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The Future of The Amazing Race & TAR 12
georgiapeach:
kogs probably knows more but it is a threatened writers strike --so shows that don't rely on writers --like TAR--could suddenly be very very valuable to the lineup.
michael:
Oh - that's good in a way I guess :D
Kogs:
--- Quote from: Michael D on May 12, 2007, 11:34:29 PM ---What strike? I've heard a lot of about it but have no idea what it's about!
this site has pop dynasty listed as a mid-season show:
http://www.nku.edu/~manningj1/CBS2007.htm
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it was given an 8 episode run
Kogs:
--- Quote from: georgiapeach on May 12, 2007, 11:37:21 PM ---kogs probably knows more but it is a threatened writers strike --so shows that don't rely on writers --like TAR--could suddenly be very very valuable to the lineup.
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wonder why so many pilots are going to production right now, because of the threat of the writiers strike, it gives them programming for a bit before they have togoto reality shows. theres alot going on than made in the media. cbs has something like 5 gameshows/reality shows taping pilots right now, with one hosted by tucker carlson of msnbc fwiw, ill try and find the link again.
EDIT: here it is from april24
--- Quote ---Producers Prepare for Possible Strike
Could More Games Be on the Way? Posted 4/24/07
From Calendar Live: Anticipating a possible walkout, networks and studio executives are starting to take steps to keep production pipelines flowing. The contingency plans include pushing up shooting schedules, ordering more reality TV programs and renegotiating with writers to turn in their film scripts earlier than usual.
"They're protecting their long-range business interests," said chief studio negotiator J. Nicholas Counter, president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
The early preparations come three months before what are expected to be highly contentious contract talks between producers and writers, with the central issue being how writers are paid when their work is shown over the Internet.
Guild leaders have alleged that studios are trying to scare writers by suggesting they are stockpiling scripts and shows. There has been little evidence of a large-scale stockpiling like there was in 2001, when fear of strikes by actors and writers caused a major acceleration of production.
"We've never seen stockpiling to be a significant negotiating strategy," said Chuck Slocum, assistant executive director of the Writers Guild of America, West. "We don't see any reason a deal cannot be reached and we look forward to negotiating to that end."
Rival networks and studio executives have been keeping their contingency plans under wraps not only from writers but also one another.
Although none would publicly discuss their plans, several Hollywood executives privately acknowledged that they were preparing for what could be the first writers' strike since 1988.
Their plans include having some shows come back early to shoot additional episodes that could air during a strike and pushing up production schedules of midseason shows to as early as July instead of their usual September start.
Networks typically decide which shows they're going to pick up just before the key advertising sales period in May and June. But this year has seen an unusually large number of early pickups, evidence not only of changes in the television industry but also strike preparations, analysts say.
"There are clear signs that networks are preparing their fall schedules as early as possible as a hedge against a possible strike," said Carolyn Finger, vice president of TVtracker.com, an Internet-based research and consulting service.
Network business affairs executives are combing their libraries to identify which shows they have the rights to rebroadcast and to compile alternative schedules jammed with movies, news programs, reality fare and game shows.
Hit shows such as Fox's "American Idol" are not only hugely popular, but they are also cheaper to produce than scripted programs. And most reality shows aren't covered under the Writers Guild contracts despite efforts by the union to organize the booming sector.
This season saw 56 unscripted series across all the broadcast networks, up from 51 last year, according to TVtracker.com. CBS has five game show pilots in production, including shows hosted by comedian Drew Carey and MSNBC talk show host Tucker Carlson.
"The ramped-up reality slate is part of our regular program development for summer, fall and midseason programming, but these projects could be utilized if a strike does occur," CBS spokesman Chris Ender said
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georgiapeach:
oooh great article!
There are a few shows I'd miss--but hmmm....a nice long strike--could that mean TWO TAR's?? :lol:
Night guys--I'm going to put my TARcon germs to bed now!
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