Dare We Hope A Deal Has Been Struck?

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Writer's Strike: Big Day Today
Published 11/26/2007 by Joel Brown at TV with MeeVee
... The writers also have public opinion on their side. But the most encouraging report suggests that the behind-the-scenes work by the town's agents has a real deal in the works. And we have to take it seriously because while Nikki Finke was writing that, the, um, New York Times was busy ...

Are Things Finally Looking Up for Our Picketing Entertainers?
Published 11/26/2007 at Vulture
... After four miserable, non-entertaining weeks of endless chanting and sign-hoisting, might there finally be hope for resolution to the writers' and stagehands' strikes? Maybe! Talks between the Writers Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are scheduled to resume today in Los Angeles, but, according to Nikki Finke, a deal may have already been struck. "It's already done, basically," says her inside source. Finke warns not to expect an official announcement this week, but speculates movie and TV writers could be back to fighting the ...

Strike Watch: Levitating Hollywood With Our Minds
Published 11/26/2007 at TIME.com: Tuned In
... , and with them, the last best chance for ending this thing by Christmas and salvaging the TV season. At Deadline Hollywood Daily, Nikki Finke passes on word from a source that a deal may already be in the works . She adds that nothing is set in stone and cautions, "I don't want to raise false hope here." Well, at Tuned In, we totally want to raise false hope! Consider the strike over, baby! After all, we're talking about Hollywood, right? Perception is reality. If you can dream it, you can be it!

Back To The Bargaining Table
Published 11/26/2007 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
Talks between the Writers’ Guild and the mean media moguls will resume today. Finally. It’s been a month since the strike started and talks stalled. And, sources are speculating that new deal between the warring parties will be struck soon. Hopefully!

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up, But…
Published 11/26/2007 by Give Me My Remote at Give Me My Remote
DeadlineHollywood.com is reporting that a very reliable source has told them that a deal between the WGA and the AMPTP might already be done.  I’m just going to pass along the information so you can read it for yourself. From Nikki Finke’s Deadline Hollywood : As the WGA strike begins its 4th week, I’ve been told positive news about today’s ...

Writers Strike Already Over?
Published 11/26/2007 by jbercovici at Portfolio.com: Mixed Media
... Finke has what will be a major one if it holds up: She says "there appears to be a deal seemingly in place" between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. (Not to hedge or anything.) ...

Strike News: Writers, Studios Return To Negotiating Table Today
Published 11/26/2007 by Brian Stelter at TV Decoder
... — quotes a “reliable source” who says the deal is “already done, basically.” She hopes the source is correct, but cautions that “this is Hollywood — where defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory nearly every time.”

Tentative good news from the strike front
Published 11/26/2007 by DB at No Fact Zone
From the best scoop online, Nikki Finke’s Dealine Hollywood Daily: Dare We Hope A Deal Has Been Struck…? Posted by Nikki Finke on Monday, Nov 26th, 2007 at 02:38AM As the WGA strike begins its 4th week, I’ve been told positive news about today’s resumption of contract talks between the writers and the producers. So positive, in fact, that I’m almost fearful to post it. But here goes: a very reliable source tells me that there appears to be a deal seemingly in ...

Breaking (Rumor): WGA Strike Over?
Published 11/26/2007 by Tom at Ugly Betty News
... blackout, so don’t expect any significant leaks. But consider the real possibility there’s been a breakthrough. Still, I must caution that this is Hollywood — where defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory nearly every time.  We should all heed the warnings of DHD.  I wish the agreement could be reached sooner - but before Christmas would almost assure that Ugly Betty would have its full run this year. Cross your fingers! Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily Share This

The Strike, Week 4, Day 22: More Cautious Optimism, Rapping Writers And Rumors Of A Possible Deal [Hollywood Strikewatch]
Published 11/26/2007 by Mark at Defamer
... · An insider tells Nikki Finke that that a deal is "already done, basically" and that it's possible the strike could be over by Christmas. Then again, today's revived negotiations could fall apart out of spite once the studio team hears Writer Boi's boast that "I got a housewife/but she ain't desperate/cause she knows Marc Cherry is handling shit," not wanting anyone to think that the Housewives showrunner has clowned them at the bargaining table. [DHD]· Picket lines: impressive displays of writer solidarity, or well-catered, amusingly themed sidewalk ...

