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 11 months 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 7 months ago

Unlike network TV, the box office has survived the writer's strike just fine so far. But that's only because it takes longer to make a movie than a TV show, and it won't last forever. If nothing gets resolved, what will next year's Oscar nominees look like? picked by MasterPiece 7 months ago

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 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 10 months ago

A funny movie with Carlos Mencia. This is from a great website; well worth a visit: picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 year 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 10 months ago

It's always a matter of opinion what is funny, but I thought a lot of them were pretty funny. The site is called VERY funny ads. I don't know if I would go that far. I just thought they were amusing, and a time waster. Hehehe. picked by eLJay 3 months ago

There will be no spaghetti, fettucine or penne in Italy when the country goes on its first ever pasta strike. Italians are giving up on their favourite food on September 13 because of a 30 per cent price increase in pasta. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

The mayor of a beach resort near Athens is deteriorating fast after being on hunger strike for 21 days, doctors say. picked by kxmk 1 year ago

What was supposed to be a workers' strike turned into violent riots in northeastern Egypt on Sunday resulting in 150 arrests, around 100 injured and at least one dead. Our Observers in the country explain why. Other sources here. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

"Royal Mail workers are to hold a 24-hour strike on Friday, 29 June, the main postal union has confirmed."


Grrrr, knowing my luck i'll probably be waiting for something to arrive :< picked by pjanaway 1 year ago

Campbell Gillespie was struck by lightning four years ago. Barely surviving the strike, the injuries he sustained left him with no sense of taste or smell and, according to doctors, completely sterile.

Proving them wrong (or in an incredibly ostentatious act of cuckoldry), his partner Hazel Topping gave birth to a son this morning.

Link to an earlier story here picked by pocksucket 8 months ago

The rougher the bowling ball, the more likely you are to score a strike in ten-pin bowling, according to new research. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The photoshop retouching artists who have been employed by pop star Britney Spears since the beginning of her career have gone on strike picked by kamaloo 10 months 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 9 months ago

Came across this. I found it funny, yet really not funny at the same time. You'll know what I mean picked by carguy4life 3 months ago

The global chocolate industry could be affected.

All together now -- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

A Man with a Beard, A Guitar, and WAY to much time on his hands.

(His first night back from the Strike, he tells us what he has been up to.) picked by muppetmaker 8 months ago

Can you ever see enough funny cat photos? The comments make some of these what they are... Hilarious!

(effect may be enhanced if you've had a drink) picked by BrightonCub 2 years ago