RUMOR: A group of "A-list" writers is holding a meeting this weekend to formulate strategy on how to "force" the WGA to accept whatever deal the DGA signs with the AMPTP.
STATUS: Confusion reigns!
United Hollywood has been in touch with both WGA insiders and Nikki Finke today regarding the truth here. Some UH contributors are now convinced that the group is very real, numbers approximately thirty and is indeed comprised of "writers you have heard of." But independently, Craig Mazin is reporting that the whole thing is a hoax.
The rumor fog will probably lift on this soon, but until then, here is my take: There is nothing wrong with members questioning the state of negotiations. The WGA is a rowdy, fractious democratic organization. As Michael Seitzman wrote in his post about fi-core, "dissent is not disunity." What is disappointing is that any group of dissenters, lowly or powerful, would choose to work in secret. Likely, they would choose to do so to avoid getting attacked as disloyal. But having convictions isn't worth much if you can't make yourself stand up and defend them.
So, to the Secret Society of Super Screenwriters, I say, fear no evil nor angry colleagues. If you exist, contact us and we'll work with you to post something on UH about your feelings on the state of negotiations.
Yes, some people will call you crazy. But if you're a screenwriter, no matter how A-list, it won't be the first time.
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