kev211 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Looks like NBC has agreed to pay Conan 30 million dollars, and also there is a non-compete clause so Conan can do whatever he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 QUOTE (kev211 @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 07:26 PM) Looks like NBC has agreed to pay Conan 30 million dollars, and also there is a non-compete clause so Conan can do whatever he wants. If there's a non-compete clause in the contract for him to get the money, then he CANNOT do whatever he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 QUOTE (kev211 @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 07:26 PM) Looks like NBC has agreed to pay Conan 30 million dollars, and also there is a non-compete clause so Conan can do whatever he wants. He does or does not have a non-compete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 http://www.thewrap.com/article/breaking-nb...conan-30m-13048 Individuals in O'Brien's camp declined to comment. Update at 6:20 pm: O'Brien publicist Leslee Dart emailed "Nothing (is) signed yet. Those figures are not accurate." If NBC had been in breach, it would have owed Conan around $40 million (and as much as $50 million, according to some reports), as a penalty. People close to NBC insisted the network would not yield on this point-- it wouldn't admit it had breached O'Brien's deal. One solution that had been on the table Friday, according to TheWrap's Josef Adalian: Agreeing to disagree over the timeslot issue and instead settling on a pay or play fee. Under this proposal, the sooner O'Brien starts a new gig -- if he starts one -- the less money it would have to pay. So if Conan managed to land a new job at Fox within a year, the Peacock might shell out less than the full $30 million. NBC had also been looking to enforce some sort of non-compete period in which Conan couldn't work for anyone else, period. The parties had been looking at a time as early as September or as late as next January for O'Brien to be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) What I read was, he doesn't have a non-compete clause, but the sooner he starts another show, the less money NBC would owe him. EDIT: As Ni just posted a minute before I did. Edited January 16, 2010 by The Critic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 "NBC thinks I'm such an idiot, they want me to run the network." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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southsider2k5 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 QUOTE (The Critic @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 09:15 PM) What I read was, he doesn't have a non-compete clause, but the sooner he starts another show, the less money NBC would owe him. EDIT: As Ni just posted a minute before I did. Sounds like he is getting what happens with a contract in sports. After they are cut, whoever picks them up, pays the money the first team would have been paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I forgot to type the word not in my sentence guys sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 11:35 PM) "NBC thinks I'm such an idiot, they want me to run the network." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Jay Leno = Classy Guy Jay's 2004 Announcement - watch more funny videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 QUOTE (The Bones @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 02:55 AM) Jay Leno = Classy Guy Jay's 2004 Announcement - watch more funny videos Read between the lines... he didnt want to leave. NBC forced him out in 2004. "You hold it and hand it off to the next person"... until you want it back then you stab them in the back to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nationwide Rallies for Conan O'Brien on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 09:37 AM) Nationwide Rallies for Conan O'Brien on Monday Seriously? Because there's nothing else going on that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 11:57 AM) Seriously? Because there's nothing else going on that matters. If it helps I believe the group organizing this on facebook have alerted the red cross to all the locations and they will be there collecting money for Haiti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HuskyCaucasian Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Oh F'in A! O'Brien's NBC departure leaves bits behind The Masturbating Bear is dead. As a deal nears for Conan O'Brien's exit from NBC, one thing is certain: The characters and recurring comedy bits O'Brien originated during his 16-plus years on "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show" will not follow the host when he leaves NBC. The Peacock owns the intellectual property behind such popular O'Brien characters as Pimpbot 5000 and Conando, as well as recurring segments such as In the Year 3000 and Desk Driving. Sources involved in the settlement negotiations say NBC is keeping the copyrighted and trademarked elements of O'Brien's shows as part of the deal. That means the bits and characters will likely never be seen after O'Brien's "Tonight" ends its run Jan. 22. While the vast majority of the characters O'Brien introduced are said to owned by NBC, it's unclear who controls Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the crass canine puppet that is perhaps O'Brien's most popular recurring bit. Triumph was originated by writer and longtime O'Brien pal Robert Smigel, whose reps declined to comment on whether Smigel or NBC owned rights to the character. In 1993, David Letterman got into a dustup with NBC when he departed "Late Night" for CBS' "Late Show." NBC attorneys attempted to prevent Letterman from taking intellectual property originated on "Late Night" to the comic's new home. Letterman responded by dropping certain bits and renaming other recurring segments -- "Viewer Mail" became "CBS Mailbag" and frequent guest Larry "Bud" Melman began referring to himself by his real name, Calvert DeForest. Letterman mocked the dispute on his first "Late Show" when NBC anchor Tom Brokaw interrupted the monologue and stole cue cards in the name of securing NBC's intellectual property. O'Brien, if he lands at another late-night show, might be in a tougher spot. Unlike comic personalities Letterman and Jay Leno, O'Brien began his career as a writer on "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons," and his shows relied more heavily on the cleverly scripted bits and outrageous characters. Losing those assets could hurt O'Brien as he looks for another home, although his "Tonight" had featured fewer of the characters than "Late Night" and the host -- who is considered one of the top comedy writers in the business -- may be looking for a fresh start. Sources close to him said he was not interested in taking his NBC characters with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 An Open Letter to Conan O’Brien from Revision3 Mr. Conan “CoCo” O’Brien, I’m taking this opportunity to officially offer you a brand-new show of your choosing here at Revision3. Rest assured, you’ll be able to bring your set, band and even Andy (especially Andy) with you as you transition to our cutting-edge online TV network. We have room for the Masturbating Bear, FedEx Pope and even Mini Jay Leno here on the internet. Have you seen the internet lately? It’s huge! Now I know what you’re thinking: “This is absolutely the offer I’ve been waiting for.” I’m sure you’re also thinking: “but I have a traditional TV network show right now, and offers from others, why would I leave the traditional networks?” One word, Conan: the future. (OK, that’s two words). I know you don’t have a big footprint in online media at the moment, but take our word for it: Internet television is the future. The space has seen a 35% average increase in advertising spending in 2009. (Just think how many cigars that would buy for Triumph The Comic Insult Dog). Here’s another benefit the internet can offer: no official air time. That’s right. NO AIR TIME. This is the world of non-linear entertainment: some may watch your show at 11:35, some at 12:05, some at 10:00…and who cares….you finished shooting the show at 6:30 and are asleep by then anyhow! I know you’re also weighing countless job offers from extended cable networks and hardcore porn channels. Just know we serve more videos than your average porn site (not true) and have more viewers than your average extended cable network (true). To sum up, Conan, you have the keys to the kingdom here at Revision3. You want to change our studio around? Done. Want to move any of our existing shows to 10pm Please do. Want to give Andy his own show so he can finally truly control the universe? Done. You name the game, we’ll make it happen. Other benefits: - A fantastic creative and supportive working environment - No network censors - Top notch adsales team monetizing your show - Complimentary broadband - “Competitive” salary (you’re going to have more money than Oprah from NBC, so what do you care?!) - Managed social media strategy, building a dedicated audience around your show - Decent benefits Call me any time, day or night. As one “really tall guy” to another, I promise never to pull a Jeff Zucker on you. Here’s hoping Revision3, internet television, can be the new home to countless string dances in the future! Ryan Vance VP Programming/Production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 11:57 AM) Seriously? Because there's nothing else going on that matters. It would be interesting if this country were half as much into politics as it is into TV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just drove by the CoCo rally outside his studio at Universal Studios, and even in the POURING rain there were still at least a couple hundred people maybe more out there. It was AWESOME. I'm sure they'll show it on the show tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 11:01 AM) Oh F'in A! O'Brien's NBC departure leaves bits behind What a load of horsecrap. Unless Conan used the actual masturbating bear costume, there's nothing NBC can do. He could just start up the masturbating cow or something and be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 04:37 PM) What a load of horsecrap. Unless Conan used the actual masturbating bear costume, there's nothing NBC can do. He could just start up the masturbating cow or something and be fine. The masturbating peacock would be epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 05:49 PM) The masturbating peacock would be epic Wax Jeff Zucker... Fun things could be done with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 04:37 PM) What a load of horsecrap. Unless Conan used the actual masturbating bear costume, there's nothing NBC can do. He could just start up the masturbating cow or something and be fine. This from digg: Victory, the Insult Comic Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattZakrowski Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 03:33 PM) It would be interesting if this country were half as much into politics as it is into TV... Do you really want people that into TV getting involved in politics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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