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Apparantly Heroes is set to finish season 2 at episode 11 due to the strike. And from what's on kryptonsite, the smalville writers have gone on strike as well. So if it fully goes ahead Smallville will have a very short season 7 of only 16 episodes.
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The smallville writers are obviously not passinate about the show and would let it be put on hold just because they want more money.

here is the article from kryptonsite.

Smallville Writers On Strike
It has been all over the news that the union representing the writers of television and writers is now officially on strike. This means that as of late last night, writers would NOT be writing until certain issues are sorted out. (For more information on the strike, and the hows and whys of it, visit Variety.com)

Smallville will not be immediately affected by the strike, at least to TV viewers. TV series as a rule are already several episodes ahead on the writing and filming. Additionally, the show has several scripts waiting in the wings that, as far as we know, will still be filmed. We hear they were able to get up to #15 or #16, and that the last one will end on a cliffhanger "just in case." If things are not resolved in adequate time, we MIGHT have a shorter season than usual. The schedule for episodes in early 2008 may also be affected.

This strike affects shows on all networks. Heroes, Lost, 24, Law & Order - writers from ALL shows are striking. When more information becomes available, we will let you know.



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Heard about this.


It's a shame because Season 7 is shaping to be the best.

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I've seen how much the writers get paid so I'm all for them getting a raise. Pity it has to interfere with Smallville though. Its also interesting to see that the majority of the writers on strike work for Warner Bros.

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It's also affecting movies like Transformers 2.

If they're gonna have to rush that, then I won't be happy. No sir.

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Hurry up and pay them more already!!!!

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+1 that

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SloaneClone wrote:

It's also affecting movies like Transformers 2.

If they're gonna have to rush that, then I won't be happy. No sir.


cry It better not make them rush Transformers 2!



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Hopefully it blows over before anything can get affected.

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DAAAYMMM thats messed up!!!

not happpy!!!!

FARR OUT...cheapo people these days!!! hurrry and pay them!!!

i just hope they get it sorted straight away because i cant live without smallville and heroes and MOVIES!!!

NOOOOOO its a nightmare!!!!







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i got this too... don't know if anyone has seen it.


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Statement From Gough & Millar On The Writers' Strike

See some images of the Smallville writers peacefully participating in the strike from today (Nov. 6)

Yesterday we posted an article here on KryptonSite about writers of television and movies now being on strike. Now, we can report on this with added clarity, as we received the following statement from Smallville's executive producers and creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.

"As of 12:01 am yesterday, our entire writing staff is on strike. That means that the pencils went down and there won't be any more scripts until our guild, the WGA, receives a fair deal from the studios and networks. The biggest sticking point is residuals on the internet and new media. Residuals are the amount a writer gets paid every time an episode or movie they wrote is rebroadcast. Right now there is no formula in place for internet downloads. So any episode of any show that you download on iTunes or other such services, or watch for free at one of the network's ad-supported websites, the writer gets nothing. I think we can all agree that is unfair.

Screenwriting isn't like other professions. There is no guarantee of employment week to week or year to year. It is a feast or famine business, and when the music stops, you may not still have a chair. As a film school teacher once described it -- you can't make a living, but you can make a killing. It is those times when you are working that you have to plan for the future, because it doesn't last forever. Miles and I have been writing together for 15 years now. Each year I wonder if this is when it all comes crashing down.

I know that if most people have even heard of a screen or television writer, it is usually someone high profile and rich. However, the majority of writers in our guild are middle class. They live paycheck to paycheck. Residuals are what get you through the lean times, so that you can continue doing what you love for as long as you can, and still support your family.

Please understand that no writer wanted a strike, but the issues we are fighting for will determine not only our future in the digital age, but the future of generations of writers to come. If we don't take a stand now, that future will look pretty bleak.

We were able to complete scripts for 15 episodes. Episode 15 is a cliffhanger. To the best of my knowledge, the studio plans to produce all of them. If there isn't a quick resolution, then the season ends in February. It is our wish that this strike will be resolved quickly so that we can get back to doing what we love -- writing.

From the entire writing staff, thank you for your continued support.

Up, up and away!

Al Gough & Miles Millar"

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thanks kryptonsite.com


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snark wrote:
 Residuals are the amount a writer gets paid every time an episode or movie they wrote is rebroadcast. Right now there is no formula in place for internet downloads. So any episode of any show that you download on iTunes or other such services, or watch for free at one of the network's ad-supported websites, the writer gets nothing. I think we can all agree that is unfair.


WOOOPS

looks like its our fault tooo because we are downloading these episodes!!!

DAAMM.... ahahah

BUT he is right!!!
people think that their jobs are high status and pay, but realistically, they are getting **** all for what they do!!!

they should get paid more!!!

AND QUICK!!! 

 



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After reading that article, the writers just may have a point. They should reciever more money.

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You do a job. You expect to be paid the correct amount for it. Simple as that. It's like over here, just think what will happen if these bloody Work Choices come into effect...it'll be hell.

-- Edited by ametheyst at 14:54, 2007-11-17

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ahhh, I hate to break it to you ametheyst but these 'workchoices' have been in effect all year!!!

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I think this writers strike could give premature end to Smallville overall with certain actors rumoured to be leaving the show.



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It seems to be the same problem in all areas of the entertainment industry, a few get paid very large amounts and the day to day people get paid poorly. The only people who get paid consistantly well is the studios. They own all the rights and make huge profits. And now with the advent of down-loadable media they have no real material and transport costs to recover, yet the price of the product doesn't reflect that. Or if does then 5-10% of the cd or dvd cost shows the real profit margins they make considering the artists only make about 10%.

Sorry for the rant but it really pisses me off when they winge about piracy lossing them millions but they still make billions and the artists themselves don't care that much. Look at all thes bands doing free or low cost downloads directly.

Anyway Smallville has been a great series and as it still rates well enough in the US we should get another season or 2 out of them. But it must be getting hard to come up with new and interesting material based in Smallville the town without Superman making an apperance.

Happy New Year All
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Peter wrote:

ahhh, I hate to break it to you ametheyst but these 'workchoices' have been in effect all year!!!



 Yes I'm aware of that. But for those of us working within the Hospitality Industry, if the changes to the ir laws were to go ahead, it would effect a lot of people I know, and potentially even myself. Hence why I made the comment about it.



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