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Deal Could Be in Front of WGA by Friday; Meanwhile, Oscars Still in Limbo
A draft of a proposed deal between the Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP could be ready by Friday. If so, the WGA's bargaining committee and the boards of its East and West Coast chapters plan to review the proposal before passing it along to its membership at Saturday meetings in New York (at 2 pm/ET) and Los Angeles (7 pm/PT).
Will the deal get done in time to not only salvage some of this TV season (which would be lovely) but also keep the stars shining on the awards season's grand finale, the Feb. 24 Oscars? Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences president Sid Ganis tells Variety, "We're running out of time. We've asked several times for a waiver or a one-day truce to move ahead," but to little avail. "I'm nervous," says Ganis. "We need to make plans."
Until a decision is arrived at one way or the other, he confirms, "We're preparing for two shows" — the less ideal of which will be littered with clips, montages and whatnot.
New to TVGuide.com:
• After the Strike: When Your Favorite Shows Will Return!
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Feb 7, 2008 9:32 AM
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Who cares about the Oscars???
The TV Series have to go on!
I want to see the last eps of Scrubs e.g.!
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Feb 7, 2008 10:51 AM
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Is not going to happen. The strike will continue and the SAG will be right in back of it. boy strike in two fronts. TV will not be normal for a long time. I dont trust that they will have a agreement soon. Oscars will not happen this or next year you will see. I know Im a crape hanger but you have to be realistic with these union people. They want what they wanted and if they didnt get it its a no go. You will see pickets will continue for at least another year or two sorry that is how I feel. Television will not be the same after the WGA returns if they ever return.
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Feb 7, 2008 11:05 AM
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Well, I, unlike marg (no offense), do believe that a deal will finally be struck. The corporate heads know that if they don't give a little soon, television as we know it could be ruined forever, and the writers want to get back to their jobs.
I sincerely hope both sides reach an agreement.
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Feb 7, 2008 11:39 AM
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I'll try to remain hopeful and think the end is just around the corner.
I can only imagine how hard the CA economy has been hit since this all started. This has to stop soon.
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Feb 7, 2008 12:09 PM
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I disagree that this strike will last more than a year. Such an option is not viable for either side. Whether the SAG strike occurs or not is another story, but I doubt it will drag on as long as this strike.
It also bothers me that everything is put in the context of whether the Oscars take place or not. I enjoy the Oscars show, but my real concern is whether the shows I love will return before the summer or if I will have to wait until September to see any new scripted television.
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Feb 7, 2008 12:19 PM
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I'm hopeful, but doubtful, that the strike will end at this point in time. The writers have shown us all just how greedy they are, and they've shown us how callous and uncaring they are as to whose jobs they've affected by their strike.
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Feb 7, 2008 12:24 PM
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I agree that the focus on the Oscars is not the crucial issue but whether or not there will be any more scripted TV this season. From what I've read the new series
like Pushing Daisies won't come back until the fall (boo,hoo) while established series will. Reality TV is lousy - I just don't watch. It seems strange that all of a sudden an agreement can be reached in time for the Oscars???
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Feb 7, 2008 12:32 PM
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I honestly don't care at this point. I've had time to catch up on recorded shows, Netflix, and syndication.
I've also already become so comfortable with the current state of TV that I'd be fine if nothing new returns. I mostly feel bad for all the people who lost their jobs, their livelihood, the unseen crew, because the writers decided to strike rather than bargain.
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Feb 7, 2008 12:32 PM
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Yes, Pattijen - the writers are terribly greedy! Asking to be paid for the work they do - what kind of crazy greedy people are these writers?! It's the AMPTP that are greedy - refusing to pay people what they deserve, not the writers.
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Feb 7, 2008 12:33 PM
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because the writers decided to strike rather than bargain.
Spiderkeg, put on the dunce hat and go stand in the corner. If you believe that then either 1) you haven't paid attention or 2) you make Britney look like Albert Enstine. I don't think I've ever heard of a union that went on strike without out any attempts at bargaining first. Also it was the producers who refused to bargain for a couple months not the writers.
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Feb 7, 2008 12:56 PM
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This is affecting more than just your t.v. shows...film production as well has been stopped. I know the writers are fighting the fight, but I would like to hear how they are doing? How are they surviving? not all of them make the big bucks, most are just working for a living...and also..how about those actors on our favorite shows? while they make more money each week than most of us, they still are not being paid at all either. Most supporting actors make their weekly salary, how are they surviving for the past 13 weeks? Anyone with first hand knowledge? I hope that all the unions get what they need AND I hope that this is settled soon..
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Feb 7, 2008 1:11 PM
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Interesting bit of news. would have loved to see some pics or graphics to go with the story
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Feb 7, 2008 1:37 PM
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I could care less about the Oscars. They could dish out the awards in a fraction of the time if they left out all the "fluff stuff" anyways. It took only an hour to give out the Emmys, I think it was, insteads of 4 hours.
I'm more concerned about getting the TV shows back on air as they are far more entertaining than ANY awards show will ever be.
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Feb 7, 2008 1:40 PM
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Oh god I hope so.
If they do now then we'll be able to get like 5-6 new episodes of shows like DH before the end of the season.
Time is of the essence.
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Feb 7, 2008 1:49 PM
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