Is the writers stike over? I saw an ad for 'new episodes' for some tv sh!
Question: No, the writers strike is not over yet.
There are shows like Lost and Prison Break that were not slated to start until January this year, because they wanted to have a greater number of new episodes without repeats. They still have new episodes to air (I believe Lost wrapped 8 episodes before production halted in November).
Each year, the networks also keep a number of shows in the vault to replace shows that never get off the ground. This year, the networks were really hesitant to cancel shows though, knowing that they may be facing a prolonged work stoppage. So they have a greater number of replacement shows that they can start airing now.
If the strike is resolved by sometime in mid-February (aka the next 2-3 weeks), production may resume on most shows. It depends on how long it takes to shoot and get episodes through post-production. If the strike is still going on by the time the Oscars come around, we won't get any new episodes until next fall.
Answers: No, the writers strike is not over yet.
There are shows like Lost and Prison Break that were not slated to start until January this year, because they wanted to have a greater number of new episodes without repeats. They still have new episodes to air (I believe Lost wrapped 8 episodes before production halted in November).
Each year, the networks also keep a number of shows in the vault to replace shows that never get off the ground. This year, the networks were really hesitant to cancel shows though, knowing that they may be facing a prolonged work stoppage. So they have a greater number of replacement shows that they can start airing now.
If the strike is resolved by sometime in mid-February (aka the next 2-3 weeks), production may resume on most shows. It depends on how long it takes to shoot and get episodes through post-production. If the strike is still going on by the time the Oscars come around, we won't get any new episodes until next fall.
No - the unions have struck temporary deals with some studios.
the networks Held back episodes that were already filmed or made before the productions shut down- Feb is Ratings Sweeps- the networks really Want you to watch them then-
The Sweep ratings are what they use to set their advertising ratings- the higher the ratings the more they can charge advertisers to run their commericals-- notice that many popular shows start or End during the Sweep ratings
Feb/May/Nov-- also that is when they had special shows - (like the Superbowl) during Sweeps months