Sunday, November 25, 2007
Can Disney save Broadway talks?
Newsday.com: "Can the Mouse save Broadway? With 27 shows dark again Sunday, negotiations between the stagehands and the producers resumed at an undisclosed location Saturday with hopes pinned on an unlikely savior."
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This article states that the only reason why Disney has any say in the Local One agreements apposed to 10 yeas ago is because of The Lion King. I disagree with this I think that they shouldn't have any say at all. Disney may be suffering but Disney does not own local one fortunately. Even if this famous lawyer from Los Angles is able to be included in these talks which he shouldn't be how would he stop them? As a side note, the video with the article is really amusing.
It would make sense that the Disney is not part of any sides. It is not part of the league of american theatres and producers or the local 1 and still is greatly affected by the strike. I'm sure nobody wants the strike. The strike has to be on in order to achieve the greater goal, but it still is a great inconvenience for no one but the audience just like the lady who says on the video. After all, we're to put on the show the audience would come to see and let them have a good time, but it would be out of the question if we do not even have the shows to entertain them.
The title of this article is exaggerative. Certainly, Disney paid the lawyer for their production. If Disney or this lawyer could mediate in the negation, they would be philanthropists. After all, the topics on the table are too touchy. For Disney, they might keep an eye on the negotiation now for their future contract. No employer likes strike.
It seems that disney is trying to get it's shows back up to keep the money flowing. IT seems that they are trying to step into a battle just to get their shows up and running again. It is a good business strategy to do this, but in the end it might not work.
Hmm...I don't know how Disney could actually save Broadway talks, but I don't imagine they'll hurt it. It does make sense that since Disney is not connected to either side they will be able to better communicate with both sides, I just don't see them resolving the whole thing themselves.
i feel that the reasons for Disney getting invovled aren't as genuine as they would like us all to think. I agree that it seems as if they are only getting involved because they want to see their own shows go up, and not loose money. Their "Neutral" stance on the matter is convenient for publicity and maintaining image, but i think it is all just for self preservation.
You know, I feel like agreeing with Eric. But I don't think Disney is the only one with personal interests in mind. And this holds true for most situations. They would neither be the first nor the last to try to play off their personal desires and gains for something beneficial in the larger picture.
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