The Writer's Guild of America is on strike now, and some are speculating whether or not this is another factor that will help accelerate the rise of scripted entertainment on the internet.
For example, the image above (courtesy of the Los Angeles Times) depicts Clark Duke and Michael Cera, both actors in the Web-only series, "Clark and Michael." There are also various entertainment-focused videos on YouTube, MyDamnChannel.com and FunnyOrDie.com. Plus, one of the issues writers are striking for is the value of scripted material showcased on the internet. Several TV producers have pointed out that the internet is where entertainment is heading, and that a lot of "young people" are drawn to that medium. Whether or not the strike will actually push that movement is up for debate. Some factors are working more in the old television set's favor, such as the fact that TV screens are larger and produce higher-quality images, and at this point in time, television writing is usually better than made-for-the-internet scripting.
To hear LA Times staff writer Scott Collins' research and comments on the issue, check out this link.
--Anna Mavromati
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