"I didn't see it coming" WTF were you thinking then?

Fat Elvis · 01-15-2008, 01:20 PM

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn...ollywood_labor

Report: Studios cancel writers contracts
Tue Jan 15, 4:45 AM PST

Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers' contracts in a possible concession that the current television season cannot be saved, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.

The move means the 2-month old writers strike may also endanger next season's new shows, the Times said.

January is usually the beginning of pilot season, when networks order new scripted shows. But the strike leaves networks without a pool of comedy and drama scripts from which to choose.

20th Century Fox Television, CBS Paramount Network Television, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Television told the Times they have terminated development and production agreements.

Studios typically pay $500,000 to $2 million a year per writer for them and their staffs to develop new show concepts.

"I didn't see it coming," Barbara Hall, a writer and producer whose credits include former CBS series "Joan of Arcadia" and "Judging Amy," told the Times, which said ABC executives gave her the news Friday. "I am not entirely sure what their strategy is, all I know was that I was a casualty of it."

The newspaper said more than 65 deals with writers have been eliminated since Friday.

Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
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Seriously, wth are these people thinking? I'm gonna go on strike even though I make $200K a year writing crappy tv shows and my job is going to be secure? How could you NOT see it coming?

**Nzoner** · 01-15-2008, 01:24 PM

Cool maybe they'll bring back some crappy oldies like Kolchak The Night Stalker

Mr. Laz · 01-15-2008, 01:27 PM

good .... America will be better off with less t.v.

**alanm** · 01-15-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

Cool maybe they'll bring back some crappy oldies like Kolchak The Night Stalker

You can catch Kolchak on the Chill network.

Demonpenz · 01-15-2008, 01:33 PM

oh's no's now we have to get real jobs

munkey · 01-15-2008, 01:34 PM

so long oscars....

**Nzoner** · 01-15-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alanm

You can catch Kolchak on the Chill network.

cool,thanks

ChiefsGirl · 01-15-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

good .... America will be better off with less t.v.

There won't be less TV. Just more reality and game shows.

|Zach| · 01-15-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

good .... America will be better off with less t.v.

How does this mean less TV.

It means more reality TV.

Mr. Plow · 01-15-2008, 01:36 PM

Sweet. More time for the internet. And pay per view porn.

**Rausch** · 01-15-2008, 01:37 PM

I'd do it for half that and a good bottle of scotch...

kepp · 01-15-2008, 01:38 PM

I thought it was humorous that the Golden Globes didn't have their big awards show but, instead, just had a press conference type of thing. To me, it shows who really makes Hollywood what it is.

Mr. Laz · 01-15-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsGirl

There won't be less TV. Just more reality and game shows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Zach|

How does this mean less TV.

It means more reality TV.

it won't take long before people are watching less t.v.

i can't even watch 1 full show of 80% of this reality trash.

Mr. Plow · 01-15-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

it won't take long before people are watching less t.v.

i can't even watch 1 full show of 80% of this reality trash.

Personally, I like "Who wants to marry a one legged midget"

**DaFace** · 01-15-2008, 01:53 PM

I guess I don't get the surprise here. I don't disagree with the writers overall, but when you go on strike, it shouldn't come as a surprise when the studios end up canning you.

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Fat Elvis Sexiest Athlete Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $1201925	"I didn't see it coming" WTF were you thinking then? http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn...ollywood_labor Report: Studios cancel writers contracts Tue Jan 15, 4:45 AM PST Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers' contracts in a possible concession that the current television season cannot be saved, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. The move means the 2-month old writers strike may also endanger next season's new shows, the Times said. January is usually the beginning of pilot season, when networks order new scripted shows. But the strike leaves networks without a pool of comedy and drama scripts from which to choose. 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Paramount Network Television, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Television told the Times they have terminated development and production agreements. Studios typically pay $500,000 to $2 million a year per writer for them and their staffs to develop new show concepts. "I didn't see it coming," Barbara Hall, a writer and producer whose credits include former CBS series "Joan of Arcadia" and "Judging Amy," told the Times, which said ABC executives gave her the news Friday. "I am not entirely sure what their strategy is, all I know was that I was a casualty of it." The newspaper said more than 65 deals with writers have been eliminated since Friday. Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. Back to News and Gossip Seriously, wth are these people thinking? I'm gonna go on strike even though I make $200K a year writing crappy tv shows and my job is going to be secure? How could you NOT see it coming?
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