Holiday Film PR Maybe Affected By Strike

jbateman.jpgI'm told that actor Jason Bateman recently flew to NYC to do press for his upcoming film, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. "But Bateman refused to do the scheduled interviews for Conan and The View as those are struck shows. He wouldn't cross those picket lines," a source close to the actor explained. "Just wanted you to  to know that though we have a no-strike clause in our SAG agreement, we CAN make some stands and SHOULD." That said, I can't help but wonder how the marketing and Oscar campaigns for movies coming up are going to be affected by so many talk shows going dark. Or the hosts' soon-to-be replacements.

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  1. Welcome to the party, Pal.

    Comment by J McClane NY Cop — November 11, 2007 @ 6:41 pm

  2. It’d be kind of weird to see actors doing movie promos from the picket line. I mean, the writers are looking for internet revenues (and they should get them!) but internet promotions? Probably not so wonderful by themselves.

    Comment by anonymousbystander — November 11, 2007 @ 6:41 pm

  3. That’s great about “The View”, but even if Bateman were to cross the picket lines for “Conan”, he’d find that, thanks to the strike, the show isn’t airing episodes these days.

    Comment by T. — November 11, 2007 @ 7:04 pm

  4. We love you Michael Bluth!

    Comment by Arrested Fan — November 11, 2007 @ 7:04 pm

  5. You rock Bateman. Now lets see if Will Smith and Tom Hanks have those kind of stones when it comes time to sell their Christmas movies. I think all the posturing in the world by the studios will show some weakness when “I am Legend” start suffering in the pre release marketing. Get off the sidelines big time stars - those studio heads have a real hard time saying no to those top 10 power players - it’s time for them to get involved. Let’s end this thing soon but stay strong WGA, stay strong showrunners, stay united creative hollywood.

    Comment by iaste supporter of strike — November 11, 2007 @ 7:08 pm

  6. Or he could be refusing to promote the film because it looks like one of the dumbest movies ever made and he no longer wishes to be associated with it. Just a thought. It also may have the worst title of the year.

    Comment by Stupid Title Hater — November 11, 2007 @ 7:34 pm

  7. Wait… are you saying Conan is taping interviews while the show is in re-runs?

    Comment by timbrehse — November 11, 2007 @ 7:41 pm

  8. Someone should tell Ellen Degeneres! I can’t believe what a turncoat she is.

    Comment by TM — November 11, 2007 @ 7:44 pm

  9. You rock, Jason!! Nikki… How about a story about all the people around town NBC have been begging to guest host The Tonight Show next week?

    Comment by David Sobolov — November 11, 2007 @ 7:46 pm

  10. If Michael Bluth ain’t down with it, neither am I…

    Comment by Chimmy — November 11, 2007 @ 8:17 pm

  11. Thank you Jason!

    Comment by Anon — November 11, 2007 @ 9:10 pm

  12. You rock Jason Bateman!!!

    Comment by Michael — November 11, 2007 @ 9:49 pm

  13. Is Conan taping?

    Comment by Non Union Writer — November 11, 2007 @ 9:58 pm

  14. I thought Conan isn’t on anyway? Does that mean NBC really wanted to have both Tonight Show and Late Night back on next week?

    Comment by christine — November 11, 2007 @ 10:10 pm

  15. I’m not surprised about Jason Bateman, his sister, Justine, has been out on the lines with us at CBS/Radford the whole week. Clearly, there’s a strong moral streak running through that family. No wonder they’re the only two child stars who never ended up in rehab.

    Comment by Man Who Now Walks In Circles At CBS/Radford For Four-Hours-A-Day — November 11, 2007 @ 10:40 pm

  16. I always liked you, you smirking son-of-a-gun!

    Comment by Roger S. H. Schulman — November 11, 2007 @ 11:34 pm

  17. Jason Bateman was also at the Fox rally on Friday. Seems like a really good guy.

    Comment by New fan — November 12, 2007 @ 12:22 am

  18. Way to go Jason and sister.

    Comment by W.Mark Clarke — November 12, 2007 @ 8:43 am

  19. What’s with all those mega-stars staying silent on the strike? I mean, Angelina Jolie, “best woman in the world,” dressing up for premieres and not saying a word about the strikers who helped get her where she is? These premieres are major press opportunities for stars to open their mouths. Charity begins at home.

    Comment by Anonymous — November 12, 2007 @ 11:02 am

  20. i always did love that Hogan boy…

    Comment by mere smith — November 12, 2007 @ 12:37 pm

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