Writers strike jeopardizes TV critics confab
Enlarge imageLOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Television Critics Assn.’s winter press tour, one of two annual gatherings where networks tub-thump their new shows for the nation’s TV scribes, could be the next casualty of the Writers Guild strike.
NBC has pulled out of the January event, citing "challenging times due to the strike," which is currently in its second week with no resolution in sight.
The other broadcast networks have not decided what to do. If they do present at TCA as the strike continues, a lot of their new shows would be unscripted series, which critics traditionally aren’t keen on.
The glitzy gathering revolves around all-day panel sessions and nightly parties. In the current environment, such festivities might not be fiscally appropriate. And the star power will be dimmed since many actors have shown solidarity with their striking brethren.
The only firm commitments are from cable channels and PBS, said TCA president Dave Walker.
Even before the announcement of NBC’s pullout, TCA said that 40-50 non-Los Angeles-based members had been planning to attend TCA. That’s down from the usual 60-70.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Television Critics Assn.’s winter press tour, one of two annual gatherings where networks tub-thump their new shows for the nation’s TV scribes, could be the next casualty of the Writers Guild strike.
NBC has pulled out of the January event, citing "challenging times due to the strike," which is currently in its second week with no resolution in sight.
The other broadcast networks have not decided what to do. If they do present at TCA as the strike continues, a lot of their new shows would be unscripted series, which critics traditionally aren’t keen on.
The glitzy gathering revolves around all-day panel sessions and nightly parties. In the current environment, such festivities might not be fiscally appropriate. And the star power will be dimmed since many actors have shown solidarity with their striking brethren.
The only firm commitments are from cable channels and PBS, said TCA president Dave Walker.
Even before the announcement of NBC’s pullout, TCA said that 40-50 non-Los Angeles-based members had been planning to attend TCA. That’s down from the usual 60-70.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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