Reposted by Greg Iwinskimtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The oligarch class is deeply freaked out by how badly Republicans are losing the midterms, not because of 2027 (Trump already a lame duck) but because of the possibility of 2029 featuring a huge Dem Congressional majority. Look for the run-up to the midterms to be an oppo dump on D Senate candidates 418617
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Voting ends tomorrow. If you’re a WGA East member who would like your white-hot rage to be poured into a labor forge that will (losing the metaphor here) shape it into a tool to fight our enemies, I will do that. And I’ll work on the metaphors. 084
Reposted by Greg IwinskiThe Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026For months, the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger faced something recent Hollywood megadeals rarely have: real resistance. Then it all collapsed. Monopoly expert Matt Stoller tells Richard Rushfield who was pushing for the fight to end mrf.lu/2SQwL 147
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026reminding myself how hard it is to find the last thing on this list 010
Reposted by Greg IwinskiKen Tremendous @kentremendous.bsky.social · 21/09/2026By the time this merger ruins HBO, destroys WB, gets 5,000 people fired, moves production overseas, and guts the quality of the movies the new studio makes, most people will have forgotten how fast the AGs caved and how little they got in this deal. Writers will not. 7752681560
Reposted by Greg IwinskiEllen Stutzman @ellenstutzman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Antitrust enforcement right now 063
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026In an existential fight, the only thing worse than a coward is a quisling. Congrats @robbonta.bsky.social 030
Reposted by Greg Iwinskiliz @lizhynes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026lest @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov get any delusions of becoming the next Kamala: the thousands of entertainment workers fucked by this merger will spend the rest of our natural born lives telling people how much of a cowardly loser you are. may you be primaried by someone with an actual spine. get bent 041
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Rob Bonta is the Nico Harrison of Attorney Generals. 030
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Particularly in California, voting for a Democrat is just voting for a Republican who pretends to feel guilty. Rob Bonta is an enabler of fascism. That should be his lead credit for life, just ahead of “craven coward.” 020
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026As any good tactician knows, the best time to give in to a bully is days before their self-imposed crippling consequences kick in. 091
Reposted by Greg IwinskiKen Tremendous @kentremendous.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Sure, giving in to corporate blackmail is *usually* a bad idea. But maybe this time it will work!!!!!!!!!! 🤮 1148662
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Paramount reportedly tried to ram through a bad deal by using a holiday break as leverage. I know this exact move... because I remember it from 3 years ago, when a network CEO screamed at the WGA that strike negotiations were going to make him miss his private plane and his island vacation.deadline.comParamount Suit Settlement Talks Blocked By Four State Attorneys GeneralDavid Ellison's hopes of reaching a quick deal to green light his $111B WBD merger has hit a wall of four state AGs who aren't on board 092
Reposted by Greg IwinskiSusan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 21/09/2026The possibility that the California AG could move toward an agreement without the structural remedies he previously demanded did not sit well with some inside CNN, who are now facing the prospect of working for Ellison. “It’s lipstick on a pig,” a person close to the CNN newsroom said.status.newsEllison's Settlement SqueezeParamount may be closing in on a settlement with California AG Rob Bonta, but at least two states are pushing back, Status has learned, raising new questions about how far regulators are willing to be... 25527
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026CNN, now with a special commentary segment from Mohammed bin Salman!latimes.comFCC approves foreign owners for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros.Royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will own nearly 50% of the equity of a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery 66821
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Went to a diner with @mikedrucker.bsky.social for a birthday breakfast. After breakfast they brought out a slice of cake [which was very kind and I enjoyed]. But *for* breakfast, I had had *a full slice of pie à la mode.* So here’s to double desserts. 040
Reposted by Greg IwinskiKen Tremendous @kentremendous.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Buying a classic Hollywood Studio and threatening to move it out of Hollywood. Unconscionable. Blackmail. Petulant. Shitty. This has to be stopped. deadline.com/2026/09/para...deadline.comParamount To Leave California Amid Antitrust Battle & Stalled Warner Bros MergerLeaks out of David Ellison's inner circle said the CEO wold take his Paramount ball & leave California if state AGs didn't back off on their antitrust suit 2047977
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tonight's Double Feature: The Runner (2026) Runner (2026) 010
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 15/09/202680 minutes in and The Main Televised Emmys seem to actually be The Actor Awards. 000
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026WGA East Members: I’m running for Council to do what I do — go to the mat for late night and defend the dignity of our work. Even if you don’t vote for me, PLEASE VOTE. In a small union, a single vote has a huge impact, and we have so many great candidates running. Voting is open TODAY!wgaeast.orgCouncil Elections | Writers Guild of America East2026 Council Election Information The timeline, call for nominations, candidate information, and directions for the election procedure for the 2026 WGAE Council Election are detailed below. If you hav... 030
