Tim Kazurinsky riffs on Writers Strike on WGN
Remember Sweetchuck from Police Academy? Well the man who played him, Tim Kazurinsky is actually a writer, too (SNL, numerous movies&TV) and has a very unique take on how the "greedy" writers are out to get the "poor" producers in the current WGA Strike.
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Uploaded: November 7, 2007 at 3:54 pm
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mieka1122 (March 13, 2008 at 3:15 pm)
This Acually Wrks.....................
1-Say a boy or grl's name u want 2 b with 2 times
2-Say ur best friend's name 5 times
3-Post This Comment On 5 Videos
4-Press F8
5-U will c ur crushes nam
1-Say a boy or grl's name u want 2 b with 2 times
2-Say ur best friend's name 5 times
3-Post This Comment On 5 Videos
4-Press F8
5-U will c ur crushes nam
NyeTunes (February 22, 2008 at 3:45 pm)
It is worth mention that Tim himself was the victim of a strike; he was off work for a few months immediately after his first episode of Saturday Night Live in April 1981.
BookwormBritt (February 12, 2008 at 4:22 am)
um, irrational is not standing up for what you deserve. Thats like saying Oliver Twist was a bad person when he asked for "more."lol, the vid is cool though
camshaff (January 26, 2008 at 7:35 pm)
The "Hollywood Reporter" quoted Thomas Short, President of IATSE (union of stage hands&motion pic techs, etc.) as saying,"I don't believe the WGA ever intended to bargain in good faith. They are destroying a lot of lives in the process. As a result of their irresponsible and irrational behavior, the number of IA members who have lost work is approaching 40,000 people."
Sh0KcWave (January 17, 2008 at 11:25 am)
Thanks Steve.You see, this is the type of response that makes a lot more sense then these ridiculous artistic movies that no one is writing but which appear all over youtube.Its interesting how many people give negative responses to questions (like mine) which are actually allow the writers to prove their point !!
Sh0KcWave (January 17, 2008 at 11:17 am)
Might wanna be careful what you say or you'll anger the 'set builders union' :)
SteveBarr (January 16, 2008 at 12:05 am)
The answer to your first question is Yes. Let's say a grip takes his kid to the dentist and his insurance pays for it ... that insurance is funded by residuals.
However, those residuals only go back so far. Someone who worked on Casablanca doesn't get residuals. Until the 1960s, there was no such thing as residuals. For anyone.
So what changed in the 1960s, which ended up getting residuals for EVERY unionized worker on a film?
The WGA WENT ON STRIKE. And won.
However, those residuals only go back so far. Someone who worked on Casablanca doesn't get residuals. Until the 1960s, there was no such thing as residuals. For anyone.
So what changed in the 1960s, which ended up getting residuals for EVERY unionized worker on a film?
The WGA WENT ON STRIKE. And won.
SteveBarr (January 15, 2008 at 11:59 pm)
Yes, in the form of pension, health&welfare. For now.
Yes, in the form of pension, health&welfare. For now.
I don't know. Depends on if they're in a union or not.
In any case, if the writers lose this strike, all three of those Yeses will turn into Noes when the IATSE contract is up for renewal in a couple of years.
Yes, in the form of pension, health&welfare. For now.
I don't know. Depends on if they're in a union or not.
In any case, if the writers lose this strike, all three of those Yeses will turn into Noes when the IATSE contract is up for renewal in a couple of years.
Emylamila (January 15, 2008 at 10:06 pm)
companies are making way over $1,000,000,000......they can afford to give them the extra 4 cents.
lizjewelry (January 12, 2008 at 9:34 pm)
First, becoming a successful writer takes years of unpaid, dedicated, hard work plus TALENT. Once "successful" that success is NEVER guaranteed. Writing means constantly working and preparing for that next job if and when it comes.
Second, to be blunt and based on my first point-which is more difficult and therefore more valued? Writing Casablanca or building the set?
Second, to be blunt and based on my first point-which is more difficult and therefore more valued? Writing Casablanca or building the set?
lizjewelry (January 12, 2008 at 9:24 pm)
And to talk about buying into PROPEGANDA...the AMPTP has virtually no argument in this fight. They've hired THE most expensive spin doctors in the county to help with overwhelming support of the WGA.
They are promoting 2 FALSE ideas that they're hoping people will buy into:
All writers are rich
The WGA is responsible for below the line crew being out of work.
They are promoting 2 FALSE ideas that they're hoping people will buy into:
All writers are rich
The WGA is responsible for below the line crew being out of work.
lizjewelry (January 12, 2008 at 9:19 pm)
InfernalD-
A very small % of WGA members make the kind of $ one would call "very good". Stats. show that at any time only 20% of WGA members are actually making $ from writing, and an even smaller % of that group have a steady job (if you can call writing on a show steady-all shows end within a # of yrs). The fight for residuals is about the protection for the time when a writer is busting ass to find a job or the next job.
