[lancer1993]

Originally Posted by Pasadora (View Post) He only said that it might look good and the strike could end.

Yes and Britney Spears might be sane

[SPA]

This is what he put out on AA this week:

Question: I hear that the strike is over! Is it true?— Danouk Ausiello: Nothing's official, but the buzz is that a tentative agreement has been reached, with an announcement coming as early as tomorrow. But it's hard to tell what's solid intel and what's just spin. To wit: In the past 24 hours, one source close to the negotiations insisted that talk of a resolution was way premature. "There's no deal," maintained my spy. "That's just misinformation put out by the AMPTP to pressure the WGA." But moments before I put this column to bed, I heard from another very plugged-in source that the deal is done. Short story shorter: There's cause for optimism, but not celebration. Yet.

Subject to interpretation.

[lancer1993]

If it's so close then why have we heard nothing more?

I guess when it's official the news will come soon enough!

[Folie]

Originally Posted by SPA (View Post) I believe his contract was signed with WB Studios. CW, a network, buying shows that studios create. WB could of, or did, hand him scripts for other shows -- I don't know which ones though -- and Scott chose Aliens for whatever reason. I'm still skepitcal that Scott, at first, was aware that Aliens was a CW-sponsored show. While pickins were probably thin so late in the game (end of June 07), he still gave CW the benefit of a doubt that it would be better in year 2. That's what I've been reading on it anyways.

I believe that even though techinically his contract was with the WB there must have been a clause that involved the show picked being on the CW. Scott himself mentioned as much during the upfronts. That his deal was with the CW (the network) not just the studio. At least that is what the reports said.
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Originally Posted by SPA (View Post) This is what he put out on AA this week: Question: I hear that the strike is over! Is it true?— Danouk Ausiello: Nothing's official, but the buzz is that a tentative agreement has been reached, with an announcement coming as early as tomorrow. But it's hard to tell what's solid intel and what's just spin. To wit: In the past 24 hours, one source close to the negotiations insisted that talk of a resolution was way premature. "There's no deal," maintained my spy. "That's just misinformation put out by the AMPTP to pressure the WGA." But moments before I put this column to bed, I heard from another very plugged-in source that the deal is done. Short story shorter: There's cause for optimism, but not celebration. Yet. Subject to interpretation.

Again, with all due respect I think that the line that pretty much covers his take on the matter is "There's cause for optimism, but not celebration. Yet."
He's just reporting what has been leaked by various sources.
The part you've bolded is merelly one take of those. Just above he's mentioed that someone else was far more restrained in the "Done deal" tude.
His conclusion is the last sentence.

[SPA]

MA is nothing short -- or, then again, nothing "but" and opportunist.

I should know better -- I do know better. Quit giving him the benefit of a doubt.

[pinkpaisley]

I do hope they have made a deal!

[crazyboutscott]

I hope they reach a deal soon. I heard of people traveling to other areas to get work that is not even in their field just because they need the money. It is such a shame

[SPA]

I agree, Michelle. I'm hearing similar stories. People are leaving; families being split apart because people have to search for work elsewhere. I'm surprised that the Governor isn't intervening -- this has got to be putting a huge pinch in the state's revenue. And, there isn't any word that the end is in sight. Maybe that means they are in negotiations -- on the QT -- and will come out with good news soon. I hope so. There just isn't any way to put a good spin on it.

Also, there isn't anything to put Scott out there on the late night show circuit. Timing -- the timing is off. I hope he's working on a new movie project. Sliver of hope is to talk about HBM again -- which should be coming out around April, right? Soccer season for the kids??

[crazyboutscott]

That would be great if he went around to promote HBM. It is such a wonderful movie that it should be promoted.

[razzlephrat]

Originally Posted by SPA (View Post) MA is nothing short -- or, then again, nothing "but" and opportunist. I should know better -- I do know better. Quit giving him the benefit of a doubt.

Well in MA's defense, Perez, who I trust infinitely more than MA, also said there were talks of a deal and possibly a light ahead.

[SPA]

Razzle: In Lorelai's words: "They are in ka-hootz with each other." Anything to sell themselves. I think it's a shame. I just checked some of the websites. There's nothing in the winds that they are reporting. It was all a myth.

[razzlephrat]

Originally Posted by SPA (View Post) Razzle: In Lorelai's words: "They are in ka-hootz with each other." Anything to sell themselves. I think it's a shame. I just checked some of the websites. There's nothing in the winds that they are reporting. It was all a myth.

Well Perez never said anything close to what MA did, I think that MA is just continuing his rewording of everyone else's thoughts and/or blogs. Perez made it very clear that there was nothing definite.

[razzlephrat]

wjz.com - Breakthrough Reached Between Television Writers, TV Studios

Well, what'd ya know? :O

ETA: sorry for the double.

[SPA]

Will wonders never cease!! Let's hope there's swift confirmation and a grand announcement Monday morning or earlier. Thank you Razzle. This is a very good sign.

[razzlephrat]

Originally Posted by SPA (View Post) Will wonders never cease!! Let's hope there's swift confirmation and a grand announcement Monday morning or earlier. Thank you Razzle. This is a very good sign.

Maybe if we keep doubting everything and thinking negatively, the opposite will happen. and if it doesn't, we can't be disappointed...right? hahaha