• Associated Press via Yahoo , Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:30 AM

Two of Hollywood's glitziest events are at risk, as the result of the ongoing writers strike with the Writers Guild of America. It won't allow its members to write for the Golden Globes on Jan. 13, nor the Academy Awards on Feb. 24. According to one insider, the Guild's board of directors decided this week not to give the shows interim agreements -- essentially waivers -- for writing services.

The move added fuel to the fire in the nasty contract dispute as talks broke down Dec. 7. So now the guild is ready to take on the Oscars, a key showcase for its finest films and hottest actors. And with the strike drawing support from the Screen Actors Guild, actor participation as Oscar guests and presenters might be affected -- along with TV viewership.

Jon Stewart, a guild member, is to host this year's Academy Awards, but he has so far honored the strike, keeping "The Daily Show" in reruns since it began. And several Golden Globe nominees said last week that they hoped to attend the ceremony, but might not if the strike remains unresolved.

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