Writers Guild of America on Strike

Forget the details, here is the important information:

How you'll be affected
- Immediately: Late-night talk shows, which depend on topical material, will go to reruns

- In about one month: Daytime soap operas will go to reruns

- By January-February: Current prime-time shows will likely run out of fresh episodes

- Reality shows unaffected; Fox, with fewer hours to program and powerhouse "American Idol" returning in January, in best shape if strike continues, according to The Hollywood Reporter

- ABC has stockpiled several new shows, could put them on in midseason if strike persists

- TV networks have stockpiled TV movies

- Movie studios in decent shape for now

Sources: Forbes.com; The Hollywood Reporter

Heroes 2nd Short May Be Cut Short

As you may know, there is a threat of another writer strike in Hollywood. That leads to speculation that the 11th episode may be the finale as they prepare for the strike. There are reports that they will shoot an alternative ending so that the episode that airs on December 3rd, 2007 can suffice as the end of the season.