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Ladybbird · 29-03-13, 04:50

'Duck Dynasty' Salary Dispute Delaying Season 4

TV Ratings: The Previous 'Duck Dynasty' Season Returned to a Record 8.6 Million Viewers

Art Streiber/A&E

The bearded stars of A&E's top show are demanding more than $200,000 an episode for the fourth season and beyond.

The bearded stars of Duck Dynasty are asking for a big pay increase to return to A&E's top-rated series, and the salary standoff is holding up a fourth-season renewal of the show, sources tell THR.

The Robertson family, including brothers Phil and Si and Phil's sons, have seen their outdoorsman empire Duck Commander earn a small fortune thanks in part to notoriety from the hit reality series. Now they have banded together and -- represented by WME -- are angling to renegotiate their existing contracts. Sources close to the negotiation say the family is asking for more than $200,000 an episode from A&E and production company Gurney Productions to return for a fourth season, with additional raises for subsequent seasons.

The standoff comes as little surprise given Duck Dynasty's success. Season three bowed in February to a whopping 8.6 million viewers and a 3.9 rating among adults 18-to-49. In the key demo, Duck Dynasty is second only to AMC's The Walking Dead on all of cable and tops all broadcast offerings in its 10 p.m. Wednesday slot.

Hit reality shows have a history of salary stalemates. For instance, the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore held up production in 2010 while demanding a 200 percent raise for its third season and beyond. Discovery's Deadliest Catch cast quit the show amid a 2010 lawsuit and pay dispute then "un-quit" when the spat was resolved.
Some networks, like Discovery with Bering Sea Gold, have tried to combat plays for triple-digit pay increases by locking casts into five-year contracts early on, but renegotiations are common on hit shows after the second or third seasons.

A&E declined comment, but a source says the network does not recoup as much of its investment in its reality stars as some of its competitors, such as Bravo with its post-Bethenny Frankel Real Housewives. A&E owns no stake in the Robertsons' various branding efforts, their duck-call business or any of or their frequent speaking engagements at religious and business events, the latter of which alone have netted them tens of thousands of dollars.
Still, given the show's breakout-hit status, a resolution seems a must for A&E. Says a source close to the dealmaking, "It'll all get worked out."

'Duck Dynasty' Producer Breaks Silence over Salary Negotiations

March 27, 2013, By Stacey Wilson , The Hollywood Reporter

© AP / Si Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty'

There was a (bearded?) elephant in the room at Wednesday's Hollywood Radio & Television Society luncheon, when panelist and "Duck Dynasty" producer Dierdre Gurney saw the conversation turn to talent renegotiations. Dierdre and husband Scott Gurney are behind the A&E reality hit -- which, as The Hollywood Reporter broke hours earlier, is currently holding off on a renewal while the cast tries to secure a big raise for the fourth season.

Fellow panelist Craig Piligian, CEO and EP of Pilgrim Studios, was deep into an examination of his own experience with demanding talent -- of his approach to managing the stars of his hit fishing series "Wicked Tuna" he said, "You have to show the talent that you could to the show without them" -- when he and Original Productions executive producer and CEO Philip Segal encouraged Gurney to comment on the "Dynasty" development.

"The 'Duck Dynasty' guys... they don't need the money. They're having fun, right?" asked Segal. "It isn't about the money, right? They were wealthy to begin with."

"Look, there are two main factors at play," said Gurney of her series' stars current salary standoff. "One is social media. They want immediate feedback about themselves. The second is promotional appearances, the fees for which will always out-weigh their show money."

Gurney went on to say they need their stars -- the bearded Robertson clan -- need to be focused on the show and that it was "hard to watch" the talent go through the negotiation process.

"These A-type personalities... the network says, 'Can't you get them to be behave?' No. They are crazy, which is what makes them compelling characters," said Segal.

Gurney responded further that she hopes someday that the model of a ratings-boost will become the norm. "I love this model," she said. "When a show blows up, the stars benefit. If not, they don't feel cheated."

"So, are you getting ratings bonuses?" pressed Piligian to Gurney.

She smiled and demurred. "I hope it's the model going forward."

Segal, summed up the thrust of the conversation thusly: "When a show is a successful, it becomes a problem."

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Ladybbird · 29-03-13, 05:11

U.K. TV Giant ITV Buys 'Duck Dynasty' Company Gurney Productions For $40 million

The deal will expand ITV Studios America and give the network U.S. shows such as "Haunted Collector" and "Auction Hunters."

LONDON – U.K. commercial TV network broadcaster ITV has snapped up a 61.5 percent controlling stake in Gurney Productions, the U.S. production arm best known for cable show Duck Dynasty as well as Auction Hunters, American Digger and Haunted Collector.

