Could an October surprise be coming to Hollywoods picket lines and C-suites?
Heavyweight attorneys are seen as having too many potential conflicts of interest to be instrumental.
Think about it, hes the governor of California, first of all.
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Secondly, the tax credits are all about job creation, and no production means no jobs.
Lastly, what has he been up to lately?
With that freedom and term limits the governor is looking at a wider horizon for his next move.
He is not currently involved, yet, a studio source stated.
In that timeline, late September/early October looks most likely.
But no ones asking.
Meantime, we are staying in touch with both sides.
On a larger scale.
A continued work stoppage in one of the states most important industries would likely exacerbate the problem.
Newsom knows that; he has to be watching.
A number of insiders note that Bass has the advantage of having helped resolve a recent labor dispute.
Zach Seidl, spokesman for Bass, said that the strike was a historic inflection point for the city.
The mayor has met directly with WGA and SAG members as well as studio representatives.
