I don't know enough about the business to really know what the impact of this will be, but I have to think it's bad news all around. Last time Shantaram was delayed, it gave Johnny an opportunity to do Sweeney Todd. This time, though, he's not going to be able to work on other projects, because of the writer's strike. So unless I am understanding this wrong, this is going to push back Dark Shadows, too. Well, I only hope that the writer's strike can be resolved soon.
As for Tim Burton, well, I love him and I love his collaborations with Johnny, but I guess I'm in the camp that feels that Tim doesn't necessarily have to be involved with this one.
Cathy