Striking Writers Guild of America negotiators held a second day of meetings with Hollywood studios on Thursday, with reports suggesting progress was made. The negotiations, which began at 9:30 a.m. and ended at 7:30 p.m., will resume on Friday. In a statement, the Negotiating Committee expressed gratitude for the support received and urged supporters to join the picket lines. Meanwhile, there has been no comment from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed encouragement and emphasized the importance of reaching a fair agreement for the entertainment industry and the economy.
Representatives from the WGA and AMPTP had their first meeting since mid-August on Wednesday. According to Deadline, progress is being made and there is hope that a tentative agreement can be reached soon. The meetings have been attended by the major studio bosses known as the “Gang of Four”. Media outlets reported that a proposed contract could be imminent, leading to cautious optimism among the writers on the picket lines. However, the waiting game continues for now.
In a message to union members on Monday, WGA negotiators stated that they may not provide updates while negotiating, but assured members that their focus is on achieving a fair deal as soon as possible. The strike, which began on May 2, has seen support from the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union. However, there have been no contract talks between the studios and SAG-AFTRA since the strike started. Both unions are advocating for protections against the use of artificial intelligence and salary improvements, particularly for streaming programs. Earlier this month, the WGA negotiating team suggested that some traditional Hollywood studios should negotiate directly with the writers’ union instead of relying on the AMPTP. The WGA indicated that it has had conversations with studio executives who believe a quick deal is possible.
The WGA negotiating team stated that despite the obstacles posed by the AMPTP structure, there is potential for a fair deal to be made. They have made it clear that they are open to negotiating with major studios outside the AMPTP to establish a new deal. The AMPTP responded by reaffirming its commitment to reaching a deal for all studios and actors. The AMPTP emphasized that all member companies are united in their desire for a fair deal and an end to the strikes, which are impacting various sectors of the industry. Offers addressing the WGA’s priorities have already been put forward by the AMPTP.
The negotiations between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood studios continued for a second day, with reports of progress being made. The negotiations, which lasted from around 9:30 a.m. to about 7:30 p.m., are set to resume on Friday. The WGA’s Negotiating Committee expressed appreciation for the support received and called on supporters to join the picket lines. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which is handling negotiations for the studios, did not immediately comment. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed optimism about the negotiations, emphasizing the impact of the entertainment industry on the economy and small businesses. She pledged to stay in touch with all parties involved.+
There has been no known progress in contract talks between the studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union, whose members joined the writers on the picket line in July. Both unions are advocating for better pay, particularly for successful streaming programs, and protections against the use of artificial intelligence. In recent weeks, the WGA negotiating team suggested that some traditional Hollywood studios should bypass the AMPTP and negotiate directly with the writers’ union. The WGA indicated that it has had discussions with studio executives who believe a quick deal is possible. However, the AMPTP reaffirmed its commitment to negotiating within the alliance for the benefit of all studios and actors.
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