Hollywood writers to strike over royalties

Hollywood television and movie screenwriters are to go on strike for the first time in nearly 20 years in a dispute over royalties.

Fri, 02 Nov, 2007 - 07:30

Hollywood television and movie screenwriters are to go on strike for the first time in nearly 20 years in a dispute over royalties.

Four writers said that Writers Guild of America president Patric Verrone made the announcement in a closed-door session today, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: president Person: Patric Verrone Person: Dave Garrett Person: Nick Counter Person: Janis Hirsch Organisation: Hollywood Organisation: Writers Guild of America Organisation: Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers

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