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Post by Corey Blake on Nov 6, 2007 15:56:58 GMT -5
STRIKE HALTS PRODUCTION OF THREE SITCOMS Associated Press, Nov. 6, 1:50 PM ET Production was stopped today on Fox's Back to You and 'Til Death as well as CBS's Rules of Engagement.
By Gary Gentile
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Production of three sitcoms filmed before live audiences has been halted because of the Hollywood writers strike, networks said Tuesday.
Chris Alexander, a spokesman for 20th Century Fox Television, said the show "Back to You" starring Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton will not return from a planned hiatus on Wednesday.
The sitcoms "'Til Death," which airs on Fox, and "Rules of Engagement," on CBS, will also stop production immediately because of the strike, according to a Sony Pictures Television executive not authorized to be quoted who requested anonymity.
The shows are typically written the same week they are filmed, with jokes being sharpened by writers even on the day of production.
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Post by Corey Blake on Nov 20, 2007 1:53:47 GMT -5
Some progress reports as we enter Week 3:
"Saturday Night Live" performed a new show to a theater audience only, as NBC laid off 90% of the show's staff. However, the network has agreed to pay the staff of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" for the next two weeks.
Jimmy Kimmel ad-libs through the American Music Awards.
CBS News writers vote to join strike. About 500 TV and radio CBS News writers have been working without a contract since April 2005.
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Post by Ziska on Nov 20, 2007 20:26:34 GMT -5
Laid off huh? As in long term or for the duration of the strike? Because, don't get me wrong, while I still thin they deserve more than they get from the back end, not having a job now for the younger ones could be a problem.
BTW.... what happens to these rights after the person or persons in question die? I'm assuming the studio will pocket the difference, right?
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Post by Corey Blake on Nov 22, 2007 16:31:43 GMT -5
I assume they've been laid off for good.
As for the length of time, I believe royalties would go to the person's estate or heirs, although to be honest I'm not definite on that. Good question.
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