08 May, 2008
Discuss: Should ‘Terminator 4′ Go Into Production Right Before a Potential SAG Strike?
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I think it’s kind of funny that in Eugene’s post about T4’s start date, he says: “barring some Terry Gilliam-scale disaster.” I wonder if the disaster could be a long and arduous SAG strike? The New Zealand Herald (Reuters) pointed out today that the production is moving on despite the distinct possibility that the movie industry could get hit with another strike very soon.
Right now, the SAG contract expires on June 30, which could very easily become the start of another strike. (Union leaders say they hope to reach an agreement, and of course they do — but that doesn’t mean they’ll get one.) Nevertheless, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins has started filming in New Mexico this week, throwing caution to the wind.
But this doesn’t mean they’ll speed through it. A source told Reuters there is no intention to finish production by June 30, and [...]
Original post by Monika Bartyzel