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Golden Globes: WGA Set To Picket

By Greg on January 2, 2008 5:00 PM

WGA’s latest press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 02, 2008

WGAW STATEMENT ON GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Los Angeles — The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) issued the following statement regarding the Golden Globe Awards:

“Dick Clark Productions is a struck company. As previously announced, the Writers Guild will be picketing the Golden Globe Awards.

The WGA has great respect and admiration for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, but we are engaged in a crucial struggle that will protect our income and intellectual property rights for generations to come. We will continue to do everything in our power to bring industry negotiations to a fair conclusion. In the meantime, we are grateful for the ongoing support of the Hollywood talent community.”

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, and new media industries in both entertainment and news. For more information, please visit: www.wga.org.

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