What the hell? Lionsgate calling around for a new Mad Men show-runner
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Among the Hollywood industry insider columnists, Nikki Finke’s hit rate is pretty high, so it’s troubling to read a report from her about the acrimonious contract negotiations between Lionsgate and Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner. It’s gotten so bad that Finke is reporting that Lionsgate is calling around looking for someone to replace Weiner as show-runner.
As everyone else in the industry is saying: What the hell?
Mad Men just finished its second season with record ratings. It’s the first basic cable show to win an Emmy for Best Drama, and Weiner is the show’s heart and soul. Believe me when I tell you that it’s his vision and attention to detail that you see in every scene. Weiner gave critics a tour of the sets during the July TCAs, and he was able to speak about the look and feel of the show as easily as he was able to speak about the stories and characters. I can’t imagine anyone else running the show, even if it’s someone that’s already on staff.
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