Writer’s Strike Won’t Stop Top Models
While the off-screen drama continues, and the Top Models writers continue to strike for Union rights, CW producers ward off rumors that the show might not air in time. The CW’s chief operating officer, however, has issued a statement of assurance to all stations that Cycle 7 would proceed without problems.
“Principal photography of this cycle has been completed,” Maatta told the 200 affiliates in the letter. “Episodes are being edited as part of the post-production process; and the delivery of the episodes is on schedule.”
In addition to reassuring the affiliates, the letter also served as damage control against a letter sent last month by Writers Guild of America executive director David Young.
According to TV Week, Young struck fear in station managers, telling them that “most episodes remain unfinished. Many of the writers of America’s Next Top Model have worked on the show for several seasons and are concerned for the quality of this season if the show is produced without them.”
Heavy words indeed for a show that’s not only one of the CW’s highest profile series but also expected to drive the network’s ratings, which is why the show was tapped to usher in the network.
Of course, there’s truth to both sides. While all episodes have been shot, not all have been completely edited, which is where the on-strike writers normally step in to mold the footage into a cohesive story.
Maatta, though, countered the claim that the show’s quality was showing any signs of being in danger.
“Whatever steps necessary will be taken to continue delivering episodes that maintain the show’s high standards,” he said.
But, the WGA thinks that Maatta is “sweating.” Gotta love a show that has so much drama both off screen and on.
For more on this issue, read the full article at E! Online.
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