Writers Strike: Is It Over?
Published 11/26/2007 by karina at SpoutBlog
... Nikki Finke says “a very reliable source” has passed along word “that there appears to be a deal seemingly in place between both sides” of the writers strike. But don’t expect to hear about it anywhere but Deadline Hollywood Daily for awhile. Noting that she was “told not to expect an agreement this week,” Finke says no one else will be covering the story because “the negotiations starting today will have a news blackout.” Though she cautions that in Hollywood, “defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory nearly every ...

TV Squad Daily with Brigitte - VIDEO
Published 11/26/2007 by Brigitte Dale at TV Squad
Filed under: Video, Podcasts, TV Squad DailyHey, Brigitte here with TV Squad Daily. I'll be covering the TV stories I find interesting each day, Monday through Friday, in this video blog. Today on TV Squad Daily: Is the strike almost over?!? Hugh Laurie plans on staying "sexy" by boxing. The competition for Miss Universe got really ugly in Puerto Rico. Ugly like swelling and hives. The video's embedded below, or you can subscribe to this podcast via our ...

Leaving People Speechless and Sending Pencils
Published 11/26/2007 by Rae at RTVW Online
... Let’s hope today’s talks really do end in a deal being struck so this strike can end. The last Speechless video is up and well worth watching so I’m embedding it below. Check it out: For more on these videos, visit ...

End to Writers’ Strike in Sight?
Published 11/26/2007 by iheartizzie at Grey's Anatomy Insider
... It looks promising, so cross your fingers and check out the tidbit from insider Nikki Finke, which she posted on her influential Web site, Deadline Hollywood Daily: ...

WGA strike coming to an end?
Published 11/26/2007 at OH NO!!
... Will the strike negotiators be home for Christmas? A "very reliable source" tells Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily blog that there appears to be a deal in place between both sides. "It's already done, basically," says the insider, crediting weeks' worth of back channel note-sharing conducted by Hollywood agents. "I was told not to expect an agreement this week," says Finke, "but my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas." ...

Writers Strike To End By Christmas, Deal On The Table
Published 11/26/2007 by Tony at The TV Remote
... With the WGA strike begins in its fourth week, Nikki Finke is reporting on her Deadline Hollywood Daily that a deal could already be in place between writers and producers. “It’s already done, basically,” the insider describes. That’s because of the weeks worth of groundwork by the Hollywood agents working the writers guild leadership on one side, and the studio and network executives on the other. Finke cautions not to expect an agreement this week, but it is possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas. ...

Deal(ing) Is Done?
Published 11/26/2007 by JSmith at 2GuysTalking Television Review Blogs
... According to LA Weekly’s Nikki Finke, a deal has more than likely been made between the studios and the writers. If it is true, everyone could be back to work ASAP. Word on the street (and by “street” I mean “interweb”) is that the studio execs were surprised by the unification of the WGA in their strike efforts and were driven 100% batshit crazy by fans flooding studio phone lines begging them to make a deal. That’s the last time you’ll underestimate your audience isn’ it, studios? ...

Day 22: WGA's Strike; Nick at Nite December Highlights; Sitcom Reminders for Tonight
Published 11/26/2007 by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at SitcomsOnline.com News Blog
Well it is day 22 is the writers' strike and this could be the last day! Both sides went back into the bargaining table and let's hope they work things out. The buzz is they have worked out a deal! We will know soon I guess. For now, check out the rumor mill . And at ...

Will it be over soon?
Published 11/26/2007 by Logan Gawain at GALACTICA SITREP
Nikki Finke of the always reliable Deadline Hollywood Daily and the L.A. Weekly reports that the basic framework of an agreement between the WGA and AMPTP has been achieved, and that both sides are working through it: ...

Strike - Over?
Published 11/26/2007 by Mystery Man at Mystery Man on Film
Nikki Finke is reporting that a deal may be in place between both sides: "It's already done, basically," the insider describes. That's because of the weeks worth of groundwork by the Hollywood agents working the writers guild leadership on one side, and the studio and network moguls on the other. I was told not to expect an agreement this week. But my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas. Thank God. I believe this may have had a lot to do with the new ground ...

