Originally posted by Tafseer
@Angelbud , can u plss provide us the source,,,?? coz it doesn't look an official news so would like to know from where did u get this news..?? 😊
A friend went for an audition for a part in a new show that the director said "will be replacing the 9.30 slot on SP" He dosent even know the show as he's not a keen viewer so I know he wouldn't have had any other reason to say that.
As well as this he was told that the usual rates were going to be lower and when he asked why was told about the current changes to the programming and the justification of that, with the budget cuts. He knows what the rates should be as he knows one of the actors in the production. He was told that the 8.30-10.30 time is the most expensive for advertisers therefore they were targeting that, therefore also wanting programming that was more controversial.
You may have also noticed the large "P" that appears on screen as well! The new programs have already made relationships with advertisers that SP are involved with. "product placement" represents the "P" that has recently found its way in! The older programs do not have contracts witht the advertisers so therefor they wil have to go! Once contracts for advertisements are made even if Yeh rishta wanted to they couldn't get the main advertisers as they are already signed with the new production houses that are already commissioned by SP. Thats the business of it all!
Im as gutted as all of you believe me! But I'm going to find out everything and let you all know! it serves SP right for selling out on us all! I feel sorry for the actors as I know how hard life can be within for a job to come up! Even the lead characters are struggling as well its not just the smaller ones! Some of the smaller parts in the cast of gulaal are now waiting tables in restaurants. I know this as its a small world as an actor in India. Thats the grim reality of this business!
Im sorry to have to tell you all this but its better you know! And who knows if you all make a fuss on this post they may well have to think again! They want to make a fast dollar but long term profit must stand for something! Theres always hope but by the sounds of things it was decided a while back!
Edited by Angelbud - 12 years ago