No Deal: Writers and Producers No Longer Talking
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, News,
All the channel-flipping in the world doesn’t help when there’s nothing new to watch on TV. Despite an attempt by both parties to negotiate new contract terms, the writers and producers have again failed to reach agreement.
The new talks lasted a little over a week, but the situation isn’t at all improved. Neither side is willing to give in to the other, which doesn’t bode well for future TV-watching. There are over ten thousand writers on the picket lines, but they only represent part of the story. Many other workers in the industry remain without pay as the writers hold their signs, which puts a real damper on any sort of holiday cheer for these laborers. More than fifty shows have already been completely shut down by the strike, and there’s no end in sight.
FOX has already suffered programming gaps which pushed new reality shows to the forefront; if the strike continues to drag the entire 2008 season could be in jeopardy.
LA Times
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Writers Strike Begins
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Daytime, Late Night, News,
It’s official – the Writers Guild has gone on strike after negotiations with the Alliance of Producers failed. Picketers will make their stance in New York City and Los Angeles until a deal can be reached. Writers are demanding more revenue from DVD sales, but the producers refuse to give in. Late night talk shows will be the first to stop airing new episodes, as these programs remain very current in news and events. Daytime TV, which tapes about a week’s worth of shows in advance, will be the next casualty of the strike. Most studios have dozens of scripts stockpiled for favorite TV series and new movies, enough to last until early next year. The strike may set a precedent for the Screen Actors Guild, as contracts are scheduled to run out next June.
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Will Britney Spears Apologize at the Emmys?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, FOX, Gossip, Rumors,
Sources are reporting to US Weekly that we could be witnessing another Britney Spears sighting much sooner than we had expected. The honchos at FOX are apparently talking to Brit’s peeps about a possible Emmys appearance. It wouldn’t be an opportunity for her to redo what she forgot to learn last week, rather it would give her a chance to apologize for her disastrous VMA performance. That would make two Britney-filled Sundays in a row. Woo hoo!
While I’m seriously doubting Spears will be able to weather large crowds anytime soon (let alone speak without backup vocals), I’m sure the rumors of a surprise appearance would be enough to make the ratings-hungry producers happy.
Coincidentally, Kanye West is also scheduled to perform in Sunday’s telecast (he’ll be part of some ‘skit’ based on the music competition shows). So will Kanye now be ranting that he and Spears were exploited by FOX? We should be so lucky!
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Disney Reacts to Vanessa Hudgens Nude Photo
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Music, Cable/Satellite, Gossip, Rumors,
Well if you were wondering how Disney would react to the Vanessa Hudgen’s scandal, you can interpret their extremely short and simple statement for yourself:
“Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment. We hope she’s learned a valuable lesson.”
If you notice very closely, the statement was very carefully worded and didn’t exactly scream full support for the High School Musical star. Money had been a rumored factor in the ongoing HSM3 negotiations—and my guess is that Disney will now exploit this new situation to the hilt. Hudgens would obviously be very lucky to still have a job at this point, but Disney is also smart enough to realize how popular the young star has become (for better or for worse).
Am I the only one wondering how Ari (Jeremy Piven) would handle this situation on Entourage?
(Click here for any updates on this story)
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Vanessa Hudgens Admits to Nude Photo
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Kids, Gossip, Rumors,
Earlier today, I ran across a supposed nude photo of High School Musical‘s Vanessa Hudgens on a celebrity website. And while it was speculated that the photo might not be real, I actually didn’t think that the (bleeped) version I saw was a fake.
Surprisingly enough, Hudgens, 18, has chosen not to deny, deny, deny and has admitted to the photo’s authenticity. She says the photo was taken ‘privately’ (Duh!) and that it’s ‘unfortunate that this has become public’.
What the heck is up with the child stars of Disney? Between The Parent Trap‘s Lindsay Lohan and former Mickey Mouse Club member Britney Spears—they’ve had enough scandal queens attached to their brand. I’m just curious to see what they have to say about this latest issue (especially since they are still in contract negotiations with Hudgens on HSM3). I personally don’t care why the photo was taken, I just think she should be slapped upside the head for sheer stupidity. It wasn’t like she didn’t exactly pose for the picture or anything…
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Comedy Central Signs On For Three More Seasons of South Park
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Animation, Comedy, Prime Time, Cable, Renewals,
Comedy Central has announced a $75 million deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the animated hit South Park. Through the terms of the deal, three more 14-episode seasons of South Park will come to the cable channel. This will carry the series through 2011, marking a decade and a half of those four foully potty-mouthed tikes. Now that the animated cable show has scored such a big payout, which includes a share of digital revenues, questions are being raised. Will other big ratings-grabbers demand similar payouts, and a stake in Web share? Meanwhile, Comedy Central is in negotiations with Jon Stewart, beloved host of The Daily Show. Stewart’s current contract expires in 2008.
Read More | CNN
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