Strikewatch: CW Roundup; Plus, What Do You Think?
We're in the fourth week of the Writers' Guild of America strike, and while Leaders from the AMPTP and the WGA have mutually agreed to resume formal negotiations today, we're not holding our breath that the strike will end any time soon. We'll be seeing some of our favorite shows peter out in the near future, while others have more episodes in waiting.
We've got a list of all the latest information below, but first, we wanted to ask what you think. We're siding with the writers -- which shouldn't be surprising, as we spend our days writing -- but what about you? Do you understand the reasons behind the strike? Are you worried about your favorite shows? Do you think the writers are doing the right thing, or do you want the strike to end now? Talk to us in the comments!
According to TVGuide's Michael Ausiello, here's how things stack up at the CW:
- Aliens in America: 18 episodes to be produced, 9 left to air.
- Gossip Girl: 13 episodes to be produced, five left to air.
- Life is Wild: 12 episodes to be produced, five left to air.
- One Tree Hill: All 12 episodes have been produced and will air.
- Reaper: 10 to 12 episodes to be produced, two to four left to air.
- Smallville: 15 episodes to be produced, seven left to air.
In addition, we heard from Sera Gamble that Supernatural writers had anticipated finishing 12 episodes, which leaves five more left to air. And Everybody Hates Chris got a jump on things because the child actors were growing up so fast, so their entire season is already shot. We're trying to track down information on the remaining CW shows that are hit by the strike.
Of course, several CW shows are unaffected; reality show writers are under a different contract, and aren't striking. That means Beauty and the Geek, America's Next Top Model, the new Pussycat Dolls show, and upcoming shows Farmer wants a Wife and Crowned: The Mother of All Beauty Pageants will be unaffected. In addition, WWE Friday Night Smackdown is in the clear.
Comments
I fully support the writers but I can't help now feeling like the fans get punished. Less episodes, plots altered to fit into fewer episodes.
It's especially confusing when you have a tv series in it's last year like Smallville. Only Tom Welling is signed up to appear in a possible 8th season, so what happens to the tv show - do they add on this years lost number of episodes? And what about the other actors whose contracts didn't include an 8th season? Do they comes back to fullfill the remaining number of episodes lost in the 7th season? Very sticky mess to sort out.
Posted by: FW | November 27, 2007 9:25 AM
I think just about everyone wants the strike to end as soon as possible & that includes the writers & the networks.
I believe, from what I have read, that the writers are only asking for what they should be entitled to. So I support them. I am worried about what the CW will do with my fav show, Supernatural, tho. In the best of times they don't appear to care about it, so what will happen now is anyone's guess. I just hope a solution can be found soon & we can get back to enjoying our TV viewing again.
Posted by: Glyconut (Jo) | November 26, 2007 6:21 PM
I support the writers, or more specifically, the writers who are not already making a killing on their work or who are not affiliated with hit shows. However, as I am stuck in a low income job working paycheck to paycheck, I have a very hard time finding sympathy for people who are making six figure incomes. I put in a hard day's work at my job and am thankful to have one, and when I come home I want to relax and enjoy a little TV... which I won't be able to do because people who make twenty times the money I do have decided that isn't good enough, so they quit. ??????
Posted by: Brenda | November 26, 2007 2:53 PM