tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post114554367587070709..comments2023-09-21T03:55:00.886-07:00Comments on Stephon's World!!! "My Long Ass Blog" An actor's journey...........: Stephon Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06329520216686965922noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post-1145907173806781062006-04-24T12:32:00.000-07:002006-04-24T12:32:00.000-07:00I think it was a case of it being "just a job" for...I think it was a case of it being "just a job" for him; which actually is pretty normal for a lot of people. Most people aren't really going to "go the extra mile" and really rock at their job if there isn't a lot in it for them. At the same time, I was surprised that he had never even heard of the new networks. He said nobody had ever asked those questions.<BR/><BR/>It was funny because by the time I asked about the new networks he was really ready to get me off the phone. I had a lot of very specific questions about the contract and I think he was getting a little flustered. It's no big deal I was just curious as to what the payment will be.<BR/><BR/>It could have been the "SAG at AFTRA terms" dealio; I know UPN does/did a lot that.<BR/><BR/>StephonStephon Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329520216686965922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post-1145905897204423052006-04-24T12:11:00.001-07:002006-04-24T12:11:00.001-07:00Whoa! That is a bit scary that he hadn't heard of...Whoa! That is a bit scary that he hadn't heard of the new networks. Clearly, he doesnt' read the trades. Maybe he is studying contracts all day?<BR/><BR/>Okay. Isn't the discounted rate referred to as SAG under AFTRA terms or something like that? There are contract books that SAG can send you, if you want to wade through them. You should have a hard copy for your own desk reference.TanikaBrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108668117141754600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post-1145688702457063262006-04-21T23:51:00.000-07:002006-04-21T23:51:00.000-07:00Yeah Antonio, they are considered "upstart network...Yeah Antonio, they are considered "upstart networks" and SAG gives them a break on our rates so that they can become profitable - at least in theory.<BR/><BR/>Trust me, the rates are different. You feel it on the initial end when you first work and on the residual end; it's definitely a discount.<BR/><BR/>I didn't necessarily expect him to have exact figures, but I did expect him to have, at least, heard of "The CW" and "MyNetwork TV".<BR/><BR/>*S*Stephon Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329520216686965922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post-1145688076900410352006-04-21T23:41:00.000-07:002006-04-21T23:41:00.000-07:00Thanks Bruno! You're closing next week? Exciting...Thanks Bruno! You're closing next week? Exciting - Congratulations! I'm trying to catch up with you.<BR/><BR/>*S*Stephon Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329520216686965922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post-1145687351494925412006-04-21T23:29:00.000-07:002006-04-21T23:29:00.000-07:00That's interesting. I didn't know that UPN & WB ha...That's interesting. I didn't know that UPN & WB had payment differentials in relation to the big networks, however; I think it is a bit irresponsible that a SAG representative isn't on top of those issues.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160526811127312611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9858423.post-1145678252469673942006-04-21T20:57:00.000-07:002006-04-21T20:57:00.000-07:00Stephon, It's amazing how are own reps at SAG don'...Stephon, It's amazing how are own reps at SAG don't have exact answers for something like that...unfreakinbelievable!...Still love reading your bio after all these years!!!See ya soon brother, BrunoACTORSITEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264322245486502558noreply@blogger.com