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Dec 11, 2007 12:21 am US/Pacific
TV Critics' Meeting Canceled Due To Writers Strike
LOS ANGELES (AP) ―
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The Television Critics Association is canceling its annual January meeting due to the fallout from the writers strike.
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In more fallout from the Hollywood writers strike, the Television Critics Association says it's canceling its annual January meeting, where networks and cable channels promote upcoming program schedules.
Broadcasters had been unwilling to commit to the Los Angeles-area meeting, citing expected budget cutbacks and the possible difficulty of holding sessions about scripted shows, the association said Monday. Many shows have been sidelined by the walkout.
The group includes more than 220 journalists writing about TV for print and online outlets in the United States and Canada. Members traditionally gather in January and July to preview new series and interview show stars and creators and TV executives.
The latest round of contract negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and studios collapsed Friday. The strike began Nov. 5.
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