The top story at the Hollywood Reporter is the mixed message surrounding Saturday's Writers Guild of America awards at the Century Plaza. While writers are being feted, dissident members upset with the guild's practices and the ascension of new president Charles Holland will be there in force. The lede of the piece by Peter Kiefer has Robert Stitzel planning to gather signatures on a recall petition at the soiree.

And there is this:

If the Internet is any indicator, the petition appears to be gaining steam after former board member and screenwriter Roger Simon criticized Holland last week on his weblog, saying he would support the recall. Simon's posting was then linked to by another widely read Los Angeles weblog, LA Observed.

Thanks to Eric for the pointer.