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Re: OLTL/AMC issues
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Drewdove
Jun 5, 2013, 11:57:12 PM6/5/13
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Added the other groups to make more relevant, and to gloat (sorry).
Radioguy wrote:
> The OnLine Network moves up show hiatus "pending resolution of this
> labor issue."
>
> The full statement is below:
>
> "As a result of a dispute with the IATSE, The OnLine Network is
> beginning a long-planned hiatus for both All My Children and One Life
> to Live tomorrow instead of June 17. The hiatus is scheduled to end
> on Aug. 12 pending resolution of this labor issue. Right now we have
> 40 episodes of each show ready to post through September, and if we
> can resolve this issue by August, we can get back into the studio on
> time so audiences will enjoy uninterrupted postings of their favorite
> shows.
>
> "We believe we have met all contract requirements with IATSE, and as
> an internet start-up, and per our contract with the IA, we cannot
> afford, and our business model cannot sustain, traditional broadcast
> rates.
>
> "The writers, directors, actors and rest of crew have been supportive
> of the shows and our success. Both One Life to Live and All My
> Children consistently earn top rankings on both Hulu and iTunes since
> launch just over a month ago. The popularity of the shows is matched
> by the continued passion and excitement from the fans. We are
> committed to these shows, and to the nearly 300 jobs they produce,
> thus we are exploring every legal and logistical option to maintain
> our production schedule."
>
> In response, IATSE Local 52 (NY) business representative Ray Fortune
> said that the union was in talks with representatives of the shows,
> and that he therefore would have no comment.
Unions are kind of why show production is best left to the top producers
with network connections. Just ask Comedy Central about Futurama. Not that
union workers don't deserve the $ because if I was a member I'd be demanding
the cheese.
BTW: I wonder if the IATSE locals in LA would charge less forcing a
semi-move (AMC) back to the coast.
I don't care, I have GH and that's all I need. 8)
P.S.: AMC & OLTL groups it's lonely in there, come play in the GH group with
the most of us. :-P
Radioguy wrote:
> The OnLine Network moves up show hiatus "pending resolution of this
> labor issue."
>
> The full statement is below:
>
> "As a result of a dispute with the IATSE, The OnLine Network is
> beginning a long-planned hiatus for both All My Children and One Life
> to Live tomorrow instead of June 17. The hiatus is scheduled to end
> on Aug. 12 pending resolution of this labor issue. Right now we have
> 40 episodes of each show ready to post through September, and if we
> can resolve this issue by August, we can get back into the studio on
> time so audiences will enjoy uninterrupted postings of their favorite
> shows.
>
> "We believe we have met all contract requirements with IATSE, and as
> an internet start-up, and per our contract with the IA, we cannot
> afford, and our business model cannot sustain, traditional broadcast
> rates.
>
> "The writers, directors, actors and rest of crew have been supportive
> of the shows and our success. Both One Life to Live and All My
> Children consistently earn top rankings on both Hulu and iTunes since
> launch just over a month ago. The popularity of the shows is matched
> by the continued passion and excitement from the fans. We are
> committed to these shows, and to the nearly 300 jobs they produce,
> thus we are exploring every legal and logistical option to maintain
> our production schedule."
>
> In response, IATSE Local 52 (NY) business representative Ray Fortune
> said that the union was in talks with representatives of the shows,
> and that he therefore would have no comment.
Unions are kind of why show production is best left to the top producers
with network connections. Just ask Comedy Central about Futurama. Not that
union workers don't deserve the $ because if I was a member I'd be demanding
the cheese.
BTW: I wonder if the IATSE locals in LA would charge less forcing a
semi-move (AMC) back to the coast.
I don't care, I have GH and that's all I need. 8)
P.S.: AMC & OLTL groups it's lonely in there, come play in the GH group with
the most of us. :-P
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