID
Image Management Public Relations
Patricola Lust Public Relations
PMK/HBH
Rogers & Cowan
Nancy Seltzer & Associates, Inc.
Stan Rosenfield & Associates
True Public Relations
Wolf, Kasteler and Associates

cc:  Daniel Synder, Barry Adelman, Dick Clark Productions
Jorge Camara, Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Comments

[Dave S.]

OH MY GOD! How will I live?!

You bunch of idiots...

[Frank Sr.]

It seems to me and many others that,these two groups the wga and amptp are so into their own agendas that they just don't care about the thousands of below the line workers this is effecting,simply put they are both at fault,logic and reason seems no were to be found .We need to get the attention of local and state politians,their is a much larger story that needs to be told,our story and the devastation it is causing,we are being ignored.I am sure that the show runners have given up alot to go on strike,watching their shows,things that they created jepordized,but by being a show runner alot was given to them,so a lot is expected of them,including common sence and decencey toward indivduals less fournate that can't afford to lose a job can'.t weather a long strike many of you have the assets,many below the don't.A member of local 700 suggested picketing the writers awards on Feb.2 at the Westin in downtown L.A.,I'm a member of local 44 and many of my fellow members agree to be taken seriously it has to be done properly,but i think the turnout could be enourmous,and at that time make a formal request for the politians to step up and get involed not to take any sides,but to bring attention to this matter,our story the one not being heard,and the truth be told it will probaly help both sides

[Kate M]

I am an IATSE crew member whose show stopped production due to the strike. Many of us are artists and artisans, who have devoted our lives ( any of you who work in production know how true that is. Alot of sacrifice of personal and family life to do what we love.) Also, many of us are so " in a niche" as far as our talents and skills, that no where in the "real" world are we able to find employment that utilizes our expertise...and for many of us, all we know how to do after 30 years !
Crew members are having a rough time paying for housing, their kids' schools, just the bills.
I think it's great some retailers and other businesses are supporting the writers by giving them discounts. Please, at least include every card carrying IATSE member and anyone who actively works in the film business.
I agree with Frank,Sr. that the politicians need to say something in a nonpartisan way. Just get together and get the deal done, because the economy of Los Angeles, California, and other parts of the country are harboring folks who want to get back to their jobs, who are skilled and God knows- hard workers who are being unjustly punished.
Would someone PLEASE intervene ?

[Chris]

OK, enough striking already. Stop being whiney little babies and get back to work. The writers work for the people, what are they sports players? Ever since the baseball strike back in what '95, I stopped any support for them. All the strike here will do is stop people from watching TV. I don't have time to try and start new shows or try and keep track on when the shows I did watch come back...well, IF they come back. I understand they want their cut, but get over the fact already and do what you wanted to do in life, write and entertain the people. In the end the WGA will get what they want, they will go back to writing and all that really happened was that the people who PAY for TV to be entertained, are not getting what they want. The people, myself included, will give up and find other things to do. If the WGA doesn't have an audience, then I guess you have nothing to worry about besides another career. Sorry, but "Strike" to me means I picked a career and now I am going to pout like a little baby until I get what I want from that career. You chose your job to be a writer...do it already.