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I’m on the early shift this week, with strike duty from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Paramount. (The Van Ness gate, most likely.)
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November 11th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
I think I would trade my residuals for the chance to sleep in past 6. I’m not saying it would be a good decision, but at the moment it would make sense.
That said, I have a sincere question:
What, exactly, do the studios offer the creative elements above and beyond distribution and a de-facto relationship with advertisers?
November 11th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Geez, John. How long is this thing going to last? Here they’ve got you, Mr. Megabucks out there carrying sign at 6…am? Wow. I know I’m impressed.