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Rathji · 05-13-2009, 07:49 PM

I can't remember where I read this stuff, so take it with a grain of salt.

As I understand the situation, they sold this season to the network super cheap with additional considerations to promote the movie in the summer. They have 2 more movies slated for the next 4(?) years, but as I understand it the network is not willing to pay the full price for the next season given the crap ratings.

My guess is this is just posturing, with the producers trying to get as much as possible for the next season and the network trying to make sure they are still making money. Given the fact that there are more movies coming, it only makes sense to continue the discount to some degree which will allow it to continue to air.

05-13-2009, 07:49 PM	#8
Rathji Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl Exp:	I can't remember where I read this stuff, so take it with a grain of salt. As I understand the situation, they sold this season to the network super cheap with additional considerations to promote the movie in the summer. They have 2 more movies slated for the next 4(?) years, but as I understand it the network is not willing to pay the full price for the next season given the crap ratings. My guess is this is just posturing, with the producers trying to get as much as possible for the next season and the network trying to make sure they are still making money. Given the fact that there are more movies coming, it only makes sense to continue the discount to some degree which will allow it to continue to air. __________________ "Wake up, Luigi! The only time plumbers sleep on the job is when we're working by the hour."