Members CSF Posted January 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 The first part, I just don't agree with. I know I'm in the minority on that one, but I don't think Frons' moved AMC to save it over OLTL. I think moving AMC to LA is his way of thinking he is saving the show, and moving OLTL into an ABC owned studio and out of a rented one was just a wise financial decision. If they wanted to ax OLTL, they could have kept them where they were until cancelation and rented out the space formally occupied by AMC that they own. Everything else you said, I completely agree with. I'm anxious to see the demos because if AMC can increase in demos in the upcoming months and remain consistent throughout sweeps, it would give them the guarantee of money coming in for a foreseeable amount of time to help the show's budget problems and relax advertising issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jonathan Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Read my post in the Moving/Not Moving thread concerning the Ugly Betty Law passed in CA. That's why All My Children ended up in Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CSF Posted January 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for posting that, Jonathan. I just read it. You made a good point because if AMC is eligible for the tax credit, it is a major benefit, but at the same time, it may come with a reverse effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NYC123 Posted January 28, 2010 Members Share Posted January 28, 2010 Well we will have to see a year from now to consider this a failure or sucess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragonflies Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Did the show even pay them to relocate? From what I read each actor had to pay their own expenses if they moved. The show needs SL more than she needs the show, and if they were to lose her........ I completely agree, especially with the bolded part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CSF Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Each actor did have to pay to relocate, but, from what I was told vets like DC did not (and I'm assuming the same was applied for LaLucci). He has wanted out for quite some time and ABC would not let him out of his contract prior to the move and they are covering all of his expenses. But once he is able to leave, he will be returning to the east coast. And I totally agree with you, Zendall Fan, AMC does need Lucci. She is the face of AMC. I've heard a few things about their new studio, not being totally ready yet... has anyone heard anything about that? BTW: has any actor from AMC given any interviews about being in LA or about the new studio or life on the set yet? I haven't seen or heard of any interviews and I find that rather interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AllMyDaysatGH Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Interviews with Susan Lucci, Debbie Morgan, Bobbie Eakes, and Julia Barr. They talk about life on set, and being in LA and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CSF Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thanks for passing that along. Debbi Morgan looks fierce as always! Loved Julia Barr's comments!!! I wonder when they are going to show the inside of the set, during filming and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AllMyDaysatGH Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 First LA taped shows are set to air February 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CSF Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 I meant show the inside of the studio during filming, not inside of the set, sorry about that. Like when GH got the new hospital set, they did a tour of it so I would expect them to do a tour of their new high-tech studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 LOL do we know that for sure? Initially costs after the move will be more expensive regardless--it'll take a couple of months to really see what AMC is costing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Because ABC is wanting to focus all their major tv production work in LA, they already have the studio space there, etc. I know they were offered some interior states but those don't make a lot of practical sense--there's far less space for tv production there, the ABC studios there prob don't have much room anyway, and there's a far smaller acting pool to draw from. I don't see why that option would make more sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 Word, to all you wrote. What I don't get is they hired that ex Coronation Street HW (Darren Little?) for the writing team last year... Why has he never been promoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted January 29, 2010 Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 I know I'm starting to get a reputation on here for being a Polyanna with AMC--but I just find much of this conjecture borderline ridiculous. It's becoming less and less absed on rumours that don't even have partial quotes in the media to back things up--it sounds liek the same friends of a friend who said AMC and OLTL were fusing together in 2004, etc. Even to say that AMC sealed its fate when it hired McTavish in 1997 (as wonderful as Broderick's tenure was, ratings began falling under her in '96--in fact ratings briefly climbed a bit under McTavish's awful reign) just is... kinda ridiculous. There have been a number of great periods (shortlived, I admit) since then and it certainly hasn't been as awful as much of GL, ATWT and, yes, my much loved OLTL have been since '96 (OLTL was mired in awfulness for much ofthe past 15 years from when Griffith left Malone in '96 on) Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CSF Posted January 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2010 What makes you think the things I mentioned didn't come from someone connected in the media or someone well established within the network who just cannot come forward at this time and say it themselves... Just saying But as always... everyone is entitled to take what they read and register it as they wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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