[Fmpro] SUPPORT THE WGA STRIKE - COMPOSERS WATCH AND LEARN

[Michael S Patterson]

Les,
I believe the WGA point is Œnew media¹ and that would include downloads.
However, their argument is much more towards the streaming of shows
on sites like abc.go.com ­ where a show is viewed with limited control
and there is imbedded commercials. The WGA would like a percentage
of that ad revenue.

They also, as you said, would like a larger share of home video sales, DVD.
Right now they receive approx 5 cents for every $20.

Michael




On 11/14/07 4:22 PM, "LesHurdle" <leshurdle at avradionet.com> wrote:

> 
> On Nov 14, 2007, at 4:04 PM, Marinho Nobre wrote:
> 
>>> If I am, it is already over for us !
>> 
>> I don't think it will be ever over for us, if I know our breed well
>> enough...
> 
> Well I may be 100% incorrect, but I recall a letter from ASCAP
> pointing out that at this time 'downloads' did not incorporate a
> performing right.
> 
> I believe the writers are looking for a better deal re DVD's, but
> also a right to be paid via 'the internet', this I have to presume
> means downloads......
> I'd be interested to know if a 'lyric' [a script etc] is considered a
> performing right or if it just has a mechanical right content?
> 
> How can a 'writer' be able to negotiate a right from a digital
> process [downloads?] when a composer can't?
> 
> I take your point re a 'union' of composers... you say you have
> received many emails, but how many from this list?
> 
> I applaud your effort and support it.
> 
> L
> 
> 
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