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pjam
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It's not over.
Writers don't even know the terms of the tentative agreement nor have they voted on it... there is a big meeting tomorrow with WGA members to discuss all this so to presume anything is premature...
My guess is the 17 promo window may still be a sticking point. Plus, if SAG doesn't like it, most likely Writers will wait for a better deal.
Everyone chill...
Eisner is being blasted in the blogs...
https://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/writers-strike-isnt-over-despite-what-frankeneisner-says/
Writers don't even know the terms of the tentative agreement nor have they voted on it... there is a big meeting tomorrow with WGA members to discuss all this so to presume anything is premature...
My guess is the 17 promo window may still be a sticking point. Plus, if SAG doesn't like it, most likely Writers will wait for a better deal.
Everyone chill...
Eisner is being blasted in the blogs...
https://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/writers-strike-isnt-over-despite-what-frankeneisner-says/
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Darklord Dave
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Great... Now where am I gonna go?
Elton's party is always better anyway. That's what I hit right after making an appearance at the Governor's Ball.
Darth Caedus
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Great... Now where am I gonna go?
YOu can go to IrishJedi's parts; heard plenty of A-Listers will be there
Darth Caedus
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Well Eisner is a complete and utter tool, so that doesn't suprise me. How somebody like that got his positions is beyond me
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JoeSweden
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Yes, Michael Eisner is the one guy to listen to. 
Read Joss Whedon's post here:https://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/2008/0...djust-your.html Read the comments as well.
It's just propaganda from AMPTP to get peoples hopes up, because if the deal is not good, they'll expect(want) a backlash against the WGA. The precious Oscar is in jeopardy now. It's very strange that the minor studios find the WGA's terms acceptable but not the big ones who can really afford it.
Read Joss Whedon's post here:https://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/2008/0...djust-your.html Read the comments as well.
It's just propaganda from AMPTP to get peoples hopes up, because if the deal is not good, they'll expect(want) a backlash against the WGA. The precious Oscar is in jeopardy now. It's very strange that the minor studios find the WGA's terms acceptable but not the big ones who can really afford it.
pjam
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Yes, Michael Eisner is the one guy to listen to.
Read Joss Whedon's post here:https://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/2008/0...djust-your.html Read the comments as well.
It's just propaganda from AMPTP to get peoples hopes up, because if the deal is not good, they'll expect(want) a backlash against the WGA. The precious Oscar is in jeopardy now. It's very strange that the minor studios find the WGA's terms acceptable but not the big ones who can really afford it.
Yes, we have already anticipated this AMPTP backlash PR trap, but it will backfire because SAG has our backs, and if the deal is crappy, they'll pounce on it too and explain why, which gives both Guilds the upper PR hand.
The big thing now is this 17 day promo window which is an excuse not to pay Writers and Actors for online residuals. It will hurt TV Writers most because most shows are watched online the week it airs. Also, SAG won't like if the EST window is shut out to them for 17 days. In effect, it is a rollback.
Stay tuned...
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tomandshell
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I really hope the tentative agreement is acceptable and that things can be wrapped up ASAP in a way that the writers are satisfied with.
https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=41798
RoboDad
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Based on this report at Variety, it sounds like the WGA leaders and rank-and-file members are somewhat at odds with each other. The leaders seem to think the deal is a good one (or at least good enough), but many vocal members seem to be anxious to fight on. The leaders seem to be worried that the members may opt to continue the strike during the 10-day ratification process, and they may invoke a special 48-hour process instead, to try to avoid that outcome.
https://www.variety.com/VR1117980589.html
https://www.variety.com/VR1117980589.html
pjam
Here on the Perimeter
We'll know more tomorrow but I can tell you a lot of Writers don't like this deal and will not approve it in vote...
SAG's official reaction may be the tipping point here, because if they don't like it, there is no point in ratifying it, production will shut down altogether in a few months...
Personally I'd rather wait another month or two because there will be a de facto WGA SAG Strike in effect and more leverage for a better deal.
SAG's official reaction may be the tipping point here, because if they don't like it, there is no point in ratifying it, production will shut down altogether in a few months...
Personally I'd rather wait another month or two because there will be a de facto WGA SAG Strike in effect and more leverage for a better deal.
I read somewhere that if the strike ended on Feb 1, new episodes might start rolling out by the end of March.
tomandshell
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Even if they are able to get some scripts ready, they can't really push production into the summer, can they?
The cast and crew need a break.
The cast and crew need a break.
I have heard some shows, like Lost and 24, might come back earlier next year. There was talk that 24 might do a miniseries in the fall with what they have already filmed for this year, and their normal 24 episodes in January. What ever the case, I want new shows!
RoboDad
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The decision on 24 has already been made. It will not be back before fall at the earliest, but most likely next January, whether the strike is settled tomorrow or not.
As for Lost, the network is reporting that, if the strike is settled, there may be enough time to shoot six more episodes for this season. There's a great list at TV Guide that details the possible plans for most popular shows:
https://community.tvguide.com/blog-...Ausiello-Report/Wga-Strike-Favorite/800032698
As for Lost, the network is reporting that, if the strike is settled, there may be enough time to shoot six more episodes for this season. There's a great list at TV Guide that details the possible plans for most popular shows:
https://community.tvguide.com/blog-...Ausiello-Report/Wga-Strike-Favorite/800032698
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