Think you misunderstood. It's fair to call the networks greedy bastards, because everything you described is a consequence of networks having stringent demands upon animation studios. And from what I've read, networks are never really strapped for cash.With all the problems studios face and their potential demise looming over its really not fair of you to call them things like greedy bastards. They do what they do because they have passion for it despite many problems that stand in the way. If thats not dedication I dont know what is.
Obviously Studio Pierrot's workers have to eat.