As the entertainment industry frets over the approaching end of labor contracts for the nation's TV and movie writers and actors, experts locally say any possible strike would have limited impact in Florida. As the entertainment industry frets over the approaching end of labor contracts for the nation's TV and movie writers and actors, experts locally say any possible strike would have limited impact in Florida. People are calling fast and furious to do projects before the contract deadlines kick in. And since our bread and butter is commercials . . . In Hollywood, however, anxiety is high.
Screenwriters seek a larger share of DVD and videocassette revenue.
And all unions want a share of any profits that may come from distributing material on the Internet. All this strike talk is . . . Everyone is believing what they're hearing, and reacting. Similarly, broadcasters have stocked up on reality TV shows, TV movies and newsmagazine stories in case production ends abruptly. Newer game shows such as NBC's The Weakest Link are not unionized, and on-camera talent such as Letterman and Leno are allowed to write their own material without violating a strike.