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As expected, the contract was presented to the WGA at yesterday's meeting. As of right now, there is a 48-hour vote taking place to lift the strike. What that means is that if this passes, the writers could be back to work as early as WEDNESDAY.This *ISN'T* a vote on the contract... just a vote to lift the strike. The contract vote will have a 10 day voting window. If they DON'T vote to lift the strike, the contract vote will still go forward... so essentially they could approve the contract, yet NOT lift the strike until it is approved. This current vote seems to be just a show of good faith and a more or less "yes, we're going to agree to the contract" kind of thing.Man... is it true? Can this really be over? Will THE OFFICE staff be back to work on Wednesday? Let's hope so!
The buzz was that the strike was winding down to a resolution, and it looks like it could indeed be the end of the writer's strike.The studios and the WGA reached a tentative agreement late last night. I'm assuming that the offer will be discussed at the WGA meeting scheduled for today, and could be ratified by the menbership in this very same meeting. Everyone is eager to get back to work, so if the deal goes through, we could see our favorite shows go back into production as soon as possible.Other information I read yesterday hinted that it would take at least a MONTH for shows to begin appearing on air once again, and there was some speculation if the studios would even bother for this season... if they'd just cut their losses and focus on 2008-2009. Seeing as we still have the May sweeps period to contend with, I'd assume that they'd be wanting to capture as many eyes as possible, but then again, I'm no expert by any means. Guess we'll just have to see what happens.Remember, too, that The Office team had a script essentially ready to film (which Jenna Fischer called one of the "funniest ever") right before the strike happened. We might see a new episode sooner than expected, if everything goes well.See details on the tentative deal HERE (pdf document).Check the unofficial WGA blog UNITEDHOLLYWOOD.
Episode # 37 of THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID finds Matt and Kevin discussing the merits of an Italian sub (their bread is VERY good). TWSS listeners... Would you like to form an alliance with me? Absolutely you do! When rumors of downsizing begin to fly, Dwight does whatever he can to earn immunity for himself, even cozying up to arch-enemy Jim. While Jim and Pam enjoy their revenge, Dwight just might have the last laugh after all. Michael, meanwhile, struggles to raise morale in the office... and what better than a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake to revive the troops? Man, I think I'd kill myself if I was allergic to dairy. Incidental music provided by the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Email us at TWSSpodcast @ gmail.com, or leave a comment on our blog page at TWSSpodcast. com. Check out Kevin's blog and podcast at the-frat-pack. com. iTunes reviews are always appreciated! Help spread the word!
If you haven't checked this out yet, please do so-- it's so ridiculous it brought a smile to my face. Hopefully the film won't be as campy/silly as this poster turned out to be. (gotta love the little bulldog in a sweater... that's pure 1920's goodness :))http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=41402
TV Guide is rather unfriendly when it comes to embedding their videos on your own site, but if you head on over to THIS link, you can see the handful of videos showing "Spoiler-Man" Ausiello interviewing Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, BJ Novak, Melora Hardin, and Leslie David Baker at this year's SAG Awards show (these are from 2008, I promise!).
BJ Novak will be performing his stand-up routine at the Lisner Auditorium (on the George Washington University campus in Washington DC) on February 8th.According to The GW Hatchet student newspaper, "student tickets for the show will cost $12 and can be purchased at the GW Ticketmaster in the Marvin Center. A limited number of tickets for the general public are available for $20 and are being sold through the Lisner box office."EDIT: He seems to be on a little college tour... he's also scheduled to appear at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL (just a stone's throw from the Schaumburg DMI branch...) on February 16th.
Well, I missed the show... but even a day late, the results are still just as sweet: our favorite cast took home the award for "Ensemble in a comedy series," beating out 30 ROCK, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, ENTOURAGE, and UGLY BETTY.Nice work, people!The Hollywood Reporter had a few after-award quotes: Forget about getting a straight answer from the cast of "The Office," winners of SAG's comedy series ensemble award. In fact, forget about staying more than five seconds on a topic with the way the actors cut up the back room. How hard is it to keep a straight face? "It's very hard to keep a straight face," castmember Brian Baumgartner said with a straight face. "I'm thinking they should have a trophy check," B.J. Novak interjected, "like a coat check, but for trophies." Getting back to the awards at hand, Novak joked about the cost of his SAG card: "I donated 25 bucks to KCRW, and six weeks later, my SAG card came in the mail." Saving management for last, a smirking Steve Carell joked that "Office" creator Ricky Gervais was jealous of the success of the American version of the series. "In fact, before the show, I was downstairs in the restroom, and he was there, and he leaned over the urinal, looked at me, and said, 'I knew it!' That's my Ricky Gervais story." Carell added that he couldn't wait to be on Gervais' HBO series "Extras." "I'll follow him wherever he goes," he said. Finally, a straight answer.
Apparently the TMZ guys were hanging around the courthouse in anticipation of some Britney Spears related shenanigans when someone recognizes our friend Steve Carell walking into the building.http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353549946/bctid1388771220From the article:"He's been selected to serve on the jury in a civil case over some type of employment dispute. Both sides are Korean and non-English speaking, and we're told an interpreter will be present for the duration of the trial. As a juror, he'll be paid $15.00 a day -- that's at least something during the strike! "You just KNOW this is going to be made into an episode of THE OFFICE next season.
Several listeners pointed me to Jenna Fischer's most recent blog post where she talks about the press and how wrong they can get things some times. Case in point?"Over Christmas, I saw a report in Star Magazine that I'm dating David Spade. Imagine my surprise as… I'VE NEVER MET David Spade! What a milestone! My first TOTALLY 100% UNTRUE tabloid report! I've always been very cynical when I hear celebrities say that a story is fake. I figure SOME part of every story must be true right? NO WAY! I have no idea how they are allowed to get away with stuff like that! My publicist said that no one ever called to check the facts of the David Spade story. Which seems strange to me. I have a minor in journalism and I was told to never run a story without 2 reliable sources to back it up. But, while we are on the subject, some other people I've never met are: Orlando Bloom, Colin Farrell, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Brad Pitt. Maybe I can fictionally date some of those guys too?"Can I just be the first to say "whew"? I KNEW that couldn't be true. Sigh. I miss the show... Kevin and I are trying to record THE ALLIANCE episode sometime soon. I'm right in the middle of semester final exams, so I'm a bit swamped right now. Look for an update in the next week or so.(oh, and BTW, according to Jenna "they're real"! ;) )
Let's all give a big rousing cheer for birthday boy Rainn Wilson today -- everyone's favorite inn keeper/beet farmer turned 42.
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