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Stiff arming past the craziness of this, I think any grim realist has already assumed for a while that a 51-49 Dem senate is a loss because he’ll flip to GOP before he implodes in his next election. 010
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Among the many ramblings of this episode (Tim’s Huttese, the physical comedy of the prequels, the generational awakening of seeing Ben Solo shirtless) our co-host @timbarnes.bsky.social goes ten toes down that BB-8 is flipping the bird here. Can ANYONE involved even tangentially set him straight?thesonarnetwork.comThe Funniest Star Wars Moments from Late Night Writers’ Point of View (S3/E2)Tim, Jim, and Greg reunite to debate the funniest moments in Star Wars history. 263
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A real joy to see the Late Show writers’ room get an Emmy. Congrats, friends. 060
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026“A few important caveats: both Kimmel and Fallon were in repeats, and both shows still easily topped Comics Unleashed in total viewers. Across their full hourlong telecasts, they also remained ahead in the demo.” 020
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Guess what, ya kriffin' womprats? YubNub is BACK! Three late-night TV writers talking about Star Wars and having the *important* conversations like "is BB-8 giving a thumbs up here, or is he flipping a droid bird?"thesonarnetwork.comThe Funniest Star Wars Moments from Late Night Writers’ Point of View (S3/E2)Tim, Jim, and Greg reunite to debate the funniest moments in Star Wars history. 140
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026you know what you need to do this weekend? find yourself a copy of frank ocean's 'nostalgia, ULTRA.' remains on the all time best mixtape list 010
Reposted by Greg IwinskiMatt Negrin still host of Hardball on MSNBC @mattnegrin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026(2027 correspondents dinner) Trump: then there was the time I used you as decoys to get blown up Correspondents: *unbridled cheers, disrobing* 311019
Reposted by Greg IwinskiEric Haywood @erichaywood.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I don't wanna see your Ai slop images of Trump hiding in an airplane catering cart Show my your poorly Photoshopped images of Trump hiding in an airplane catering cart that you made WITH YOUR OWN TWO HANDS 819137
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026birds are swimming and straight up not getting wet, that's nuts *SAVE IN DRAFTS DO NOT POST* 010
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Younger people may not believe this, but at one point every millennial was trying to give away a mic, guitar, and drum controller for Guitar Hero. 030
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026This would only be concerning if Moderate Democrats ever won wars. 020
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026there’s a bucket of basic home upkeep tricks that I was forced to learn and sometimes dip into to help out. always surprised when someone doesn’t know them THERE IS A SLOT FOR AN ALLEN WRENCH UNDER EVERY GARBAGE DISPOSAL TO UN-STICK IT WHEN IT WON’T TURN 030
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026after an unscheduled summer break, back at the omgreg.com email newsletter asking the important questions 020
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Tired and sad marketing when everyone hates something to whisper, “they actually all secretly love it.” But hey, at least Matt’s a hype man for the trendy and powerful with a deep resentment for labor! He’s consistent. AI art is hack, it’s embarrassing to make, and it will kill your soul.wired.com‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in HollywoodPuck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next. 020
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026static.klipy.comIs This Your King Erik KillmongerALT: Is This Your King Erik Killmonger 000
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026New Spider-Man movie is very good, he remains The Most Catholic Superhero (do not even start with your Nightcrawler/Daredevil chatter) 150
Reposted by Greg IwinskiKim Masters @kimmasters.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I cannot believe Ari Emanuel would write this and @wsj.com would publish it without disclosing that they are business partners, and Ari’s company TKO got $7 billion from David Ellison’s Paramount for UFC rights. www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...wsj.comOpinion | The Paramount-Warner Merger Could Save HollywoodCalifornia’s attorney general ignores the reality of competition in the entertainment business. 401161414
Reposted by Greg Iwinskimtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 27/07/2026It's weird that there's so much "we need more MODERATE democrats" articles etc and so few "we need more MODERATE repbulicans" when it's pretty clear that the 45% of the country who votes for Republicans will never vote for any Dem but there's a pretty huge slice of Democrats who'd vote for the GOP 1627223
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026First time at SDCC, very fun very cool, brought my 8y/o kid to make it Hard Mode but we both had a great time. Got to see lots of old friends and a few new ones, and obviously snagged the Star Wars pins. 080
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026They said the Knicks couldn’t win. They did. They said NYC trash couldn’t go in containers. It did. They said you couldn’t create a way to JFK that wasn’t a huge pain in the ass. And they did get us on that one. 010
Reposted by Greg IwinskiLee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Someone the other days was making the case that a Jedi / lightsaber was an essential part of making a story seem Star Wars, and that is so dependent on when you were introduced to it, because expanded storytelling from ‘77-‘98 didn’t do it that often. 3329938
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026After two days and three flights, the final thing that stands between me and SDCC is this gigantic freight train. 040
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Every courtroom scene you could compare this to was written by a WGA writer. 130
Greg Iwinski @garyjackson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026(to the tune of YNWA) you’ll neeeeeveeeer peeeee at work 000
