Hollywood Executives and Writers Guild Return to Negotiations with Hope of Ending Strike

Four Hollywood CEOs returned to bargaining table Thursday for more talks with Writers Guild of America.
Studios made moves in multiple areas hoped to break logjam, but unclear if WGA sees proposals as sufficient.
CEOs attended session; studios offered success-based residual for streaming shows reaching audience thresholds.
WGA wants viewership-based residual; sides discussed AI, staffing minimums.
Movement has generated optimism a deal could be reached soon, but WGA has downplayed expectations.

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