Contrary to earlier reports on plime, the writers strike is NOT over, but rather there is a proposed agreement on the table. picked by xenity7 2 years ago

The writers' contract expires Oct. 31. Studios and TV networks have accelerated filming of shows and movies and begun stockpiling scripts in case of a strike. The last strike in 1988 lasted 22 weeks, and losses to the industry were put at $500 million. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

As expected, members of the Writers Guild of America have voted to end the writers' strike that has been plaguing the entertainment industry for more than three months, meaning film and TV scribes can go back to living off of caffeine and adrenaline as soon as Wednesday. picked by punthe 2 years ago

Alberta-based Real Productions has received approval for their porn channel which promises a minimum of 50% of domestic, Canadian porn. No longer will you have to suffer through imported porn. Canada, get your groove on today! [news site. sfw] picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

A new Canadian law went into effect Friday, restoring Canadian citizenship to 100's of thousands of people. Over the decades many Canadians had to forfeit their citizenship. Now, Canada is restoring that citizenship to them and to their children should they accept it. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - As the writers strike entered its third day Wednesday with no end in sight, Fox said it would not air "24" this season. WHAT!??? NOOOOO! I love this show! I know a lot of people who are not going to be happy! I guess I will drive up to L.A. and walk with the writers! picked by eljay 2 years ago

If they're warning about Canadian "spy coins"...why do they have a picture of an American "spy coin"? I bet the Canadian coin was an American creation...those spies and their crazy gadgets! picked by soar2k 3 years ago

Sets out pretty clearly the objections* that the WGA have against the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television producers.

*No guarantees of accuracy of facts or numbers made, but it gives an overall view. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

While they may not be writing your favourite TV shows, the Writers Guild of America are writing their own blog explaining what's happening, why it's happening and what you can do. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

You can browse the latest porn magazines at Canadian shops, but tough new laws mean that cigarette packages are simply too suggestive. picked by funkfrost 1 year ago

Yes, boys and girls, it was Uncle Walter that first introduced The Beatles on American television. Read the story, then watch the news report. picked by suebe 4 months ago

Canadian police said on Monday they have two new worries in the war on drugs: "budder" and "cheese." picked by wags273 2 years ago

Any production started after March would potentially spill over past the actors guild contract expiration. This is the time that the actors would strike, if it comes to that. picked by coldbladed 2 years ago

Funny photo of writer's striking picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

Thousands of Kenyan women vowed Wednesday to begin a weeklong sex strike to try to protest their country's bickering leadership, which they say threatens to revive the bloody chaos that convulsed the African country last year. picked by psycmoe 7 months ago

A Canadian history magazine plans to highlight how a country stereotyped for its polite and somewhat boring citizenry is also home to its share of scoundrels through a survey seeking "the worst Canadian." picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Unhappy people glue themselves to the television 30 percent more than happy people. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Jeff Healey was a Canadian jazz and blues-rock guitarist and vocalist. Jeff and his band were also in the movie, Road House. His death came a month before the release of his new album, Mess of Blues, which would have been his first rock album in eight years. picked by zzz 2 years ago