Defining moments in pop culture this year
The entertainment industry has had its ups and downs this year, as 2008 played out like a story full of both failures and successes. Here are three events that made 2008 memorable. • The Writer’s Guild of America Strike – Though it ended in the middle of February, the WGA strike disrupted the film and television industries in ways that we probably don’t yet understand. The writers bargained for more residual money in the increasing online arenas. They didn’t get more than the initial offer, and it’s arguable the strike was even worth it, especially considering the damage done: production stoppages, layoffs, $500 million in opportunity costs, $1.5 billion for Los Angeles and lost credibility.
