kirbypuckett Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 http://www.cnbc.com/id/23057002/ A deal has been struck between the major media companies and the Writers Guild of America to end the writers' strike, former Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner revealed on CNBC. writers strike, michael eisner AP Michael Eisner "It's over," Eisner said. "They made the deal, they shook hands on the deal. It's going on Saturday to the writers in general." Eisner, speaking live on CNBC's "Fast Money," seemed to hesitate initially about whether it was possible that the writers could still reject the agreement, but finally suggested the deal's acceptance was inevitable. "A deal has been made, and they'll be back to work very soon," Eisner said, adding, "I know a deal's been made. I know it's over." Eisner did not elaborate on terms of the agreement. He said he expects most of the media companies affected by the strike to have "small" write-downs as a result of the deal. Eisner said the deal was struck last Friday. As a result of studio cutbacks, however, many of the writers who went on strike are unlikely to return to the same big-money contracts they'd had as individuals with the studios, Eisner said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thank god. I'm sick of hearing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 YUSSSS!!!! NO DOWNTIME DURING LOST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 finally enough with that BS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 YAH! The two groups who ultimately could afford not to work have finally reached a compromise after screwing over the entire day to day employees of the film and TV industry. I'm glad to see the two fucking fat cash hogs of the industry have finally agreed on a mutually beneficial position for blowing themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondanger Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 john lock is stoked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 YUSSSS!!!! NO DOWNTIME DURING LOST!!! there will still be downtime. bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excessiveviolins Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 this is totally amazing. i can't wait for good shows to come back on air. hopefully the writing gets better too, since they'll be happier about coming to an agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 YUSSSS!!!! NO DOWNTIME DURING LOST!!! Just what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 OFFICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 YUSSSS!!!! NO DOWNTIME DURING LOST!!! there will still be downtime. bummer. nope, 16 episodes straight, no stoppage all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excessiveviolins Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 OFFICE! yessss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 24! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 there will still be downtime. bummer. nope, 16 episodes straight, no stoppage all season. Proof? They've only filmed 8, I doubt they've even written the scripts for the other ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 YUSSSS!!!! NO DOWNTIME DURING LOST!!! there will still be downtime. bummer. I read an article, I think it Entertainment Weekly a week or so ago and they said if the Strike ended that day then Lost would be able to finish the season. Also, we may even be able to see an episode or two of the Office -- unless they save them for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 nope, 16 episodes straight, no stoppage all season. Proof? They've only filmed 8, I doubt they've even written the scripts for the other ones. Yeah, I'd like some proof too. I know the actors have said that they thought there would be the full 16 episodes if the strike ended soon enough, but I think there would still be a gap due to the production time on the show. I know from watching the special features that it takes a long time to put one episode together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 fuck you scott, you have to jinx everything ABC confirmed on Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 that Lost will return for a fourth season. The airdate for the premiere was confirmed to be January 31, 2008 at 9:00PM EST. ABC originally intended to air 16 episodes, to be followed by two additional 16-episode seasons in 2009 and 2010 [1]. However due the the WGA strike, only 8 episodes (as well as the mobisode series) were filmed. It is unknown whether all 8 will have completed post-production and be ready for broadcast. If not all 16 episodes airs during Season 4, it is expected Season's 5 and 6 will be extended to ensure the complete 48 episodes promised by ABC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magalvsr13 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 john lock is stoked Don't Ever Tell Locke When He's Stoked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troymess Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm most excited about LOST, however, I'm anxious to see Scrubs Season 7 resume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scriptedrain Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 If this means more "The Office" sooner, FUCK YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swank Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 john lock is stoked Don't Ever Tell Locke When He's Stoked hahahaha +1 Also, this means production can finally start on Heroes Vol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylme Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I heard everything is already written for this season of LOST. They just halted the production to support the writers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I heard everything is already written for this season of LOST. They just halted the production to support the writers. From what I understand after the first 8-10 episodes are filmed for the start of each season they never have anything written more than two episodes ahead of time. That's how they were able to kill off those two new characters they introduced last season that everyone hated (they were originally supposed to be mainstays, but there was such a backlash against them that they were written off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivsavage Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I also heard that the strike would have had to have been resolved by the first week of Jan to avoid any stoppage in the season. They'll probably show the second 8 episodes a month or two after the first 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I also heard that the strike would have had to have been resolved by the first week of Jan to avoid any stoppage in the season. They'll probably show the second 8 episodes a month or two after the first 8. One month is a lot better than waiting till next season. I can wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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