Here are the basics of the writers' guild strike:
- Mainly, the writers are upset because they don't see any of the money from internet distribution (streaming TV shows, movies sold online, etc.)
- Their last strike was in 1988, lasted 22 weeks, and cost the industry about $500 million
- Regular TV series (Lost, Heroes, 24, etc.) won't be affected very much because they have scripts stockpiled
- Shows that depend on topical, news-related humor (Letterman, Conan, The Daily Show, SNL, etc.) will take the biggest hit
- Strike is expected to begin Monday
Wanna know more, nerd?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21570821/
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article2793398.ece
