Studios all say that they embrace diversity and parity for women.
And then they do this:
For the CRAZY RICH ASIANS sequel the studio, Warner Brothers, approached the two writers of the wildly successful original.
Peter Chiarelli was offered between $800,000 and a million. His co-writer, Adele Lim (pictured above) was offered $110,000. Lin wisely told them to go fuck themselves.
Warner Brothers claims Chiarelli received more because he was more experienced. Here are his extensive screen credits:
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 (story by)
THE PROPOSAL (written by)
At this point I should say I don’t at all blame Chiarelli. If he or anybody can get that kind of money then more power to him. He’s not the bad guy here.
But let’s look at the facts.
Adele Lim has multiple writing credits on 14 TV series. The first one coming in 2002. She’s also produced 9 TV series. Beginning in 2006.
The more experienced Chiarelli’s first writing credit is 2009.
TV used to be a step down but not anymore. Top flight screenwriters are fleeing to television as if someone yelled "FIRE!" in a movie theatre.
Sorry but Warner Brothers argument doesn’t hold up.
What really happened is that Warner Brothers thought they could pull a fast one.
And this is yet another reason why writers need to stick together when negotiating against studios or networks or (currently) talent agencies. If there’s a chance they could screw you they will. They’re not going to be “fair.” At the end of the day they look for any weakness and exploit it.
So I double back to the WGA faction that believes inviting the agencies back to the bargaining table and negotiating in good faith is the way to secure a fair and reputable deal. That’s the LAST THING the Guild should be doing.
So again, I urge WGA members to vote for David Goodman and his team. Make no mistake, we’re all Adele Lim in the industry’s eyes.
from By Ken Levine
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