Visiting a Hollywood Studio Lot During the Writers' Strike
I went to Warner Brothers this time last year, during my first trip to Los Angeles. At the time The Gilmore Girls was still shooting and on both days we were able to see the crews at work. Two and Half Men was in full production and Sheen waved at us as he drove out. The post-production areas were buzzing and over ten thousand people were on the lot.
One year later and things couldn't be more different.
The writers' strike has meant that production in Hollywood has practically drawn to a complete halt. The lot is almost completely deserted. Sound stages are literally gathering dust.
I spent most of today out at Warner Brothers in Burbank and while I had a great time it was sad to see the place so empty.
On a positive note there has been progress with some groups, with the directors reaching a settlement in the last 24 hours. However there is still no sign of agreement being reached with the writers, so the entertainment industry and those who work in it are on extended "vacation" at present.
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