Wednesday, January 16, 2008

The Strike-Day 73

It's all about the awards show: Oscars 2008 The Grammy Awards and NAACP Image Awards are making news...

Oscars on, one way or another

Plans begin for regular and 'alternative' shows Amid the pervasive uncertainty created by the WGA strike, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is forging ahead with plans for the Feb. 24 Oscar ceremony.



Grammys request WGA agreement

Awards show will go on regardless

WGA: Oscars will be picketed; Image Awards gets waiver

It's no surprise that the granddaddy of kudos will be picketed--As for the decision not to picket the Image Awards...

"Because of the historic role the NAACP has played in struggles like ours, we think this decision is appropriate to jointly achieve our goals,Patric Verrone said.

Verrone also said members have been showing "over-riding" support for the leadership's strategies.

Stay Tuned...

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