More than 175 comedy/variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers — including its upcoming variety show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.
The Writers Guild of America East, which has been in a protracted battle with ITV over unionizing the company, has warned that it will not allow its members to work on the show.
“We are one guild,” the petition states. “By refusing to agree to a guild contract protecting its nonfiction writers and producers, ITV is also showing the back of its hand to us, the men and women who would write comedy/variety shows for ITV — in particular, the men and women ITV apparently expects to write a major new series for NBC starring Neil Patrick Harris.”
In response, ITV disputed the guild’s claims.
“The ITV Studios America affiliate producing ‘Saturday Night Takeaway’ has a binding agreement...
The Writers Guild of America East, which has been in a protracted battle with ITV over unionizing the company, has warned that it will not allow its members to work on the show.
“We are one guild,” the petition states. “By refusing to agree to a guild contract protecting its nonfiction writers and producers, ITV is also showing the back of its hand to us, the men and women who would write comedy/variety shows for ITV — in particular, the men and women ITV apparently expects to write a major new series for NBC starring Neil Patrick Harris.”
In response, ITV disputed the guild’s claims.
“The ITV Studios America affiliate producing ‘Saturday Night Takeaway’ has a binding agreement...
- 1/26/2015
- by Dave McNary
- Variety - TV News
Similar News
Emma Stone, Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder Submit Multiple Emmy Bids With Drama Series ‘The Curse’ (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Meet The Woman Tyler Cameron Is Reportedly Dating
- 4/24/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Ryan Gosling SNL Sees Huge Ratings Bump From Delayed, Cross-Platform Viewing
- 4/24/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Julia Garner Joins Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ from the Director of ‘Barbarian’
- 4/25/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Kelly Clarkson Performs “Crazy on You” with Heart: Watch
- 4/24/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Michael Kors Is Back on Rodeo Drive: “One of My Favorite Streets in the World”
- 4/24/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Most Like “How I Met Your Mother” Stars Ranked From Lowest To Highest Following!
- 4/19/2024
- by Anjali Rai
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Tribeca Festival 2024 to Feature Jenna Ortega, Kristen Stewart and Lily Gladstone Movies
- 4/17/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Lineup: Dakota Johnson, Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone, Liza Minnelli, and More
- 4/17/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.