VanessaReardon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 Havent read anything so I am thinking Contracts are still in place Days did that in 2019 as a negoiation move to save $$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aback Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 I guess it's just a matter of time. God only know in what year they'll be able to resume production, if ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lucaslesann23 Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hmmm, I think late june/July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaReardon Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Even if productions open up, the 6 ft distance will be in effect until a vaccine is created. Wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRBB Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted April 15, 2020 Members Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) 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 what is this May 31 national release date an actual thing Edited April 15, 2020 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JAS0N47 Posted April 16, 2020 Members Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by JAS0N47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted April 16, 2020 Members Share Posted April 16, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lucaslesann23 Posted April 16, 2020 Members Share Posted April 16, 2020 We probably won't get love scenes and the actors will be standing 6 meters apart in scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted April 16, 2020 Members Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanessaReardon Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted April 16, 2020 Members Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 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 Deadline made it sound like waivers would be needed because insurance would be difficult to get on the actors Edited April 16, 2020 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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