With the shutdown of production on the soaps, does anyone know if contracts have been terminated for actors? It’s a money saver. Remember how Days went on hiatus last fall and terminated everyone’s contract. Legal has probably terminated every contract for the soaps. No work, no pay. 

Havent read anything so I am thinking Contracts are still in place
 

Days did that in 2019 as a negoiation move to save $$$$$

I guess it's just a matter of time. God only know in what year they'll be able to resume production, if ever.

Im sure they will resume production

Lets say Los Angeles reopens May 15

They may need a few weeks to disinfect so maybe prod would start up June 1

1 hour ago, John said:

Im sure they will resume production

Lets say Los Angeles reopens May 15

They may need a few weeks to disinfect so maybe prod would start up June 1

Hmmm, I think late june/July.

Even if productions open up, the 6 ft distance will be in effect until a vaccine is created. 

47 minutes ago, AdamNewmanFan said:

Hmmm, I think late june/July.

Wrong! 

We likely would've heard if all soaps had terminated contracts. I suppose they still pay per the episode guarantees OR they just might have some kind of emergency/act of nature shutdown clause that saves them from having to pay in situations like these. Well, if they don't, I'm sure they will from now on...

 

 

It's not just soaps, every scripted program that didn't finish their season orders is in the same situation. Several primetime shows, (e.g., GA, NCIS, NA, etc.) stopped production 2-4 episodes short of the season order. At least two shows that were ending (Supernatural and Empire) ended up in situation where they didn't complete the order and may not ever return for proper finales. SPN has a chance,  Empire is unlikely.  

 

It's unlikely production will resume before July 1 and that's with a nationwide May 31 release date. It's doubtful television production will be one of the first industries released during a staggered return. If it happens sooner, that's great for everyone. 

1 hour ago, AdamNewmanFan said:

Hmmm, I think late june/July.

 

25 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

It's not just soaps, every scripted program that didn't finish their season orders is in the same situation. Several primetime shows, (e.g., GA, NCIS, NA, etc.) stopped production 2-4 episodes short of the season order. At least two shows that were ending (Supernatural and Empire) ended up in situation where they didn't complete the order and may not ever return for proper finales. SPN has a chance,  Empire is unlikely.  

 

It's unlikely production will resume before July 1 and that's with a nationwide May 31 release date. It's doubtful television production will be one of the first industries released during a staggered return. If it happens sooner, that's great for everyone. 

I would agree but in LA and NY It makes a lot for the economy so I could see it resuming after the lift. I wonder if they are deep cleaning the studio spaces now or will do it after the shutdown

26 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

 

 

It's unlikely production will resume before July 1 and that's with a nationwide May 31 release date.

what is this May 31 national release date an actual thing

Edited April 15, 20205 yr by John

Here's a good article by Deadline which goes into a lot of specifics for the TV/movie industry with changes expected once productions resume:

 

https://deadline.com/2020/04/how-hollywood-reopens-coronavirus-shutdown-production-insurance-actors-crews-1202908471/

Edited April 16, 20205 yr by JAS0N47

I keep thinking what if this Covid-19 just disappears as fast as it arrived. I still feel precautions are good. Temp checks are good and itll be good they are enforced is someone has a high fever.

 

I remember reading that Jamie Lynn Bauer continued working with a High fever at Days. I think a lot of Actors/Actresses work thru being ill

 

I could see some part pf the crews being smaller but having your own tools. Who is gonna pay for that?

 

Also more closed sets, I could see

Now are these what they WILL DO or suggestions on what THEY SHOULD DO in the Deadline Article?

28 minutes ago, John said:

I keep thinking what if this Covid-19 just disappears as fast as it arrived. I still feel precautions are good. Temp checks are good and itll be good they are enforced is someone has a high fever.

 

I remember reading that Jamie Lynn Bauer continued working with a High fever at Days. I think a lot of Actors/Actresses work thru being ill

 

I could see some part pf the crews being smaller but having your own tools. Who is gonna pay for that?

 

Also more closed sets, I could see

Now are these what they WILL DO or suggestions on what THEY SHOULD DO in the Deadline Article?

We probably won't get love scenes and the actors will be standing 6 meters apart in scenes.

8 hours ago, AdamNewmanFan said:

We probably won't get love scenes and the actors will be standing 6 meters apart in scenes.

Oh we will get Love scenes they will sign the waivers deadline spoke of.  They may be rolled out slow but Soaps will have them

Also acting 6 ft apart wont work so thats also a reason for the signed waivers

Edited April 16, 20205 yr by John

It’s unrealistic to think that loves scenes will be back to normal before a vaccine is available. Who would want to sign waivers? So many stars have spouses and families to think about. Would you be comfortable having your spouse go to work and make out with a co-star? People can have this virus without showing symptoms. I think social distancing will be the norm once these shows go back into production. Even if testing becomes widespread, you can be negative today, but catch the virus tomorrow. 

If they do temp checks/Antibody screens & waivers. I dont think we will see as many love scenes to start, we may see more before & aftermaths. But Im sure they will work something out

Hell if Porn studios are working out plans to resume, Im sure studios where they simulate sex can figure it out too

16 minutes ago, VanessaReardon said:

It’s unrealistic to think that loves scenes will be back to normal before a vaccine is available. Who would want to sign waivers? So many stars have spouses and families to think about. Would you be comfortable having your spouse go to work and make out with a co-star? People can have this virus without showing symptoms. I think social distancing will be the norm once these shows go back into production. Even if testing becomes widespread, you can be negative today, but catch the virus tomorrow. 

Deadline made it sound like waivers would be needed because insurance would be difficult to get on the actors

Edited April 16, 20205 yr by John