Actors won't do Globes It's official

[avalon]

SAG says actors won't do Globes

It's official: No actors will show up


By DAVE MCNARY
Source: Variety


SAD BUT FAIR ENOUGH,WHAT THE HECK THE PRODUCERS ARE SUPPOSED TO DO WITHOUT THE WRITERS??
WELL DONE FOR THE ACTORS!


SAG president Alan Rosenberg has announced that not one of the more than 70 actors nominated for a Golden Globe will attend the Jan. 13 ceremonies.

The event's been thrown into turmoil and uncertainty due to the WGA's refusal to grant a strike waiver to Globes producer Dick Clark Prods., which offered to accept the same terms as David Letterman's Worldwide Pants banner. Instead, the guild's asserted that it will picket the Globes, skedded to air on NBC, which has become a prime target of the WGA’s strike campaign in the past few weeks.

Rosenberg, who made the announcement Friday afternoon, has been a staunch supporter of the two-month strike.

"After considerable outreach to Golden Globe actor nominees and their representatives over the past several weeks, there appears to be unanimous agreement that these actors will not cross WGA picket lines to appear on the Golden Globe Awards as acceptors or presenters," he said. "We applaud our members for this remarkable show of solidarity for striking Writers Guild of America writers."

Rosenberg also announced SAG is urging its members to appear on the two Worldwide Pants shows that have waiver deals with the WGA -- "Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" -- but indicated they should avoid other shows. That would include "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," although Rosenberg did not specify any other show by name.

"Actors who are asked to appear on the struck network talk shows will have to cross WGA picket lines, creating the same situation that has led to the consensus among actors to skip the golden Globes," Rosenberg said. "As I have said since this strike began on November 5th, we must stand united with our brothers and sisters at the WGA."

[Libitine]

so sad . . .

HEY EVERYBODY!

let's ban together, write some script for Miranda and BREAK THE STRIKE!

[electrostrike]

really? i heard/read that actors will atend, and the WGA wont picket the show if it ISN'T televised....

[electrostrike]

and now i have found out, that yes, defo canceled

[helen]

I heard that there's going to be some sort of press conference to announce the winners, rather than a televised ceremony. The Academy Awards must be coming up within the next few months. I wonder what will happen to them if this strike isn't over.

[mirandafan]

I read about this in the paper today. I can't believe how long there letting this go on. Also saw in Entertainment magazine that the Oscars will most likely be effected as well. I haven't read the article yet though, or I'd be able to tell you more.

[avalon]

Golden Globes show is canceled, but gift suites go on!

A few wondered if gifting was appropriate this year, but most decided stars need their swag.

From the Associated Press
January 11, 2008



Despite the Golden Globe Awards being reduced from a swanky dinner party to a no-frills news conference because of the writers' strike, gift suites remain in full swag.

At least five freebie-filled events beckoned nominees Friday. And since the show is off, vendors hoped their wares -- which included jewelry, evening gowns and climate-controlled pet carriers -- might take center stage. A few wondered if gifting was appropriate this year, but most decided stars need their swag.

"Even though there's a writers' strike, it doesn't mean that we shouldn't be honoring actors for their accomplishments throughout the year," said Gavin Keilly, who organized a gift suite in Beverly Hills. He's donating a portion of its proceeds to the Writers Guild Foundation, he said.

Still, a few of his usual vendors canceled.

"They didn't feel comfortable because of the strike," he said. "They didn't think people would come."

Under threat of union picketing and a boycott by nominated actors, Sunday's Golden Globes switched from a live ceremony filled with stars to a news conference at which winners simply will be announced.

But gift spots were bustling as though there was a big event around the corner.

"We were afraid no one was going to show up ... and we almost backed out, but it really paid off," said Cindy Lott, who was touting Xtreme Lashes eyelash extensions at another event in Beverly Hills. "There were more RSVPs because people aren't at their stylists."

"I knew the actors would still be supporting the gifting," said Susan Setz, who was showing her Wild Rose Tattoo Shirts at a gift suite in Brentwood, a neighborhood known for its high celeb quotient. "I looked at it as a wonderful opportunity."

Besides, stars might have extra time on their hands since they're not preparing for the show -- and many aren't working because of the strike.

They might also need the publicity, said Barbara Moore, who offered T-shirts and books at a Beverly Hills lounge.

"People are going to want to have their picture taken since they're not going to be on the red carpet," she said.

Press coverage of the strike and Golden Globes cancellation brought more attention to surrounding events -- another plus for people with products to promote.

"We're getting more exposure from people wanting to know what we're doing and why we're here," said Matthew Miller, who was giving away appetite-suppressant lozenges at the Brentwood suite.

Like awards shows, gifting is a Hollywood tradition. Maybe the Golden Globe suites are proof the industry hasn't entirely shut down.

"Stars want to come and celebrate," said vendor Niels Christiansen. "They support the writers, but they still want to have fun."

[electrostrike]

apparently not alot of big names actually went to the gift suites. oscars are determined to carry on - however by the sounds of it SAG and WGA won't allow it/ will picket it

[Kathleen]

Cate Blanchett won Supporting! Yippie!!