Hollywood Reporter, March 2013

ITV said in December 2012, it is paying $40 million for the stake, giving its U.S. production arm ITV Studios America a sizable output boost.

ITV also said it has an option to snap up the remaining 38.5 percent over the next three to five years.

The U.K. broadcasting giant described Gurney Productions to its investors as "a high-margin business with three quarters of its revenues coming from returnable series. The company’s EBITA for 2012 is forecast to be at least $10 million."

Gurney Productions will report directly to ITV Studios America president/CEO Paul Buccieri who also wears a hat as managing director of ITV Studios International.

Gurney Productions’ revenues will be included in ITV Studio’s international revenues starting in 2013.

ITV Studios America production output includes the Gordon Ramsay-starrer Hell’s Kitchen and The Bill Cunningham Show.

In its release to the London stock exchange which is closed for the weekend, ITV said "the acquisition marks a significant step forward in building a strong international content business, a key part of ITV’s Transformation Plan."

Gurney Productions was founded in 2005 by Scott and Deirdre Gurney and has become a leading independent producer of large-scale returning series for U.S. cable networks.

ITV describes its Duck Dynasty show as "currently one of the biggest cable TV shows in the U.S."

ITV chief executive Adam Crozier said in a statement: "Growing ITV Studios is a key part of our strategy to rebalance the Group. Our studios business is already showing strong organic growth, and the acquisition of Gurney is an important step forward as we continue to expand our international production capability. We see the U.S. as a key creative market, and having a sizable presence there is central to the expansion of our global content business. ITV Studios America has been growing revenues at around 20 percent for the last two years under the leadership of Paul Buccieri. Gurney is a great company with terrific program brands, which will add scale to our already successful U.S. business. Over the last seven years, the team at Gurney has built a strong and growing pipeline of high-end factual entertainment and reality programs, and I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Scott and Deirdre to the ITV fold, where we believe the business can continue to develop and thrive."
END

This series is hilarious, & the Redneck cast deserve a pay increase, they have made millions for the network and their production company.

NB:
Willie Robertson Duck Commander Net Worth is US$10 Million, from his development and sales of the "Duck Sound Whistle".