Burn Off: Strike Jury in Deliberations
Published 11/26/2007 at James Hibberd
... town is waiting for the first words to leak about how the talks are proceeding (and leak they will, media blackout or not). Last week, network insiders were almost universal in their private predictions that this session would not result in a deal. Given the level of prior acrimony among the two parties, and the fact that a delay until January at this point isn’t hugely painful for studios, the current talks were thought to be a likely “second to last” round. With a new report of backchannel progress being made running up to the talks, hopes are now higher. Also: A ...

Is the WGA strike almost over?
Published 11/26/2007 by Mike at A Mike Life
... Now she reports, almost against her better judgment and in fear of getting hopes up, that her source is telling her a deal has been put into place that both sides have agreed to. ...

Finke’s Source: Strike Is ‘Done, Basically’!!
Published 11/26/2007 by Hercules at Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
... that “there appears to be a deal seemingly in place between both sides.” The key paragraph: "It's already done, basically," the insider describes. That's because of the weeks worth of groundwork by the Hollywood agents working the writers guild leadership on one side, and the studio and network moguls on the other. I was told not to expect an agreement this week. But my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas. Read all of Finke’s piece here . In the event Finke’s source turns out to be a big giant liar, learn how fans can in the ...

Is the Writers Strike Over?
Published 11/27/2007 at RopeofSilicon: Latest Headlines
... rumors that a settlement announcement between the WGA and AMPTP was looking like December 7th and now Nikki Finke is citing an anonymous source saying, "It's already done, basically." Her source said it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas. Could this be true or is it just optimistic thinking from a frustrated industry? I guess "frustrated" may not be the appropriate word as a Brooks Barnes piece in the " ...

Whats New?
Published 11/27/2007 by The CineManiac at The CineManiac
... Speaking of the strike, today the WGA and the AMPTP began meeting to hash out a deal. Today over at Deadline Hollywood Daily one of Nikki Finke's sources told her that a deal may have already been reached through back channeling thanks to Agents (because if writers and actors aren't working, Agents aren't making money!) The source claims nothing will be settled by the end of this week, but that the deal should be done by Christmas. ...

NO BB9 IN FEB 2008? Report: A Strike-ending Deal Is "Already Done"2008
Published 11/27/2007 by Laura at RealityInsiders
... Will the strike negotiators be home for Christmas? A "very reliable source" tells Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily blog that there appears to be a deal in place between both sides. "It's already done, basically," says the insider, crediting weeks' worth of back channel note-sharing conducted by Hollywood agents. "I was told not to expect an agreement this week," says Finke, "but my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas." ...

"Heroes": Second to last episode, it's all about "Truth and Consequences."
Published 11/28/2007 by tvgal@seattlepi.com (Melanie McFarland) at TV Gal
... Honestly, everyone else was in there, even Gleep and Gloop, and Micah and Niki's troublemaking idiot kin. We'd expect nothing less. This is the second to last episode of Volume Two. Depending on whether Monday's resumption of talks between reps from the WGA and the AMPTP means the strike may be nearing an end, next week's "Heroes" could be the last, so what gives? ...

WGA Strike Could Be Over By Monday??
Published 11/28/2007 by Hercules at Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
... and high-ranking sources inside “Late Show” tell Ain’t It Cool exclusively that “The Late Show” writers had not heard anything about a Dec. 3 return prior to Stern’s on-air disclosure. This suggests (to me at least) that “working things out with the writers” means CBS CEO (and AMPTP principal) Les Moonves thinks the strike is close enough to being resolved to pay Letterman’s bookers to warm up the “Late Show” machine for a Monday return. An unnamed but “very reliable” source told entertainment journalist Nikki Finke Monday that a WGA/AMPTP deal was “done, basically.” That ...

Is the Writers' Strike Over?
Published 2/4/2008 at RopeofSilicon: Latest Headlines
... rumors that a settlement announcement between the WGA and AMPTP was looking like December 7th and now Nikki Finke is citing an anonymous source saying, "It's already done, basically." Her source said it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas. Could this be true or is it just optimistic thinking from a frustrated industry? I guess "frustrated" may not be the appropriate word as a Brooks Barnes piece in the " ...