Instead of "main cast in credits" can we say "regular characters as opposed to recurring".
I like using the credits definition because its more clear. How else does one define "regular"?
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Jon B. - Jul 24, 2003 7:19:53 am PDT #3324 of 10005
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
§ ita § - Jul 24, 2003 7:20:18 am PDT #3325 of 10005
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
What's the text as stands, to move to Lightbulbs, FTR?
Steph L. - Jul 24, 2003 7:23:39 am PDT #3326 of 10005
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I think this is important and should be included.
No problems. Want to find a way to add it into the draft?
Hmmm. How about (boldface is my addition) "That major casting spoilers (to the main cast only, not recurring or guest), which are being advertised by Fox, the WB or ME in press advertising or their official website, are no longer spoilers, and should be discussed in the show threads. This includes cast additions or departures. The Main Cast are those characters who appear in the opening credits."
Jim - Jul 24, 2003 7:28:47 am PDT #3327 of 10005
Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch!
ita:
"That major casting spoilers (to the main cast only, not recurring or guest), which are being advertised by Fox, the WB or ME in press advertising or their official website, are no longer spoilers, and should be discussed in the show threads. The Main Cast are those characters who appear in the opening credits."
Jon
How else does one define "regular"?
My understanding is that "regular" is the industry term meaning "in opening credits". So the only difference is clarity - how many people are unclear on the term?
Jim - Jul 24, 2003 7:29:32 am PDT #3328 of 10005
Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch!
Steph, I'm happy with that change.
Steph L. - Jul 24, 2003 7:29:49 am PDT #3329 of 10005
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Jim, you don't like my suggested addition?
t edit I posted too quickly.
Jessica - Jul 24, 2003 7:30:21 am PDT #3330 of 10005
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
My understanding is that "regular" is the industry term meaning "in opening credits".
Mine too. Though a more accurate definition might be "contracted for a full season of episodes." That contract generally extends to a place in the opening credits.
[edit: changed from "22" because I realize that's not a universal -- a regular on 24 will be contracted for 24 episodes, and a regular on The Sopranos, 13 eps. MEverse shows have 22 hour seasons.]
Allyson - Jul 24, 2003 7:30:28 am PDT #3331 of 10005
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I'm still a little lost, but I think it's lack of sleep. Gonna go get coffee, and then if someone could explain it to me in small patronizing babytalk words, I'd actually not be offended and appreciate it!
Jim - Jul 24, 2003 7:30:59 am PDT #3332 of 10005
Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch!
I do, Steph, I do - I posted mine b4 I read yours. So let's make your change in Lightbulb.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 24, 2003 7:32:25 am PDT #3333 of 10005
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Yes, I like Steph's addition a lot. It was what I was trying to convey, but couldn't.
(probably for the same reason I spelled that as "convery")