Monday, November 26, 2007
Sparring Scribes, Studios Back in the Ring
Backstage: "Industryites scoring this latest round of negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers hope the parties keep things sporting and avoid the bloody spectacle of 17 previous bargaining sessions. But things will swing on two key questions"
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Interestingly, a "very reliable" source has told TV Guide that a new deal has already been made, but it will not be announced for another 3 weeks or so. I find it bizarre that they would wait so long to announce that a new deal has been reached once it has been reached. This is especially true when so many TV shows are making decisions based on whether or not this strike is going to end or not.
If another 3 weeks of waiting is not going to ruin many production schedules then holding out may not be a bad idea. Holding out will make the writers look stronger as a hole and that kind of move might be good for the union. If the producers don't care either way then it might not matter.
It is a good move also that the picketing force has really only gotten stronger as the strike has gone on, especially with the actors slowly not needing to shoot the shows as they end. One by one we see that all of the sudden reality is taking a firm hold again over all the normal dramas. Holding out 3 weeks is interesting number to decide to not be releasing a possible deal though.
I just hope that whatever progress they have made isn't going to be shot down by something. I really don't want this deal to fall threw. This has been on for far too long to have more set backs.
I agree with Serrano on the why the 3 weeks makes sense, but that's kind of harsh for the other members of the crew and cast. If they really have a deal worked out, I can't see why the WGA would sacrifice all those who have been supporting them in the strike, though I often find myself confused by maneuvers that are an attempt to save face. I would much prefer to see any sort of deal come out sooner rather than later to prevent hurting those caught in the cross fire.
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