This is not the fault of the unions. Prospect Park was unable to raise the money. Dont blame the unions for trying to protect their members

I just wanted to clarify that when I criticized the unions earlier, I certainly wans't letting PP off the hook. Those executives are both inept and dishonest.

I'm looking into the matter as "it ain't over until the fat lady sings." While I understand this may be the end of the online plans for now (keyword is suspended), that doesn't mean the story ends with the press release.

Thanks Errol. I hope you find out something for us to hold on to.

This is not the fault of the unions. Prospect Park was unable to raise the money. Dont blame the unions for trying to protect their members

I don't know. While it's true unions need to protect their members, it is also true that they should have realized how difficult it would be and given the actors and producers the ability to agree to whatever they could agree to without union interference. They could have always revisited the contract statuses once the shows achieved success and there was an actual picture of what the show was earning and therefore what the actors fairly needed. Clinging to TV acting rates for an online TV show doesn't sound too realistic to me.

This is all so sad, now it is the same depressing news all over again. I wish AMC had the foresight to shoot two finales, once as a cliffhanger and one for if the online series never happened.

I admire your optimism Errol, I just hope false hope won't be given to people though(not by you, just in general)

I don't know. While it's true unions need to protect their members, it is also true that they should have realized how difficult it would be and given the actors and producers the ability to agree to whatever they could agree to without union interference. They could have always revisited the contract statuses once the shows achieved success and there was an actual picture of what the show was earning and therefore what the actors fairly needed. Clinging to TV acting rates for an online TV show doesn't sound too realistic to me.

Qfan, rarely do I hear a Democrat criticize the unions. This was a really brave statement on your part, for which you should be commended.

Though I'm sad for everyone involved, including the fans, none of this surprises me. I was one of those who was skeptical from the start that this would get off the ground and be able to make money. I really think PP bit off more than it could chew from the get-go, especially with wanting to keep the same 5-days-per-week schedule as the ABC version. It also doesn't help that the union involved hasn't quite got a handle on Internet shows just yet. Perhaps if PP can regroup and streamline the shows (start out 1 day a week perhaps with only enough cast for a 30-minute show), then they might be able to do something.

kelley missal

“@soapsindepthabc: Shame on #ProspectPark for not announcing this a week ago, when #OLTL could change their ending.” is this for real?!

Qfan, rarely do I hear a Democrat criticize the unions. This was a really brave statement on your part, for which you should be commended.

I wouldn't call it brave for just saying something that seems like common sense to me. I just call it like I see it.

I just hope OLTL's ending isn't a shooting or a bomb going off or something like that, Yikes

And there is still a dumbass who says Oprah should come in and save them...oye....

I still don't quite get how some folks think that Oprah can "save" our shows. She's trying to save HER network and she's already said truthfully that she wasn't interested in getting involved in the genre. At least she was honest from the beginning.

I just hope that the folks that work behind and in front of the cameras are taking time now to figure out what they need to do and have some sort of in with the casting agents who work with The Hallmark Channel.

kelley missal

“@soapsindepthabc: Shame on #ProspectPark for not announcing this a week ago, when #OLTL could change their ending.” is this for real?!

Oh SNAP. She's got balls. Good for her.

kelley missal

Just saw the news that #OLTL won't be moving on to the Internet after all. so sad but at least they gave it the chance it deserved!!

Chrishell Stause

“@Jason_Spitzer: Now that they're officially gone, too bad #AMC ended the way it did. 2 hour movie anyone?” YES!!

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so who did JR shoot???

so who did JR shoot???

The show?

Should we create a new thread called "AMC and OLTL Canceled! Part 2!" ???