Monday, August 21, 2006

Net Ruffled Nationalistic Feathers...

...in this aricle in today's Variety, the Canadian version of 'The One' is still on the CBC's (development) slate. I know, who knows for sure --- but still gotta love that Varietymagspeak...

and...

It's Going To Get Ugly...

Two recent stories in Variety and LA Times - CBS announces free next day streaming of their hit tv shows - right on top of - Writing/Directing/Acting guilds not informed of network decision ...

Since compensation of artists for internet distibrution of tv shows/movies is already high on the priority list (along with revenue sharing for DVD sales) of the upcoming negotiations between U.S. studios/networks and the U.S. guilds, this move will definitely fuel the union (f)ire.

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