A very small % of WGA members make the kind of $ one would call "very good". Stats. show that at any time only 20% of WGA members are actually making $ from writing, and an even smaller % of that group have a steady job (if you can call writing on a show steady-all shows end within a # of yrs). The fight for residuals is about the protection for the time when a writer is busting ass to find a job or the next job.
Sh0KcWave (January 10, 2008 at 8:54 am)
Actually I thought my question was pretty much blatently obvious :Does a grip operator or camera operator receive royalties each time the scene they helped produced is shown ?
IE : Does the person who filmed the famous scenes in Casablanca or Gone with the wind receive any extra money when ever the film is sold, or royalties when ever the scene is used ?
IE : Does the person who filmed the famous scenes in Casablanca or Gone with the wind receive any extra money when ever the film is sold, or royalties when ever the scene is used ?
Pervenche09 (January 6, 2008 at 10:34 pm)
the union workers are the first to lose the benifits and their homes tho....lets see is that actually fair when you chose to do this not the 160,000 peopple who are getting nothing from it..health and pension mean nothing with out the hours bank working..goodness
Archedgar (January 6, 2008 at 10:28 am)
Agreed 100% +1 to you infernaldistaster for putting it so succinctly.
MySalsaTV (January 4, 2008 at 9:30 am)
If your question is actually about the below-the-line crew of a TV or film, and do they receive residules?Yes, if they are represented by one of the many Unions in the entertainment industry they receive either directly, or indirectly (health plan/retirement plan funding) from the TV reruns, and the DVD sales.
When the WGA strike succeeds in getting a piece of internet and new media profits, then everyone will benefit.
When the WGA strike succeeds in getting a piece of internet and new media profits, then everyone will benefit.
lacountess (January 3, 2008 at 8:11 pm)
You have a point with the "it's their money, their risk" argument. But you fail to notice one big fact: Without the writers, there's no product. It's similar to saying that a child doesn't belong to his parents but to the rich uncle who showers him with money, candy, toys, tools for his education, etc.
Pervenche09 (January 3, 2008 at 7:01 am)
WGA just issued a relief fund for non wga members to help with our financial hardship due to this strike. Such as your house being lost , food , utilities , and medical benefits, ect. Check it out if you need the help info on( BTLNEWS,COM )under strike blogs... or if your a non wga member and need info seek out below the line magazine for info
sashafortis (January 1, 2008 at 11:29 am)
Sh0KcWave, respectfuly, you have no idea at all of what a GRIP does, do you?
InfernalDisaster (January 1, 2008 at 9:57 am)
By the way, studios have every right to make good money. It's their money that's foots the bill and it's their money that is at the greatest risk of being lost if a program/movie fails.
InfernalDisaster (January 1, 2008 at 9:53 am)
Writers make *very* good money, so this "health care for my kids" propaganda is bullshit. It's time for the studios to bring in unionized writers, the studios must not give in their greed.
If the strikers don't like it, send the police in and beat these greedy assholes to a bloody pulp.
Most Unions have outlived their usefulness, they're no longer about protecting the health/welfare of workers, now their all about greed.
If the strikers don't like it, send the police in and beat these greedy assholes to a bloody pulp.
Most Unions have outlived their usefulness, they're no longer about protecting the health/welfare of workers, now their all about greed.
yuddda (December 28, 2007 at 2:14 pm)
All i have to say to the writers is; Get the fk back to work and make the shows that i watch! like the office stopped at ep8 wtf? GET YOUR ASSES BACK TO WORK AND MAKE EP9 10 ETC!!! AND HURRY!
AmpersandChicago (December 28, 2007 at 1:05 am)
I'll refer you to katewrath's post:
IATSE and, in fact, ALL industry unions ARE PAID residuals. Those payments make up 55% of the funding to their pension and health care plans.
Also, the the IATSE has a deal with the AMPTP that if any other union gets internet residuals, the AMPTP has to give the IATSE the same deal.
I'm sorry you're out of work, but believe me, this is your fight too. The WGA just happens to be the first ones into the line of fire.
IATSE and, in fact, ALL industry unions ARE PAID residuals. Those payments make up 55% of the funding to their pension and health care plans.
Also, the the IATSE has a deal with the AMPTP that if any other union gets internet residuals, the AMPTP has to give the IATSE the same deal.
I'm sorry you're out of work, but believe me, this is your fight too. The WGA just happens to be the first ones into the line of fire.
AmpersandChicago (December 28, 2007 at 12:57 am)
Look, I'm truly sorry for the people who have been put out of work by the writer's strike. However, asking the writers to get back to work without a deal for new media is like asking the craft service guy to go back to work with the understanding that he will only get paid for every 15th meal he serves. It's like asking the gaffer to only get paid for his first hour of a 12 hour shift.
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Regards,
Colortinis