Could two sides reach a deal? Here's what we know.
The members of the Writers Guild of America are expected to continue picketing Friday after two days of negotiations with studio heads failed to produce an agreement to end the strike that started in May.Contract negotiations between the striking Writers Guild of America and studio representatives resumed Saturday, Sept.
There was no immediate comment from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which is handling negotiations for studios. Multiple trade and business media outlets on Thursday morning reported that a proposed contract could be imminent. Those reports led to an array of "cautious optimism" comments on the picket lines as writers continued marching outside Hollywood studios.WGA negotiators sent a message to union members Monday, telling them "You might not hear from us in the coming days while we are negotiating, but know that our focus is getting a fair deal for writers as soon as possible.
With negotiations seemingly stalled earlier this month, the WGA negotiating team issued a statement suggesting that some traditional Hollywood studios should break ranks with the AMPTP and reach a deal directly with the writers' union. The WGA suggested it has spoken with some studio executives who believe a deal could be quickly struck.
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