701

Within twenty-five (25) calendar days of receipt of an Outline, First Draft Script or Second Draft Script, the Producer shall notify the Animation Writer in writing whether or not the Producer wants the Animation Writer to proceed with the next stage.  In the case of a co-production, the notice shall be given within forty–five (45) calendar days.  Should the Producer fail to provide notice in accordance with the above time limits then the Producer shall be deemed to have authorized the Animation Writer to proceed with the next stage.

702

The Producer shall pay for all stages contracted (except in the case of termination) even if the producer waives delivery of a stage.

703

The Producer shall notify the Animation Writer when a new Animation Writer is engaged to rewrite his/her Script Material.