The writers – who often live on royalties cheques while developing new concepts, which may or may not be sold – are demanding to be paid for shows broadcast on the internet, while the studios argue that the online format is not yet developed enough for such a deal. A writer on a late-night talk show would typically be paid $150 (£70) when a show is repeated on TV, and nothing if it was shown online, even though online broadcasts now include paid-for advertisements. It will take longer for film production to be affected, because scripts were stockpiled by studios in advance of the strike and unionised writers play a less crucial role in the production of films than they do in TV, where writers are also often the executive producers and keep tweaking scripts on the set. Contact our advertising team for advertising and sponsorship in Times Online, The Times and The Sunday Times. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material from Times Online, The Times or The Sunday Times, click here . Read More