There have been several references lately on TB about buyers circling projects, but the "buyers" listed are actually just prodcos. Is the site implying that the prodcos are using discretionary funds to make offers or are the article writers just wrong about buyers being involved?
I actually asked the guys the same thing this past week. Apparently, if they're listed as "buyers" it is implying that either it is their funds, or the territories they are taking it in to. I also noticed most of the prod co buyers they are referencing do also finance in some capacity.
Thanks for the reply, TB Red. IMO, it's still weird to make grandiose pronouncements about scripts gaining momentum/heat when studios or major financiers aren't involved.