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29-03-13, 04:50	#1
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,614 Thanks: 27,637 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	PHOTOs-'Duck Dynasty' Salary Dispute Delays Further Seasons 'Duck Dynasty' Salary Dispute Delaying Season 4 TV Ratings: The Previous 'Duck Dynasty' Season Returned to a Record 8.6 Million Viewers Art Streiber/A&E The bearded stars of A&E's top show are demanding more than $200,000 an episode for the fourth season and beyond. The bearded stars of Duck Dynasty are asking for a big pay increase to return to A&E's top-rated series, and the salary standoff is holding up a fourth-season renewal of the show, sources tell THR. The Robertson family, including brothers Phil and Si and Phil's sons, have seen their outdoorsman empire Duck Commander earn a small fortune thanks in part to notoriety from the hit reality series. Now they have banded together and -- represented by WME -- are angling to renegotiate their existing contracts. Sources close to the negotiation say the family is asking for more than $200,000 an episode from A&E and production company Gurney Productions to return for a fourth season, with additional raises for subsequent seasons. The standoff comes as little surprise given Duck Dynasty's success. Season three bowed in February to a whopping 8.6 million viewers and a 3.9 rating among adults 18-to-49. In the key demo, Duck Dynasty is second only to AMC's The Walking Dead on all of cable and tops all broadcast offerings in its 10 p.m. Wednesday slot. Hit reality shows have a history of salary stalemates. For instance, the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore held up production in 2010 while demanding a 200 percent raise for its third season and beyond. Discovery's Deadliest Catch cast quit the show amid a 2010 lawsuit and pay dispute then "un-quit" when the spat was resolved. Some networks, like Discovery with Bering Sea Gold, have tried to combat plays for triple-digit pay increases by locking casts into five-year contracts early on, but renegotiations are common on hit shows after the second or third seasons. A&E declined comment, but a source says the network does not recoup as much of its investment in its reality stars as some of its competitors, such as Bravo with its post-Bethenny Frankel Real Housewives. A&E owns no stake in the Robertsons' various branding efforts, their duck-call business or any of or their frequent speaking engagements at religious and business events, the latter of which alone have netted them tens of thousands of dollars. Still, given the show's breakout-hit status, a resolution seems a must for A&E. Says a source close to the dealmaking, "It'll all get worked out." 'Duck Dynasty' Producer Breaks Silence over Salary Negotiations March 27, 2013, By Stacey Wilson , The Hollywood Reporter © AP / Si Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' There was a (bearded?) elephant in the room at Wednesday's Hollywood Radio & Television Society luncheon, when panelist and "Duck Dynasty" producer Dierdre Gurney saw the conversation turn to talent renegotiations. Dierdre and husband Scott Gurney are behind the A&E reality hit -- which, as The Hollywood Reporter broke hours earlier, is currently holding off on a renewal while the cast tries to secure a big raise for the fourth season. Fellow panelist Craig Piligian, CEO and EP of Pilgrim Studios, was deep into an examination of his own experience with demanding talent -- of his approach to managing the stars of his hit fishing series "Wicked Tuna" he said, "You have to show the talent that you could to the show without them" -- when he and Original Productions executive producer and CEO Philip Segal encouraged Gurney to comment on the "Dynasty" development. "The 'Duck Dynasty' guys... they don't need the money. They're having fun, right?" asked Segal. "It isn't about the money, right? They were wealthy to begin with." "Look, there are two main factors at play," said Gurney of her series' stars current salary standoff. "One is social media. They want immediate feedback about themselves. The second is promotional appearances, the fees for which will always out-weigh their show money." Gurney went on to say they need their stars -- the bearded Robertson clan -- need to be focused on the show and that it was "hard to watch" the talent go through the negotiation process. "These A-type personalities... the network says, 'Can't you get them to be behave?' No. They are crazy, which is what makes them compelling characters," said Segal. Gurney responded further that she hopes someday that the model of a ratings-boost will become the norm. "I love this model," she said. "When a show blows up, the stars benefit. If not, they don't feel cheated." "So, are you getting ratings bonuses?" pressed Piligian to Gurney. She smiled and demurred. "I hope it's the model going forward." Segal, summed up the thrust of the conversation thusly: "When a show is a successful, it becomes a problem." .continued....... . __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,614 Thanks: 27,637 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: PHOTOs-'Duck Dynasty' Salary Dispute Delays Further Seasons U.K. TV Giant ITV Buys 'Duck Dynasty' Company Gurney Productions For $40 million The deal will expand ITV Studios America and give the network U.S. shows such as "Haunted Collector" and "Auction Hunters." LONDON – U.K. commercial TV network broadcaster ITV has snapped up a 61.5 percent controlling stake in Gurney Productions, the U.S. production arm best known for cable show Duck Dynasty as well as Auction Hunters, American Digger and Haunted Collector. Hollywood Reporter, March 2013 ITV said in December 2012, it is paying $40 million for the stake, giving its U.S. production arm ITV Studios America a sizable output boost. ITV also said it has an option to snap up the remaining 38.5 percent over the next three to five years. The U.K. broadcasting giant described Gurney Productions to its investors as "a high-margin business with three quarters of its revenues coming from returnable series. The company’s EBITA for 2012 is forecast to be at least $10 million." Gurney Productions will report directly to ITV Studios America president/CEO Paul Buccieri who also wears a hat as managing director of ITV Studios International. Gurney Productions’ revenues will be included in ITV Studio’s international revenues starting in 2013. ITV Studios America production output includes the Gordon Ramsay-starrer Hell’s Kitchen and The Bill Cunningham Show. In its release to the London stock exchange which is closed for the weekend, ITV said "the acquisition marks a significant step forward in building a strong international content business, a key part of ITV’s Transformation Plan." Gurney Productions was founded in 2005 by Scott and Deirdre Gurney and has become a leading independent producer of large-scale returning series for U.S. cable networks. ITV describes its Duck Dynasty show as "currently one of the biggest cable TV shows in the U.S." ITV chief executive Adam Crozier said in a statement: "Growing ITV Studios is a key part of our strategy to rebalance the Group. Our studios business is already showing strong organic growth, and the acquisition of Gurney is an important step forward as we continue to expand our international production capability. We see the U.S. as a key creative market, and having a sizable presence there is central to the expansion of our global content business. ITV Studios America has been growing revenues at around 20 percent for the last two years under the leadership of Paul Buccieri. Gurney is a great company with terrific program brands, which will add scale to our already successful U.S. business. Over the last seven years, the team at Gurney has built a strong and growing pipeline of high-end factual entertainment and reality programs, and I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Scott and Deirdre to the ITV fold, where we believe the business can continue to develop and thrive." END This series is hilarious, & the Redneck cast deserve a pay increase, they have made millions for the network and their production company. NB: Willie Robertson Duck Commander Net Worth is US$10 Million, from his development and sales of the "Duck Sound Whistle". . __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

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