Re: Strike

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Anim8rFSK <ANIM8Rfsk@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Nonsense.  
> 
> They get paid for writing the script, regardless of where it airs, 
> regardless of if it airs, *now*
> They get paid for direct to DVD *now*
> We're talking extra residuals from potential later dispersal of product 
> that might not even have money changing hands, and they want twice what 
> they get on a DVD for that.

One could compare this to the situation waiters are in, where as
they're payed less by the restaurant up front because they're expected
to get tips later. Writers are paid less up front as residuals are
expected later if they do a good job. If studios are willing to pay
more upfront, then that would be a good way to deal with the
situation...

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